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Member Celia Scott introduced the following resolution and moved
its adoption:
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING INITIATION OF EMINENT DOMAIN
PROCEEDINGS TO ACQUIRE EASEMENT FOR PEDESTRIAN /BICYCLE
TRAILWAY ON 57TH AVENUE NORTH
WHEREAS, Project 1988 -04, Contract 1988 -H, as approved by the City
Council includes the proposed construction of a pedestrian/bicycle trailway
along the south side of 57th Avenue No. (C.S.A.H. 57) between Logan Avenue North
and Lilac Drive; and
WHEREAS, the existing right -of -way on 57th Avenue North is not
adequate to allow construction of the proposed trailway to establish standards,
thereby necessitating the acquisition of easements from adjoining property
owners to allow construction of a portion of the trailway within the easement
areas; and
WHEREAS, the City Engineer has reported to the City Council that he
has been unable to complete negotiations for the easement required from the
property located at 1915 -57th Ave. No. (PID No. 02- 118 -21 -42 -0034 and
02- 118 -21 -42 -0035)
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL of the City of
Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, that the City Attorney is hereby authorized and
directed to initiate and pursue the acquisition of the required easement from
said property by use of eminent domain proceedings.
July 11, 1988
Date
ATTEST: D< 6
Clerk
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by
member Rich Theis and upon vote being taken thereon, the following
voted in favor thereof: Dean Nyquist, Gene Lhotka, Celia Scott, Bill Hawes,
and Rich Theis;
and the following voted against the same: none,
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 88 120