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JUNE 30, 1975
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RESOLUTION NO. 5309
AUTHORIZING TAKING OF LAND BY EMINENT
DOMAIN FOR PARK PURPOSES
ADDITION TO MINNEHAHA-CREEK PARKWAY
WHEREAS, certain parcels along Minnehaha Creek have been designated for
park purposes at the location hereinafter specified, and it appears to the
Council that it is necessary that the City acquire such lands, therefor
BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of St. Louis Park:
1. That it is hereby determined that the taking of each of the tracts
and parcels of land set forth in paragraph 3 hereof is necessary for the public
good in order that said tracts and parcels shall be devoted to park purposes.
2. That the City shall take by right of eminent domain for park purposes
the lands described in paragraph 3 hereof, and the City Attorney be hereby
authorized and directed to commence proceedings in the District Court of Hennepin
County for appointment of Commissioners to determine the damages, if any,
sustained by the respective owners of the parcels affected by such taking, as
authorized by law, and
3. That the lands above referred to are more particularly described as
follows:
Commencing at the southeast corner of southwest one-quarter of northwest
one-quarter thence north 818.8 feet to point of beginning then west 308
,feet thence southeasterly to a point 250 feet and 150 feet east of point
of beginning thence east to east line of northwest one-quarter thence
north to point of beginning.
Adopted by the City Council June 30, 1975.
Attest:
City Clerk
or administration:
Mayor
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Approved as to'form and legality:
City Attorney