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§ 155.13 OWNER LIABLE.
   In addition to any other person or persons involved in violation or threatened violation of this chapter, the owner of record of any property falling under the jurisdiction of this chapter shall be responsible both criminally and civilly for any construction, alteration, excavation, or any other activity occurring upon his or her property which is contrary to the provisions of this chapter.
(Ord. passed 9-13-2016; Ord. passed 7-13-2021)
§ 155.14 PRELIMINARY TITLE OPINION.
 
Battle Lake City Council
P.O. Box 386
Battle Lake, MN 56515-0386
RE: Plat of ________________________________________________________________________
 
Subdividers ___________________________________________________________________
Gentlemen:
Preliminary Opinion
 
I hereby certify that I have examined the above-described plat including the signatories thereon and an abstract of title consisting of entries__________through__________inclusive, last certified by (Abstract Co.) to the hour of 8:00 a.m. on__________. From such examination I conclude that good record title in fee simple absolute is in the subdividers’ so as to vest in the public those right-of-way rights and easement rights as in the plat, subject to the following:
1.
 
2.
 
3.
 
which shall be cured prior to the recording of the plat. I further agree to furnish the Final Title Opinion following the recording of the plat as required by Chapter 155 of the City of Battle Lake, Minnesota Code of Ordinances.
Sincerely,
 
(Ord. passed 9-13-2016; Ord. passed 7-13-2021)
§ 155.15 FINAL TITLE OPINION.
 
Battle Lake City Council
P.O. Box 386
Battle Lake, MN 56515-0386
RE: Plat of ________________________________________________________________________
 
   Subdividers ___________________________________________________________________
Gentlemen:
Final Opinion
 
I hereby certify that I have examined all records relating to the above described plat in the office of the County Recorder from the date of the abstract of title to__________, the date the plat was recorded. From such examination I conclude:
 
1.   All defects cited in the Preliminary Opinion have been cured;
 
2.   As of the date of recording, good record title in fee simple absolute was in the subdividers’; and
 
3.   The public is vested with those right-of-way rights and easement rights as in the plat indicated.
 
Sincerely,
 
(Ord. passed 9-13-2016; Ord. passed 7-13-2021)
§ 155.16 MINIMUM ROAD STANDARDS.
   All construction of roads dedicated for public use shall be in compliance with the State Department of Transportation State Aid Design Standards for Roads as well as the following minimum standards.
   (A)   All roads dedicated for public use or for the use of lot owners on a plat presented for the approval shall have a permanent minimum width of 66 feet right-of-way (during the road construction period the right-of-way width may exceed 66 feet to provide for the appropriate backslope). Dead end roads require a cul-de-sac which has a minimum 120-foot diameter. Alleys require a minimum width of 20 feet right-of-way.
   (B)   All dedicated roadways have a roadbed of not less than 24 feet in width when a permanent gravel surface is anticipated and not less than 32 feet when a bituminous surface is anticipated. All cul-de-sacs, regardless of surface type, shall have a minimum traveled surface diameter of 100 feet.
   (C)   When necessary for drainage, ditches along the roadbed shall not be less than two feet deep.
   (D)   Graveling is required. Minimum gravel thickness shall be three inches compacted or four inches loose.
(Ord. passed 9-13-2016; Ord. passed 7-13-2021)
§ 155.99 PENALTY.
   Any violation of the terms and provisions of this chapter shall constitute a misdemeanor. All fines paid for violations shall be credited to the City General Revenue Fund. Each 24-hour day that a violation continues shall constitute a separate offense.
(Ord. passed 9-13-2016; Ord. passed 7-13-2021)