HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017-066 (Conservation Easement over former Aiple Property) RESOLUTION 2017-066
CITY OF STILLWATER
WASHINGTON COUNTY,MINNESOTA
A RESOLUTION ADOPTING A
CONSERVATION EASEMENT OVER THE FORMER AIPLE PROPERTY
WHEREAS, on January 8, 2013 the City Council voted to join Washington
County in an effort to purchase what is now the former Aiple property for public open
space and passive park purposes; and
WHEREAS, on May 7, 2013 the City Council approved a letter of support for a
State LCCMR grant application submitted by Washington County for matching funds to
purchase the property, and amongst the terms of the grant received, the City will: restore
much of property to natural conditions and provide passive recreational uses; pay balance
of purchase price to Washington County; own and maintain the property; and
WHEREAS, on January 7, 2014 the City Council approved a purchase agreement
with Washington County to pay the balance of the purchase price for the former Aiple
property; and
WHEREAS,prior to conveyance of the former Aiple property from Washington
County to the City of Stillwater, a conservation easement must be recorded in favor of
Washington County over it.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED,that the City Council of the City of
Stillwater hereby adopts the conservation easement dated March 21, 2017 encumbering
the former Aiple property.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Stillwater this 21st day of March,
2017.
ATTEST: Michael Polehna, Vice Mayor
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Diane F. Ward, City Clerk