HomeMy WebLinkAbout1999-048 Council ResolutionCouncil Member Lyden introduced the following resolution and moved its
adoption.
CITY OF LINO LAKES
RESOLUTION NO. 99-48
A RESOLUTION DIRECTING PREPARATION OF AN ORDINANCE CONVEYING
PROPERTY TO THE BLAINE AMERICAN LEGION
WHEREAS, the City is the legal owner of certain real property in the County of Anoka, State of
Minnesota, specifically Lot 15, Block 2, Carole's Estates 2nd Addition; and
WHEREAS, the City has vacated this property and anticipates its eventual sale; and
WHEREAS, the Blaine American Legion and the City of Lino Lakes have executed an option
agreement regarding the opportunity to purchase this property; and
WHEREAS, the City obtained a professional appraisal of the value of the property; and
WHEREAS, the sale of the property to the Blaine American Legion will generate property tax
revenue several years earlier than anticipated; and
WHEREAS, the redevelopment of the property by the Blaine American Legion is expected to
stimulate additional commercial development; and
WHEREAS, the resulting American Legion facility is a potential employer of City Residents; and
WHEREAS, in consideration of these benefits, the City desires to sell the property to the Blaine
American Legion for a purchase price that is less than the appraised value.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Attorney and City Administrator are
directed to prepare for City Council consideration, an ordinance authorizing the sale of Lot 15,
Block 2, Carole's Estates 2nd Addition to the Blaine American Legion for the price of $50,000
plus any application assessments.
Adopted by the Lino Lakes City Council this 28 day of Ju
Mari yn G. M'iderson, Clerk -Treasurer
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ullivan, Mayor
The motion for adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Council Member
Neal and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Bergeson,
Dahl, Lyden, Neal, Sullivan.
The following voted against same: None