06-14-2022 Resolution No. 11983RESOLUTION NO. 11983
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF RICHFIELD TO MAKE PAYMENT FOR
THE PURCHASE OF A PERMANENT LIGHTING EASEMENT AT 900 RAE DRIVE
(PID# 28-028-24-14-0012) AS A PART OF THE 65TH ST 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 a permanent right of-way easement
encumbering the property at 900 Rae Dr (PID# 28-028-24-14-0012); 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 an offer to purchase
the aforementioned easement without need for further negotiations.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of
Richfield, Minnesota hereby authorizes the Mayor and the City Manager to make
payment to the property owner and make effective the agreed upon easement to ensure
timely construction of the project in 2022.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Richfield, Minnesota this 14th day of
June, 2022.
Maria Regan Gonzalez, Mayor
ATTEST:
Kari Sinning, City Clerk