DEPARTMENT: Parks
FILE TYPE: Regular Action
TITLE
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Closed Executive Session: To Discuss Negotiation Strategy For Acquisition Of Trail Easements For County Project P00147, Veterans Memorial Greenway
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PURPOSE/ACTION REQUESTED
Hold a closed executive session to discuss negotiation strategy for acquisition of permanent and temporary trail easements on Parcels 3, 4, and 5 for County Project (CP) P00147.
SUMMARY
The Dakota County Attorney has advised that prior to closing a County Board meeting, pursuant to the Open Meeting Law, Minn. Stat. Ch. 13D, the County Board must resolve by majority vote to close the meeting.
RECOMMENDATION
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The County Manager has recommended that a closed executive session be held pursuant to Minn. Stat. § 13D.05, subd. 3(c) during the Dakota County Board meeting of May 20, 2025, to discuss project background and acquisition strategy for acquisition of permanent and temporary trail easements on Parcels 3, 4, and 5 for CP P00147.
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EXPLANATION OF FISCAL/FTE IMPACTS
Fiscal impact will be discussed in closed session.
☒ None ☐ Current budget ☐ Other
☐ Amendment Requested ☐ New FTE(s) requested
RESOLUTION
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WHEREAS, to provide a safe and efficient regional greenway transportation system, Dakota County is proceeding with the Veterans Memorial Greenway County, Project P00147; and
WHEREAS, County Project P00147, Phase II, will entail the construction of about two miles of shared-use trail, including a bridge over State Trunk Highway 3 in Eagan and Inver Grove Heights; and
WHEREAS, Dakota County is the lead agency for design, construction administration, and right of way acquisition; and
WHEREAS, the acquisition of permanent and temporary construction easements from three private property parcels is necessary to allow for construction to be completed in 2026 as scheduled; and
WHEREAS, by Resolution No. 24-594 (December 3, 2024), the Dakota County Board of Commissioners approved the appraised value for easements on the following parcels:
Parcel 3 - 10-44300-01-160 - Jacquelynne and Scott Baker
Parcel 4 - 10-44300-01-170 - Robert Snyder
Parcel 5 - 10-44300-01-180 - Nicole and Chris Medin; and
WHEREAS, staff has engaged in negotiations with the property owners but has not reached an agreement on a fair and reasonable purchase price; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Minn. Stat. § 13D.05, subd. 3(c), the County Board, by resolution, may close a meeting to discuss counteroffers and appraisal data related to the purchase of real property.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Dakota County Board of Commissioners hereby closes the County Board meeting on May 20, 2025, and recesses to Conference Room 3A, Administration Center, Hastings, Minnesota, to discuss real estate negotiations with staff.
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PREVIOUS BOARD ACTION
20-430; 9/1/20
22-376; 9/6/22
22-567; 12/13/22
24-594; 12/3/24
ATTACHMENTS
None.
BOARD GOALS
☐ Thriving People ☐ A Healthy Environment with Quality Natural Resources
☐ A Successful Place for Business and Jobs ☒ Excellence in Public Service
CONTACT
Department Head: Niki Geisler
Author: Tony Wotzka