09/08/1997 Council Minutes - Laserfiche WebLink

Home Search

COUNCIL MINUTES SEPTEMBER 8, 1997 CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT, BILL HAWKINS Consideration of Quit Claim Deed, Lot 4, Block 3, Lexington Park Lakeview (City Sold to ACCAP) - Mr. Hawkins explained that several months ago the City of Lino Lakes reached an agreement with the Anoka County Community Action Program to sell certain property located in the Lexington Park Lakeview Addition for placement of a house which would be moved onto the property and used as low-income housing. The purchase agreement was for $10,000. Upon conducting a standard title search, it was discovered that the property was conveyed to the City in 1965 as a result of tax forfeiture with a restriction common to such transactions providing that the property could be used for public purposes only. Since the property was not purchased by a public agency for public use, following the closing an agreement was reached to resolve this issue by making application for an unrestricted deed. Pursuant to this process, the County Commissioner and Assessor for the City in which the property lies will establish a value for the property. Mr. Hawkins recommended that the City reconvey the property back to the County, make application for conveyance back to the City with unrestricted title, and that an agreement be negotiated with the County for compensation based upon the value they place on the property. A dollar amount will be presented to Council at a future meeting. Council Member Kuether asked if construction was in progress. Mayor Landers indicated that certain preliminary steps to construction have been taken, but no earth has been moved to date. Council Member Kuether moved that Mr. Hawkins be directed to prepare the Quit Claim Deed, as presented. Council Member Bergeson seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. CONSIDERATION OF ACQUISITION OF PARK AND RECREATION EQUIPMENT, RANDY SCHUMACHER Mr. Schumacher stated that at the Council/Staff budget meeting the Parks and Recreation staff outlined the priority needs for capital equipment in Sunrise Park. After reviewing the funding alternatives, Staff recommended that surplus TIF District 1-2 funds be authorized to purchase the capitol expenditures requested for Sunrise Park, which include playground equipment, a hockey rink, and a replacement backstop. Mr. Schumacher added that Sunrise Park constitutes the top priority need within the park system. This project qualifies under state statute requirements. Council Member Lyden moved to approve acquisition of park and recreation equipment for Sunrise Park. Council Member Neal seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. OLD BUSINESS Consideration of Minutes, August 11, 1997, Mayor Landers - Mayor Landers indicated that there is no problem with the current vote with respect to these minutes. Council Member Lyden moved to approve the August 11, 1997 Council Minutes, as read. Council Member Neal seconded the motion. Motion carried, Council Member Kuether absent at the time of voting. 8