Approval of Quit Claim Deeds for Northfork Meadows Outlots

As part of the approval of the Northforks Meadows plat (urban single family), outlots were created to provide a buffer from the existing rural lots that are part of the Whispering Pines Estate Plat 2. The outlots are to be sold to the adjacent (rural) landowner at the cost of $1 and the properties must be combined. Three (3) of the six (6) property owners have expressed interest in the outlots. Staff has been unable to get in contact with the remaining three (3) property owners but will continue to try to contact them. The 

The following property owners have expressed interest and have been working with staff throughout the process:

15120 Kangaroo St - Barb Volner - Outlot B, Northfork Meadows
15130 Kangaroo St - Laurie Solie - Outlot C, Northfork Meadows
15150 Kangaroo St, Matthew Clark - Outlot D - Northfork Meadows

Fritz Knaak, City Attorney drafted the attached Quit Claim Deeds and the property owners have received copies for review.

Attached for your review are the following: Northfork Meadows plat, Whispering Pines Estate Plat 2, and the Quit Claim Deeds.

Not Applicable

The City of Ramsey will be financially responsible for the executed Quit Claim Deeds to be filed with Anoka County Property and Taxation, along with the Anoka County Property Combination Form.

Staff recommends approval of the Quit Claim Deeds. Other options could be to deny the Quit Claim Deeds or provide staff with other options.

Motion to approve the Quit Claim Deeds that deed the city owned outlot from Northfork Meadows to the adjacent property owners with a requirement that the outlot and the rural lot must be combined  at Anoka County.