Resolution - #11-02-059 - 02/22/2011

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Council member Wise introduced the following resolution and moved for its adoption: RESOLUTION #11 -02 -059 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ACQUISITION OF TAX FORFEIT PROPERTY FOR RESIDENTIAL PURPOSES WHEREAS, the West 140 feet of Outlot K, Ramsey Town Center 8 Addition, Anoka County, Minnesota, PIN# 28- 32 -25 -21 -0036, has forfeited to the State of Minnesota for non- payment of taxes (the "Subject Property "); and WHEREAS, the City of Ramsey is fee owner and developer of residential property in proximity to the Subject Property; and WHEREAS, it appears to be in the best interest of the City to acquire the Subject Property to further its orderly development of residential property in proximity to the Subject Property and to better realize a return on the public funds expended by the City in acquiring much of the Ramsey Town Center Addition's unimproved property; and WHEREAS, the City recognizes that in order to acquire the Subject Property, it will need to pay its market value as set by the Minnesota Department of Revenue. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RAMSEY, ANOKA COUNTY, STATE OF MINNESOTA, as follows: 1. The Mayor and City Administrator are hereby authorized to complete the application for a state use deed and any other necessary paperwork to secure ownership of the Subject Property for park purposes. 2. The Council hereby authorizes payment of the costs of acquisition and recording of the tax deed, estimated at $15,000.00 and requires that any acquisition in excess of $15,000.00 shall require additional City Council consideration and approval. The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Councilmember Tossey and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Mayor Ramsey Councilmember Wise Councilmember Tossey Councilmember Backous Councilmember Elvig Councilmember Jeffrey Councilmember McGlone and the following voted against the same: None