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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1996.09.16 RESO 1996-0010RESOLUTION 96-10 RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE CITY ADMINISTRATOR TO NEGOTIATE THE PURCHASE OF APPROXIMATELY 80 ACRES OF REAL PROPERTY FOR THE PURPOSE OF EXPANDING THE BALD EAGLE INDUSTRIAL PARK. WHEREAS, the City of Hugo^s Comprehensive Plan calls for the City of Hugo to promote the economic development of the community in order to provide jobs for residents, increase the City's industrial/commercial tax base, and provide for the general welfare; and, WHEREAS, A number of businesses have expressed interest in locating in the City of Hugo due to availability of rail service and their need to expand their facilities; and.. WHEREAS, a report commissioned by the City Council determined the feasibility of expanding the Bald Eagle Industrial Park to provide space for these businesses; NOW, THEREFORE,BEIT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUGO, WASHINGTON COUNTY, MINNESOTA, That the City Administrator is directed to negotiate the purchase of approximately eighty (80) acres of property within the boundaries of TH 61, 140th Street, proposed Falcon Ave., and the existing Bald Eagle Industrial Park; and FURTHERMORE, The City Administrator is directed to negotiate sales contracts with businesses having expressed interest in locating in the Park; and FURTHERMORE, That all such proposed agreements shall be conditioned upon the City entering into an agreement with the Minnesota Commercial Railroad for continued rail service to the Park, and also Council review and approval of all agreements. Council members voting AYE: Tim Agness, Debra Barnes, Andrew Goiffon, James Leroux, Fran Miron Voting NAY: NONE Whereupon said resolution was declared passw��and adspted this 16th day of September, 1996. ATTEST: � Fran t1riron, Mayor