ITEM: 12.2 ADMINISTRATION- Jane Cross, City Clerk
Title
APPROVAL OF CLASSIFICATION AND SALE OF TAX FORFEIT PROPERTY WITHIN THE CITY OF BLAINE
Background
The Anoka County Board is commissioned by statute to offer for sale tax forfeit properties in the county. The County Board approved Resolution No. 2013-130 on November 12, 2013, classifying certain tax forfeit lands in Anoka County, specifically one parcel in Blaine.
Should the City desire to acquire this parcel of land within the city, a request must be filed within sixty (60) days, specifically by January 14, 2014. The County Board will then withhold the parcel from sale for six (6) months. If the City fails to acquire the property within the withholding period, the County may offer if for sale upon expiration of the withholding period.
The City is requesting that the following parcel be withheld from public sale:
PIN 31-31-23-22-0143 is a parcel that the City is interested in ownership for storm ponding purposes. The City would want a drainage and utility easement for storm ponding.
The Special Assessment Clerk has done a search on the parcel listed above and there were no special assessments found.
Recommendation
By motion, authorize approval of the classification and sale of the tax forfeit property pursuant to M.S. ยง282.01, Subd. 1, subject to the exception of the property the City desires to acquire for easement purposes.