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City of <br /> Elk - Request for Action <br /> River O. <br /> To Item Number <br /> Mayor and City Council 4.4 <br /> Agenda Section Meeting Date Prepared by <br /> Consent July 21, 2014 Tina Allard, City Clerk <br /> Item Description Reviewed by <br /> Resolution Regarding Classification of Certain Tax Cal Portner, City Administrator <br /> Forfeited Land Within Elk River and Specifying the Reviewed by <br /> Parcel be Sold <br /> Action Requested <br /> Adopt,by motion,a resolution regarding the classification of certain tax forfeited land within Elk River <br /> and specifying the parcel be sold at private auction. <br /> Background/Discussion <br /> The city was notified by Sherburne County that certain property in Elk River has been classified as <br /> forfeited to the State of Minnesota for unpaid taxes.These properties have,in accordance with Minnesota <br /> Statute 282.135, been classified by the county as either conservation or non-conservation lands. It is the <br /> obligation of the city to review the classification and take action to concur or change the classification <br /> placed on these parcels. In addition,the city also has to: <br /> 1. Approve the parcels for public auction; <br /> 2. Approve for private auction to adjacent owner's; <br /> 3. Request public use conveyance; or <br /> 4. Request a non-public sale to the city. <br /> The city has 60 days from the date of the letter from Sherburne County to respond. The deadline for <br /> responding to the county is Monday,August 18, 2014. <br /> This parcel is the common area of the Trott Brook Crossing Townhomes. Staff has reviewed the parcel <br /> and concurs with the non-conservation land classification designated by the county. <br /> Staff is not recommending any parcels be taken for public use or public purpose and recommends the <br /> parcel be offered for private auction to adjacent property owners. <br /> Financial Impact <br /> None <br /> Attachments <br /> • Resolution Regarding Classification and Sale of Certain Tax Forfeited Property <br /> • Certificate of County Board of Classifications of Forfeited Lands as Described by Chapter 386, <br /> Laws 1935 as Amended <br /> • General Information about Tax Forfeiture Property <br /> P a w E R E U 6 Y <br /> Template Updated 4/14 INIM UREI <br />