5.19 SR 12-18-1995ilk •
River
Issue
MEMORANDUM
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
ITEM 5.19.
Mayor and City Council
Steven B. Ach, City Planner`''�p
December 18, 1995
Consider Resolution for Orderly
Annexation
Arne Engstrom is requesting the City of Elk River consider annexation of
approximately 4,000 square feet of his property where his existing single
family home is located.
Location
West of Meadowvale Road at the 207th Street alignment.
Attachments
• Resolution for Orderly Annexation
• Location Map
• Site Plan
• Minutes from Big Lake Town Board Meeting dated October 12, 1994
Backoround
Mr. Engstrom is making this request to annex a portion of his property into
the City of Elk River to further clarify an issue regarding Mr. Engstrom's
address. This item was presented to the Big Lake Town Board on October
12, 1994, for the Board's consideration. Since that time, Mr. Engstrom has
recently brought it to the City's attention that he would like to have this
action finalized sometime yet this year. City Attorney, Peter Beck has
prepared a resolution for orderly annexation that Mr. Engstrom presented to
the Big Lake Town Board and approved on December 13, 1995.
13065 Orono Parkway • P.O. Box 490 • Elk River, MN 55330 • (612) 441-7420 • Fax: (612) 441-7425
Analysis
The City of Elk River's western limits currently bisect the eastern two feet of
Mr. Engstrom's home. This annexation would include an area of
approximately 4,000 square feet basically surrounding Mr. Engstrom's home.
Recommendation
It is recommended the City Council consider adopting the joint resolution for
orderly annexation as drafted.
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IN THE MATTER OF THE JOINT
RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF
BIG LAKE AND THE CITY OF
ELK RIVER DESIGNATING AN
UNINCORPORATED AREA AS IN
NEED OF ORDERLY ANNEXATION
AND CONFERRING JURISDICTION
OVER SAID AREA TO THE
MINNESOTA MUNICIPAL BOARD
PURSUANT TO M.S. 414.0325
JOINT RESOLUTION
FOR ORDERLY ANNEXATION
The Township of Big Lake and the City of Elk River hereby jointly agree to the following:
1. That the following described area in Big Lake Township is subject to orderly
annexation pursuant to Minnesota Statutes 414.0325, and the parties hereto designate this
area for orderly annexation, to wit:
The South 80.00 feet of the North 680.00 feet of the East 50.00 feet of the
Northeast Quarter of the Southeast Quarter of Section 13, Township 33,
Range 27, Sherburne County, Minnesota.
2. That the Town Board of the Township of Big Lake, and the City Council of
the City of Elk River, upon passage and adoption of this resolution and upon acceptance by
the Municipal Board, confer jurisdiction upon the Municipal Board over the various
provisions contained in this Agreement.
3. That the 4,000 square foot property to be annexed abuts the City of Elk River
and includes a single family home which is presently partially located within the City of Elk
River.
4. That annexation of the property identified in Paragraph No. 1 above is
therefore in the best interest of the area proposed for annexation and the aforementioned
property will be immediately annexed to the City of Elk River.
5. That upon annexation, the property annexed shall be zoned Rl-a, Single
I
Family Residential.
6. Both the Town of Big Lake and the City of Elk River agree that no alteration
of the stated boundaries of this agreement is appropriate. Furthermore, each party agrees
that no consideration by the Municipal Board is necessary. Upon receipt of this resolution,
passed and adopted by each party, the Municipal Board may review and comment, but shall,
within thirty (30) days, order the annexation in accordance with the terms of this joint
resolution.
Approved by the Town of Big Lake this
Approved by the City of Elk River this
(SEAL)
ATTEST:
Sandra Thackeray, City Clerk
day of 1995.
Town of Big Lake
Town Board Chair
Town Board Clerk
day of 1995.
City of Elk River
By:
Hank Duitsman, Mayor
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Area of portion of house in T.33 N., R. 26 W. = 28.21 sq. ft.(1.84 S)
Area of portion of house in T.33 N., R. 27 W. — 1502.49 sq. ft.(98.167.)
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Regular Monthly Board Meeting Minutes
October 12, 1994
Page 2
number for all of last year. The budget was set for 100 calls per year. Supervisor Hofer made a
motion to accept the fire report for September. Supervisor Thomas seconded. All voted in favor.
The September fire report was approved.
Business from the Clerk
a. Arne Engstrom -Appeal Resolution - Mr. Engstrom submitted a resolution to the board
requesting his residence be moved back into Elk River. Currently, the boundary between Elk
River and Big Lake Township bisects the Engstrom home with the larger portion in Big Lake
Township. Mr. Engstrom has requested his residence be officially moved back into Elk River by
redrawing the township line around his residence. Supervisor Hofer moved to accept the
resolution supporting the Engstrom residence moving back to Elk River. Supervisor Thomas
seconded the motion. Vote for: 4, against: 0, Supervisor Alfords abstained.
b. Kathy Peterson -Maps - Ms. Peterson was not able to attend the meeting, but is interested in
working with the township to obtain maps that she could give as part of her welcome basket to
new residents of Big Lake.
c. James Hendrickson-C.U.P. - Mr. Hendrickson has requested a special use permit to comply
with county ordinances in the Mississippi Special Use District. Mr. Hendrickson would like to
operate an automobile service station in section 35, next to the River Inn. He would also have a
towing service that would be available 24 hours. No more than 20 cars would be kept in an
enclosed area for not longer than 90 days. Supervisor Sanford made a motion to recommend
approval of the conditional use permit. Supervisor Hofer seconded the motion. All voted in
favor and the motion passed.
d. Everett Munter-C.U.P. - Mr. Munter would like to build a 30' x 54' pole building on his
property in Riverdale Estates (Lot 8, Block 1). The building is 1620 sq. ft. and would be used for
storage. Mr. Munter has a little over 3 acres and the nearest neighbor would be approximately
150'. A motion was made by Supervisor Alfords to approve the conditional use permit for the
1620 sq. ft pole building subject to approval of the neighbors. Supervisor Hofer seconded the
motion. All voted in favor. The motion passed.
e. November 8, 1994 -Election - Clerk Munsen submitted a list of certified election judges to the
board. Supervisor Thomas moved to appoint the judges as presented to work on November 8,
1994. Supervisor Sanford seconded the motion. All voted in favor and the motion passed.
Clerk Munsen requested arrangements be made to clean the church (precinct 1) after the election.
The board gave approval. Options, Inc. will be contacted to handle the cleanup.
f. Informational Items
1) Don Follett from Minnegasco would like to address the board to discuss future plans in Big
Lake Township. Clerk Munsen distributed a township agreement resolution that Minnegasco
uses in most townships. Mr. Follett would like to attend the October 26, 1994, meeting to answer
any questions regarding this resolution. t
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NE 1/4 of SE 1/4 of Section 13 Big Lake
NE 1/4 of SW 1/4 of Section 18 Elk River
Request of Appeal
Resolution for Residence to
Remain in Elk River
WHEREAS the residence at 20800 Meadowvale Road, Elk River, formally
NW 1/4 of SW 1/4 of Section 18, Elk River has been moved by
Sherburne County Assessors Office to NE 1/4 of SE 1/4 of Section
13, Big Lake, because of a request by a County Commissioner
candidate to the Auditor, for a formal survey of residence, which
found bisects the home with the larger portion in Big Lake
Township.
WHEREAS as the residence has been thought to be in Elk River since
its construction in 1899 and remained in that Township and later
City until changed in December, 1993 tax assessment, where upon I
brought it to Assessors attention that I preferred to remain in
Elk River, was told since more then half was in Big Lake, we had no
choice except to move our assessments.
WHEREAS as I will be petitioning Sherburne County to change
taxation from Big Lake Township to the City of Elk River.
THEREFORE, I humbly request supporting Resolution to move my
residence formally and officially back within Elk River by
redrawing the Township line around my residence.
Arne Engstrom Date