Hoskin v. City of Eagan

OPINION

DANIEL F. FOLEY, Judge *

Respondent property owner petitioned appellant city to vacate its existing public utility and drainage easements so that respondent could subdivide his property. After appellant denied respondent’s request, respondent sought mandamus, which the district court issued. Appellant now seeks review of the court’s order issuing mandamus, arguing that mandamus was not the appropriate method to challenge its decision because mandamus applies to ministerial rather than legislative acts. Appellant further argues that, even if mandamus was the appropriate method to…