HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 2013-011 Authorizing the Purchase of Easements and Condemnation Of Land For Removal Of Lift Station 1 RESOLUTION NO. 2013-11
AUTHORIZING PURCHASE OF EASEMENT AND
CONDEMNATION OF LAND FOR PUBLIC PURPOSES
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Edina does hereby determine that it is necessary
for a public use and purpose to acquire utility easement and legally described on the attached
Exhibit "A", for purposes in connection with Lift Station 1 Removal Project (Project No. LS-44); and,
WHEREAS, City staff and consultants have and will continue to work with the property
owners to acquire the necessary easements; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that development and construction conditions related to
the area make it necessary to acquire utility easement for the property as soon as possible in order
for the project to proceed in an efficient, cost effective and expeditious manner.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Edina:
1. That the City Attorney is authorized to commence eminent domain proceedings pursuant to
Minnesota Statutes Chapter 117 to acquire the necessary easements and/or fee title
identified on the attached Exhibit "A", subject to engineering modifications, if needed.
2. That the City Attorney is authorized to acquire the necessary property interests pursuant to
the "quick take" provisions of Minnesota Statutes Section 117.042.
3. That the Mayor and the City Manager are authorized to execute all documents necessary, in
the opinion of the City Attorney, to effect the acquisition of the necessary property interests.
4. The City is in the process of obtaining appraisals of the property ,being acquired. The City
Council hereby authorizes the City Manager to approve th ap ` aisals and make formal
offers to the property owners subject to City Council's final ap o
Dated: January 22, 2013
Attest: !.
Debra A. Mangen, City Clerk a James B. Hovland, Mayor
STATE OF MINNESOTA)
COUNTY OF HENNEPIN) SS
CITY OF EDINA )
CERTIFICATE OF CITY CLERK
I, the undersigned duly appointed and acting City Clerk for the City of Edina do hereby certify that
the attached and foregoing Resolution was duly adopted by the Edina City Council at its Regular
Meeting of January 22, 2013, and as recorded in the Minutes of said Regular Meeting.
WITNESS my hand and seal of said City this day of 20_
City Clerk
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