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Of/-''V— ■i Jean Mabusth April 2, 1982 page 3 Jean, I would appreciate it if you would discuss with Bruce Malkerson my opinion concerning the vacation of Brackett Avenue. When the plat of Orono is filed, the various public roads, alleys, public reserve, etc., were dedicated to the public. In the second vacation of the plat of Orono in 1914, various streets, alleys, avenues, and the public reserve within that plat were vacated, ”... save and except Brackett Avenue as the same is a county road ...”. My understanding of that language is that all of Brackett Avenue was vacated except the portion that was a public road. If that interpretation is accepted, the county would not have any interest in the other portions of Brackett Avenue. To eliminate any confusion, I would ask Orono to vacate all of Brackett Avenue, except the portion shown on the proposed plat as being dedicated as the right~of~way of County Road 15. We would also attempt to secure from Hennepin County a deed, or whatever other documentation would be necessary to release their interest in the property. I believe, however, that Orono*s vacation, along those lines, would be sufficient to achieve the purpose which we are seeking. I am enclosing a photocopy of the judgment and decree of the district court dated October 29, 1914, vacating Brackett Avenue. Please note that since 1914 the predecessors of the Gregorys have paid taxes on the portion of Brackett Avenue which the Gregorys are claiming. Of course, the Gregorys have paid taxes on that land for as long as they have owned it. If I can provide you with any additional information, please let me know. Mark Granberg will be forwarding to you the revised pre liminary plat drawings not later than Monday or Tuesday of next week. Again, let me thank you for all your assistance and good advice on this project. sh enc.