Resolution - #15-10-244 - 10/13/2015

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Councilmember LeTourneau introduced the following resolution and moved for its adoption: RESOLUTION #15-10-244 RESOLUTION APPROVING THE CLASSIFICATION AND SALE OF A TAX FORFEIT PARCEL IN THE CITY OF RAMSEY – PIN 23-32-25-11-0070 WHEREAS, the City of Ramsey has received notification from the Anoka County Board of Commissioners that PIN 23-32-25-11-0070 (“Subject Property A”) has been classified as tax forfeited land; and WHEREAS, classification and sale of any tax forfeited land lying within the bounds of any incorporated municipality must be approved by the governing body of such municipality; and WHEREAS, on July 24, 2012, the City Council, upon recommendation of staff, determined Subject Property A would serve no public purpose and should therefore not pursue acquisition of this parcel; and WHEREAS, a resolution approving the classification of tax forfeit and authorizing the sale of such parcel was not adopted at that time; and WHEREAS, a resolution has been placed on this agenda for formal adoption approving the classification of Subject Property A as tax forfeit and that it be offered for sale to an adjacent property owner. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RAMSEY, ANOKA COUNTY, STATE OF MINNESTOA, as follows: 1) That the City of Ramsey has no need for the parcel known as PIN 23-32-25-11-0070. 2) That the City of Ramsey hereby approves the classification and sale of this tax forfeit parcel. 3) That the City Clerk is hereby authorized to submit a copy of this resolution to Anoka County for their records. The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Councilmember Kuzma, and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Mayor Strommen Councilmember LeTourneau Councilmember Kuzma Councilmember Johns Councilmember Riley Councilmember Shryock Councilmember Williams