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RECEIVED mAY 0 6 2019 May 6, 2019 Dear City of Elk River Council and Staff, We are respectfully requesting a vacation of the Drainage Easement on our 14.97 acre parcel of property at 13432 Meadowvale Rd. NW Elk River, MN. The narrative below and the attached documents will provide you with the history of this easement and why we believe it is no longer necessary. Relevant Background: The drainage easement was granted to the City of Elk River in 2000 when we (Mark and Lori Amborn) purchased a 23 acre piece of property from Richard and Gloria Hinkle. At that time, we requested a divisional split of the 23 acres for financing purposes. The City of Elk River granted the split with a condition that a drainage easement be placed on a sizable portion of the southern most property. Why? Flooding had been taking place on Lander Street and a drainage easement would allow the City of Elk River opportunity to access the property and create changes to prevent future flooding. The attached April 11, 2000 letter from Stephen Wensman, City of Elk River Planner, identifies cause of the flooding, explains the easement agreement, and who would bear the costs of a future easement vacation. Proposed Plan: After the divisional split was approved, The City of Elk River came to us, the landown- ers, andowners, proposing a plan to create a two pond system on the property. We did not agree to the plan but agreed to further conversations. The City of Elk River did not bring any additional options forward for discus- sion. In 2002, we inquired about reducing the drainage easement. A phone conversation with Stephen Rohlf, City of Elk River Building and Zoning Administrator, was held. The attached letter dated, January 15, 2002 outlines the City of Elk River's response. Ditch #28 Repairs: In 2004 or 2005 (circa) Sherburne County began work to repair the failing file of Ditch #28 in the Lander Street area, which included repairing that portion of the ditch that crossed our property. The repairs appear to have addressed the root cause of the flooding as there has not been flood- ing in the area since the ditch repairs were completed. Because the drainage easement was granted to address a specific concern which has been resolved and because the required Wetland Delineation is now complete, we respectfully request the drainage easement be vacated at this time with no further cost to us, the landowners. Thank you for your consideration on this request. We would enjoy answering any questions. Ma 7ni A rn 13432 lid. NW Elk ver, MN 55330