1999 HRA Resolution 0724
HRA RESOLUTION NO. 724
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EMINENT DOMAIN
PROCEEDINGS TO ACQUIRE CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 6933 QUEEN AVENUE
WHEREAS
, the Housing and Redevelopment Authority in and for the City of
Richfield, Minnesota (HRA) is a public body corporate and politic and a subdivision of
the State of Minnesota organized and operating under Minnesota law, as amended, and
is authorized by Minnesota StatutesCh. 469 and other laws to acquire real estate by
exercising the power of eminent domain under and pursuant to Minnesota Statutes,Ch.
117; and
WHEREAS
, the HRA has previously established a program pursuant to
Minnesota Statutes, Sections 469.011 et seq. To provide for the acquitions of land and
construction of decent, safe and sanitary housing; and
WHEREAS
, the redevelopment of certain real property located in the City at
6933 Queen Avenue, and legal described as Lot 16, and the North ½ of Lot 15, Block
16,Tingdale Bros.’ Lincoln Hills Third Addition; according to the recorded plat thereof
and situated in Hennepin County, Minnesota (“Subject Property”) is consistent and in
furtherance of the HRA’s programs and the City’s Comprehensive Plan; and
WHEREAS
, the HRA has determined that it is necessary to acquire title to and
possession of the Subject Property by the earliest date permitted in accordance with
Minnesota Statutes 117.042.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the HRA
, as follows:’
1.It is necessary to acquire the Subject Property as described in this resolution in
order for the HRA to carry out the purposes for which it was established.
2.Acquisition of the Subject Property by eminent domain, in the manner provided by
Minnesota Statues, Chapter 117, is deemed to be necessary and for a public
purpose and is hereby authorized.
3.The HRA deems it necessary, to proceed without delay under Minnesota Statutes,
Section 117.042, to acquire title to and possession of the Subject Property prior to
the filing of a final report of commissioners.
4.TheHRA’s attorney and staff are authorized and directed to commence eminent
domain proceeds to acquire fee simple absolute title to the Subject Property,
pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Section 117.042 and to pay to the owner(s) into
court, a sum of money to secure compensation to the owners of the Subject
Property, which amount shall be equal to petitioner’s approved appraisal of value as
determined by HRA staff
Adopted by the Housing and Redevelopment Authority in and for the City of Richfield,
Minnesota this 16th day of August, 1999.
Thomas E. Harms, Chair
ATTEST:
Michael Sandahl, Secretary