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File #: DC-3781    Version:
Type: Regular Action Status: Passed
File created: 9/9/2024 In control: Board of Commissioners
On agenda: 9/24/2024 Final action: 9/24/2024
Enactment date: 9/24/2024 Resolution #: 24-485
Title: Closed Executive Session: Legal Strategy For Acquisition Of Property From Joseph Coury In City Of West St. Paul For County Project 6-06
Sponsors: Office Of The County Manager
DEPARTMENT: Office of the County Manager
FILE TYPE: Regular Action

TITLE
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Closed Executive Session: Legal Strategy For Acquisition Of Property From Joseph Coury In City Of West St. Paul For County Project 6-06
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PURPOSE/ACTION REQUESTED
Hold a closed executive session.

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 attorney-client privilege during the Dakota County Board meeting of September 24, 2024, to discuss the following:

* the legal strategy in District Court File No. 19HA-CV-22-2865 concerning the Dakota County's acquisition of certain property rights from Joseph Coury identified in Dakota County Right of Way Map No. 502 as Parcel 1 for County Projects 6-06.
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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 transportation system, Dakota County and the City of West St. Paul (City) are proceeding with County Project (CP) 6-06; and

WHEREAS, CP 6-06 is a joint project between Dakota County and the City of West St. Paul which consists of installing a roundabout at the intersection of County Road (CR) 6 (Thompson Ave) and County State Aid Highway (CSAH) 73 (Oakdale Ave); and

WHEREAS, Dakota County is the lead agency for CP 6-06 with right-of-way acquisition; and

WHEREAS, to construct the recommended improvements, Dakota County acquired certain property rights from Joseph Coury identified in Dakota County Right of Way Map No. 506 as Parcel 1; and

WHEREAS, on September 11, 2024, the Dakota County Attorney's Office provided...

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