04-82 - 12-07 - Acquisition of 5222 Minnaqua Drive Resolution 04-82 December 7, 2004
Member Pentel introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION BY PURCHASE
OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY AT 5222 MINNAQUA DRIVE
WHEREAS, in May 2003, the City of Golden Valley entered into an agreement with
the Bassett Creek Water Management Commission (BCWMC) for a flood proofing project;
and,
WHEREAS, the City has obtained funding from the Department of Natural
Resources for the flood proofing project; and,
WHEREAS, it has been determined that one property that is included in the program
and located at 5222 Minnaqua Drive would be difficult to flood proof because of the impact
that the project would have on the property, and because the street which serves the
property is within the 100 year flood plain; and,
WHEREAS, the City desires to acquire the property for use as trail connection, open
space, ponding, or wetland restoration; and,
WHEREAS, the owners of the property, Christopher and Paula Rahill, desire to sell
the property; and,
WHEREAS, the City has obtained an appraisal establishing a fair market value for
the property.
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 the real property
located at 5222 Minnaqua Drive, Golden Valley, Minnesota and described as
follows:
Lots 16, Auditor's Subdivision No. 361
2. The City Manager, Director of Public Works 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. The acquisition of such real property and easements is necessary and
desirable and constitutes a proper and necessary public purpose.
Resolution 04-82 - Continued December 7, 2004
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Linda R. Loomis, Mayor
ATTEST:
Donald G. Taylor
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by Member Grayson
and upon a vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Freiberg,
Grayson, Loomis, Pentel and Shaffer; 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.