Eagan vacates water and storm sewer easement for private commercial site

Eagan vacates water and storm sewer easement for private commercial siteThe city council unanimously approved a staff-initiated request to vacate a utility easement at a commercial property, determining the existing water main and storm sewer serve no public function.

The Eagan City Council approved the vacation of a utility easement at 1720 Alexander Road during its May 5, 2026, meeting.

The easement contained a water main and storm sewer dedicated solely to the property's building and site drainage.

Public Works Director Mathis stated the city initiated the request because the infrastructure holds no broader public purpose, relieving city staff from management obligations.

During its May 5, 2026, meeting, the Eagan City Council unanimously approved the vacation of a utility easement at 1720 Alexander Road, effectively transferring full control of localized water and stormwater infrastructure to the private property owner. The request, unusually initiated by city staff rather than the property owner, applies to an easement located along the south side of an existing commercial building in Northwest Eagan. According to Public Works Director Mathis, the easement contained a water main and storm sewer that exclusively served the specific property's building and site drainage needs. "There's no public purpose for the utilities that exist within that easement," Mathis told the council. He noted that vacating the easement allows the property owner full discretion over the site without requiring city staff to monitor or address the localized utilities. The city confirmed it sent notices to private utility representatives and other interested parties, receiving no objections to the vacation. Following a brief public hearing with no citizen comments, the council voted to close the hearing and formally approve the easement vacation.