Resolution - #12-07-115 - 07/24/2012

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Councilmember Elvig introduced the following resolution and moved for its adoption: RESOLUTION #12 -07 -115 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ACQUISITION OF TAX FORFEIT PROPERTY FOR UTILITY EASEMENT PURPOSES WHEREAS, Outlot A, Wildlife Sanctuary Addition, Anoka County, Minnesota, PIN# 23 -32- 25 -11 -0006, has forfeited to the State of Minnesota for non - payment of taxes (the "Subject Property "); and WHEREAS, the City of Ramsey has designated the Subject Property for utility easement purposes; and WHEREAS, the Subject Property was intended to be dedicated to the City of Ramsey at the time of original development and was not; and WHEREAS, the City of Ramsey was given an escrow by the original developer to purchase the Subject Property at a future date; and WHEREAS, the Subject Property has little or no economic value; and WHEREAS, it appears to be in the best interest of the City of Ramsey to acquire the Subject Property in order to preserve and protect a significant utility easement. 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, not to exceed the monetary balance held in dedicated escrow. The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Councilmember Wise and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Mayor Ramsey Councilmember Elvig Councilmember Wise Councilmember Backous Councilmember McGlone Councilmember Strommen Councilmember Tossey and the following voted against the same: None and the following abstained: