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CC Regular Session 4.4. Meeting Date: 07/26/2016 Submitted For: Jo Thieling,Administrative Services By: Jo Thieling,Administrative Services Information Title Approve Declining a Portion of Property Located at 15931 Xenon Street NW Purpose/Background: Purpose: To approve declining a strip of property located at 15931 Xenon Street NW. Background: Staff was notified that the City of Ramsey was willed(with restrictions)a piece of property located at 15931 Xenon Street NW. The property owner was Dora Nallick and her will states the following: "I give and devise the property described as Lots 2,the severed right triangle of 2A, 3 and 3A,Block 1,Nature View Addition,to the City of Ramsey,Minnesota; provided,however,that said real property shall be subject to the following covenant: Lots 2, the severed right triangle of Lot 2A, 3, 3A,Block 1,Nature View Addition, shall remain,in perpetuity,as wildlife habitat with no development,commercial or residential, and said real property shall remain"as is"with no clearing of vegetation or other activity which departs from the said property's natural state." A copy of the plat is attached. Parks staff reviewed the property to determine a need that would fit within the restrictions of the will. It was noted the parcel is parallel to an existing trail corridor, and appears to include wetland,with high ground nearer the street. Mr. Riverblood determined that the strip of land would most likely be of greatest value to the adjoining simgle family home; and not of great value of or use by the City. Engineering staff also reviewed the property to determine a need that would fit within the restrictions of the will. Mr. Westby stated that the subject property could provide approximately 50,000 cubic yards of fill material for use in developing The COR,which will require several hundred thousand cubic yards of fill to develop. Additionally, about two acres of the parcel could be converted to wetland,which the City could then bank for future wetland mitigation purposes. It was noted that this process would be disrupting the property so it appears to not meet the intent of the will, and therefore, serves no useful purpose to the City. Staff has received a signature request on a disclaimer re the property from the attorney representing the Nallick Estate. The disclaimer states that the City of Ramsey, irrevocably and without qualification renounces,releases, declines,disclaims and refuses to accept any and all rights or interest in and to the described property. Finding no public purpose that falls within the restrictions of the will, staff is requesting Council approve the disclaimer and authorize City Administrator Ulrich to sign same on behalf of the City of Ramsey. Recommendation: Staff is recommending City Council approve disclaimer to the property and authorize City Administrator Ulrich to sign the disclaimer on behalf of the City of Ramsey, as it relates to the strip of property located at 15931 Xenon Street NW,Ramsey,Minnesota. Action: