HomeMy WebLinkAbout85-47 - ADMIN Resolution - City Council - 1985/04/05RESOLUTION NO. 85-47
RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING HIGHWAY 7 DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT
PURSUANT TO MINNESOTA STATUTES CHAPTER 472a
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of St. Louis Park has identified
the Highway 7 corridor as a section of the community in which
the stimulation of private development is necessary, desirable
and in the public interest; and
WHEREAS, the City Council determines that the construction of certain
public improvements along the Highway 7 corridor in accordance
with the City's Comprehensive Plan would support the business
enterprises which presently exist as well as encourage the growth
of business activities; and
WHEREAS, such development is anticipated to enhance employment opportunities,
increase the tax base and promote development activity in the
City; and
WHEREAS, the City seeks to: eliminate physical blight and improve the
image, appearance and transportation features of the Highway
7 corridor; develop all sites in a manner consistent with City,
state and federal environmental regulations; improve the economic
viability of the Highway 7 corridor; and enhance and strengthen
the Park Hill commercial area so that it is attractive for retail
and business uses; and
WHEREAS, at its regularly scheduled meeting of April 3, 1985 the St.
Louis Park Planning Commission found the Highway 7 Development
District to be in conformance with the City's Comprehensive
Plan (adopted by the City Council March 5, 1984) and offered
unanimous support for the proposal;
NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved by the City Council of the City of St.
Louis Park that the Highway 7 Development District, the functions and
descriptions of which are included in the Highway 7 Development Program,
is hereby established in accordance with the objectives of the Highway
7 Development Program and pursuant to Minnesota Statutes 472a.
Adopted by the City Council April 15,
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Reviewed for administration:
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