Resolution - #19-094 - 04/23/2019

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Councilmember Riley introduced the following resolution and moved for its adoption: CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION #19-094 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF RAMSEY TO SELL THE NORTH 9.3 ACRES OF LOT 1, BLOCK 1, BURY AND CARLSON ADDITION WHEREAS, the City of Ramsey, herein referred to as the "City," owns various parcels throughout the City of Ramsey; and WHEREAS, the City negotiated the terms of purchase agreement for the sale of the parcel legally described on Exhibit A ("the Property"), with Knoll Properties, LLC a Minnesota limited liability company; and WHEREAS, the City and Knoll Properties, LLC have negotiated a Purchase price of $675,000) for the Property referenced in the Purchase Agreement; and WHEREAS, the City herby declares the Property to be surplus City -owned land and is no longer needed for current or future City functions, and authorizes the property to be sold; and WHEREAS, the formal purchase agreement requires a Right -of -Re -Entry Agreement be recorded at the closing of this land transaction; and WHEREAS, Knoll Properties, LLC is a company that is active and in good standing as documented in the Office of the Secretary of State as of 4/16/19; and NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF RAMSEY, ANOKA COUNTY, STATE OF MINNESOTA, as follows: 1) That the City hereby declares the Property to be surplus City -owned land, and authorizes the property to be sold. 2) That the City hereby authorizes the sale of the Property to Knoll Properties, LLC, for $675,000 for the development of a minimum 60,000 square foot manufacturing facility. 3) That the City authorizes and requires a Right -of -Re -Entry Agreement to be recorded at the closing of this land transaction. 4) That the City hereby authorizes the City Administrator and Mayor to sign any and all documents necessary to close on the sale of the Property, consistent with Charter and State law requirements.