HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2001-50RESOLUTION NO. 2001-50
BEING A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CONTINUATON OF
CONDEMNATION BY QUICK TAKE AND APPROVAL OF THE APPRAISALS
RELATED TO LAND ACQUISITION FOR CITY PROJECT 1999-12 AS
REQUIRED BY Mn/DOT FOR CITY PROJECT 1999-12, CENTRAL AVENUE
STREET, UTILITY AND STREETSCAPING IMPROVEMENTS
CITY PROJECT 1999-12
WHEREAS, a cooperative project with the Minnesota Department of Transportation is
planned for Central Avenue from 37th to 43ra Avenues in 2001; and
WHEREAS, a portion of the roadway will be constructed outside the existing right-of-
way; and
WHEREAS, segments of the sidewalks will be constructed where easements do no exist;
and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to acquire easement title and possession in the parcels of
land quickly to meet the scheduling issues for the roadway construction to accommodate
site preparation and construction; and
WHEREAS, the City has obtained individual appraisals on each property to be taken in
these proceedings.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MINNESOTA that:
That the stated acquisitions are in the public interest and for a public purpose.
The City attomeys are directed to continue with the previous resolution for
condemnation and where legally appropriate to acquire these easements by
direct purchase, if feasible and practical.
The time required for bidding and construction makes it necessary for the City
to acquire possession of the properties at the earliest possible date.
The City has received individual appraisals on each property to be taken in
these proceedings and hereby ratifies the City Administrator's approval of the
appraised value for each of the parcels as stated on the attached list.
Dated this 27th day of August, 2001
Offered by: Szurek
Seconded by: Williams
Roll Call: All Ayes: Williams, Szurek, Wyckoff, Nawrocki, and Peterson
Attest: ~ ^ . ~t
Patrici~ Muscovitz, Deputy City' Clerl~
Mayor Gary [. Peterson