Resolution - #91-12-261 - 12/10/1991

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Beginning at a point on the south line of the Northwest Quarter of Section 35, Township 32, Range 25, Anoka County, Minnesota, 40 feet west of the west line of the east 10 rods of said Northwest Quarter; thence northerly along a line parallel to the east boundary of said Quarter section a distance of 50 feet; thence westerly along a line perpendicular to the east boundary of said Quarter section a distance of 50 feet; thence southerly along a line parallel to the east boundary of said Quarter section to the southern boundary of said Quarter section; thence easterly along the southern boundary of said Quarter section to the point of beginning. WHEREAS, the City Council finds that it is in the City's best interest that the project proceed as quickly as possible and therefore, the City needs to acquire possession of the necessary parcels prior to filing an award by the Court Appointed Commissioners; and WHEREAS, the City has the right to acquire easements prior to the filing of an award by the Court Appointed Commissioners, pursuant to Minnesota Statutes § 117.011 and § 117.042. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RAMSEY, ANOKA COUNTY, STATE OF MINNESOTA, as follows: 1) That the City Administrator is hereby directed to acquire the perpetual easements as described above in accordance with Minnesota Statutes. The City Administrator is authorized to negotiate and represent the City of Ramsey in all proceedings. 2) That those lands as described above which cannot be acquired by direct negotiation shall be acquired by eminent domain. 3) That the City Council hereby authorizes acquisition of land 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 Minnesota Statute § 117.011 and § 117.042. 4) That the City Administrator 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. 5) That the City Administrator is authorized to expend necessary funds for appraisals of above described easements limited to $500.00 for each appraisal requested by affected land owners. The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Councilmember Beyer and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Mayor Gilbertson Councilmember Peterson Councilmember Beyer Councilmember Hardin Councilmember Cich and the following voted against the same: RESOLUTION //91-12-261 Page 3 of 4