RES 1993-49 - 0000323363
RESOLUTION NO. 49 - 1993
RESOLUTION DETERMINING THE NECESSITY FOR AND AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF
CERTAIN PROPERTIES BY PROCEEDINGS IN THE EMINENT DOMAIN
WHEREAS, the City of Fridley in joint agreement with the City of New Brighton and
the Department of the Army has agreed to construct a municipal water interconnection
line, and
WHEREAS, this interconnection requires the construction of a booster station for
receipt and dispersal of water, and
WHEREAS, Outlot B of the Shorewood Plaza Plat has been identified as the best site
for the booster station, and
WHEREAS, the City has attempted to negotiate the purchase of this parcel with
Quality Growth, Inc., and
WHEREAS, Quality Growth, Inc. has not accepted the City's offers, and
WHEREAS, the City Council has heretofore determined that time is of the essence to
acquire this vacant property for the placement of a watermain booster station.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT, the City Council of the City of Fridley, Anoka
County, Minnesota, as follows:
' 1. Acquisition by the City of the following described property is necessary
for the purpose of constructing a booster station in conjunction with a 20-
inch watermain improvement project:
Outlot B, Shorewood Plaza
2. Acquisition of the above described real estate has been attempted
unsuccessfully through negotiations and the City Attorney is hereby
authorized and directed on behalf of the City to exercise the power of
eminent domain pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 117, and is
specifically authorized to notify the owners of intent to take the earliest
possible possession pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Section 117.042. The
City Attorney is further authorized to take all actions necessary and
desirable to carry out the purpose of this resolution.
3. That the expenditure of $12,500 is hereby authorized and approved as an
appraisal of damages to the subject property and represents the City's
approved appraisal of value.
PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FRIDLEY THIS 6TH DAY OF JULY,
1993.
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WILLIAM J. NEV- MAYOR
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