6.1. SR 07-16-2001City ~
River
MEMORANDUM
Item #
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Mayor and City Co~u~ncil
Michele McPherso ~irector of Planning
July 16, 200 I
Consider Annexation Request by Arne Engstrom
Request
Mr. Engstrom requests that the City consider a joint resolution with Big Lake Township for
the orderly annexation of 1.94 acres from Big Lake Township to the City of Elk River.
Attachments
· Location Map
· Joint Resolution for Orderly Annexation
· Big Lake Township meeting minutes of June 27, 2001
· Certificate of Survey
Analysis
In 1995, the City Council annexed a small portion of property owned by Mr. Engstrom
surrounding his home located in Big Lake Township. The Council in June approved an
administrative subdivision of 22 acres into two parcels. Of the 22 acres, 1.94 are located in
Big Lake Township. In order to combine the properties for tax purposes, the County has
suggested that the 1.94 acres be annexed to the City of Elk River.
Staff has no opposition to the annexation request by Mr. Engstrom. It will create an odd jog
in the City's corporate boundaries, however, it does not adversely affect any adjacent parcels,
as Mr. Engstrom is the owner of additional land west of the subject property located in Big
Lake Township.
Recommendation
Staff recommends that the City Council approve the attached Joint Resolution for Orderly
Annexation and it will be signed by the Mayor and Big Lake Township Board members and
sent to the State for review.
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Number: AS 01-04
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 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:
That part of the Northeast Quarter of the Southeast Quarter of Section 13,
Township 33, Range 27, Sherburne County, Minnesota described as follows:
Commencing at the northeast corner of said Northeast Quarter of the
Southeast Quarter, thence on an assumed bearing of South 2 degrees 3
minutes 54 seconds east along the east line of said Northeast Quarter of the
Southeast Quarter, a distance of 426.81 feet to the point of beginning; thence
continue south 2 degrees 3 minutes 54 seconds east along said east line a
distance of 410.82 feet; thence north 85 degrees 27 minutes 37 seconds west
a distance of 256.95 feet; thence north 2 degrees 3 minutes 54 seconds west a
distance of 20.27 feet; thence north 12 degrees 40 minutes 47 seconds east a
distance of 379.65 feet to a line that bears north 89 degrees 50 minutes 55
seconds west from the point of beginning; thence south 89 degrees 50
minutes 55 seconds east a distance of 158.77 feet to the point of beginning.
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 square foot property to be annexed abuts the City of
Elk River and
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
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 bythe Municipal Board is necessary. Upon receipt ofthis 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
day of
Town of Big Lake
By:
,2001.
By:
Town Board Chair
Town Board Clerk
Approved by the City of Elk River this
(SEAL)
ATTEST:
day of
City of Elk River
By:
.,2001.
Stephanie Klinzing, Mayor
Sandra Peine, City Clerk
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Jul-12-01
12:36 TOWN OF BIG LAKE
2r~ Monthly Board Meeting
June 27, 2001
Page 2
763 263 3660 P 01
Post-It' Fax Note 7671 Date
Business from the Supervisors/Committee Reports
Town Roads
a. 205(h Street Onsite Meeting - Treasurer Warneke advised that Members of the Big Lake
School District, Traffic Engineers from the MNDoT, Members of the City Council and Big Lake
City Administrator Pat Wussow, and Chairman Petersen and Treasurer Wameke had mat today
at the site of the proposed Big Lake Elementary School on 205r" Street. The purpose of the
meeting was to discuss traffic safety issues. Traffic lanes, entrances, and turn lanes were
discussed. Loading zones end drop-off areas for student transportation were also reviewed,
Treasurer Wameke advised that the dght of way along 205u' Avenue, according to Township plat
documents, in the area of Bumtwood is 33'. The construction schedule was discussed. It was
noted that the anticipated date for base work was fall 2002 with final construction in the spring ol
2003, and the openin0 of the school in the fall of 2003, A second joint meeting for the ;~ig Lake
School Board, City of Big Lake, and Town of Big Lake will be scheduled in September to discuss
progression and plans. There will also be a need to resolve issues regarding the funding of
sidewalks and any other pedestrians traveling areas, MNDoT advised that the Township may be
able to apply for some kind of grant money available in 2004 for this. MNDoT also advised that a
speed study could be conducted in April or May of 2003. The Township will need to request this
by letter.
b. Other -
-Terry Herman, Township Engineer, presented the change orders for Bauredy Brotl~ers for
the addition of the paving of the extension of service drive between Twin Pines and Farm
Services Addition, and for the repair of 196~ Avenue, totaling $16,220.50. Supervisor AJfords
motioned to approve the change order for Bauerly Brothers, Supervisor Hofer seconded. All
present were in favor. The motion carded.
-Treasurer Warneke advised that the outside audit conducted by Kaliher and Passolt has
been completed. The will be reviewed and presented at the next meeting.
Chairman's Report-
,~' 1. Arne Engstrom/Request for Annexation of 1.94 Acres into the City of Elk River - Ama
Engstrom presente~ a request to annex 1/g4 acres to the City of Elk River. This would combine
two separate properties into one, creating one title description and one property identification
number for a single 10 acre parcel. At this time he is in the process of selling the house, and
farm buildings to his daughter. The additional 1.94 acres contains the garage, a shed, most of
the septic system artd a swimming pool would be combined with the home site. Chairman
Petersen advised that it is possible for the City of Elk River to deny his request for annexation.
After discussion Supervisor Hofer motioned to allow Ama and Madlyn Engstrom to continue their
efforts to annex the 1.94 acre building site into the City of Elk River subject to Elk River's
acceptance Supervisor Alfords seconded All present were in favor. The motion carded.
2. County Buildability Requirements for New Plats/Mottled Soil Indicator- Chairman Petersen
advised that he had attended the County public hearing regarding thls, He also received a call
from Nancy Riddle, Sherburne County Zoning Administrator, requesting that 11; the Township has
a position on this, that it be submitted in a letter to the County. There was discussion regarding
the use of the term mottled soil and its interchangeable use with other soil measurements such as
water table, and 100-year Ifigh water mark. Chairman Petersen has spoken with Sherbume
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