HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2023-22 Reinstating Cropland ContractCity of Corcoran
County of Hennepin
State of Minnesota
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-22
Motion By: Bottema
Seconded By: Schultz
March 23, 2023
A RESOLUTION REINSTATING 2022-2023 CROPLAND RENTAL CONTRACT
WHEREAS, pursuant to advertisements for bids for the rental of crop land owned by the City of
Corcoran, bids received, opened, and tabulated according to law, and the attached bid(s) were
received complying with the advertisement; and
WHEREAS, Peter Leuer provided the highest bid for the 27 acre parcel located �/2 mile north of City hall
on County Road 116 (PID 13-119-23-32-0001) in the amount of $186.00/acre per Resolution 2022-28
on March 24, 2022; and
WHEREAS, the original contract was terminated on December 22, 2022, due to expiration of
PILT taxation methodology as determined by Hennepin County; and
WHEREAS, at the Council Meeting on February 23, 2023, Council approved staff to utilize
cropland rental as the most economical, short-term option to maintain cropland parcels; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Leuer already fertilized the field north of City Hall in Fall of 2022 and Mr. Leuer is
reque
sting reimbursement for the cost of the fertilizer in the amount of $2,490.75, or would reconsider
reinstating the original agreement with the City from March 2022 for the parcel located north o
f City
WHEREAS, the original contract will include an amendment listing the City of Corcoran as the
responsible party for payment of property taxes for said parcel (PID 13-119-23-32-001).
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF CORCORAN, MN:
The City Administrator is hereby authorized to reinstate the two-year (2022 — 2023) contract
with Peter Leuer in the name of the City of Corcoran for the rental of the 27 tillable acre parcel
of crop land located '/2 mile north of City Hall on County Road 116 (SE corner of Schutte Road
and County Road 116) in the amount of $186.00/acre.
VOTING AYE
® McKee, Tom
® Bottema, Jon
® Nichols, Jeremy
® Schultz, Alan
® Vehrenkamp, Dean
VOTING NAY
U McKee, Tom
❑ Bottema, Jon
❑ Nichols, Jeremy
❑ Schultz, Alan
❑ Vehrenkamp, Dean
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City of Corcoran
County of Hennepin
State of Minnesota
RESOLUTION No. 2023-22
March 23, 2u23
Whereupon, said Resolution is hereby declared adopted on this 23rd day of March, 2023.
ATTEST:
Mich Ile Friedrich —
City Clerk
om I�IIIcKee -Mayor
City Seal
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