HomeMy WebLinkAbout23-059 - ADMIN Resolution - City Council - 2023/05/01Resolution No. 23-059
Resolution approving acquisition of
real property (conveyance parcel 2021-0066)
Whereas the Minnesota Department of Transportation (the “department”) is the owner of
certain real property located at the 2800 block of Toledo Avenue South, St. Louis Park, MN, as
legally described on the attached exhibit A ("property"); and
Whereas the department is proposing to sell property to the city for $187,000.00, as
conveyance parcel 2021-0066, as outlined in an offer letter that was submitted to the city on
November 15, 2022 (“offer”); and
Whereas the City of St. Louis Park desires to acquire the property; and
Whereas the city has determined that acquiring the property is in the best interests of the
city; and
Whereas Minn. stat. § 462.356, subd. 2 requires that the planning commission review the
city's proposed acquisition of real property for compliance with the comprehensive plan and to
report to the city council in writing its findings; and
Whereas Minn. stat. § 462.356, subd. 2 provides for an exception from the requirement for
review by the planning commission upon 2/3 vote of the city council dispensing with the
requirement and finding that the acquisition or disposal of the real property has no relationship to
the comprehensive municipal plan.
Now ther efore be it resolved by the city council of the City of St. Louis Park, Minnesota,
that:
1. The conveyance of the property has no relationship to the comprehensive municipal
plan and review by the planning commission of the acquisition of the subject
property is hereby dispensed with.
2. The department’s offer proposing conveyance of the property from the department
to the city for $187,000.00 is hereby accepted.
3. The mayor and city manager are authorized and directed to execute all documents
and take all appropriate measures necessary to effectuate the conveyance of the
property, including but not limited to the execution of any and all documents
necessary to transfer title to the city.
4. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption.
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Reviewed for administration: Adopted by the city council May 1, 2023
Kim Keller, city manager Jake Spano, mayor
Attest:
Melissa Kennedy, city clerk
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