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DEPARTMENT OF <br />NATURAL RESOURCES <br />Minnesota Department of Natural Resources <br />Central Region <br />1200 Warner Road <br />St. Paul, MN 55106 <br />January 9, 2018 <br />City of Orono <br />Attn: Laura Oakden <br />2750 Kelley Parkway <br />Orono, Minnesota 55356 <br />Re: Proposed vacation of a portion of the right of way at 1400 Brackets Point Road <br />Dear Ms. Oakden, <br />PC Exhibit S 9CEIVED <br />18-3998 <br />JAN 1 6 2010 <br />CITY OF ORONO <br />Thank you for seeking input from the Department of Natural Resources regarding the proposed vacation of the right of way <br />of a portion of 1400 Brackets Point Road in Orono. Your letter was forwarded to me to review and provide comments as <br />required by M.S. 412.851. <br />M.S. 412.851 indicates that "No vacation shall be made unless it appears in the interest of the public to do so." In response, <br />"The commissioner must evaluate: <br />(1) the proposed vacation and the public benefits to do so, <br />(2) the present and potential use of the land for access to public waters; and <br />(3) how the vacation would impact conservation of natural resources." <br />The DNR has reviewed the proposed vacation of Brackets Road abutting the public waters of Lake Minnetonka in the city of <br />Orono, and we offer the following comments: <br />Although the proposed vacation request does not state how it will serve a public benefit, relocating the road away from the <br />shoreline could serve to mitigate impact to public waters by removing impervious surface close to the lake and reduce <br />water runoff. In summary, the Department of Natural Resources is not opposed to the vacation. <br />If you have any questions or concerns about this letter, please contact Nancy Spooner -Mueller, with DNR Parks and Trails <br />Division, at Nancy.spooner-mueller@state.mn.us. You may contact her by phone at 651-259-5874. <br />Thank you for the opportunity to comment on the proposed vacation. <br />Sincerely, <br />x6l�'X_ <br />Keith Parker <br />Central Region Director <br />Minnesota Department of Natural Resources <br />1200 Warner Road <br />St. Paul, MN 55106 <br />Cc: Nancy Spooner -Mueller, Division of Parks and Trails <br />Minnesota Department of Natural Resources • Central Region <br />1200 Warner Road, St. Paul, MN 55106 <br />