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7.03: Consider Acquisition of Tax Forfeit Properties City Administrator Ulrich described the five tax forfeit properties available for purchase and staff's recommendation that the City purchase three for public purpose (future roadway, trail, access for maintenance). He explained that if not purchased, the property is put to public auction and sold to the highest bidder. City Administrator Ulrich stated the property, if developable and constructed upon, would have taxable value. He stated if purchased by the City, only filing fees (not back taxes) are paid. The Council acknowledged that the three properties recommended for purchase are fragment pieces, not buildable lots. Motion by Councilmember Riley, seconded by Councilmember Johns, to Adopt Resolution #13- 12-213 Requesting Anoka County to Withhold Certain Tax Forfeit Lands from Public Sale and Authorizing Acquisition of Tax Forfeit Properties for Public Purpose and to Adopt Resolution #13 -12 -214, Approving the Classification and Sale of Tax - Forfeit Parcels in the City of Ramsey — Namely Lot 5, Block 3, The Village of Sunfish Lake — PIN 26- 32 -25 -24 -0069 and Outlot B, Wildlife Sanctuary 3` Addition — PIN 23- 32 -25 -14 -0051. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Strommen, Councilmembers Riley, Johns, Backous, Kuzma, LeTourneau, and Tossey. Voting No: None. 7.04: Select Preferred Real Estate Broker for the City of Ramsey Assistant to the City Administrator Brama explained the benefit of using a preferred real estate . broker for City -owned properties and described the RFP process that had been followed. He presented the proposal of Coldwell Banker Richard Ellis (CBRE) Minneapolis and explained why staff recommended it be selected as it is highly regarded and very successful national broker firm with local offices. Assistant to the City Administrator Brama stated the terms are: 5% direct sale, 7% co- broker, three -year listing agreement with a three -month termination clause, six - month carry over, no up -front fees, minimum commission for subsidized projects, and no conflict of interest. City Administrator Ulrich stated his support as CBRE is a highly respected real estate firm that will bring a lot of resources to the community. He explained the ability to terminate this contract will not be as onerous as with the last economic development contract; however, there is an overlap between the two until July of 2014. Economic Development Manager LaFrance stated why he supports selecting CBRE as the City's preferred real estate broker. Councilmember Riley stated the previous development manager received 2 %, noting this contract is a major difference. City Council / December 10, 2013 Page 12 of 14