8.3 SR 02-22-2022Request for Action
To Item Number
Mayor and City Council 8.3
Agenda Section Meeting Date Prepared by
General Business February 22, 2022 Justin Femrite, P.E. Public Works Director
Item Description Reviewed by
Property Acquisition Acceptance from Cal Portner, City Administrator
MnDOT
Reviewed by
Action Requested
Accept, by motion, the resolution authorizing the conveyance of certain property to the Minnesota Department
of Transportation for city-owned property to accommodate the construction for the Highway 169 Redefine
project.
Background/Discussion
The State of Minnesota, acting through its Department of Transportation (MnDOT), is proposing the purchase
of two pieces of city property to facilitate improvements for the Highway 169 Redefine project.
The first parcel (209F) is located near the intersection of Highway 169 and Main Street (Main Street Pond area).
The Elk River Vision
A welcoming community with revolutionary and spirited resourcefulness, exceptional
service, and community engagement that encourages and inspires prosperity.
Updated: August 2020
The second (207Q) is a remnant piece that has always been used as ‘right-of-way’ on the east side of Highway 169
for Elk Hills Drive and Dodge Street.
A certified appraisal is $20,000 and $24,000 for each respective property. Staff agrees with these valuations.
Council is asked to approve the purchase agreement (offer to sell) and sign the warranty deed. This purchase is
similar to the Council-approved purchase in June of 2021 for the parcel located near the intersection of Highway
rd
169 and 193 Avenue (Northbound Liquor Store) for easement access.
Financial Impact
$44,000 received from MnDOT is proposed to be put into the Government Building Fund.
Mission/Policy/Goal
Ethical, efficient, and responsible
Attachments
Right-of-way Parcel Layouts
Warranty Deeds
Purchase Agreement (Offer to Sell) and Memorandum of Conditions
Resolution
N:\\Public Bodies\\Agenda Packets\\02-22-2022\\Final\\x8.3 sr 169 Redefine Offers to Sell.docx
Control Section: 7106 (169=18) 901Parcel Number: 209F
State Project: 7106-87RWCounty: SherburneSheet 1 of 2
Owner: City of ElkRiverScale 1 inch = 80ft.
Layout sketch by Marcus VanderBrugCreated on June 19, 2020
Control Section: 7106 (169=18) 901Parcel Number: 209F
State Project: 7106-87RWCounty: SherburneSheet 2of 2
Owner: City of ElkRiverScale 1 inch = 80ft.
Layout sketch by Marcus VanderBrugCreated on June 19, 2020
WARRANTY DEED
STATE DEED TAX DUE HEREON: $ C.S. 7106 (169=18) 901
Parcel 209F
Date: County of Sherburne
For and in consideration of the sum of Twenty Thousand and no/100 Dollars ($20,000.00 ),
City of Elk River, a municipal corporation under the laws of the state of Minnesota, Grantor,
hereby conveys and warrants to the State of Minnesota, Grantee, real property in Sherburne
County, Minnesota, described as follows:
All of Tract A described below:
Tract A.That part of the Northeast Quarter of the Southeast Quarter of Section 34,
Township 33 North, Range 26 West, Sherburne County, Minnesota, described
as beginning at the Southwest comer of Outlot B of Johnson Plat, according to
the plat thereof on file and of record in the office of the County Recorder in and
for said Sherburne County; Thence North 00 degrees 05 minutes East,
assumed bearing, along the west line of said Outlot "B" for a distance of 207.35
feet; thence South 72 degrees 56 minutes West a distance of 256.06 feet, more
or less, to intersect the easterly line of the right-of-way of Trunk. Highway
No.169; thence South 17 minutes 04 degrees East along said right-of-way line
a distance of 42.60 feet, more or less, to an angle point in said right-of-way line;
thence South 54 degrees 06 minutes 58 seconds East along said right-of-way
line a distance of 159.62 feet, more or less, to intersect the North line of the
right-of-way of County State Aid Highway No.12, being the westerly extension
of the south line of said Outlet B of Johnson Plat; thence North 88 degrees 50
minutes East along said westerly extension of the south line of Outlet B a
distance of 102.68 feet, more or less, to the point of beginning;
containing 34,472 square feet, more or less.
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together with all hereditaments and appurtenances belonging thereto. Subject to mineral
rights and utility easements of record, if any.
Check box if applicable:
The Seller certifies that the seller does not know of any wells on the described real
property.
A well disclosure certificate accompanies this document or has been electronically
filed. (If electronically filed, insert WDC number .)
I am familiar with the property described in this instrument and I certify that the status
and number of wells on the described real property have not changed since the last
previously filed well disclosure certificate.
CITY OF ELK RIVER
By_________________________________
Its ____________________________
And________________________________
Its ____________________________
STATE OF MINNESOTA )
)SS.
COUNTY OF SHERBURNE )
The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this ________ day of
__________________, _______, by ________________________________ and
________________________________, the ________________________________ and
________________________________ of City of Elk River, a municipal corporation under
the laws of the state of Minnesota, on behalf of the municipal corporation.
__________________________________________
NOTARY PUBLIC
My commission expires: ______________________
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This instrument was drafted by the Send tax statements to Grantee:
State of Minnesota, Department ofState of Minnesota
Transportation, Legal and Property Department of Transportation
Management Unit District 3 Right of Way
395 John Ireland Blvd. 7694 Industrial Park Rd.
St. Paul, MN55155-1800 Baxter, MN 56425-8096
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Office of Land Management (2-98)
RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL
STATE OF MINNESOTA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Supervisor of Direct Purchase
APPROVED
OFFER TO SELL AND
MEMORANDUM OF CONDITIONS By
C.S.: 7106 (169=18) 901Parcel: 209F County: Sherburne
Owners and addresses: City of Elk River, Mayor, City of Elk River, 13065 Orono Parkway, Elk River,
Minnesota, 55330;
For a valuable consideration, on this day of , 2022, the undersigned
owners hereby offer to sell and convey to the State of Minnesota for a total consideration of Twenty
Thousand and no/100 Dollars ($20,000.00) a fee simple title to the real estate or an interest therein
situated in Sherburne County, Minnesota, described in the copy of the instrument of conveyance
hereto attached.
The undersigned parties have this day executed an instrument for the conveyance of the
aforesaid real estate or an interest therein to the State of Minnesota, and have conditionally delivered
the same to the State of Minnesota, which instrument shall have no effect until and unless this offer to
sell and convey is accepted in writing by the Office of Land Management of the Minnesota
Department of Transportation within 30 days from the date of this offer. Such notice of acceptance
shall be by certified mail directed to the address appearing after our signatures hereto. If this offer is
not so accepted within the time limited herein such conveyance shall be of no effect, and said
instrument shall forthwith be returned to the undersigned owners.
If this offer is accepted it is mutually agreed by and between the owners and the State as
follows:
(1) Possession of the real estate shall transfer to the State upon the date of acceptance. The
owners shall have the right to continue to occupy the property or to rent same to the present
occupants or others until the date of transfer of possession. Any change in occupancy shall be
subject to approval and concurrence by the State. On or before the date for transfer or possession
the owners will vacate the real estate and the improvements (if any) located thereon, or cause same
to be vacated, remove all personal effects therefrom and have all utilities (if any) shut off by the
supplier of same. No buildings appurtenances or other non-personal items or fixtures will be removed
from the premises by the owners or renters, including plumbing and heating fixtures, etc. The owners
shall notify the Department of Transportation as soon as the improvements are vacated. The owners
will maintain the improvements during their period of occupancy and will make all necessary repairs
at their own expense. The State's prospective bidders for the purchase or demolition of the
improvements on the property shall have the right of entry for inspection purposes during the last 10
days of possession by the owners.
(2) Title to said real estate shall pass to the State of Minnesota as of the date of said
acceptance subject to conditions hereinafter stated.
(3) Buildings (if any) on said real estate shall be insured by the owners against loss by fire and
windstorm in the amount of present coverage or if none in force then in an amount not less than the
current market value during the entire period of the owners' occupancy of the buildings on the real
estate, such policy or policies of insurance to be endorsed to show the State's interest.
(4) If the State of Minnesota is acquiring all or a major portion of the property, mortgages (if
any) on the property shall be satisfied in full by the State of Minnesota. The amount paid by the State
of Minnesota to satisfy said mortgage(s) shall be deducted from the amount to be paid to the owners
under the terms of this agreement. The amount paid by the State of Minnesota to satisfy the
mortgage(s) shall include interest on the mortgage(s) to date that payment is made to the mortgage
holder.
(5) If the State of Minnesota is acquiring only a minor portion of the property, and the property
is encumbered by a mortgage, it shall be the responsibility of the owners to furnish a partial release of
mortgage. The mortgage holder will be included as a payee along with the owners on the check
drawn in payment for the property. Any fee charged by the mortgage holder for the partial release of
mortgage must be paid for by the owners.
(6) The owners will pay all delinquent (if any) and all current real estate taxes, whether
deferred or not, which are a lien against the property. Current taxes shall include those payable in
the calendar year in which this document is dated. The owners will also pay in full any special
assessments, whether deferred or not, which are a lien against the property. The owners will also be
responsible for and will pay in full any pending special assessments. The owners’ obligation to pay
deferred and pending taxes and assessments shall continue after the sale and shall not merge with
the delivery and acceptance of the deed.
(7) If encumbrances, mechanics liens or other items intervene before the date the instrument
of conveyance is presented for recording and same are not satisfied or acknowledged by the owners
as to validity and amount and payment thereof authorized by the owners, said instrument of
conveyance shall be returned to the owners.
(8) Payment to the owners shall be made in the due course of the State's business after
payment of taxes, assessments, mortgages and all other liens or encumbrances againstsaid real
estate. The owners will not be required to vacate the property until the owners have received
payment.
(9) No payments shall be made of any part of the consideration for said sale until marketable
title is found to be in the owners and until said instrument of conveyance has been recorded.
(10) The owners hereby acknowledge receipt of a copy of the instrument of conveyance
executed by them on this date, and a copy of this offer and memorandum.
(11) It is understood that unless otherwise hereinafter stated the State acquires all
appurtenances belonging to the premises.
OWNERS
CITY OF ELK RIVER
By_________________________________
Its ____________________________
And________________________________
Its ____________________________
(Address of Owner where acceptance is to be mailed.)
________________________
________________________
Control Section: 7106 (169=18) 901 Parcel Number: 207Q
State Project: 7106-87RWCounty: Sherburne Sheet 1 of 2
Owner: City of ElkRiver Scale 1 inch = 80ft.
Layout sketch by Marcus VanderBrugCreated on June 19, 2020
Control Section: 7106 (169=18) 901 Parcel Number: 207Q
State Project: 7106-87RWCounty: Sherburne Sheet 2 of 2
Owner: City of ElkRiverScale 1 inch= 80ft.
Layout sketch by Marcus VanderBrugCreated on June 19, 2020
WARRANTY DEED
STATE DEED TAX DUE HEREON: $C.S. 7106 (169=18) 901
Parcel 207Q
Date: County of Sherburne
For and in consideration of the sum of Twenty Four Thousand and no/100 Dollars
($24,000.00 ), City of Elk River, a municipal corporation under the laws of the state of
Minnesota, Grantor, hereby conveys and warrantsto the State of Minnesota, Grantee, real
property in Sherburne County, Minnesota, described as follows:
All of Tract A described below:
Tract A.The North 158 feet of the South 533 feet of that part of the Northwest Quarter of
the Northeast Quarter,East of Highway 169, in Section 34, Township 33 North,
Range 26 West, Sherburne County, Minnesota; the title thereto being registered
as evidenced by Certificate of Title No. 7934;
containing 39,507 square feet, more or less.
together with all hereditaments and appurtenances belonging thereto. Subject to mineral
rights and utility easements of record, if any.
Check box if applicable:
The Seller certifies that the seller does not know of any wells on the described real
property.
A well disclosure certificate accompanies this document or has been electronically
filed. (If electronically filed, insert WDC number .)
I am familiar with the property described in this instrument and I certify that the status
and number of wells on the described real property have not changed since the last
previously filed well disclosure certificate.
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CITY OF ELK RIVER
By_________________________________
Its ____________________________
And________________________________
Its ____________________________
STATE OF MINNESOTA )
)SS.
COUNTY OF SHERBURNE )
The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this ________ day of
__________________, _______, by ________________________________ and
________________________________, the ________________________________ and
________________________________ of City of Elk River, a municipal corporation under
the laws of the state of Minnesota, on behalf of the municipal corporation.
__________________________________________
NOTARY PUBLIC
My commission expires: ______________________
This instrument was drafted by the Send tax statements to Grantee:
State of Minnesota, Department of State of Minnesota
Transportation, Legal and Property Department of Transportation
Management Unit District 3 Right of Way
395 John Ireland Blvd. 7694 Industrial Park Rd.
St. Paul, MN55155-1800 Baxter, MN 56425-8096
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Office of Land Management (2-98)
RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL
STATE OF MINNESOTA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Supervisor of Direct Purchase
APPROVED
OFFER TO SELL AND
MEMORANDUM OF CONDITIONS By
C.S.:7106 (169=18) 901 Parcel: 207Q County: Sherburne
Owners and addresses: City of Elk River, Mayor, City of Elk River, 13065 Orono Parkway, Elk River,
Minnesota, 55330;
For a valuable consideration, on this ____ day of __________, 2022 ,the undersigned owners
hereby offer to sell and convey to the State of Minnesota for a total consideration of Twenty Four
Thousand and no/100 Dollars ($24,000.00) a fee simple title to the real estate or an interest therein
situated in Sherburne County, Minnesota, described in the copy of the instrument of conveyance hereto
attached.
The undersigned parties have this day executed an instrument for the conveyance of the
aforesaid real estate or an interest therein to the State of Minnesota, and have conditionally delivered
the same to the State of Minnesota, which instrument shall have no effect until and unless this offer to
sell and convey is accepted in writing by the Office of Land Management of the Minnesota Department
of Transportation within 30 days from the date of this offer. Such notice of acceptance shall be by
certified maildirected to the address appearing after our signatures hereto. If this offer is not so
accepted within the time limited herein such conveyance shall be of no effect, and said instrument shall
forthwith be returned to the undersigned owners.
If this offer is accepted it is mutually agreed by and between the owners and the State as follows:
(1) Possession of the real estate shall transfer to the State upon the date of acceptance. The
owners shall have the right to continue to occupy the property or to rent same to the present occupants
or others until the date of transfer of possession. Any change in occupancy shall be subject to approval
and concurrence by the State. On or before the date for transfer or possession the owners will vacate
the real estate and the improvements (if any) located thereon, or cause same to be vacated, remove
all personal effects therefrom and have all utilities (if any) shut off by the supplier of same. No buildings
appurtenances or other non-personal items or fixtures will be removed from the premises by the owners
or renters, including plumbing and heating fixtures, etc. The owners shall notify the Department of
Transportation as soon as the improvements are vacated. The owners will maintain the improvements
during their period of occupancy and will make all necessary repairs at their own expense. The State's
prospective bidders for the purchase or demolition of the improvements on the property shall have the
right of entry for inspection purposes during the last 10 days of possession by the owners.
(2) Title to said real estate shall pass to the State of Minnesota as of the date of said acceptance
subject to conditions hereinafter stated.
(3) Buildings (if any) on said real estate shall be insured by the owners against loss by fire and
windstorm in the amount of present coverage or if none in force then in an amount not less than the
current market value during the entire period of the owners' occupancy of the buildings on the real
estate, such policy or policies of insurance to be endorsed to show the State's interest.
(4) If the State of Minnesota is acquiring all or a major portion of the property, mortgages (if any)
on the property shall be satisfied in full by the State of Minnesota. The amount paid by the State of
Minnesota to satisfy said mortgage(s) shall be deducted from the amount to be paid to the owners
under the terms of this agreement. The amount paid by the State of Minnesota to satisfy the
mortgage(s) shall include interest on the mortgage(s) to date that payment is made to the mortgage
holder.
(5) If the State of Minnesota is acquiring only a minor portion of the property, and the property is
encumbered by a mortgage, it shall be the responsibility of the owners to furnish a partial release of
mortgage. The mortgage holder will be included as a payee along with the owners on the check drawn
in payment for the property. Any fee charged by the mortgage holder for the partial release of mortgage
must be paid for by the owners.
(6) The owners will pay all delinquent (if any) and all current real estate taxes, whether deferred
or not, which are a lien against the property. Current taxes shall include those payable in the
calendar year in which this document is dated. The owners will also pay in full any special
assessments, whether deferred or not, which are a lien against the property.The owners will also be
responsible for and will pay in full any pending special assessments. The owners’ obligation to pay
deferred and pending taxes and assessments shall continue after the sale and shall not merge with the
delivery and acceptance of the deed.
(7) If encumbrances, mechanics liens or other items intervene before the date the instrument of
conveyance is presented for recording and same are not satisfied or acknowledged by the owners as
to validity and amount and payment thereof authorized by the owners, said instrument of conveyance
shall be returned to the owners.
(8) Payment to the owners shall be made in the due course of the State's business after payment
of taxes, assessments, mortgages and all other liens or encumbrances against said real estate. The
owners will not be required to vacate the property until the owners have received payment.
(9) No payments shall be made of any part of the consideration for said sale until marketable
title is found to be in the owners and until said instrument of conveyance has been recorded.
(10) The owners hereby acknowledge receipt of a copy of the instrument of conveyance
executed by them on this date, and a copy of this offer and memorandum.
(11) It is understood that unless otherwise hereinafter stated the State acquires all
appurtenances belonging to the premises.
OWNERS
CITY OF ELK RIVER
By_________________________________
Its ____________________________
And________________________________
Its ____________________________
(Address of Owner where acceptance is to be mailed.)
________________________________
_________________________ ___
Resolution 22-___
A Resolution Approving the Conveyance of Certain Property to the
Minnesota Department of Transportation
WHEREAS, the State of Minnesota, acting through its Department of Transportation (MnDOT),
has requested that the property legally described on Exhibit A (“City Property”) be conveyed to
MnDOT for its use in connection with MnDOT’s Highway 169 Redefine Improvement Project; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that conveyance of the City Property is in the public’s interest
and furthers the aim and purposes of the City; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that the sale of the City Property to MnDOT has no
relationship to the City’s Comprehensive Plan.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by at least two-thirds vote the City Council of the
City of Elk River, Minnesota, as follows: The conveyance of the City Property to MnDOT is
hereby approved and the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized to execute and deliver all
necessary documents to effectuate the conveyance.
The motion for adoption of the foregoing resolution was introduced by Councilmember
_______________ and duly seconded by Councilmember ______________, and upon vote being
taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof:
______________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________ and the following against: ______________________,
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. The following members were
present: _______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
and the following absent: ________________________________________________________.
nd
Passed and adopted this 22 day of February 2022.
John J. Dietz, Mayor
ATTEST:
Tina Allard, City Clerk
EXHIBIT A
Parcel 207Q: All of Tract A described below:
Tract A: The North 158 feet of the South 533 feet of that part of the Northwest Quarter of the
Northeast Quarter, East of Highway 169, in Section 34, Township 33 North, Range 26 West,
Sherburne County, Minnesota; the title thereto being registered as evidenced by Certificate of Title
No. 7934; containing 39,507 square feet, more or less.
together with all hereditaments and appurtenances belonging thereto. Subject to mineral rights and
utility easements of record, if any.
Parcel 209F: All of Tract A described below:
Tract A: That part of the Northeast Quarter of the Southeast Quarter of Section 34, Township 33
North, Range 26 West, Sherburne County, Minnesota, described as beginning at the Southwest
comer of Outlot B of Johnson Plat, according to the plat thereof on file and of record in the office
of the County Recorder in and for said Sherburne County; Thence North 00 degrees 05 minutes
East, assumed bearing, along the west line of said Outlot "B" for a distance of 207.35 feet; thence
South 72 degrees 56 minutes West a distance of 256.06 feet, more or less, to intersect the easterly
line of the right-of-way of Trunk Highway No.169; thence South 17 minutes 04 degrees East along
said right-of-way line a distance of 42.60 feet, more or less, to an angle point in said right-of-way
line; thence South 54 degrees 06 minutes 58 seconds East along said right-of-way line a distance of
159.62 feet, more or less, to intersect the North line of the right-of-way of County State Aid
Highway No. 12, being the westerly extension of the south line of said Outlet B of Johnson Plat;
thence North 88 degrees 50 minutes East along said westerly extension of the south line of Outlet B
a distance of 102.68 feet, more or less, to the point of beginning;
containing 34,472 square feet, more or less.