HomeMy WebLinkAbout1971-116 CCR Member Vernon Ausen introduced the following resolution and
moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION NO.71
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF CERTAIN
PROPERTY INCLUDED IN THE CITY -OPEN SPACE APPLICATION
WHEREAS, the City of Brooklyn Center desires to acquire lands
to be preserved for permanent open -space use, and has made
application to the Federal Government for financial assistance
therefor under Title VII of the Housing Act of 1961 as amended; and
WHEREAS, on May 26, 1969, the City Council adopted Resolution
No. 69 -242, authorizing the City to enter into a contract with the
Federal Government for said financial assistance; and
WHEREAS, the contract for said financial assistance, identified
as Contract No. MINN. OSA -82 was executed by the City and the
Federal Government on March 27, 1970; and
WHEREAS, property described as Lots 5 and 6, Twin Lake Park,
Hennepin County, Minnesota, is held in fee simple by Phillip C.
Norsen, said Lot being included among the parcels desired to be
acquired and for which financial assistance has been requested as
described above; and
WHEREAS, on the 6th day of May, 1969, the City Planning
Commission reviewed the proposed acquisition and thereupon adopted
a resolution approving said acquisition and stating that such
acquisition was in conformance with the Comprehensive Plan for
the community; and
WHEREAS, as required by regulations adopted by the Department
of Housing and Urban Development applicable to land acquisitions under
the aforementioned Title VII, two appraisals have been obtained, said
appraisals being on file in the office of the City Clerk; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to regulations adopted by the Department of
Housing and Urban Development, the purchase of said property has
been negotiated for the sum of $300.00 per lot,,, said.sum. having received the
prior approval of the Department of Housing and Urban Development; and
WHEREAS, based upon the aforementioned appraisals, the City
Council finds that the sum of Three Hundred ($300.00) Dollars, per lot is a
fair sum to pay for the acquisition of fee simple title to the said
property; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Brooklyn Center
purchase real estate described as: Lots 5 and 6, Twin Lake Park,
Hennepin County Minnesota, for the sum of $300.00 per lot.
.RESOLUTION NO. 71 -116
Tune 14. :1971
Date
ATTEST:
c erle Mayor
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly
seconded by member John Leary and upon vote being taken
thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Philip Cohen,
John Leary, Vernon Ausen, Howard Heck and Theodore Willard;
and the following voted against the same: none,
whereupon said resolution was duly passed and adopted.