Wednesday, December 19, 2007

City votes to use eminent domain on K Street

The City Council on Tuesday voted unanimously in favor of using eminent domain to kick-start redevelopment on K Street.

The vote means the city can begin the legal process of forcing property owner Mohammed "Moe" Mohanna to sell his properties. The city hopes to then complete a land swap between Mohanna and businessman Joe Zeiden, who has plans to redevelop the 700 block of K Street with upscale shops. Mohanna would control much of the 800 block of K and L streets.

Lawyers for Mohanna threatened a drawn-out legal battle in response to the vote, and the events leading up to it.

Earlier Tuesay, a group of property owners and business leaders, including Mohanna, sent a formal letter to Mayor Heather Fargo and the City Council challenging the legality of subcommittee meetings regarding downtown development. The group charges the meetings violate the state's open meetings law. It also requested documents from the meetings.

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