Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Minnesota

Hi - Are city council members required to following a process when installing sidewalks in the city? The city sent out notices to the homeowners to attend a public meeting for a sidewalk that was going to be placed on the North side of the street. Shortly after the meeting the project was let out for bids for the sidewalk going on the South side (which is my side). The homeowners were never notified of the change to the south side - no public meeting - nothing in the paper. Bids were received and opened last week and this week the contractor's crew is marking for the sidewalk installation. When the city council changed the location of the improvements shouldn't they have been obligated to notify the homeowners? I have 4 large trees that will end up being along the top edge of the sidewalk and when they start to dig the root system will be destroyed - killing the trees. These trees have provides us with privacy, shade in the summer and protection from wind in the winter. As a homeowner, do I have any rights? Any guidance you can provide will be greatly appreciated. Thank you.


Asked on 7/15/13, 5:26 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Tricia Dwyer Tricia Dwyer Esq & Assoc PLLC

Hello. A private attorney would be happy to assist you. You should seek private legal counsel from a Minnesota licensed attorney right away. This website provides general information to the general public and specifically is not legal advice, which clearly you are seeking. You should act with no delay, due to your emergency nature issue of irrevocable damage being done. Some attorneys are available seven days for emergency legal needs. Many attorneys will confer initially at no charge. Then, if legal work is performed, some attorneys will provide a reduced fee for financial hardship. Some attorneys may also assist you in limited scope manner to conserve legal costs. All the best.

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Answered on 7/15/13, 6:09 pm


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