Agenda - Public Works Committee - 05/17/2005

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COUNTY. OF ANO'KA PROPERTY RECORDS AND TAXATION DIVISION GOVERNMENT CENTER · 21{30 3RD AVENUE · ANOKA, IVlN 55303 FAX (763) 323-5421 · Property Assessment · · Property Records and Public Service · Property Tax Accounting and Research April 18, 2005 James E. Norman City of Ramsey 15153 Nowthen Blvd. NW Ramsey, MN 55303 Dear Mr. Norman: Enclosed you should find the following: Resolution #2005-56 dated April 12, 2005, classifying certain forfeit lands in Anoka County. A classification and sale approval form listing the lands classified in Resolution #2005~56 that lie within your jurisdiction, which is to be signed, sealed and r_etu..rned to the coun~ along with a copy of the motion or resolution of your governing body approving the classification and sale. A form for the forfeit parcels shown on the list of forfeit lands in your jurisdiction to help us analyze and appraise the parcel. We ask that you complete and return these forms to us. A verification of special assessments form that is to be completed, signed, sealed and returned to the county. Chapter 282.01, Subdivision 1, of the Minnesota Statutes requires that the town board or governing body of a municipality must approve the classification and sale of tbrfeit parcels that lie within their jurisdiction. If disapproval of any parcel is not made within 60 days from the date of this letter, it is deemed that the town board or governing body has approved the classification and sale. If the town board or governing body desires to acquire any parcel lying with/n the boundaries of the municipality, it shall, within 60 days of the request for classification and sale approval, file a writtm~ application with the county board to withhold the parcel from sale. 'File county board will then withhold the parcel from sale for six months. If the tovm board or governing body fails to acquire the property within the withholding period, the county may offbr it for sale upon expiration of the withholding period. A municipality or township will have to pay maintenance costs incurred by the county (if any) during the six months the property is withheld from public sale, and if the parcel is not offered for public sale after the six month.period. All parcels on tile list are still within the repurchase period. Ify0u desire to acquire any parcels still within the repurchase period, you can file an application which can be acted upon at the appropriate time, assuming the county board does not allow repurchase of the parcel. 5O Affirmative Action t Equal Opportunity Employer