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Councilmember adoption: introduced the following resolution and moved for its RESOLUTION #13-02-052 A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 14590 ARMSTRONG BLVD. NW, RAMSEY, MINNESOTA. WHEREAS, the City Council has considered the purchase of the real property located at 14590 Armstrong Blvd. NW from M&W Holding Company, LLC which property is presently occupied by an off -sale liquor store known as Wiser Choice Liquors (the "Subject Property"); and WHEREAS, the purpose of the acquisition of the Subject Property is transportation and right-of-way uses in conjunction with the City's plans for a Hwy 10/Armstrong Blvd. Interchange (the "Project"); and WHEREAS, the City is diligently working with Anoka County, the 2013 State legislature and Federal Highway transportation authorities to seek funding for the Project; and WHEREAS, the Project is a City priority in furthering its responsibility of maintaining the health, safety and welfare of its residents and the general traveling public within the City; and WHEREAS, Hwy 10 from Armstrong Blvd. to the City of Anoka has been the location of numerous recent pedestrian and automobile accidents resulting in death, personal injuries and personal property damages; and WHEREAS, in the event the City is unable to purchase the Property by direct negotiation and funding for the Project is available, the City Council will consider condemnation to acquire the Subject Property; and WHEREAS, when funding becomes available the Project will move forward and at that time the City would have the legal authority to acquire the Subject Property by condemnation; and WHEREAS, condemnation will not of course be necessary if the City is able to acquire the Property by direct negotiation as approved by this Resolution; and WHEREAS, the current City Council comprises three new members elected in November 2012; and WHEREAS, the current City Council discussed the Project in closed session and open meetings on January 8d', 22nd, February 12th and 26, 2013; and WHEREAS, at its meetings the Council has discussed... • The public purpose of the Project; • The Project's ever present urgent need; • Whether or not the Subject Property is necessary for the Project; • Why the present timing for acquiring the Subject Property; • The purchase terms of a proposed purchase agreement for the Subject Property including its purchase price and review of its two appraisals; • Relocation issues associated with acquiring the Subject Property;