HomeMy WebLinkAbout94-176 - ADMIN Resolution - City Council - 1994/11/21RESOLUTION NO.
94-176
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF
CERTAIN PROPERTIES BY PURCHASE OR EMINENT DOMAIN
WHEREAS, the City of St. Louis Park, (the "City") is charged with the
responsibility of providing public right of way for citizens within its
boundaries; and
WHEREAS, the City has determined that improving by widening that portion
of Cedar Lake Road located between Trunk Highway 169 and Jersey Avenue South
and the Louisiana Avenue approaches to Cedar Lake Road is required to serve
the transportation needs of its citizens; and
WHEREAS, to accomplish the improving and widening of said portion of
Cedar Lake Road and Louisiana Avenue, it is necessary to acquire the temporary
and permanent real property rights, title and interests legally described on
Exhibit "A" attached hereto (the "Property").
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of St. Louis Park:
1. That the recitals set forth above are found to be true and incorporated
in the body of this resolution as it fully set forth herein.
2. That the City finds that it is necessary to improve and widen the
portion of Cedar Lake Road located between Trunk Highway 169 and Jersey
Avenue South and the Louisiana Avenue approaches to Cedar Lake Road.
3. That the City and its staff, agents and attorneys are authorized to
negotiate for the acquisition of the Property both prior to commencing
and throughout the eminent domain proceeding.
4. That in consultation with City staff, the attorneys for the City are
directed to initiate quick -take eminent domain proceedings pursuant to
Minnesota Statute Chapters 117 to acquire the Property to permit the
City to improve and widen the portion of Cedar Lake Road between Trunk
Highway 169 and Jersey Avenue South and the Louisiana Avenue approaches
to Cedar Lake Road.
Adopted by the City Council November 21, 1994
Attest:
Review for administration:
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Approved as to form and execution:
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