#127 10-03-78 Condemnatioin Wisconsin Ave Right-of-wayResolution #127
October 3, 1978
Member Thorsen introduced and read the following written resolution and moved
its adoption:
RESOLUTION
(Authorizing the acquisition by purchase or condemnation of
certain property for Wisconsin Avenue right-of-way street,
road and utility purposes as a part of Wisconsin Avenue)
WHEREAS, it appears that it is necessary and desirable to acquire the
real estate hereinafter described for the purpose of locating, constructing and
maintaining thereon public roads, streets and utilities, and;
WHEREAS, the acquisition of said real estate through direct purchase or
condemnation appears to be desirable and reasonable, NOW THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Golden Valley that the
lands hereinafter described be acquired by purchase or condemnation, and the
Mayor, City Manager, City Clerk and the City Attorney are hereby authorized and
directed to take all necessary steps and to execute all necessary documents in
connection with the acquisition of said real estate, to -wit:
Parcel I.
The easterly 35 feet of lot 12, Busch's Golden Valley Acres.
Parcel II.
The easterly 35 feet of that part of the East 1520.6 feet of the SE 1/4 lying
west of the West 10 rods of the NE 1/4 of the SE 1/4 and North of Sixth Avenue
North, all in Section 31, Township 118, Range 21.
Parcel III.
The westerly 25 feet of the West 10 rods of the South 16 rods of the SE 1/4 of the
NE 1/4 also that part of the West 10 rods of the NE 1/4 of the SE 1/4 lying
north of 6th Avenue North. Section 31, Township 118, Range 21.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the independent appraisals of the above-
described real estate which shall be obtained as required by applicable Minnesota
law be transmitted to the owners of said properties and that offers to purchase
said properties be made to the said owner for the amounts of said appraisals, and;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that in the event any of the above-described real
estate cannot be acquired by negotiated purchase pursuant to said appraisals,
the appropriate officers of the City described above be authorized and directed
to commence the appropriate condemnation preceedings, and;
Resolution #127 con't
October 3, 1978
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the acquisition of the above-described land is
necessary and desirable, and the purposes aforesaid for which said lands are to
be acquired are proper and necessary public purposes.
MARY AND SON, MAYOR PRO -TEM
ATTEST:
JOHN MURPHY, CITY CLERK
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by
Member Stockman and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor
thereof: Anderson, Johnson, Stockman, Thorsen and the following voted against
the same: none, whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted,
signed by the Mayor Pro -tem and her signature attested by the City Clerk.
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