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CITY OF ORONO <br />f.Y�]I11wIIYMEWR7M111a�OMINiZKVIi1�C <br />No. 75Z6 <br />A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE <br />ACQUISITION OF LAND FROM HENNEPIN COUNTY <br />AND <br />TO APPROVE A PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT <br />FOR RECONVEYACE OF PROPERTY <br />WHEREAS, the real property legally described as Lot 46, Bloclz 1, Stonebay, Hennepin <br />County, Minnesota, PID 334 18-234 1-0049 (the "Property"), is offered for sale by the County <br />Auditor of Hennepin County, as Administrator of State of Minnesota Tax -Forfeited Lands (the <br />"County Auditor"); and <br />WHEREAS, the Property was previously owed by The StoneBay Community <br />Association ("Association") as a common element parcel, but it was forfeited due to non- <br />payment of special assessments certified by the City of Orono for tax years payable 2008 and <br />2009, for unpaid utility bills; and <br />WHEREAS, the City of Orono is willing assist the Association in reacquiring the <br />Property for use as a common element parcel; and <br />WHEREAS, the City of Orono desires to purchase the Property from Hennepin County <br />for $1.00 plus filing fees and any other applicable fees required, and has negotiated a Purchase <br />and Sale Agreement with the Association; and <br />WHEREAS, Minnesota Statutes §462.356, subd. 2, requires that the Planning <br />Commission review the City's proposed acquisition of real property for compliance with the <br />comprehensive plan and to report to the City Council in writing its findings; and <br />WHEREAS, Minnesota Statutes § 462.356, subd. 2, provides for an exception from the <br />requirement for review by the Planning Commission upon 2/3 vote of the City Council <br />dispensing with the requirement and finding that the acquisition or disposal of the real property <br />has no relationship to the comprehensive municipal plan. <br />NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Orono: <br />1. City Council finds that the acquisition of the Property under the Purchase <br />Agreement has no relationship to the comprehensive plan. <br />2. Review by the Planning Commission of the acquisition of the Property is <br />hereby dispensed with. <br />