Resolution 5575 - Authorizing Land Transfer - Three Mile Drive and Meridian RoadWHEREAS, the most recent roadway improvements made by the State of Montana to Three Mile Drive in
the location of the Meridian Road intersection in the City of Kalispell created a small 0.62 acre
parcel of property adjacent to the south curb of Three Mile Drive that was conveyed to the City
that has little use to the City other than a small strip of green space that requires maintenance;
and
WHEREAS, the City Parks Department has found that the subject parcel is of insufficient size to efficiently
develop or maintain; and
WHEREAS, the City Council passed Resolution No. 5570, a resolution of intent to sell surplus property, on
July 2, 2012 and an invitation to bid for the purchase was duly published with only one offer
received; and
WHEREAS, Michael, Nancy, Kelly and Jill Knaff, Echo Creek, LLC and Marilee Wood, adjacent property
owners, have made the offer to acquire the subject property by agreeing to pay all costs
associated with necessary boundary line adjustments; to pay all costs necessary for recording,
closing surveys and transfer fees; to pay all costs for maintenance of the property in accordance
with the City of Kalispell's rules and regulations; to pay all costs associated with landscaping so
as to complement the already landscaped areas of the respective adjacent lots; and to adhere to
all zoning and planning policies and procedures; and
WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the City of Kalispell that it accept the offer by the parties identified
above.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KALISPELL, AS
FOLLOWS:
SECTION I. The City Manager is hereby authorized to enter into a Transfer of Property
Agreement in accordance with the terms of the offer set forth above.
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL AND SIGNED BY THE MAYOR OF THE
CITY OF KALISPELL, THIS 6TH DAY OF AUGUST, 2012.
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Tammi Fisher
ATTEST: Mayor
Theresa White
City Clerk