Res 2020- 21 Authorize Purchase of Real Property 2085 Valencour CircleCITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION 2020-21
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF CERTAIN
REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2085 VALENCOUR CIRCLE
WHEREAS, the City of Mendota Heights is the site of the Historic Pilot Knob
Preservation Area; and
WHEREAS, it is the goal of the City to enhance the site when possible, so as to
preserve the historic and natural heritage that the site has to offer; and
WHEREAS, a residential property which is located within the 112 acre Historic Pilot
Knob area has been offered for sale, and presents a rare opportunity to enlarge the publically-
owned portion of the preservation area; and,
WHEREAS, the City, in partnership with Dakota County, has negotiated the purchase
of the property located at 2085 Valencour Circle, which is legally described as:
Lot 6, Block 3, Pilot Knob Heights, located within SW I / 4of the NW 1 / 4 of Section 27,
Township 28 North, Range 23 West; and
WHEREAS, the City will work with the County and State of Minnesota Department of
Natural Resources to pursue a grant to assist in the funding of the acquisition of this property.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Mendota Heights that the City, and its partner Dakota County, are hereby authorized to
purchase the property located at 2085 Valencour Circle by executing a Purchase Agreement,
and direct that payment be made of the negotiated purchase price and the payment of escrow in
order to facilitate this purchase.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Mendota Heights this 17th day of March 2020.
CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
Neil Garlock, Mayor
ATTEST:
Lorri Smith, City Clerk