Adopt Resolution #12-02-XXX Authorizing Acquisition of Tax Forfeit Property for Park Purposes

The City acquired the North 90 feet of the NW 1/4 of Section 28, Township 32, Range 25 except that part platted as Armstrong Boulevard in 1978.  The purpose of the Acquisition was to be for potential right-of-way for County 116 which County road, of course, was eventually constructed south of this parcel.  At the time of the RTC Addition plat, the City conveyed the parcel to the RTC developer in exchange for other land in the development.  A part of the 90 feet was subsequently platted as Outlot K, RTC 8th Addition ("O.L.K.").  For some unknown reason RTC, LLC did not include O.L.K. on its mortgage with Community National Bank and thus the City did not acquire it when it acquired the majority of the RTC Addition from Minnwest Bank Central.  RTC, LLC had fee title to O.L.K. up until the time when it became tax forfeit and title was transferred to the State of Minnesota.  O.L.K. is adjacent to a larger parcel to the south which is designated for City park purposes.

In February 2011, the City Council adopted Resolution 11-02-058 which resolution authorized the City to petition Anoka County and the Department of Revenue for a State Deed transferring title of O.L.K. to the City except the West 140 feet, for park purposes use.

At the time of Resolution 11-02-058 the City Council also passed a resolution to acquire the West 140 feet of O.L.K. for residential purposes and authorized a $15,000.00 payment.  Subsequently the City Council has determined it is no longer interested in the residential use of the West 140 feet of O.L.K.  Thus a new resolution has been drafted authorizing the application process for ALL of O.L.K. for PARK PURPOSES only.

The acquisition process includes having the City adopt a new resolution and present it to Anoka County for its approval and then forwarding the Resolution together with the required application to the Department of Revenue for review and approval.

Approve Resolution authorizing the tax forfeit acquisition process to move forward for all of O.L.K. for park purposes.

Motion to approve Resolution No. 12-02-_____ which is a resolution authorizing the Mayor and City Administrator to complete the application to Anoka County and the Department of Revenue for a State use deed to secure ownership of Outlot K, Ramsey Town Center 8th Addition for park and recreation purposes.