Krmpotich v. City of Duluth

OPINION

SIMONETT, Justice.

The issue in this case is whether the court of appeals exceeded the scope of its appellate authority in reversing the trial court’s declaration that the Watson Development project did not violate the Minnesota Environmental Rights Act. We reverse.

The factual and procedural history is detailed in the decision of the court of appeals. Krmpotich v. City of Duluth, 474 N.W.2d 392 (Minn.App.1991). Briefly, Watson Centers purchased an option to buy approximately 35 acres of property located in the Miller Hill area of Duluth, intending to create a 267,000 square foot strip…