DEPARTMENT: Transportation
FILE TYPE: Consent Action
TITLE
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Authorization To Initiate Quick-Take Condemnation For County State Aid Highway 47 Reconstruction In Hampton, Hampton Township, And Castle Rock Township, County Project 47-047
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PURPOSE/ACTION REQUESTED
Authorize quick-take condemnation of right of way necessary for the reconstruction of County State Aid Highway (CSAH) 47 in Hampton, Hampton Township, and Castle Rock Township, County Project 47-047.
SUMMARY
To provide a safe and efficient transportation system, Dakota County is proceeding with CP 47-047 (Attachment: Location Map), which consists of the reconstruction of the roadway of County State Aid Highway (CSAH) 47 (Northfield Boulevard) from CSAH 86 to Trunk Highway 50. The new roadway will be constructed to modern standards and include new culverts, improved drainage, treatment of storm runoff, widened shoulders, and new turn lanes. Construction is scheduled for 2027.
The County Board previously approved the right of way acquisition for projects included in the 2025 Transportation Capital Improvement Program by Resolution No. 25-052 (January 21, 2025). This board action included authorization to make first offers based on appraised values and delegated settlement authority to the County Manager.
Dakota County is the lead agency for CP 47-047 design and right of way acquisition. Acquisition of right of way from 46 private parcels is needed to move forward with CP 47-047. Valbridge Property Advisers has completed appraisals with a total appraised value of $1,040,700. Offers were sent to property owners between January 28, 2026, and May 6, 2026. County staff is currently in ongoing direct negotiations with property owners to reach a settlement.
If timely acquisition by direct negotiation of all required parcels does not appear possible, staff recommends that the County Board authorize the County Attorney’s Office to initiate quick-take condemnation of the remaining parcels. Efforts will be made to negotiate agreeable settlements before and after the start of the condemnation process.
RECOMMENDATION
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Staff recommends authorization for potential condemnation for right of way necessary for CP 47-047.
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EXPLANATION OF FISCAL/FTE IMPACTS
The Transportation Capital Improvement Program includes $1,941,605 for Project 2000138 CP 47-47 Pavement Preservation TH 3/TH 50. There is sufficient project budget available for the estimated right of way acquisitions.
2000138 Pavement Preservation TH 3/TH 50
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Funding Source |
Total Approved Budget |
Available Budget |
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Transportation Fund Balance |
$28,790 |
$0 |
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Wheelage Tax |
$300,000 |
$174,153 |
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Transportation Sales & Use Tax |
$1,612,815 |
$1,252,371 |
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Total |
$1,941,605 |
$1,428,020 |
☒ None ☐ Current budget ☐ Other
☐ Amendment Requested ☐ New FTE(s) requested
RESOLUTION
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WHEREAS, to provide a safe and efficient transportation system, Dakota County is proceeding with County Project (CP) 47-047; and
WHEREAS, CP 47-047 is the reconstruction of County State Aid Highway (CSAH) 47 (Northfield Boulevard) from CSAH 86 to Trunk Highway (TH) 50 in Hampton, Hampton Township, and Castle Rock Township; and
WHEREAS, Dakota County is the lead agency for CP 47-047, with right of way acquisition necessary in 2026 for construction to begin in the spring of 2027; and
WHEREAS, the County has been utilizing public engagement for this project, which was initiated with a public open house hosted on March 17, 2025; and
WHEREAS, the acquisition of 46 private property parcels identified in Dakota County Right of Way Map No. 517 by the County is necessary to move forward with the CP 47-047:
PARCEL OWNER
1 ADAM W. & STEPHANIE C. OTTE 9,775 (PE)
2 THOMAS OTTE 60,257 (PE) 24,846 (TE) 42,755 (DU)
3 THOMAS OTTE 97,227 (PE) 9,315 (TE)
4 LAURA V. SKLUZACEK REVOCABLE TRUST 21,686 (PE) 1,864 (TE)
5 BRADLEY WILLE, JEFFREY WILLE, PAMELA A. CARLSON 25,167 (PE) 8,706 (TE)
6 THE NICHOLAS H. NIEBUR AND MARY ANN NIEBUR TRUST 49,865 (PE) 35,391 (TE)
7 WELLSPRING SERIES TRUST 90,349 (PE) 106,613 (TE)
8 HAMPTON FARM ACRES 33,665 (PE) 5,988 (TE)
9 HAMPTON FARM ACRES 24,403 (PE) 2,717 (TE)
10 TIMOTHY J. & GWEN J. VAN EPS 15,664 (PE)
11 DOUGLAS J. WILLE 77,300 (PE) 17,987 (TE)
12 TIMOTHY & SUSAN MULVIHILL 150,649 (PE) 61,332 (TE) 57,789 (DU)
13 REBECCA & VERNON VOLKERT REVOCABLE TRUST 21,165 (PE) 12,211 (TE)
14 THE KENNETH & KATHLEEN BETZOLD LIVING TRUST 11,028 (PE) 250 (TE)
16 PATRICIA B. GOUNAIKIS REVOCABLE TRUST 14,410 (PE) 450 (TE)
17 CLARENCE D. JOHNSON JR. & MARION B. JOHNSON 20,555 (PE) 1,953 (TE)
18 MALLORY & ASHLEY BETZOLD, KELSEY D. YORKS 61,365 (PE) 10,340 (TE)
19 ALLEN C. & SHERYL K. WUTSCHKE 7,154 (PE) 1,320 (TE)
20 ALLEN C. & SHERYL K. WUTSCHKE 4,303 (PE) 725 (TE)
21 STEPHEN & ERIN MEYER 6,000 (PE)
22 DOUGLAS J. WILLE 963 (PE) 283 (TE)
23 STEVEN & ANNA FLEMING 27,911 (PE) 1,527 (TE)
24 KENNETH MICHAEL BAUCH & BRENDA BAUCH MOYER 9,599 (PE)
25 JOSEPH T. WERNER 4,480 (PE)
28 RICHARD L. OZMENT 2,193 (PE) 1,578 (TE)
29 THE DAVID FINNEGAN 2012 IRREVOCABLE TRUST 23,679 (PE) 1,622 (TE)
30 RYAN BJORNSTAD FINNEGAN 3,277 (PE)
32 CHAZ IRRTHUM 615 (TE)
33 DALE H. RADMAN 129 (TE)
34 STACEY PATRICK & DARYL PATRICK 500 (TE)
35 LEIGH ARNOLDY 620 (TE)
36 ADAM NICHOLAS GIRGEN 555 (TE)
37 KERRIE L. & JEFFREY M. WHIPPLE 650 (TE)
38 RANDY R. HARTL & ANITA M. ALBARADO 500 (TE)
39 DOROTHY S., JOHN F., AND CHRISTOPHER J. FEIDT 1,375 (TE)
40 HAROLD M. & TARA J. SMITH 1,150 (TE)
41 COUNTY OF DAKOTA 17,784 (PE) 34,095 (DU)
42 STELLA C. NIEBUR 3,790 (PE) 892 (TE)
45 BARBARA J. & DENNIS C. BOLAN 50,833 (PE) 7,725 (TE)
46 THE DARYL B. STOKESBARY REVOCABLE TRUST 25,624 (PE) 3,908 (TE)
47 MALLORY & ASHLEY BETZOLD, KELSEY YORKS 51,308 (PE) 29,419 (TE) 15,609 (DU)
48 TIMOTHY M. & SUSAN C. MULVIHILL 27,235 (PE) 3,861 (TE)
49 COREY D. BAIERL 3,148 (PE) 692 (TE)
50 JAMES N. & LINDA M. SCHILLER 38,311 (PE) 4,927 (TE)
51 TIMOTHY M. & SUSAN C. MULVIHILL 13,873 (PE) 3,804 (TE)
52 TIMOTHY M. & SUSAN C. MULVIHILL 2,117 (PE) 538 (TE)
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WHEREAS, the parcels have been appraised, and offers were prepared and sent for a total appraised value of $1,040,700; and
WHEREAS, in the event that timely acquisition by direct negotiation of all required parcels does not appear possible, it may be necessary for the County Board to authorize the County Attorney’s Office to initiate quick-take condemnation of the remaining parcels to allow for a spring 2027 start date; and
WHEREAS, parcels that have settled through negotiation prior to the date required for filing the condemnation petition will not be included.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Dakota County Board of Commissioners hereby authorizes the County Attorney’s Office to initiate quick-take condemnation of the remaining parcels to allow a spring 2027 start date in the event that timely acquisitions by direct negotiations of all parcels do not appear possible.
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PREVIOUS BOARD ACTION
25-052; 01/21/25
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment: Project Location Map
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: Erin Laberee
Author: Kevin Krech