9.b Resolution 08-21-18-02 Approving transfer of Outlot A in Big Lake Estates to Washington CountyCITY OF SCANDIA
RESOLUTION NO.: 08-21-18-01
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE TRANSFER OF OUTLOT A IN BIG LAKE ESTATES TO
WASHINGTON COUNTY FOR PARK PURPOSES
WHEREAS, Outlot A was deeded to the Town of New Scandia when Big Lake Estates was
platted in 1973 to fulfill the requirements for open space on the plat; and
WHEREAS, In 1988 the County Board of Commissioners designated an area needed for
future public use as the Big Marine Park Reserve
WHEREAS, The official map for the Big Marine Park Reserve dated December 7, 1988
includes Outlot A within the boundary.
WHEREAS, Washington County has expressed interest in acquiring Outlot A from the City
for inclusion into the Park Reserve.
WHEREAS, Minnesota Statutes 465.035 provides that any county, town, city or other
public corporation may lease or convey its lands for a nominal consideration, without
consideration or for such consideration as may be agreed upon to the state or to any
governmental subdivision, to the United States or to any agency of the federal government,
another public corporation or to the Minnesota State Armory Building commission for public use
when authorized by its governing body.
WHEREAS, Minnesota Statutes 462.356 require that no publicly owned interest in real
property within the municipality shall be acquired or disposed of, nor shall any capital
improvement be authorized by the municipality or special district or agency thereof or any other
political subdivision having jurisdiction within the municipality until after the planning agency has
reviewed the proposed acquisition, disposal, or capital improvement and reported in writing to
the governing body or other special district or agency or political subdivision concerned, its
findings as to compliance of the proposed acquisition, disposal or improvement with the
comprehensive municipal plan.
WHEREAS, The Planning Commission reviewed the request at its August 7 meeting and
determined that the transfer to the County for inclusion into the Big Marine Park Reserve would
be consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. Excerpts from the City of Scandia 2008 — 2030
Comprehensive Plan that support the decision include the following:
• The system statement describes the two existing regional parks, Big Marine Park
Reserve and William O'Brien State Park.
• The City's park priorities, identified in the 2006 Comprehensive Parks, Trails, Open
Space, and Recreation Plan, address Scandia's regional park assets and recommend
steps to enhance their functional use by managing land use, further developing City and
regional trail systems, and adding new recreational amenities in or near these regional
parks.
• The plan notes that the Metropolitan Council's 2005 Regional Parks Capital
Improvement Program identified several priority acquisitions in 2006-7 to expand Big
Marine Park Reserve, and a project scheduled for 2010-11 to develop a campground and
related facilities in Big Marine Park Reserve. These investments will likely result in
increased use of Big Marine Park Reserve and will enhance the recreational value of trail
connections or other local park and open space efforts connecting to the Reserve.
• Parks & Trails Goal 2 in the Plan calls for developing a close working relationship with
other agencies and groups to enhance the parks and recreation facilities and develop
trails and routes in the City.
• Parks and Trails Goal 10 calls for the city to continue to work closely with Washington
County, the Metropolitan Council, and the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
on more detailed planning efforts to insure that the regional green infrastructure
system is designed in a manner compatible with existing and planned development in
the City.
• The park priorities in the Plan include the expansion of the Big Marine Park Reserve
along with a map of Park and Recreation Search Areas that shows Outlot A as being
included in the Big Marine Park Reserve.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SCANDIA, WASHINGTON COUNTY, MINNESOTA, that it authorizes the Mayor and City
Administrator to execute any documents related to the transfer of Outlot A of Big Lake Estates to
Washington County for inclusion into the Big Marine Park Reserve.
Adopted by the Scandia City Council this 21St day of August, 2018.
Christine Maefsky, Mayor
ATTEST:
Administrator/ City Clerk