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f^-l Mike Gaffron, Projects Coordinator City of Orono P.O.. Box 66 Crystal Bay, MN 55323 re: 4196 North Shore Drive; conforming the tax record to reflect the legal records. Dear Mike; As you suggested, we are writing to provide historical data regarding a lot that was attached to ours on the tax records, but never legally a part of the property we now own. The following is what is reflected in the deeds of record since 1923, and the recorded documents. This property has been in our family since acquisition by our Great Uncle and Aunt. Lot 55 was purchased by them in 1923, lots 56-61 were purchased in 1946. The deeds of record have always shown only lot 55 with the house (see attached). In 1986, we purchased the house. We purchased lot 55 and 56 with the house, since the house encroaches upon lot 56 (see attached deed, which is recorded with Hennepin County). The attached copy of our Certificate of Title reflects that the property legal records include only lot 55 and 56. According to plat book records, sometime between 1963 and 1976, lots 55, 56 and 57 were arbitrarily attached for tax purposes (see copy of attached plat prior to 1976 revision). You have indicated that there was no record of owner permission granted for this combination. Upon your recommendation, we have applied for a lot subdivision. The Registrar of Titles offlcer and our title insurance company attorney have vehemently argued that a subdivision is not required in this case. However, short of the City of Orono clarifying the record as a matter of course, we agree that this should be the expeditious solution. We expect that this process will clarify the tax record to reflect the legal records. The legal description is to remain: Lots 55 and 56, Highwood, Lake Minnetonka. We hope that this information helps to clarify the unique details of this situation. Thank you, Mike, for your help and feedback during this process. Yours Sincerely, ^evin and Lisa Olsen { i 1 I * " It i