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COUNCIL MINUTES SEPTEMBER 9, 2002 • City Engineer Studenski advised City staff recommends the adoption of Resolution No. 02-109, Authorizing Preparation of Plans and Specifications, 21' Avenue Street and Storm Sewer Improvements. • Councilmember O'Donnell moved to adopt Resolution No. 02- No. 02-109, Authorizing Preparation of Plans and Specifications, 21st Avenue Street and Storm Sewer Improvements. Councilmember Carlson seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Resolution No. 02-109 can be found in the City Clerk's office. Consideration of Resolution No. 02-114, Approving Classification of Tax Forfeit Properties, with Notice to Obtain the Properties, Michael Grochala — Community Development Director Grochala advised two parcels of property in Lino Lakes have been forfeited to the State of Minnesota because of delinquent property taxes. If the parcels are not repurchased within six months, the City can choose to obtain title to them for public use. Community Development Director Grochala indicated the Anoka County Land Commissioner, Gene Rafferty, has asked the City Council to approve the classification of the parcels. Outlot A, School Subdivision, can be used as a future buffer between commercial uses and residences, as well as a buffer for nearby wetlands. Tract E, Reg. Land Survey No. 112, is within a drainage ditch. Staff is recommending that the City obtain both parcels. Community Development Director Grochala advised City staff recommends the adoption of Resolution No. 02-114, Approving Classification of Tax Forfeit Properties, with Notice to Obtain the Properties. Councilmember Reinert moved to adopt Resolution No. 02-114, Approving Classification of Tax Forfeit Properties, with Notice to Obtain the Properties. Councilmember Dahl seconded the motion. Councilmember Reinert requested confirmation that the two subject parcels would be utilized for drainage purposes if acquired by the City. Community Development Director Grochala stated this was correct. He indicated the School Subdivision property could also be used as a buffer between residential and commercial properties. He indicated that there may be a variety of uses for these parcels and that they are currently used for drainage purposes. Councilmember Reinert questioned whether the property owners adjacent to the subject parcels would typically be notified of the City's intent to obtain the properties. Community Development Director Grochala indicated this was not the case. He stated, typically, only the existing property owner is provided with notification. He indicated, if the properties in question would not be used for public purposes, then City staff could recommend that they be attached to the adjacent properties. Councilmember Reinert questioned why the taxes had not been paid on these properties and whether • the properties had been abandoned. Community Development Director Grochala was not certain but 21