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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1998-06-24 PACKET 04.M.� � FtEC2UEST 0� CITY CC3Ut�CfL ACTION COUNCIL AGENDF� fv1EETING ITEM # DATE 6/24/98 PREPARED BY: Community Development Kim Lindquist C3RIGIh1ATING DEPARTMENT STAFF AUTHOR b i f R R R#! 4 tl 6!! e Ue t o G # tr R d S R R#! t f 4 S tr 8 6 R!# R t& 4 R t¢! b O COUNCIL AC710N REQUEST Receive Notification of the Eminent Domain Proceedings Relating to Hardwond P,venue. ."� • . i : � � . • • . � '• SUPPORTWG DOCUMEfVTS � MEMO/LE't Memo from Kim �indquist dated June 23, 1998 ❑ RESOLUTBON: ❑ ORDINANCE: ❑ ENGINEERING RECOMMENDATION: ❑ LEGAL RECOMMENDATION: � OTHER: Attachments ADMINISTRATORS COMMENTS ���/�� ity Administrator Date .,�����...�.....�...«.�„��.....tr..�.«.x���...�.�k COUNCIL ACTION TAKEN: ❑ APPROVED ❑ DENIED ❑ OTHER C.:iPAy Documents\SQuff for KarenViardwood Cover-June 98.da: MEMORANDUM TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councii Ryan Schroeder, City Administrator FROM: Kim Lindquist, Community Development Director DATE: June 23, 1998 RE: Hardwood Eminent Domain Proceedings Update The owners of properties along the Hardwood Avenue corridor were sent the attached letter from Kennedy & Graven. The letter references the City's eminent domain proceedings for properties that will be affected by the construction of Hardwood Avenue and the drainage, utility, and ponding easements. The second page lists all the property owners who were sent this information. This is the official notification that begins the eminent domain proceedings. You will be updated as the process advances. i• , ' C H A R T E R E D 470 Pillsbury Cen�er 200 Souch Sixch S[reec yfinneapolis MN 55402 (Gl2) 337-9300 telephone (612) 337-9310 f� o-mail: atcysC�kennedy-gravencom __ _ __ _. -_.. ,, ! 9 ��� � �� . ��� � J L's L _--�-----_""_ CORRINE H.THOMSON Atromey at Zaw pirect Diat (612) 337-9217 e-mail: ahomson@kennedy-grzven.com 7une 18, 1998 RE: City of Cottage Grove v. Curtis L. Thompson, et al. Washi�tgton Counry Dist. Ct. File No. 82-CS-98-003118 TO THE RESPONDENTS IN THE ABOVE-REFERENCED ACTTON: As you may know, the Ciry of Cottage Grove has undertaken to acquire interests in portions of over portions of several properties located neaz Harkness Avenue and Point Douglas Road. The property interests to be acquired include fee title to portions of some properties, for the construction of Hazdwood Drive, as well as drainage, urility and ponding easements over portions of some properties. The current construction schedule for the project requires that the City acquire atle to property interests on or before September 16, 1998. In order to meet this deadline, the City of Conage Grove has filed a condemnarion perition with the Washington County District Court. The condemnation pedtion is being served upon you sepazately. The purpose of this letter is to advise you that the City intends to acquire ritle to and possession of the property interests pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Secrion 117.042, the so-called "quick- take" statute. A Noace of Intent to Take Title and Possession is enclosed and served upon you. As described in the enclosed Nouce, the City will move the court to issue an order, transferring title to and possession of the necessazy property interesu to the City as of September 16, 1998. You will be noufied in the future of the court heazing on that motion. Prior to obtaining the court order, the City will pay to you or deposit with the court an amount equal to the approved appraised value of the property rights being acquired. The "quick-take" procedure affects only the timing of the City's acquisidon of the properties. You retain the right to present evidence to the condemnation commissioners concerning the amount of damages to be paid as a result of the taking. Please be assured that the City has initiated this proceed'eng at this time solely in order to meet construction timelines. The City remains interested in continuing negotiations with the affected property owners. If a voluntary agreement is reached, you will be dismissed from this proceeding. If you have questions, I encourage you to contact me at (612) 337-9217. Sincerely, ��-- /� - ��w+�°_" Corrine H. Thomson Enclosure cc: Kim Lindquist, City of Cottage Grove CAH1A5116 CT160-50 � �CU ����1` ��� JU�V I 9 19� % j:� �, Case Type: Condemnation STATE OF MINNESOTA DiSTRICT COURT COUNTY OF WASHINGTON City of Cottage Grove, a Minnesota municipal corporation, Petitioner, vs. Curtis L. Thompson; Rita M. Thompson; Hiway Federal Credit Union, aka Hiway Credit Union; Kevin P. Snow; Julie B. Snow; Gerald Rehbein; Spouse of Gerald Rehbein, if any; Eugene M. Stoltz; Joan E. Stoltz; Bradley Herman; Katherine A. Weber; Gerald W. Heinn; Nancy D. Heinn; US Bank National Association, a national banking association, formerly First Bank National Association, a National Banking Association, also formerly MidAmerica National Bank of Cottage Grove, formerly Pazk Grove National Bank, a United States corporation; Richazd H. McConnell; Laurel A. McConnell; Park Grove Pet Hospital P.A., a Minnesota corporation; City of Cottage Grove; County of Washington; ali other parties unknown having any right, title, or interest in the subject properties described herein together with unknown heirs or devisees and spouses, if any, Respondents. TO THE RESPONDENTS HEREIN: TENTH NDICIAL DISTRICT ) ) Court File No. 82-CS-98-003118 ) ) ) ) NOTICE OF INTENTION ) TO TAKE TITLE AND POSSESSION ) LTNDER MINN. STAT. § 117.042 ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) YOU WILL PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that petitioner requires title to and pcssession of the real estate interests which aze the subject of the above-entitled condemnation action prior to CAFi145310 1 C1160-SO