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Pr <br /> Item No. '.t <br /> Staff Report No. # 1 i WS <br /> Meeting Date 4-7-97 <br /> Ill Type of Business WK <br /> WK: Work Session;PH:Public Hearing; <br /> CA:Consent Agenda;EDAB:EDA Business <br /> Mounds View Economic Development Authority <br /> Work Session Staff Report <br /> To: Mounds View Economic Development Authority <br /> From: Cathy Bennett, Director of Economic Development <br /> Item Title/Subject: Resident Request to Purchase Land <br /> Date of Report: April 1, 1997 <br /> Attached is a letter from Dianne and James Cline, 7870 Woodlawn Dr., offering to purchase City <br /> owned land located behind their home for$1,500. (See attached map) <br /> The property was tax forfeiture land purchased from Ramsey County by the EDA on May 13, <br /> 1997 for price of$1,500 plus $99.45 in fees. (See attached Resolution No. 96-EDA47). These <br /> properties were purchased by the City for a possible new single family subdivision in the future. <br /> The City currently owns most of the right of way that would allow for the construction of a cul- <br /> fili de-sac off of Hillview Drive and it was determined by staff that these lots would be big enough <br /> for the construction of new standard single family homes. <br /> Staff recommends that the EDA not sell the property for the extension of the Cline's backyard in <br /> case the City is interested in creating the subdivision in the future. A possible alternative would <br /> be to lease the land on an annual basis for a nominal fee. The lease arrangement can allow the <br /> Cline's to use the land for garden space and an extended backyard but the City would not be held <br /> liable for those costs to improve the land. In addition, the lease agreement could include a hold <br /> harmless clause. <br /> I have invited the Cline's to the work session to discuss their offer. <br />