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MOUNDS VIEW PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 729-03 CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW COUNTY OF RAMSEY STATE OF MINNESOTA RESOLUTION RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF THE ACQUISITION OF TAX FORFEITED PROPERTY WHEREAS, the Mounds View Planning Commission is required to review proposed acquisitions of real estate within the City by the City; and, WHEREAS, the City currently owns or controls five lots covering approximately 6.5 acres in the block bounded by County Road H2, Knollwood Dr., Woodale Drive, and Pleasant View Drive; and, WHEREAS, the proposed use of this property would be to facilitate the development of a housing subdivision in the City of Mounds View; and, WHEREAS, the City has sought and obtained residential concept plans from three area developers interested in developing municipal and privately-owned property for such residential development; and, WHEREAS, the City was notified by Ramsey County that the tax-forfeited property legally described as Lot 36, Knollwood Park, is available for $68,874.44 and the reconveyance cost is $26.70; and, WHEREAS, this parcel of land is located within an area designated for low density residential development according to the City’s Comprehensive Plan; and, WHEREAS, the anticipated use of this property would be consistent with the City’s Comprehensive Plan. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Planning Commission of the City of Mounds View, finding the proposed use consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, hereby recommends approval to the City Council of the City of Mounds View regarding the acquisition of Knollwood Park, Lot 36, the property between 3000 and 3016 Co. Rd. H2 with the PIN number of 07-30-23-32-0005. BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED that the Planning Commission directs staff to forward this resolution to the City Council prior to approval of the minutes.