07-23 Resolution No. 11637 RESOLUTION NO. 11637
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF RICHFIELD TO MAKE PAYMENTS FOR
THE PURCHASE OF TEMPORARY AND PERMANENT RIGHT-OF-WAY
CONSTRUCTION EASEMENTS AT 6999 LYNDALE AVE S., 6645 LYNDALE AVE S.,
AND 6749 LYNDALE AVE S. AS PART OF THE LYNDALE AVENUE
RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Richfield is the official governing body
of the City of Richfield; and
WHEREAS, the City, a Minnesota municipal corporation acting by and through
its City Council, is authorized by law to acquire land and other interests in real estate
which are needed for public use or purpose; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that public safety and convenience required
that the City undertake and complete improvements known as the Lyndale Avenue
Reconstruction Project to improve the pavement conditions, replace deteriorating
sidewalks, and upgrade aging underground utilities while improving operational safety
for pedestrians, bicyclists, and vehicles; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to acquire permanent right-of-way and temporary
construction easements encumbering each property described above; and
WHEREAS, the good faith efforts of employees and agents of the City, in
addition to the property owners, has resulted in the acceptance of offers to purchase the
aforementioned easements without need for further negotiations.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of
Richfield hereby authorizes the Mayor and the City Manager to make payments to each
property owner and make effective the agreed upon easements to ensure timely
progression of the project in 2019.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Richfield, Minnesota this 23rd day of
July, 2019.
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Maria Regan Gonzalez, Mayor
ATTEST:
Elizabeth V , City Clerk