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CITY COUNCIL <br />WORK SESSION STAFF REPORT <br />ITEM NO. 12 <br />STAFF ORIGINATOR: Michael Grochala, Community Development Director <br />WORK SESSION DATE: December 2, 2024 <br />TOPIC: Proposed Land Purchase, 7473 24th Avenue (Winter Property), <br />(Closed Discussion) <br />BACKGROUND <br />The City Council discussed the possible purchase of four properties located at 7473 24th Avenue <br />at a special meeting on October 7, 2023. The parcels being considered are identified as Anoka <br />County Parcel Identification Numbers 13-31-22-12-0002, 13-31-22-11-0001, 13-31-22-13-0002 <br />and 13-31-22-14-0001 all located in Northeast Quarter of Section 13. The property is proposed <br />to be used for the establishment of a certified wetland bank. Portions of the property will also <br />be needed for right-of-way for the Otter Lake Road extension project. <br />The City Council discussed a draft purchase agreement directed staff to continue negotiations <br />with the property owner. Staff has had continued discussions with the owners and has <br />prepared a purchase agreement for consideration. <br />Staff will be requesting City Council consideration of the owner's response and potential <br />counter offers at the meeting. Minnesota Statutes, Section 13D.05, subdivision 3(c) (3), allows <br />for the meeting to be closed to discuss offers or counter offers for the purchase of property. <br />Staff will provide the City Council with a revised offer for consideration and proposed purchase <br />agreement. <br />REQUESTED COUNCIL DIRECTION <br />Staff is requesting City Council close the meeting to allow for discussion of the proposed <br />purchase offer. <br />ATTACHMENTS <br />1. General Location Map <br />