Opus Northwest, L.L.C. v. Minneapolis Community Development Agency

OPINION

DAVIES, Judge.

Appellant challenges the district court’s denial of its motion for attorney fees. We affirm in part, reverse in part, and remand.

FACTS

Appellant Minneapolis Community Development Agency filed a petition to condemn property belonging to respondent Opus Northwest, L.L.C. In response,- respondent filed a suit against the City of Minneapolis and appellant, challenging both the formation of a tax increment financing (TIF) district to finance the project and the alleged statutory public purpose for acquiring the property, which is located along Nicollet Mall in downtown…