HomeMy WebLinkAbout5.B.1. Accepting Donation of Property Adjacent to Huber Park-Res. No. 7017 CITY OF SHAKOPEE
MEMORANDUM
To: Mayor and City Council CONSENT
Mark McNeill, City Administrator
From: Jamie Polley, Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Director
Meeting Date: June 15, 2010
Subject: Accepting of Donation of Property Adjacent to Huber Park, PID 279060451,
Resolution No. 7017
INTRODUCTION
The City Council is asked to accept the donation of property adjacent to Huber Park as
previously discussed.
BACKGROUND
Staff presented the request by Gary and Sherla Monnens to donate a parcel of property
adjacent to Huber Park to the City at the March 2 and March 16 City Council meetings. It is
approximately one acre in size. The City Council directed staff to have a Phase I Environmental
Assessment completed on the property.
DISCUSSION
The Phase I Environmental Assessment was completed by Bolton & Menk, Inc in May of 2010.
The conclusion of the report states "This assessment has revealed no evidence of recognized
environmental conditions in connection with the property." A full copy of the report is available
for review upon request. The property is found to have no environmental issues although there
will still be some debris cleanup of the site. The cleanup will be completed by City staff and
volunteers.
Upon the Council's acceptance of the donation, the transfer of property to the City will take
place by execution of a warranty deed by Gary and Sherla Monnens that will be drafted by the
City Attorney's office. In addition the property owners have requested that the City recognize
the value of the property being donated and that the property is being conveyed to the City for
public purposes.
BUGDET IMPACT
The budget impact of the accepting this donation would include staff time needed to clean up
the debris on the property. In addition, the property will be removed from the tax base. Both
impacts are expected to be small.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the City accept the donation of the parcel of land located at the corner
of Bluff Avenue and Market Street.
To become effective, State law requires adoption by a two - thirds majority of the 5 members of
the Council.
RELATIONSHIP TO VISIONING:
Goal A: Keep Shakopee a safe and healthy community, where residents can pursue active and
healthy lifestyles.
ACTION REQUESTED
If the Council concurs with the recommendation to accept the donation, it should adopt the
following resolution:
Resolution No. 7017,
A Resolution of the City of Shakopee, Minnesota
Accepting the Donation of Land Adjacent to Huber Park,
PID 279060451.
RESOLUTION NO. 7017
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SHAKOPEE, MINNESOTA
ACCEPTING THE DONATION OF LAND ADJACENT TO HUBER PARK,
PID 279060451
WHEREAS, on November 6, 2002, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 5794, which
established procedures relating to the receipt of gifts and donations by the City; and
WHEREAS, Resolution No. 5794 specifies that donations to the City of real property and
non - monetary donations with a value greater than $500 must be accepted by resolution of the
City Council, and require a two - thirds majority of the Council for acceptance; and
WHEREAS, Gary and Sherla Monnens have generously offered to donate their parcel of
property adjacent to Huber Park on the corner of Bluff Avenue and Market Street to the City for
public purposes; and
WHEREAS, the value of the land being donated to the City is estimated to be $95,000;
and
WHEREAS, such a donation will help improve park facilities and enhance the overall
quality of life in Shakopee; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SHAKOPEE,
MINNESOTA, that the donation of the property adjacent to Huber Park, PID 279060451 that has
an estimated value of $95,000 is gratefully accepted; and
FURTHER, the donation of the property shall be conveyed by Gary and Sherla Monnens
to the City for public purposes, which is consistent with their wishes; and
FURTHER, City staff is directed to send a letter to the donors, acknowledging receipt of
the gift and expressing the appreciation of the City Council; and
FURTHER, the City Attorney is directed to draft a warranty deed for execution by the
donors in order to convey the property to the City; and
FURTHER, City Staff is authorized to record the warranty deed with the County upon
execution.
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Adopted in session of the City Council of the City of Shakopee,
Minnesota held this 15 Day of June, 2010.
John J. Schmitt
Mayor of the City of Shakopee
ATTEST:
City Clerk