HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 2002-19RESOLUTION 2002-19
BEING A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CONDEMNATION BY QUICK TAKE FOR
THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3955 UNIVERSITY AVENUE N.E.
(PIN # R35-30-24-31-0151) FOR REDEVELOPMENT PURPOSES
WHEREAS, the City of Columbia Heights has been negotiating with the property owner at the
above referenced address for over two years in an attempt to acquire same for redevelopment
purposes, and
WHEREAS, the City has successfully negotiated the acquisition of blighted properties directly
South and adjacent to subject property for redevelopment purposes, and
WHEREAS, the Economic Development Authority and City Council have adopted goals and
priorities for year 2002, of which this acquisition/redevelopment project has been given a high
priority, and
WHEREAS, the City under City Charter (Chapter 9), and Minnesota State Statutes is
empowered to acquire by purchase, gift, devise or condemnation, any property which may be
needed by said City for public use or purpose.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF COLUMBIA
HEIGHTS, MINNESOTA THAT:
1. The stated acquisition is in the public interest and for a public purpose.
2. That the City Attorney is directed to proceed with Condemnation and where legally
appropriate to acquire this property by direct purchase, if feasible and practical.
3. The time requirement for funding this acquisition with Community Development Block
Grant dollars makes it necessary to obtain this property in a timely manner so as not to
jeopardize the funding source.
4. The acquisition is consistent with the City's redevelopment plan and qualifies under the
definition of a blighted property.
5. The City may at any stage of the Condemnation proceedings, abandon such proceedings
of the property sought to be acquired.
Dated this 11th day of March 2002
Offered by:
Seconded by:
Roll Call:
Attest:
Williams
Wyckoff ff~~
Ayes: Peterson, Wycko
M~r Gary L(Peter~n
!Patricia Muscovitz, Deput~ City Clerk