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RESOLUTION NO. 07-062
RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE PURCHASE FROM THE STATE OF MINNESOTA
OF CERTAIN TAX -FORFEITED LANDS AT
2005 LOUISIANA AVENUE SOUTH, ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of St. Louis Park is the official governing body
of the City of St. Louis Park; and
WHEREAS, the State of Minnesota is present owner for public use of certain tax -
forfeited lands located at 2005 Louisiana Ave S in the City of St. Louis Park, Hennepin County,
and legally described as follows:
Lots 202 and 203 Richmond 3rd Addition
PID 08 117 21 12 0145
WHEREAS, the City desires to do an outright purchase of these tax -forfeited lands (the
"Premises") from the State of Minnesota at a cost to be determined by Hennepin County; and
WHEREAS, the City requests acquisition of the Premises for the redevelopment of a
single family home under programs administered by the St. Louis Park Housing Authority.
A NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ST. LOUIS PARK AS FOLLOWS:
(1) Staff is authorized and directed to take such steps as are necessary for the outright
purchase of the property by the City of St. Louis Park at a cost of $20,000 plus standard transfer
costs.
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(2) The Mayor, City Manager and staff are authorized to prepare and execute such
is as are necessary to accomplish the purchase.
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Adopt- , by the City Council May 21, 2007
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