Agenda - Council - 06/24/2008 - Laserfiche WebLink

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NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RAMSEY, ANOKA COUNTY, STATE OF MINNESOTA, AS FOLLOWS: 1. That in orderto carry out the purposes and objectives described above it is necessary to . acquire the Fee Title Property. 2. The acquisition of the Fee Title Property by exercise of eminent domain in the manner provided by Minnesota Statute Chapter 117 serves a public interest and is deemed to be necessary. 3. The City deems it necessary for the reasons set forth above to proceed without delay under Minn. Stat. S 117.042 to pay to the owners or into. court a sum of money to serve as compensation to the owner of the Fee Title Property, which amount shall be equal to Petitioner's approved appraisal of value as determined by the City. 4. That the City Administrator is hereby directed to acquire the Fee Title Property as described above in accordance with Minnesota Statutes. The City Administrator is authorized to negotiate and represent the City of Ramsey in all proceedings. 5. That if the Fee Title Property cannot be acquired by direct negotiation, they shall be acquired by eminent domain. 6. That the City Council hereby authorizes acquisition of the Fee Title Property by eminent domain and to take title and possession of that land prior to filing of an award by the Court Appointed Commissioners pursuant to Minn. Stat. Sll7.011 andSI17.042. 7. That the City Attorney is authorized to file the necessary petition therefore, and to prosecute such action to a successful conclusion or until it is abandoned, dismissed or terminated by the City or Court. 8. The City Administrator is authorized to expend necessary funds for appraisals of the Fee Title Property. The motion of the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Councilmember . , and upon vote being taken thereon, the following in favor thereof: and the following voted against the same: and the following abstained: ....320-