03-27 - 07-01 - Acquistion of 400 & 401 Winnetka for Improvements Resolution 03-27 July 1, 2003
Member LeSuer introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION BY PURCHASE
OR CONDEMNATION OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT
400 AND 410 WINNETKA AVENUE NORTH FOR PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS
WHEREAS, the Golden Valley City Council has authorized construction of the 2003
Pavement Management Program, Brookview Neighborhood area; and,
WHEREAS, said feasibility report and project plans for the project identified the need
to improve Winnetka Avenue North between Harold Avenue and Trunk Highway 55 by
constructing additional turn lanes and medians; and,
WHEREAS, it is necessary, desirable and in the public interest to acquire a
temporary construction easement and a permanent roadway, drainage and utility easement
across the subject property and as set out in Exhibit A attached hereto.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council for the City of Golden
Valley that:
1. It is necessary, desirable and in the public interest to acquire a temporary
construction easement and a permanent roadway, drainage and utility easement, as
described in Exhibit A, for public improvements associated with the 2003 Pavement
Management Program, which includes the reconstruction of Winnetka Avenue North.
2. The City staff and City Attorney, or such other persons as necessary, are hereby
authorized and directed to take all necessary steps and execute all necessary
documents to acquire such real property.
3. In the event the real property described in Exhibit A cannot be expeditiously
acquired by negotiated purchase, the City staff and City Attorney for the City of
Golden Valley are authorized to commence condemnation proceedings, including
"quick take" procedures under Minnesota Statutes Section 117.042, to acquire such
property.
The acquisition of such real property is necessary and desirable and constitutes a proper
and necessary public purpose.
Linda R. Loomis, Mayor
ATTEST:
Resolution 03-27 - Continued July 1, 2003
Donald G. Taylor, erk
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by Member Tremere
and upon a vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Grayson,
Johnson, LeSuer, Loomis and Tremere; 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 City Clerk.
Resolution 03-27 - Continued July 1, 2003
Exhibit A
Owner: Aghdas Meshkingalam
PID: 32-118-21-32-0019
Description of Easement:
A permanent easement for roadway, drainage and utility purposes over, under and across
the following described parcel:
Lot 4, A.W. HANSON'S GOLDEN VALLEY ADDITION, according to the recorded
plat thereof, Hennepin County, Minnesota.
Said permanent easement for roadway, drainage and utility purposes being that part of the
above described parcel which lies within the following described area:
The west 12.00 feet of said Lot 4, A.W. HANSON'S GOLDEN VALLEY ADDITION.
Said easement containing 1,200 square feet (0.027 acres) more or less.
Together with a temporary easement for construction purposes over, under and across that
part of the above described parcel which lies within the following described area:
The east 15 feet of the west 27 feet of the north 40 feet of the above described
parcel, except that part lying within the above described permanent easement for
roadway, drainage and utility purposes.
Said easement containing 600 square feet (0.014 acres) more or less.