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RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PROPER CITY OFFICIALS TO REQUEST AND ACCEPT FROM ST. LOUIS COUNTY, ON BEHALF OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA, CERTAIN TAX FORFEITED LAND IN THE IRVING NEIGHBORHOOD TO BE USED FOR TRAIL PURPOSES.
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CITY PROPOSAL:
RESOLVED, that the proper city officials are hereby authorized to request and accept from St. Louis County, on behalf of the State of Minnesota, the tax-forfeited property located in St. Louis County, Minnesota to be used for trail purposes, legally described as follows:
Lots 9-16, inclusive, Block 15, GRASSY POINT ADDITION TO DULUTH
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the proper city officials are hereby authorized to execute all required documents in connection with the request and acceptance of the real property described above and pay all administrative fees, recording fees, and other costs associated with the conveyance.
Statement of Purpose
STATEMENT OF PURPOSE: The purpose of this resolution is to authorize the request of and accept a tax-forfeit parcel (the “Parcel”) from St. Louis County, on behalf of the State of Minnesota, to be used for trail purposes. The Parcel comprises eight full or partial lots and is located southeast of Grand Avenue near Sherburne St. The Parcel is depicted on the map attached as Exhibit A.
The City is currently constructing an extension of the Cross City Trail near Grand Avenue and Raleigh St. (on Kwik Trip’s property). The next phase of the Cross City Trail includes an additional extension across the Parcel (among other property). The next phase of construction is being funded through grants.
The County is willing to convey the Parcel as a free conveyance for trail purposes under Minn. Stat. § 282.01, Subd. 1a(e)(3). The City will be responsible for paying the state’s administrative costs, recording fees and deed tax associated with the transaction.