93-7970R18
RESOLUTION N0. 7970
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE DEDICATION
OF A PRIVATE ROAD TO
THE CITY OF RICHFIELD
WHEREAS, the City is responsible for the maintenance of
public streets; and
WHEREAS, the Girard Avenue extension was established by a
Declaration of Easements and Related Covenants and Revocation of
Prior Agreements (Agreement) which was recorded with Hennepin
County as document #4716372 and signed by the then property
owners, Erickson and Lyons (Owners); and --
WHEREAS, the Agreement provides for the establishment,
continuation and termination of a private road on the western and
southern edges of, the site as indicated in attached Exhibit A, to
provide access to property owned by Owners; and
WHEREAS, the City has a need for a detour route related to
the 77th Street Project which route could utilize the private
road; and
WHEREAS, the Owners have indicated a willingness to dedicate
their portion to the City without a cash payment; and
WHEREAS, legal counsel has opined that dedication may be
accomplished by a perpetual easement; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has considered a staff report on
maintenance costs.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the
City of Richfield, Minnesota:
1. The dedication to the City by the Owners is acceptable
to the City Council.
2. The Mayor and City Manager are directed to effectuate
this dedication.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Richfield,
Minnesota this 25th day January, 1993.
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Martin J K sch, Mayor
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Thomas P. Ferber, City Clerk