17-33 - 06-20 - Purchase 1601 Independence Ave N Resolution 17-33 June 20, 2017
Member Clausen introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION BY PURCHASE OF CERTAIN REAL
PROPERTY FOR FLOOD DAMAGE REDUCTION ASSISTANCE GRANT PROJECT
WHEREAS, the property at 1601 Independence Avenue North experiences
repetitive flood damage from excess storm water runoff from adjacent neighborhoods; and
WHEREAS, it is proposed to acquire repetitive flood damaged properties in Golden
Valley in cooperation with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources-Waters (MN
DNR); and
WHEREAS, the City Council has authorized an agreement with MN DNR for the
proposed project including the acquisition of the property necessary for the project; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary, desirable, and in the public interest to acquire real
property 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 the real property
described in Exhibit A, attached hereto, to eliminate repetitive flood damage and
for permanent public open space; and
2. 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 and temporary construction easements;
and
3. The acquisition of such real property and easements is necessary and desirable
and constitutes a proper and necessary purpose.
Shepard M. Harris, Mayor
ATTEST:
Krist ne A. Luedke, City Clerk
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by Member Fonnest
and upon a vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Clausen,
Fonnest, Harris and Schmidgall, the following was absent: Snope and the following voted
against the same: none, whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and
adopted, signed by the Mayor and his signature attested by the City Clerk.