HomeMy WebLinkAbout19-012 - ADMIN Resolution - City Council - 2019/01/22Resolution No. 19-012
Resolution authorizing purchase of tax forfeited property located at
3611 Glenhurst Ave. S. and dispensing with statutory requirements for review
by Planning Commission of acquisition of property
Whereas, the property located at 3611 Glenhurst Ave S (“Subject Property”) is a tax
forfeited property which is a single family home and parcel legally described as follows:
Lot 014 Block 001 “Hanke’s Minikahda Terrace”, PID 06-028-24-44-0017; and
Whereas, the city has been notified that Hennepin County has held a public meeting to
take public input related to the property as provided in Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 282; and
Whereas, the property was classified non-conservation at the conservation/non-
conservation classification hearing on list #2018-CNC, held December 11, 2018; and
Whereas, the city may request the property be sold to the city or provide input to the
county board of the suggested disposition of the property; and
Whereas, the city may apply to purchase the property for less than market value to
implement affordable housing as provided in Minnesota Statute 282.01 subd. 1a para(2); and
Whereas, Hennepin County has communicated willingness to convey the property for
20% less than market value to assist the city’s efforts to implement affordable housing.
Whereas, the city agrees the 20% discounted purchase price of $248,092.00 is reasonable,
and
Whereas, the city will use the property as a demonstration project on how the
incorporation of energy efficient improvements can be made to homes in St. Louis Park, and
Whereas, the city will partner with West Hennepin Affordable Housing Land Trust
(WHAHLT) to make the property an affordable homeownership opportunity in St. Louis Park;
and
Whereas, Minn. Stat. § 462.356, subd. 2 requires that the Planning Commission review
the city's proposed acquisitions and dispositions of property, and;
Whereas, Minn. Stat. § 462.356, subd. 2 provides for an exception from the Planning
Commission review requirement upon 2/3 vote of the City Council dispensing with the
requirement and finding that the acquisition or disposal of the property has no relationship to
the comprehensive municipal plan.
Now therefore be it resolved that:
1. The City Council finds that the acquisition of the property has no relationship to
the comprehensive municipal plan;
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2. Review by the Planning Commission of the acquisition of the Property is hereby
dispensed with;
3. The acquisition of the property as described above is approved;
4. The Mayor and City Manager are hereby authorized to execute documents necessary
for the acquisition of the Subject Property.
Reviewed for administration: Adopted by the City Council Jan. 22, 2019
Thomas K. Harmening, City Manager Jake Spano, Mayor
Attest:
Melissa Kennedy, City Clerk
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