HomeMy Public PortalAbout1992-029Member Might(
adoption:
introduced the following resolution and moved its
CITY OF MEDINA
RESOLUTION NO. 92-AC1
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CONDEMNATION PROCEEDINGS
AND ACQUISITION OF REAL PROPERTY
WHEREAS, the City of Medina ("City") is a municipal corporation and
subdivision of the State of Minnesota organized and operating under Minnesota law,
as amended, and is authorized by Minn. Stat. § 412.211 to acquire real estate by
exercising the power of eminent domain under and pursuant to Minn. Stat. , Ch. 117;
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that its citizens desire that the City provide
additional open space, parks and recreational facilities to meet the demands of its
citizens for leisure activities.
WHEREAS, for such purposes, the City Planning Commission has recommended
that the City acquire the tracts of land located in the City of Medina, County of
Hennepin, State of Minnesota, which are described as follows, to wit ("Subject
Property"):
Parcel 1 (Finazzo)
Lots 9, 10 and 11, Hamel Legion Park,
According to the recorded plat thereof on file and of record in the Office of
the Registrar of Titles, Hennepin County, Minnesota.
(Registered Property as is evidenced by Certificate of Title No. 712053)
Together with any and all streets and alleys adjacent thereto, vacated or to
be vacated, and together with any and all appurtenant easements.
Parcel 2 (Hyberg)
Lot Two (2) , Pouliot Addition to Hamel, according to the recorded plat
thereof, and situate in Hennepin County, Minnesota.
(Abstract Property.)
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Lot Three (3) of Pouliot Addition to Hamel, according to the recorded plat
thereof, and situate in Hennepin County, Minnesota.
(Being registered land as is evidenced by Certificate of Title No. 20199)
Lots Four (4) , Five (5) , Six (6) , Seven (7) , Eight (8) , Nine (9) , Ten (10)
and Eleven (11) of Pouliot Addition to Hamel, according to the recorded plat
thereof, and situate in Hennepin County, Minnesota.
(Being registered land as is evidenced by Certificate of Title No. 27883)
Lot Forty -Five (45), Auditor's Subdivision No. 241, Hennepin County,
Minnesota, except that part platted as Pouliot Addition to Hamel, according to
the recorded plat thereof, and situate in Hennepin County, Minnesota.
(Abstract Property)
Together with any and all streets and alleys adjacent thereto, vacated or to
be vacated, and together with any and all appurtenant easements.
WHEREAS, the acquisition, construction, operation, maintenance and
reconstruction of public parks, open spaces, playgrounds, and other public
facilities and improvements are necessary and convenient for the promotion of the
public health and welfare of the City and its residents;
WHEREAS, City staff members have been unsuccessful in their efforts to
acquire the Subject Property by negotiation upon terms and conditions acceptable
to the City.
NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Medina:
1. The City Council hereby finds the Subject Property to be suitable,
necessary, convenient and reasonable to acquire for public purposes to serve the
needs of the citizens of the City. Pursuant to and in accordance with said Minnesota
Statutes Chapter 117, the City Council further finds that it is in the public interest
to authorize and direct the acquisition of the Subject Property for the operation,
maintenance and reconstruction of public facilities in accordance with the
comprehensive plan of the City, from time to time.
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2. It is found desirable, reasonable, necessary and convenient, and for
a public purpose, for the City to acquire the Subject Property by eminent domain
proceedings in accordance with the provisions of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 117.
3. At such time as he is satisfied that he cannot negotiate a voluntary
purchase of the Subject Property on behalf of the City, using diligent efforts, the
City Attorney is authorized and directed to acquire the Subject Property by use of
eminent domain proceedings pursuant to this resolution.
Dated: G�a / , 1992.
omite, Mayor
ATTEST:
ClMet
ura L. Mo roe, A ting Clerk -Treasurer
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member
favor thereof:
and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in
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and the following voted against same: nook
Whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.
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