CR 94-70 Resolution Tax Forfeited Property
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March 29, 1994 o P K \ ~ Council Rpt. #94-70
RESOLUTION RELEASING TAX FORFEITED PROPERTY
Proposed Action
Staff recommends approval of the following motion: Adopt resolution number 94-36 releasing a
tax forfeited property and recommending private sale by the County through public auction.
With this motion, staffwill notify Hennepin County that the City of Hopkins has released the
above described property to be sold through public auction.
Overview
Approximately a year ago the Hopkins City Council approved action requesting the Department
of Tax Payer Services to withhold the sale of the tax forfeited residential vacant lot south of 633
8th Avenue South for one year. This action was undertaken to allow City staff to research
potential uses for the site including the sale of the lot to Teens Alone.
The Teens Alone organization has decided that they do not wish to purchase the vacant lot from
. the HRA to be used as part of a fundraising project in cooperation with the Hopkins School
District. In past discussions, the HRA Board has indicated that they would not be interested in
purchasing the lot if a Teens Alone project could not be developed.
As a result, staff is recommending that the lot be released and sold through public auction. In
order for Hennepin County to sell the property though public auction, the City Council must pass
a resolution authorizing the sale of the property.
Primarv Issues to Consider
By releasing this property to be sold through public auction, the City will have little control over
the development of this site. It is possible that it will be sold to an adjoining property owner and
left vacant or it may be purchased by a developer who will construct a single family home on the
site.
Supportine: Information
o Resolution 94-36
o Letter from Teens Alone
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I Kersten Elverum
Housing Coordinator
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CITY OF HOPKINS
HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION NO. 94-36
RESOLUTION RELEASING TAX FORFEITURE PROPERTY AND RECOMMENDING
PRIVATE SALE BY COUNTY THROUGH PUBLIC AUCTION
WHEREAS, Hennepin County has notified the City of Hopkins of certain real estate described
under Pill no. 25-117-22-13-0074 which is located within the City and which has been forfeited
to the State of Minnesota for non-payment of real estate property taxes; and
WHEREAS, after studying the described parcel the City has determined that the parcel would be
of no benefit to the City for public purposes; and
WHEREAS, the parcel has been determined to be non-conservation land as provided for in
. Minnesota Statutes 282.01; and
WHEREAS, the parcel complies with the provisions of Minnesota Statutes 85.012, 92.461,
282.01, subd. 8 and 282.018, and other statutes that require the withholding oftax forfeited land
from sale.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Hopkins:
That the City hereby releases that certain parcel from Hennepin County described under PID no.
25-117-22-13-0074, and
That the City hereby recommends that the parcel be made available for public auction.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Hopkins this 5th day of April, 1994.
BY
Charles D. Redepenning, Mayor
ATTEST:
James GeneIIie, City Clerk
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. TEENS ALONE
1001 Highway 7 Hopkins, MN 55305 (612) 933-9151
March 14, 1994
Kirsten Elverum, Housing Coordinator
City of Hopkins
1010 First Street South
Hopkins, MN 55343
Dear Kirsten:
On Thursday, March 10, the TEENS ALONE Board of Directors discussed and voted on the
following motion: Move to have TEENS ALONE proceed with the house project, purchase the lot
with a contingency clause regarding a soil study. Once this motion is passed, the TEENS ALONE
Board proceed immediately to secure Board of Directors' Insurance.
e The board voted not to proceed with the project.
It is with truly mixed emotions I report this outcome. I believe this could have been a
wonderful project, involving TEENS ALONE, the City of Hopkins, school district teachers and
students and craftspeople in a community project. It could have been a wonderful example of
people working together for the common good. Its potential for good seems almost unlimited.
Nonetheless, the Board was unable to give its full support for a variety of reasons. The need for
us to purchase the land raised a host of risk and liability concerns. Furthermore, we have
raised money to provide outreach services and, as of now, remain uncertain about the ethical or
legal ramifications of using the money to purchase land.
\\!c- ~h2~1!--: ~!1e ~::ou~ci~ mg~bars ~o. their pat!e~ce in th!~ mat!er and we apprecic~9?- the~r ~ff()rt:
on our behalf.
Sincerely,
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Berteil Mahoney, Director
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