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Mounds View City Council Regular Meeting Paqe Three March 8, 1993 B. Samantha Orduno, City Administrator, reviewed Staff Report No. 93-495C regarding Resolution No. 4352 Requesting Ramsey County Withhold Tax Forfeited parcels from Public Sale. Orduno explained that there are two parcels, one next to Woodcrest Park and one near City Hall surrounded by fourplexes, that have been declared tax forfeited properties per State Law. Orduno stated that these parcels were discussed at a Council Work Session and the Council was interested in the acquisition of these parcels. Orduno reported that in this type of situation, the municipality has the first option for acquisition before the parcels are placed for public sale. The City will have one year in which to .acquire the parcels by use deed or purchase. State law requires that the City adopt a resolution formally requesting that the parcels be withheld from public sale for one year. MOTION/SECOND: Wuori/Rickaby to Adopt Resolution No. 4352 Requesting Ramsey County Withhold Tax Forfeited Parcels from Public Sale Councilmember Rickaby asked as to how the price for the land is determined. Orduno explained that the property near Woodcrest could be acquired through a use deed for approximately $23.50 as long as the land is • used for public use. Orduno further explained that there would be a listing of valuation or maybe the land could be acquired by back taxes. Orduno reported that Paul Harrington, City Planner, is working with the County regarding the purchase price of the parcels. Councilmember Rickaby commented that during the strategic planning session the Council and staff discussed various items and Mary Saarion, Director of Parks, Recreation and Forestry, indicated that the City had just enough parkland to be able to obtain some grants. If the City were to use this land rather than purchase would these parcels be added to the City's parklands? Orduno responded that she didn't have an answer to that question at the present time. Mayor Linke stated that the land near Groveland park is an easement- like, but is counted as part of the park. Orduno stated that most parcels of this type are used for parkland, trailways or open space. VOTE: 5 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried C. Samantha Orduno, City Administrator, reviewed Staff Report 93-496 on behalf of Ric Minetor, Director of Public Works/City Engineer, who was not able to attend the meeting because of illness. The Metropolitan Waste Control Commission requested that the City Council of Mounds View set a public hearing for April 12, 1993 for 7.:05 p.m.