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Elk River Municipal Utilities, Elk River, MN August 31, 2020 ERMU18001 4 Preliminary Plat and Final Plat Description of Request We are requesting a preliminary and final plat to combine the following parcels into a single lot for ERMU: • 75-411-0110 (1705 Main Street) • 75-411-0130 (No Address) • 75-411-0120 (1643 Main Street) • 75-411-0230 (No Address) • 75-411-0210 (1639 Main Street) • 75-411-0240 (1627 Main Street) • 75-411-0220 (No Address) • 75-411-0250 (1437 Main Street) The preliminary and final plat will combine the eight existing lots into a single lot to allow for the new building and associated site improvements to be constructed to serve ERMU. Vacation Description of Request We are requesting vacation of 4th (Depot) Street, which is an unimproved public right-of-way that extends northeast from Main Street north of Lot 6, Block 1 Auditor’s Addition to the Village of Elk River to Main Street on the north and east of Lot 8, Block 2, Auditor’s Addition to the Village of Elk River. The right-of-way is not adjacent to public waters. In order to maintain access to the property at 1433 Main Street NW, we are not requesting vacation for the triangular portion lying east of the east line of parcel 75-411-0130 (extended) as shown on the attached graphics. What is the purpose of the Vacation? The purpose of the vacation is to allow redevelopment of the site as the Elk River Municipal Utilities maintenance facility. The existing power plant buildings will remain and the two homes on the north portion of the site will be demolished. How is the request consistent with the City of Elk River Comprehensive Plan? The request would allow development of a new Elk River Municipal Utilities maintenance facility, which will help provide reliable service to Elk River residents is consistent with Comprehensive Plan. Specifically: 1. It is consistent with the vision statement themes to provide “well maintained and reliable infrastructure” and “As an Energy City, Elk River seeks to promote sustainable and energy efficient forms of development.”