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REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION
DATE: October 9, 1996
ITEM NO.: �
Department Approval: Administrator Reviewed: Agenda Section:
Name Jeanne A. Mabusth Zoning
'IYtle Building&Zoning Administrator
Item Description: Release of Tax Forfeited Land (1290 Spruce Place) for Private Sale to
Adjacent Owners - Resolution
List of E�ibits
A - Gordon Ramm Letter of 9/9/96
B - Plat Map I,ocating Property
C - DNR Letter of 9/3/96 Releasing Land for Sale
D - Resolution#2088 10/24/86
E - Resolution#2128 2/9/87 Amending Resolution#2088
F - Proposed Resolution for Release for Sale to Adjacent Land Owners
In October of 1986 Council released the property for sale to adjacent land owners. Previous to
that time, the property had been held by the Department of Nat�ral Resources for a period of three
years. In 1986 the City assumed responsibility for demolishing the former residence with the
understanding that the DNR would finally release the lot for sale to adjacent property owners.
An adjacent property owner purchased the parcel in April of 1987 and the contract to purchase
was canceled as of October 1992 for non-payment of the installment payment and delinquent real
estate taxes due on property.
Hennepin County's letter of September 9th releases the property once again to the City for
consideration. Note also that the DNR has also released the land for sale in their letter of
September 3, 1996. A new owner of one of the adjacent properties has been in contact with the
City and County advising of their interest in acquiring the land. The City staff recommends that
the property once again be released for sale to adjacent land owners.
The City has sent a copy of the memo and the release for sale resolution to both adjacent properry
owners.
COUNCIL ACTION REQUESTED:
To adopt the resolution releasing the tax forfeit land located at 1290 Spruce Place for private sale
to adjacent land owners.
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TAX FORFEITED LAND RELEASED FOR PRIVATE
SALE TO ADJACENT PROPERTY OWNERS,
LOT 4,BLOCK 1, SAGA ffiLL REVISED
WHEREAS, the City of Orono is a municipal corporation organized and existing
under the laws of the State of Minnesota; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Minnesota Statutes 282, the City has received from
Hennepin County a listing of a land within the City which has become the property of the State of
Minnesota for non-payment of the installment payments on a purchase contract entered into as of
Apri121, 1987 and for non-payment of delinquent real estate taxes; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has reviewed said lands for compliance with local
zoning ordinances, for the amount of outstanding special assessments remaining unpaid to the City,
and/or for the public use by the City as authorized by the statutes. In addition the Council has
reviewed said lands and pursuant to Minnesota Statutes 85.021; 92.461, Subd. 8; 282.018, Subd. 1
or 282.018, Subd. 2 makes the following findings:
1. The property as lakeshore property located at 1290 Spruce Place was released by the
Department of Natural Resources for sale in a letter dated September 3, 1996.
2. The parcel does not meet applicable zoning standards and is an unbuildable lot.
3. Adjacent land owners have indicated an interest in purchasing this property.
4. There is an outstanding special assessment on this property of$2,955.66.
5. The City has incurred expenses amounting to $2,220.50 in 1986 for the demolition of a
former residence and has yet to recoup these costs.
NOW, THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED,that the City Council of the City of
Oro�o,pursuant to Minnesota Statutes 282 hereby approves the classification of the property as non-
conservation land, and furthermore approves the public sale of said parcel of land as listed below to
adjacent property owners. The property is unbuildable and may be usable only in combination with
other adjoining parcels.
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OUTLINE OF POINTS TO COVER IN A GOVERNMENTAL SUBDIVISION RESOLUTION FOR TAX-
FORFEITED LANDS
I. First the classification as Conservation and Non-Conservation Land must be approved.
II. Next, the parcel(s) should be formally recommended for either public auction, auction
to adjacent owners if M.S. 282.01, subd. 7a is applicable (unbuildable lots), or request
of a conveyance to your governmental subdivision for a public use.
I11. Further, eacF parce! may be eligibla to b� wi:hheld froni auction for up to one yaar, �or
investi�ative purposes. To do this please send a written request to this office within
the 90 days.
IV. Next, each parcel should be verified as to the Special Assessments shown as certified
to the county before forfeiture. These specials were canceled at forfeiture and a
percentage will be paid from any sale proceeds. Should any portion remain unpaid your
city has the right to reassess the unpaid balance against the property. However,
please keep in mind that the forfeiture process is intended to be a "cleansing" process
attempting to turn a bad scenario around.
V. Special Assessments levied after the forfeiture should be certified to this office. These
specials are added to the appraised val�e and paid from any sale proceeds.
VI. Each parcel should be reviewed for Public Waterfront, Wetland, Peat and Timber
issues, or any public nuisance conditions and duly noted in the municipal resolution.
We ask your assistance in determining if any parcels on List 942-NC have wells. If any of the parcels
on the list have wells, please request a Minnesota Department of Health Well Disclosure Certificate
from this department. Please provide available information about parcels such as zoning, known soil
conditions, known environmental contamination, or special municipal restrictions. Such information
may assist the county in managing and marketing the properties in order to facilitate its return to a tax
productive status.
If you request conveyance to your governmental subdivision, please submit a properly completed and
executed form PT962.RAR, titled, "Apqlication bv a Governmental Subdivision for Convevance of Tax
Forfeited Land" for each parcel requested. Minnesota Department of Revenue requires use of this
form. Enclosed is form PT962.RAR. You may copy this form for future use only providing that the
printing ends up on both sides as it is on ihe originally I sent you. Call if you choose to have us
provide you with the forms.
Conveyance to a governmental subdivision for a public pu�pose is subject to the recommendation of
the County Board, except as provided in M.S. 282.01, Subd. 1b (targeted neighborhood lands). The
County Board policy requires that a specific public purpose be identified in the request; Use of the
phrases "public purposes" or "other public purposes" is not acceptable. For your convenience, I have
enclosed a copy of Hennepin County Resolution No. 87-8-612, which covers the guidelines for what
is deemed an acceptable "public purpose".
Hennepin County General Services
Taxpayer Services Division Recycled Paper
A-600 Hennepin County Govemment Center
Minneapolis,Minnesota 55487-0060
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September 9, 1996 BY CERTIFIED MAIL, RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
JEANNE MABUSTH
CITY OF ORONO
P O BOX 66
CRYSTAL BAY MN 55323
RE: Conservation / Non-Conservation Classification List
Enclosed please find a list of lands located in your municipality. This parcel has forfeited to the State
of Minnesota for non-payment of property taxes. The Hennepin County Auditor, is the
Trustee/Administrator of Minnesota owned Tax Forfeited Lands lying within Hennepin County, pursuant
to laws providing for the forfeiture of real property.
The lands as described on Conservation/Non-Conservation Classification List, were classified as either
conservation lands or non-conservation lands, as is appropriate, by the Administrative Review Board
of Hennepin County, evidenced by County Auditor's Directive No. 96-29, pursuant to authority granted
by the Hennepin County Board of Commissioners by Resolution No. 95-8-556R1, and in accordance
to Minnesota Statute 282.135.
As required under M.S. 282.01 we request that your city council review Conservation / Non-
Conservation List. We require a certified copy of a municipal resolution which resolves and approves
the parcel(s) for public auction, auction to adjacent owners, or request a conveyance to your city for
a public use. See enclosed outline for suggested points to be covered in your municipal resolution.
The parcel on this list was previously approved for sale to adjacent owners and sold 4/21/87.
However the contract to purchase was cancelled 10/29/92 for nonpayment of the installment payment
and delinquent real estate taxes.
P/ease be advised that the sa/e of the/ands shal/be deemed to be appioved pursuani to M.S. 282.01,
Subd. 1, for a Aub/ic sa/e if the citv counci/fai/s to resaond to this c/assification notice within nineri
[901 davs of certified mai/ieceipt. We wou/d assume that this naice/ shou/d a4ain Qo foi adiacent
owner sale because it apaeais to be unbuidab/e.
Please contact me at 348-7839, should you need further clarification
Sincerely,
Patrick H. O'Connor, Manager
Tax yer Servic s Divisi n
rd L. Ramm A mT"nist aF tive Assistant Pro ert Coordinator
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Delin�uent Tax & Forfeited Land
Enclosures Hennepin County General Services
Taxpayer Services Division Recyckd Paper
A-600 Hennepin County Govemment Center
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55487-0060
Release of this land by the City Council is subj ect to the condition that all outstanding
special assessments and additional costs incurred by City as set forth in the above fmdings shall be
paid in full to the City upon return to private ownership. Any amount not recovered at the time of
sale shall be subject to reassessment by the City.
parcel released for sale to adjacent owners only.
District 38,PID 08-117-23 32 0015.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Orono, Minnesota at a regular meeting
held this 14th day of October, 1996.
ATTEST:
Dorothy M. Hallin, City Clerk Edwazd J. Callahan,Jr., Mayor
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S/20/91
Attention; Building and Zoning Department, City of Orona �AY 3 � �9��'
From: Nancy and Evan Anderson
1260 Spruce Place
(Orono) Mound, MN. 55364
We would like to register our opinion that the vacant lot which is for sale
at 1290 Spruce Place should not be offered for sale as a buildable lot by
the current owner. It is our opinion that since this lot was a tax
forfeiture and a public expense as well as a nuisance in the neighborhood
for years, it should have been offered for sale to the general public if it
was, in fact, buildable. We, and other neighbors, were lead to believe that
it was not buildable and, as such, would be offered far sale only to the
ajoining properties. It was offered only to these properties and it was
sold at a very low price to the property on the south
if this lot is declared buildable, the present owner will be able to sell it
at a substantial profit. The city will have arranged for him to benefit
greatly at the expense of the general public.
This lot should either be declared unbuildable or should be repurchased by
the city or state and offered for sale to everyone.
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