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• 1. That in order to carry out the purposes and objectives described above it is necessary to acquire <br />the Subject Property. <br />• <br />NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF <br />RAMSEY, ANOKA COUNTY, STATE OF MINNESOTA, as follows: <br />2. That the acquisition of the following Subject Property by exercise of eminent domain in the <br />manner provided by Minnesota Statute Chapter 117 serves a public interest and is deemed to be <br />necessary. <br />3. That the City deems it necessary for the reasons set forth above to proceed without delay under <br />Minn. Stat. §117.042 to pay to the owners or into court a sum of money to serve as <br />compensation to the owners of the Subject Property, which amount shall be equal to <br />Petitioner's approved appraisal of value as determined by the City. <br />4. That the City Administrator is hereby directed to acquire the Subject Property in accordance <br />with Minnesota Statutes. The City Administrator is authorized to negotiate and represent the <br />City of Ramsey in all proceedings. <br />5. That if the Subject Property cannot be acquired by direct negotiation, it shall be acquired by <br />eminent domain. <br />6. That the City Council hereby authorizes acquisition of the Subject Property by eminent domain <br />and to take title and possession of that land prior to filing of an award by the Court Appointed <br />Commissioners pursuant to Minn. Stat. §117.011 and §117.042. <br />7. That the City Attorney is authorized to file the necessary petition therefore, and to prosecute <br />such action to a successful conclusion or until it is abandoned, dismissed or terminated by the <br />City or Court. <br />8. That the City Administrator is authorized to expend necessary funds for appraisals of Subject <br />Property. <br />The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Councilmember <br />Hendriksen and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: <br />Mayor Gamec <br />Councilmember Zimmerman <br />Councilmember Hendriksen <br />Councilmember Anderson <br />Councilmember Connolly <br />and the following voted against the same: <br />None <br />RESOLUTION # 00 -06 -196 <br />Page 4 of 5 <br />