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ResoluCon 17--67 A Resolution of the City of Elk River Approving Acquisition of Real Property and Dispensing with Statutory Requirements for Review by Planning Commission WHEREAS, Sherburne County, per Minn. Stat. 5282 has certified certain lands within the City of Elk River as tax forfeited; and WHEREAS, the following parcels are needed to protect storm water infrastructure, park land, and right- of-way access: • Island View 5`h Addition, Outlot A (75-638-0010) • Twin Lakes Estates 2nd Addition, Oudot D (75-768-0040) • Twin Lakes Estates 2nd Addition, Outlot E (75-768-0050) ■ Twin Lakes Estates 2nd Addition, Outlot F (75-768-0060, and WHEREAS, the city has an opportunity to acquire said parcels through the tax -forfeiture laws of the State of Minnesota; and WHEREAS, Minn. Stat. §462.356, subd. 2 requires the Planning Commission review the city's proposed acquisitions and dispositions of property; and WHEREAS, Minn. Stat. 5462.356, 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 the 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 with. 3. The acquisition as described in this resolution is hereby approved and the Mayor and the City Clerk are authorized and directed to execute all documents, and take all appropriate measures, to acquire said property as allowed by the tax forfeiture laws of the State of Minnesota and as further identified in this Resolution. Passed and adopted this 6t° day of November, 2017. �LN ATTEST: Tina Allard, City Clerk IIIEIEI I1 I`r1AiUR E