#82-009 02-02-82 Blight Ewald Property Surround Neighborhood228 Resolution 82-9
February 2, 1982
Member Stockman introduced and read the following resolution and moved its
adoption:
RESOLUTION FINDING THE EWALD PROPERTY IN GOLDEN VALLEY
TO BE BLIGHTED AND A BLIGHTING INFLUENCE ON THE SURROUNDING NEIGHBORHOOD
WHEREAS, the Ewald property in Golden Valley, described as Lots 1 and 2,
Block 1, and Lots 9, 10, 12, 13, 14 and that part of Lot 8 lying north of the
south 30 feet thereof, and that part of Lot 11 lying west of the east 30 feet
thereof, Block 3, McNair Manor, in the northwest and southwest quadrants of the
intersection of Golden Valley Road and Xerxes Avenue North, has been vacated by
the bankrupt Ewald Dairy; and
WHEREAS, the commercial parking lot use of the Ewald property in Golden
Valley was a nonconforming use incompatible with the surrounding residential
neighborhood; and
WHEREAS, the abandoned parking lot on the Ewald property in Golden Valley
has become a nuisance, a hazard and an eyesore due to deterioration, abandonment
of an underground fuel tank, accumlation of debris, and use as a playground and
juvenile gathering place; and
WHEREAS, it has been determined that private initiative to redevelop the
Ewald property in Golden Valley is not economically feasible under current
financial conditions;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Golden
Valley, that the City Council finds, determines and declares the following:
1. The Ewald property in the City of Golden Valley, described as Lots 1
and 2, Block 1, and Lots 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, and that part of Lot 8 lying north
of the south 30 feet thereof, and that part of Lot 11 lying west of the east 30
feet thereof, Block 3, McNair Manor, in the northwest and southwest quadrants of
the intersection of Golden Valley Road and Xerxes Avenue North, consisting of
unused parking lot which, by reason of deleterious land use, abandonment,
obsolescense, deterioration, hazardous conditions, and stagnant and unproductive
condition of land, is detrimental to the safety, health, morals and welfare of
the community, constitutes blight and a cause of blight as referred to in
Minnesota Statute Sections 462.411 to 462.711.
2. The Ewald property in the City of Golden Valley, by reason of abandonment,
deterioration, and use as a dumping ground and juvenile gathering place, constitutes
blight and a blighting influence on the surrounding residential neighborhood,
warranting a project designated to eliminate scattered detrimental conditions of
blight and physical decay in accordance with HUD Rules and Regulations 570.302
(e) (2).
3. Private redevelopment of the Ewald property in Golden Valley is
economically unfeasible, and fulfillment of the need for elimination of the
blight constituted by the Ewald property cannot be met through reliance solely
upon private initiative, per Minnesota Statute 462.415 Subd. 2.
4. The Ewald property in Golden Valley, designated a deteriorated area and
a blighting influence on the surrounding neighborhood, requires acquisition and
clearance, as provided in Minnesota Statute Sections 462.411 to 462.711.
Resolution 82-9 - Continued
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ATTEST:
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February 2, 1982 229
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The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by Member
Johnson and upon a vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor
thereof: Anderson, Johnson, Mitchell, Stockman and Thorsen, and the following
voted against the same: none, whereupon said resolution was declared duly
passed and adopted, signed by the Mayor and her signature attested by the Deputy
City Clerk.
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