RES 21-43City of
River
City of Elk River
City Council
Resolution 21-43
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Elk River Approving
Acquisition of Real Property and Dispensing with Statutory Requirements
for Review by Planning Commission
WHEREAS, the City of Elk River ("City") received a request from the owner of Outlot A,
Wildlife Woods Addition ("Property") to donate the land to the City; and
WHEREAS, the Property is encumbered by drainage and utility easements which include
city -maintained stormwater ponds for 193' Ave NW and overhead powerlines; and
WHEREAS, the Property is otherwise unbuildable and serves no purpose beyond long-
term maintenance for the utility assets; and
WHEREAS, Minn. Stat. 462.356, subd. 2 requires the Planning Commission review the
City's proposed acquisition and disposition of property; and
WHEREAS, Minn. Stat. 462.356, 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 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.
3. The acquisition as described in this resolution is hereby approved and the Mayor
and City Clerk are authorized and directed to execute all documents, and take all
appropriate measures, to accept the Property as a donation from the property
owner.
Passed and adopted this 21" day of June 2021.
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Tina Allard, City Clerk
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