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Cit�, Council Minuic", Page 3 jankilry 4, 2016 away through conden ilation. lie also presented a tirrieline of past inectings and decisions. Paula Donnelly, 1911 6"' I.ane NW — urged the Council to support the MN Department of Natural Resources objection to the easement vacation to protect the lake and keep dredging options open. Lauren Denucci, 1920 Main St NW--- supports the city vacating the property because she is not interested in a boat launch in that area. Kristin Bury, 1958 Main St NW — grew tip in the area when this property was used as a boat launch and the traffic was very busy. She stated if the city opens A boat launch back tip on this parcel it would br.im,, increased traffic and strangers to the area. Susan Beaudry, 233 York Ave NW — stated she likes the property the way it is and uses the access to sit by the lake. She added she also grew up III the area when the parcel was used as a boat launch And she doesn't support it bellig used for that purpose. She asked the city to examine use of the property more closely. Diane Merz, 21743 Jarvis St NW, Nowthen — would like the city to vacate the casement tea reduce city liability and expense. Michelle Bauer, 11951 191 1,/2 Ave NW — believes if the information provided to the Council 10 years ago would have been accurate the Council 1 -1 -lay have vacated the casement at that time, Kelly Dopp,, 233'York Ave NW — believes the city should vacate the casement. 'T'here being no one else to speak to this issue, Mayor Dietz closed the Public hearing. ,%favor Dietz stated lie doesn't believe past proceedings have relevance oil this decision. He noted the decision would be much easier if the city had the option to sell the pace] to the adjacent property owners. I le explained lie's having a difficult time getting past state statute language dictating casement vacations must benefit the public And lie doesn't see how this vacation would benefit the public, l: le indicated lie isn't .111terested in seeing it used as A boat landing but would be in favor of tile Council and Parks and Recreation Department studying possible recreational uses. He would like tea see the: existing concrete removed. lie Added he is open to granting the property owner access rights, Councill-nember Westgaard stated he is not interested in seeing this parcel used as a public boat landing. He indicated he is having a difficult time finding a reason not to vacate and believes the parcel should be vacated because it's never used and it would be easier than working up Agreements and contractual language. He added he doesn't see the public benefit of previously vacated easements in the area, P, 0 ?1' 1 H I E 0