Opinion ID: 2139450
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Heading: Did the City Comply With the Condemnation Procedures of Minn. Stat. Chs. 458 and 472A (1984)?

Text: Appellant Paulucci contends that the city was without proper authority to condemn for failure to comply with the statutory requirements of Minn.Stat. chs. 458 and 472A. The city, in response, argues it has eminent domain power under its home rule charter irrespective of Chapters 458 and 472A and that, in any event, there was substantial compliance with the statutory requirements. The district court held that the only prerequisite to condemnation under the Duluth Home Rule Charter was a determination of public purpose. The district court also found that Chapter 458 procedural requirements were met and that there was substantial compliance with those of Chapter 472A.