HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020-026 CCRMember Ryan introduced the following resolution and moved its
adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 2020-026
RESOLUTION APPROVING PURCHASE AGREEMENT FOR 6000 EWING
AVENUE AS PART OF THE BROOKLYN BOULEVARD CORRIDOR PROJECT
PHASE 2
WHEREAS, the City Council has authorized the project titled Brooklyn Boulevard
Corridor Project Phase 2 (the "Project"); and
WHEREAS, the Project area includes a 1.0-mile segment of Brooklyn Boulevard
(County Road 152) between Bass Lake Road (County Road 10) and Interstate 94; and
WHEREAS, the Project scope includes reconstruction and streetscape improvements
that will improve roadway and intersection safety, enhance traffic operations and provide improved
bicycle and pedestrian facilities. The Project will enhance bicycle and pedestrian travel by adding a
trail, improving sidewalks and transit stops, adding streetscaping and landscaping and improving the
functionality of intersections with modified turn lanes; and
WHEREAS, as part of the Project the City needs realign Admiral Lane on the west
side of Brooklyn Boulevard to line up with 60th Avenue east of Brooklyn Boulevard: and
WHEREAS, the realignment will make use of 2 existing vacant Economic
Development Authority (EDA) owned properties and 6000 Ewing Avenue ("Property") legally
described as:
Lot 7, Block 1 Pearsons Northport 3rd Addition, according to the recorded plat
thereof, County of Hennepin, State of Minnesota; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that acquiring the Property is preferred to
attempting to establish an easement over a portion of it as part of the Project; and
WHEREAS, the fair market independent appraisal has determined the market value
for the Property is $230,000.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, that:
1. The City Council hereby approves the Purchase Agreement for the Property to be
used as part of the Project.
2. The Mayor and City Manager are authorized to take such actions and execute
such documents as may be needed to accomplish the purpose of this Resolution.
February 24, 2020
Date Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member
Lawrence -Anderson
and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof:
Butler, Elliott, Graves, Lawrence -Anderson, Ryan
and the following voted against the same: None
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.