HomeMy WebLinkAbout95-158 - ADMIN Resolution - City Council - 1995/11/061
RESOLUTION NO. 95-158
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 Jersey Avenue South and Park Place Boulevard 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 , 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 Jersey Avenue South and Park Place Boulevard.
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 Jersey Avenue South and Park
Place Boulevard.
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Adopted by the City Council November 6, 1995
1 Manager
Approved as to form and execution:
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City Attorney