RES 17-67ResoluCon 17--67
A Resolution of the City of Elk River Approving Acquisition of Real Property and
Dispensing with Statutory Requirements for Review by Planning Commission
WHEREAS, Sherburne County, per Minn. Stat. 5282 has certified certain lands within the City of Elk
River as tax forfeited; and
WHEREAS, the following parcels are needed to protect storm water infrastructure, park land, and right-
of-way access:
• Island View 5`h Addition, Outlot A (75-638-0010)
• Twin Lakes Estates 2nd Addition, Oudot D (75-768-0040)
• Twin Lakes Estates 2nd Addition, Outlot E (75-768-0050)
■ Twin Lakes Estates 2nd Addition, Outlot F (75-768-0060, and
WHEREAS, the city has an opportunity to acquire said parcels through the tax -forfeiture laws of the
State of Minnesota; and
WHEREAS, Minn. Stat. §462.356, subd. 2 requires the Planning Commission review the city's proposed
acquisitions and dispositions of property; and
WHEREAS, Minn. Stat. 5462.356, subd. 2 provides for an exception from the Planning Commission
review requirements upon a 2/3 vote of the City Council dispensing with the requirement and finding that
the acquisition of the property has no relationship to the comprehensive municipal plan.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Elk River, Minnesota,
as follows:
1. The City Council finds that the acquisition of said property has no relationship to the
comprehensive municipal plan.
2. Review by the Planning Commission of the acquisition of said property is hereby dispensed with.
3. The acquisition as described in this resolution is hereby approved and the Mayor and the City
Clerk are authorized and directed to execute all documents, and take all appropriate measures, to
acquire said property as allowed by the tax forfeiture laws of the State of Minnesota and as further
identified in this Resolution.
Passed and adopted this 6t° day of November, 2017.
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ATTEST:
Tina Allard, City Clerk
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