02-22-2022 Resolution No. 11945RESOLUTION NO. 11945
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF RICHFIELD TO MAKE PAYMENTS FOR THE
PURCHASE OF A TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION AND A PERMANENT RIGHT-OF-WAY
EASEMENT AT 6501 LYNDALE AVE SOUTH (PID# 27-028-24-23-011) AS PART OF THE
65TH STREET 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 require that
the City undertake and complete improvements known as the 65th Street 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 temporary construction and permanent right-
of-way easements encumbering the property at 6501 Lyndale Ave South (PID# 27-028-24-
23-011); 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 the
property owner and make effective the agreed upon easements to ensure timely
construction of the project in 2022.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Richfield, Minnesota this 22nd day of February,
2022.
Maria Regan Gonzalez, Mayor
ATTEST:
Kari Sinning, City Clerk