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L�, To: Mayor Butler Mark F. Bernhardson, City Administrator Orono Council Members From: Jeanne A. Mabusth, Zoning Administrator Date: February 5, 1986 Subject: Tax Forfeit Properties List of Exhibits Exhibit A - Exhibit B - Exhibit C - Exhibit D - Exhibit E - Exhibit F - PID 06-117-23 41 0085 & PID 20-117-23 31 0025 PID 17-117-23 43 0026 PID 02-117-23 31 0026 Gerhardson's Memo Plat Map of Minnetonka COUNCIL WErING FFB 101986 CITY OF ORONO 06-117-23 41 0086 Bluffs Staff has reviewed the five parcels forfeited to the State for non-payment of property taxes and recommends conveyance to the City of 3 parcels for street and drainage purposes (review Exhibits A & A). Parcel-PID 17-117-23 43 0026, staff recommends be released for sale to adjacent property owners (review Exhibit C). Parcei-PID 02-117-23 31 0026 (Exhibit D), staff recommends that we delay public sale until the City resolves the issue of a delinquent 1/2 unit sewer assessment. In the 1980-1 sewer project, the subject parcel was under the same ownership as Lot 1 (A as shown on Exhibit F). Each of the parcels were charged 1/2 sewer unit ($3350.00 each). Note the properties could not be combined because of the platted right-of-way and the City failed tc take formal steps to confirm the special ownership relationship. Clearly the 1/2 unit assess- ment belongs to the residence on Lot 1. Lot 24 (B on Exhibit F) is not buildable. Hennepin County has advised that if a tax forfei • lot is sold, the outstanding or unpaid portion (in this case 1537-1995 scheduled assessment payments) is discontinued. The County is asking $500.00 as a starting price for the property. The City must reassess for the amount of the loss. Lot 1 (Parcel A) has a new owner. The issue is whether to reassess the new owner. of Lot 1 the 1/2 sewer unit and whether this is legal at this date or upon sale of the property to reassess for the amount of the loss. The City will only release the lot under the condition that the lot is sold to an adjacent property owner. The only adjacent property owner that qualifies is Lot 1 (Parcel A). Staff will seek the ad\ -ice of the City Attorney on this matter. Staf f has reviewed the City's concerns with the County and they have agreed to delay sale of Lot 24 upon receipt of an appropriate resolution from the Orono Council. Staff has drafted a resolution for your consideration and action.