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FROM: STEPHEN ROHLF
DATE: MAY 25, 1999 5 1
SUBJECT: CONSIDER ACQUISITION OF PARK
LAND ADJACENT TO THE
MISSISSIPPI RIVER IN
SECTIONS 10 & 11,T32N, R26W
Staff has been directed by the Elk River City Council to have the Planning Commission
and the Park and Recreation Commission consider the acquisition of two parcels of land
adjacent to the Mississippi River for park and trail purposes. The property identification
numbers of the two parcels are 75-010-4100 and 75-011-2300. The two parcels
combined are 8 acres in size.
A map and aerial photo of the parcels are attached to this memo. The area outlined on the
photo has had the trees removed recently,but staff still feels this naturally significant and
sensitive property will still meet numerous park needs identified in the City of Elk
IIIRiver's Master Park Plan. Also attached is a resolution of the Elk River City Council
authorizing eminent domain procedures on this property. That resolution details the
public purpose of acquiring the property.
Staff's rationale for recommending acquisition of these parcels are based on the
following references to the city's Master Park Plan:
• Goal 1 -page 5 -maintain open space
• Goal 2 -page 6 -maintain a trail system(link in proposed river walk) and provide
active and passive recreational opportunities
• Goal 3 -page 6 - Develop,preserve, and protect environmental resources such as
shoreline and to restrict alteration of natural contours and soils and restrict removal of
natural vegetation
• Goal 4-page 6 - Reserve through purchase, easement, or dedication public access to
waterways
• Area Wide Park-page 88 -the parcels in question fit the purpose of an Area Wide
Park, which is an area of natural or ornamental quality for nature oriented outdoor
recreation such as picnicking, boating, fishing, swimming, camping,and trail use
• Park Service Area 28 -page 106 -the Park Service Area these parcels are located in
(PSA 28)calls for a trail along the river with significant associated green space
• Proposed Park Plan-page 110 - calls for an Area Wide Park in the southeast portion
• of the city along the Mississippi River
13065 Orono Parkway • P.O.Box 490 • Elk River, MN 55330 • TDD &Phone: (612)441-7420 • Fax: (612)441-7425
• • Priorities -page 120 - a community survey revealed a significant portion of the city's
population supports the acquisition of land for park development along the
Mississippi River(65%)
• Natural Resources -page 121 -protection of natural resources such as rivers is an
important objective
• General Priority Areas -Trails -page 123 - development of a trial with significant
associated green space along the Mississippi River
• General Priority Areas -New Parks -page 124-establishing an Area Wide Park
along the Mississippi River in the southeast portion of the city to protect sensitive
natural resources while providing park opportunities
Staff feels that the parcels in question fit perfectly into the city's overall park planning.
The Park and Recreation Commission agreed and are recommending to the City Council
that staff acquire the property in question. We look forward to discussing the issue
further with you at your meeting.
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• RESOLUTION NO. 39
CITY OF ELK RIVER
COUNTY OF SHERBURNE
STATE OF MINNESOTA
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ELK RIVER
AUTHORIZING EMINENT DOMAIN AND ACQUISITION OF REAL PROPERTY IN
ACCORDANCE WITH MINN. STAT. § 117.042
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WHEREAS, the City of Elk River is a statutory city organized and existing under the
laws of the State of Minnesota with all powers, rights and authority of a statutory city and is a
public body corporate and politic.
WHEREAS, the City of Elk River has the authority to acquire real property by
condemnation in accordance with Minnesota Law including Minn. Stat. § 412.211, Minn. Stat.
• §§ 465.01 and 465.16, and Minn. Stat. § 469.126;
WHEREAS, the City of Elk River adopted the Elk River 1995 Comprehensive Plan
("Comprehensive Plan") on December 18, 1995;
WHEREAS, the City of Elk River adopted the Elk River Master Park and Recreation
Plan as an addendum to the 1995 Comprehensive Plan in May, 1997;
WHEREAS, the 1997 Master Park and Recreation Plan identifies the need for an Area
Wide Park in the southeast portion of the City, along the Mississippi River, and for a trail along
the river with significant associated green space;
WHEREAS, the Master Park and Recreation Plan also identifies a number of park and
recreation goals, including:
• maintaining open space;
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• • developing and maintaining a trail system and providing active and passive
recreational opportunities;
• developing, preserving and protecting environmental resources such as shoreline,
and restricting alteration of natural contours and soils and removal of natural
vegetation;
• reserving through purchase, easement or dedication public access to waterways;
WHEREAS, the property identified in Exhibit A attached hereto (the"Property") consists
of two undeveloped parcels of land Iocated along the Mississippi River in the southeast portion of
the City of Elk River;
WHEREAS, all or a portion of the Property is located within sensitive areas subject to
the following ordinances:
• Wild and Scenic River Management Ordinance
• • Shoreland Management Ordinance
• Floodplain Management Ordinance
WHEREAS, the location and size of the Property fits the purpose of an Area Wide Park
as set forth in the Master Park and Recreation Plan, which is an area of natural or ornamental
quality for nature-oriented outdoor recreation such as picnicking, boating, fishing, swimming,
camping and trail use;
WHEREAS, the location of the Property fits the goals of the Master Park and Recreation
Plan to develop a trail along the Mississippi River with significant associated green space and to
establish an Area Wide Park in the southeast portion of the City along the river;
WHEREAS, the Property has recently been significantly altered by significant grading
and vegetation removal activities in violation of the City's Code of Ordinances, including the
• ordinances set forth above;
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• WHEREAS, the current condition of the Property is a threat to the water quality of the
Mississippi River, the capacity of the Mississippi River floodplain and the integrity of the
Mississippi River Wild and Scenic River District;
WHEREAS, the City of Elk River deems it necessary and convenient to acquire the
Property for park and trail purposes in order to further the goals and objectives of the Master
Park and Recreation Plan and the 1995 Comprehensive Plan, and to immediately stablize the
Property, remove the existing threat to the Mississippi River, and to bring the Property into
compliance with the City's Code of Ordinances including the City's Wild and Scenic River,
Shoreland and Floodplain Management Ordinances;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Elk River:
• 1. In order to carry out the purposes and objectives of the 1995 Comprehensive Plan,
the 1997 Master Park and Recreation Plan, and the Elk River City Code of Ordinances, it is
necessary to acquire the Property identified in Exhibit A attached hereto for park and trail
purposes.
2. The acquisition of the Property by the exercise of the power of eminent domain in
the manner provided for by Minnesota Statutes Chapter 117 serves a public purpose and is
deemed to be necessary to further the objectives of the 1995 Comprehensive Plan, the Master
Park and Recreation Plan, and the Elk River City Code of Ordinances.
3. The City of Elk River deems it necessary for the purposes of providing adequate
park and recreation opportunities, protecting the integrity of the Mississippi River Wild and
Scenic Riverway, shoreland and floodplain, and generally providing for the health, safety, morals
40 and welfare of its citizens, to acquire said Property.
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• 4. Because the condition of the Property is currently in violation of the City's Code
of Ordinances, and in particular the City's ordinances protecting the Mississippi River Wild and
Scenic Riverway, shoreland and floodplain, and is a threat to the water quality of the Mississippi
River, the capacity of the Mississippi River floodplain and the integrity of the Mississippi River
Wild and Scenic Riverway, the City of Elk River deems it necessary to proceed without delay
under Minn. Stat. § 117.042 to pay to the owners or into court a sum of money to secure
compensation to the owners of the Property, which amount shall be equal to the City's approved
appraisal value as determined by City staff.
5, The City of Elk River staff is hereby authorized and directed to execute all
documents and contracts necessary to acquire fee title to the Property described in Exhibit A,
which actions include the specific authorization to: (a) obtain appraisals or minimum damage
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assessments of the Property to be acquired; (b) make written offers to affected property owners
and negotiate such offers to a successful conclusion; (c) acquire the Property at the appraised
value plus additional damages, if any, as approved by the City Administrator; and (d) in
circumstances where negotiation proves to be unsuccessful or has already proven to be
unsuccessful, condemn the Property under the procedures provided for in applicable Minnesota
Statutes, and in compliance with all requirements of said statutes, using the quick take procedure
set forth in Minn. Stat. § 117.042.
6. City of Elk River staff is further authorized and directed to take all action
necessary to implement this authorization including obtaining appraisals or minimum damage
assessments of the Property to be acquired and retaining legal counsel to assist in commencing
condemnation. Any actions previously taken by staff in this regard are hereby ratified and
affirmed.
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The motion for adoption of the foregoing resolution was introduced by Councilmember
Motin and duly seconded by Councilmember Farber
and upon a vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof:
Mayor Klinzing; Councilmembers Dietz, Thompson, Farber, and Motin
and the following voted against the same: None
Dated: May 10, 1999
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Step.. e A. Klinzing, Mayor P 8� Y L
ATTEST:
iSandra Peine, City Clerk
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