9.a1 Res No. 2020-38 accept tax forfeit propertyCITY OF SCANDIA
WASHINGTON COUNTY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION NO. 2020-38
A RESOLUTION TO ACCEPT TAX FORFEIT PROPERTY FOR THE
ESTABLISHMENT OF A NEW COMMUNITY PARK ON ORWELL AVENUE N
WHEREAS, Washington County informed the City that several properties in the City have
been forfeited for failure to pay taxes and that the City could acquire such properties for a lawful
public use under Minn. Statute § 282.01, Subd. 1a; and
WHEREAS, Washington County informed the City that the property identified by PID No.
23.032.20.33.0009 has been forfeited for failure to pay taxes and that the City could acquire such
property for a lawful public use under Minnesota Statute § 282.01, subd, 1a, par. (e);
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SCANDIA, WASHINGTON COUNTY, MINNESOTA THAT:
1. The City Administrator is directed to notify Washington County in writing that the City
of Scandia intends on acquiring the following property for a lawful public purpose under
Minn. Stat. 282.01, Subd. 1a (e): Property ID No. 23.032.20.33.0009
2. The City agrees to the placement of conditional use deed as required under statutes in
order to make the property into park that will be available and accessible to the public.
3. The City will develop the park within 3 years to include:
a. To install a sign to clearly demarcate the park.
b. To construct rustic walking trails.
c. To add a picnic area with at least one park table.
Passed by the City Council of the City of Scandia, Minnesota, this 20th day of October, 2020.
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Mayor Christine Maefsky
Attest:
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City Administrator Ken Cammilleri