Resolution - #22-264 - 11/22/2022

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Councilmember Woestehoff introduced the following resolution and moved for its adoption: RESOLUTION #22-264 RESOLUTION REQUESTING ANOKA COUNTY TO WITHHOLD CERTAIN TAX FORFEIT LAND (10-32-25-33-0026) FROM PUBLIC SALE AND AUTHORIZING ACQUISITION OF TAX FORFEIT PROPERTY FOR PUBLIC PURPOSE WHEREAS, Unplatted Land located in the Southwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter of Section 10, Township 32, Range 25, City of Ramsey, Anoka County, Minnesota, PIN #10-32- 25-33-0026, has forfeited to the State of Minnesota for non-payment of taxes (The "Subject Property A"); and WHEREAS, the parcel encumbers the Right of Way of Marble Street NW and adjacent sidewalk/trail; and WHEREAS, it appears to be in the best interest of the City to acquire the Subject Property A for road right-of-way and sidewalk/trail purposes. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RAMSEY, ANOKA COUNTY, STATE OF MINNESTOA, as follows: 1) That the Mayor, City Administrator and City Clerk are hereby authorized to complete the application for a state use deed and any other necessary paperwork to secure ownership of the Subject Property A for future roadway/trail purpose. 2) That the Council hereby authorizes the costs the City would incur by acquiring the tax forfeit properties to be taken from the Public Improvement Revolving Fund for the acquisition of Subject Property A. The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Councilmember Musgrove, and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Mayor Kuzma Councilmember Woestehoff Councilmember Musgrove Councilmember Heineman Councilmember Howell Councilmember Riley Councilmember Specht and the following voted against the same: None