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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10.11.10 EDA Packet AGENDA SPECIAL MEETING ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY October 11,2010 - 5:30 pm City Council Chambers, City Hall Authority Members Chair, Christy Jo Fogarty Terry Donnelly 1. Call Meeting to Order 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Approve Agenda 4. Citizens Comments/Presentations Vice-Chair, Steve Wilson Mayor Todd Larson Julie May 5. Consent Agenda (see attached) Executive Director, Peter Herlofsky City Administrator 6. Public Hearings (None) 7. Continued Business a. Adopt Resolution - Transfer of Forfeited Land Cify Staff ReDresentatives 8. New Business Tina Hansmeier Economic Development Specialist 9. City Staff Reports/Open Forum/Discussion Cindy Muller Executive Assistant 10. Adjourn 430 Third Street Farmington, MN 55024 Phone: 651.280.6800 httD:/ /www.ci.farminaton.mn.us The Farmington EDA 's mission is to improve the economic vitality of the city of Farmington and to enhance the overall quality of life by creating partnerships, fostering employment opportunities, promoting workforce housing and by expanding the tax base through development and redevelopment. J \ City of Farmington 430 Third Street Farmington, Minnesota 651.280.6800 . Fax 651.280.6899 www.ci.farmington.mn.us TO: EDA Members FROM: Tina Hansmeier, Economic Development Specialist SUBJECT: Transfer of Tax-Forfeited Land (McVicker Lot) DATE: October 11, 2010 INTRODUCTION Currently, the EDA does not hold clear title to the McVicker lot that would allow it to be sold to a developer for redevelopment. DISCUSSION In discussions with Dakota County, it has been determined to establish clear title to the property, the EDA will need to approve a Resolution that (a) approves the reconveyance of the property back to the State of Minnesota and (b) requests that the State of Minnesota then convey the property back to the EDA without any restrictions or reversion clauses. A copy of the required Resolution is attached for your review and approval. The signed Resolution and required applications will be submitted to Dakota County and brought before the County Board on November 2nd. BUDGET IMPACT There is approximately $380 in fees associated with this activity. ACTION REQUESTED A motion in favor of approving and executing the attC:lChed Resolution is requested. Respectfully submitted, '--i(1~10'VWV Tina Hansmeier Economic Development Specialist -- --------------- - - --.- ECONOMITCDEVELOPMENTAUTHOIDTY IN AND FOR THE CITY OF FARMINGTON, MITNNESOTA DAKOTA COUNTY, MITNNESOTA RESOLUTION NO. 10.- 0/ RESOLUTION APPROVING THE RECONVEYANCE OF TAX FORFEITED LAND TO THE STATE OF MITNNESOTA BY THE ECONOMITC DEVELOPMENT AUTHOIDTY IN AND FOR THE CITY OF FARMITNGTON, MITNNESOTA AND REQUESTING THE STATE OF MINNESOTA TO RECONVEY LEGAL OWNERSHIP TO THE ECONOMIC llEVELOPMENT AUTHOIDTY IN AND FOR THE CITY OF FARNUNGTON,NUNNESOTA 'WIIEREAS, the property described on Exhibit "A" (the "Property") was conveyed as forfeited lands to the Farmington Housing and Redevelopment Authority ("HRA") on August 19,2005, by State Deed No. 0200771 with use restrictions ("2005 Deed"); and WHEREAS, the !IRA was reestablIshed as the Economic Development Authority in and for the City of Farmington ("EDA") effective January 1,2006; WHEREAS, the EDA desires that fee simple title in the property be transferred to the EDA for conveyance in connection with a proposed development project for the Property; and WHEREAS, the EDA has expended funds exceeding the appraised value of the Property through building demolition, site investigation, asbestos abatement, and street improvements to prepare the Property for re-sale; .' WHEREAS, the EDA will retain a permanent interest in southerly 16 feet of the Property for public walkway purposes further reducing the value of the Property for re-sale for redevelopment purposes; WHEREAS, in order to transfer fee simple title of the Property to the EDA, it is necessary to first reconvey the Property to the State of Minnesota; and WHEREAS, the EDA is willing to reconvey the Property to the State of Minnesota as required by Minnesota Statutes Chapter 282, conditioned upon the Property being transferred to the EDA free of the restrictions contained in the 2005 Deed. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of Directors of the Economic Development Authority in and for the City of Farmington approves: 1. The execution by the Chair and Executive Director of the required form evidencing the reconveyance of the Property to the State of Minnesota, conditioned upon approval by the State of Minnesota of the reconveyance to the EDA as provided UIider Paragraph 2; and 114867 -- -- -- - -- --- - - - -- -- - -- 2. The Application and request of the EDA to convey fee simple title to the Property to the EDA for a nominal amount without any restrictions or reversion clauses pursuant to the required Application for Conveyance and the execution by the Chair and Executive Director of the same. PASSED AND DULY ADOPTED by the Board of Directors of the Economic Development Authority in and for the City of Farmington, Minnesota this / / Ihday of (!J('/i:;-tf~) ,2010. ~~~ Christy J 0 Chair \ 114867 EXHIBIT A That part of Lots 5 and 6, Block 23, Town of Farmington, Dakota County, Minnesota, described as follows: . Beginning at a point on the West line of Lot 6, Block 23, Town of Farmington, Dakota County, Minnesota distant 20 feet North of the Southwest comer of said Lot 6; thence East 110 feet; thence South 30 feet; thence West 110 feet; thence North 30 feet to the point of beginning. AND All that part of Lots 7 and 8, Block 23, Town of Farmington, Dakota Coup.ty, Minnesota, described as follows: Beginning at the Northwest comer of said Lot 7; thence South, along the West line of said Lot 7, 30 feet; thence East 11 0 feet; thence North 30 feet; thence West 110 feet to the point of beginning; together with that part of the vacated alley adjacent thereto described as follows: Beginning at the Northwest comer of said Lot 7; thence East 110 feet; thence North 10 feet; thence West 110 feet; thence South 10 feet to the point of beginning. 114867 - ------ -- -- - - -- - -- - --- -- -- -------- PT Form 975 (Revised 04/03) Minnesota Department of Revenue Reconveyance of Forfeited Lands to the State of Minnesota By a Governmental Subdivision Under Minnesota Statutes, Section 282.01, Subdivision Id State Deed Tax Due Hereon: $1.65 WHEREAS, pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Section 282.01, Subdivisions la to lc, the State of Minnesota, on the ~he Farminqton Housina and 19th day of August 2005 , conveyed to Reaeve.Lopment AUtnorl1:Y, a governmental subdivision of the State of Minnesota (hereinafter "Governmental Subdivision"), by state deed numbered o 2 0 0 7 71 , the real property described below (hereinafter "Property") to be used for an authorized public use, and WHEREAS, the Governmental Subdivision has either failed to put the Property to the public use for which it was conveyed, or has abandoned the public use for which it was conveyed, and now desires to reconvey the Property under Minnesota Statutes, Section 282.D1, Subdivision Id to the State of Minnesota, to be held in trust according to Minnesota Statutes, Section 281.25, NOW THEREFORE, the Governmental Subdivision, pursuant to said laws, and pursuant to the duly adopted resolution of its governing body number RI0-0l , dated October 11, 201Q does hereby grant and convey the property in the County of Dakota , described as follows, together with all appurtenances thereunto belonging: to the State of Minnesota, to be held in trust as provided by Minnesota Statutes, Section 281.25, upon like conditions and with like effect as if the Property had not been conveyed to the Governmental Subdivision for a publi~ use. d d 1 t Farmlngton HOuslng an Re eve opmen Authori ty~';N. K eA. Economic Development (N.ame of Governmental Subdivision) Authority in and for the City of Farmington C2 STATE OF MINNESOTA ) ) ss. ) ,J County of t/a.H'c-fc.i._ On this 1/ -n, day of C~_-cd':~.-(..1 ,_;? C> / t'? (] /., '" >5-6. k ';:::C3e, r 1j and j:YC'" -1~ " J: A0r' / o-f.S-k:J ' respectively the f?. J~.::.' 't r and the /{Xt'-b_"";' ve [J: ,r'~'t" +<:.).- of the governmental subdivision named in the foregoing instrument, appeared before me and acknowledged that they executed the same as the free act and deed of said governmental subdivision pursuant to the statutes in such case made and provided. f ) CYNTHIA A. MULLER NOTARY PUBUC. MINNESOTA My Commission expires 01-31-2015 r1 ~/":':~ (");/YV~_?.~ , ,,-Notary ~J. n-?c.<.:.~v /o~/~o Date ----- -------~---- -- ----------------- --- Tax Statements (if any) for the real property described in this instrument should be sent to the County Auditor of the County wherein the property is located, in care oCthe County Courthouse. Approved by the Attorney General. This instrument was drafted by the Commissioner of Revenue, Minnesota Department of Revenue, St Paul, MN 55146. Approval The undersigned, acting for the Commissioner of Revenue of the State of Minnesota, under delegation of authority duly filed with the SecretaIy of State, does hereby approve the foregoing conveyance to the State of Minnesota. Dated: STATE OF MINNESOTA Commissioner of Revenue By: The dilly appointed delegate of the Commission~ of Revenue, for these purposes. STATE OF MINNESOTA) )ss. COUN1Y OF RAMSEY ) This Approval was acknowledged before me on appointed delegate of the commissioner of revenue for these purposes. by . the duly Notary Date MINNESOTA. REVENUE STATE DEED APPLICATION FORM Application for State Deed for Tax-Forfeited Land In Dakota County Type of Acquisition o Purchase (Minn. Stat. !3 282.01. subd. 1a, par. (b) or subd.3 or subd. 7a) o Remove Blight/Afford. Housing (Minn. stat. !3 282.01, subd. 1a, par. (d)) o Conservation-related usage (Minn. stat. !3 282.01, subd. 1a, par. (h)) o Repurchase (Minn. Stat. !3 282.012; Minn. stat. !3 282.241) c o g .. .. o U i 1: III .. e 1: III ,g a 0. c:C- o COnditional Use Deed (Minn. stat. !3 282.01, subd.1a, par. (e)) _ Conditional Use Deed Supplement requIred - o Failure to convey to city or association (Minn. Stat. !3 282.01, subd. 1a, par. (f) or (g)) o Replacement for Lost/Destroyed Deed (MInn. stat. !3 282.33) o Release (State AgencIes only) (Minn. Stat. !3 282.01. subd. 1a, par. (c)) o Acquisition Authorized by other statute or Special Law CItatIon: ~....===",,-"!::..~--=---::;o...-:::-..:..~~_,.._~_=..'.~:'=::C::='=-~=-='~-"'=""'=='OC~-=::::-='=~-'~"~~~-.=-~=.:;::::'_""'C~~;:~ ....,..- -"- -~-=~~'-l o No (Skip this section) . . I I ~ "~~ Is this application intended to correct a previous deed? 0 Yes (COmplete this section) I State deed number of original deed: Ii Information being corrected: 0 Grantee's name 0 Legal description 0 Other: I ~\ Was this state deed recorded? 0 Yes 0 No ii If "Yes", please supply recording information: .f 1 (If "No", please return the original state deed with this application.) I Name,s) of appllcant(S) Economic Development Authority in and for the City of Farmington Address of applicant 430 3rd Street CIty Farmington Phone Numller of applicant bLSte 651-280-6821 lip COde 55024 MN Ownership Please check the appropriate box below: o Single ownership 0 CO-ownership: Joint tenancy 0 Co-ownership: tenancy in common 0 Co-ownership: other Legal description of proper1;y (attach additional sheets If needed): See attached Wells Please check the appropriate box below: o There are one or more wells on this property. 0 There are no wells on this property. Wetland Certification o The wetland certification form has been completed and attached to this application. ~~_,>~_m .~-- 1: Gl e Gl () III 'a ~ Complete thIs sectIon only If "Replacement for Lost/Destroyed Deed" is selected above as the type of acqUisItIon. The applicant is (check the appropriate box): 0 the grantee named in the original deed 0 the grantee's successor If the applicant Is the grantee's successor, please state the name of the grantee In the original deed (otherwise leave blank): II I' I 11 Attach a statement of reasons in support of allegation that said deed has been lost or destroyed before it was recorded (please ~[i be specifiC). I 7,",,:r:C'=;':';':;::;",,",~:::;::'"_':r._,;_-....::;:.c::::::;:,>O'rc.'::=_~~.:"-_""'''\'::''='::::'.::<:=_,__==.::..-,.,..=~-:o,"",:,,,_==~=-,.'''S,,'_-o;,'.'=;;c;.:=:t;:C_-:::,,,",::..,,-~-~:.;.",,,,.,.._,=_;:-"-",",~.."=",-~";:_-;-,,~;:;,"..'.-._,,,.:,t:~,,:,,,-_:::-:;o-::-.,,::::=_""'"-,~.=""_7:::::"""-~: .~~===-. Date that unrecorded state deed was Issued state Deed Number (If known) Return application and all requIred attachments to: Minnesota Department of Revenue' Property Tax Division. Mail Station 3340 . St. Paul, MN 55146-3340 Rev. (07/10) Slgnature(s) required on reverse . . MINNESOTA. REVENUE STATE DEED APPLICATION FORM Page 2 Certifications AIl applications require the signature ofthe county auditor below. Applications for Replacement Deeds will also require the additional signature of the applicant as well. Please provide the Information below as it corresponds to the type of acquisition selected on the front of the form. 'F~iO='f. c . CiS '1, :II o :c Gl :a ClZ 'E! ~ lea; i iii .e l!! .: ! W'''"i-j i' Gl ~ I ~ ~ ~ .!!! II , a. r "I Gl 'I "___ a: J j',~~,.':.=,~,' l!! Gl :c Q in ===....: '"':!;'~~":;;;=--:::::'="=-~=='=;;:==-=~s--=z;c=rr,,,==:',-~'i:2:.--='=':':::=~ Auditor to complete this section only If "Remove BllghVAfford. Housing" Is selected above as the type of acqUisition. The County Board, or its delegate, of County, MInnesota, has reviewed the application of dated , 20_, for the conveyance of certain tax-forfeited land described therein. The county board has determined that: (1) a sale at a reduced price Is In the public interest because a reduced price is necessary to provide an incentive to correct the blighted conditions that make the lands undesirable In the open market or the reduced price will lead to the development of affordable housing; and (2) the governmental subdivision or state agency has documented its speci1ic plans for correcting the blighted conditions or developing affordable housing and the speci1ic law or laws that empower it to acquire real property in furtherance of the plans. c o ~ Gl CD C o () Auditor to complete this section only If "Conservatlon-related usage" Is selected above as the type of acquisition. The County Board, or its delegate, of County, Minnesota, has reviewed the application of dated , 20_, for the conveyance of certain tax-forfeited land described therein. The county board has determined that a sale at a reduced price Is in the public Interest for (select one): _ (1) creation or preservation of wetlands; or - (2) drainage or storage of storm water under a storm water management plan; or - (3) preservation, or restoration and preservation, of the land In its natural state. Auditor to complete this section only If "Failure to convey to city or association" Is selected above as the type of acquisition. The County Board, or its delegate, of County, Minnesota, has reviewed the application of ,a (check one) o governmental subdivision / Ocommon Interest community, dated ,20_, for the free conveyance, due to a prior failure to convey which was duly certi1ied, of certain tax-forfeited land described thereIn, and recommends that this application be granted. Auditor to complete this section only If "Conditional Use Deed" Is selected above as the type of acqUisition. The County Board, or its delegate, of County, Minnesota, has reviewed the application of dated , 20_, for the conveyance for an authorized public use of certain tax-forfeited land described therein, and recommends that this application be granted. Auditor to complete this section only If "Replacement for LosVDestroyed Deed" Is selected above as the type of acquisition. The property described herein was duly bid In for the state for taxes payable In the year , delinquent became forfeited to the State of Minnesota on the day of , _' ; and I certify that the above information is true and correct, the county board has taken the official action required under Minn. Stat ~ 270C.88, and that therefore conveyance by state deed of the real property described above should be executed by the Commissioner of Revenue to the above named appllcant(s) as requIred by Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 282. Signature of coun1;y auditor coun1;y Dakota Date Of signature of coun1;y auditor Applicant signature (Replacement Deed only) (seal) Date of applicant signature (Replacement Deed only) EXHIBIT A That part of Lots 5 and 6, Block 23, Town of Farmington, Dakota County, Minnesota, described as follows: Beginning at a point on the West line of Lot 6, Block 23, Town of Farmington, Dakota County, Minnesota distant 20 feet North of the Southwest comer of said Lot 6; thence East 110 feet; thence South 30 feet; thence West 110 feet; thence North 30 feet to the point of beginning. AND All that part of Lots 7 and 8, Block 23, Town of Farmington, Dakota County, Minnesota, described as follows: Beginning at the Northwest comer of said Lot 7; thence South, along the West line of said Lot 7, 30 feet; thence East 110 feet; thence North 30 feet; thence West 110 feet to the point of beginning; together with that part of the vacated alley adjacent thereto described as follows: Beginning at the Northwest comer of said Lot 7; thence East 110 feet; thence North 10 feet; thence West 110 feet; thence South 10 feet to the point of beginning. 114867