DEPARTMENT: Transportation
FILE TYPE: Consent Action
TITLE
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Approval Of Right Of Way Acquisition And Authorization To Initiate Quick Take Condemnation For County Road 88 Reconstruction In Randolph Township And City Of Randolph, County Project 88-23
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PURPOSE/ACTION REQUESTED
Approve Acquisition of necessary right of way and authorize quick-take condemnation for County Project (CP) 88-23 in Randolph Township and City of Randolph.
SUMMARY
To provide a safe and efficient transportation system, Dakota County is proceeding with CP 88-23, which includes the reconstruction of County State Aid Highway (CSAH) 88 from approximately 800' west of County Road 94 (Cooper Avenue) to Trunk Highway 56 and portions of County Road 83 in the City of Randolph (see Attachment: Location Map). The project will include the addition of turn lanes at key locations, drainage improvements with curb and gutter, and pedestrian enhancements by including a sidewalk along the entire corridor. Designated pedestrian crossings are also being planned at certain locations.
The project is planned to be constructed in 2023 in conjunction with the City of Randolph sanitary sewer system project. The County and City are partnering to construct the City's sanitary sewer project and CP 88-23 under a single construction contract. The sanitary sewer project requires work to occur on CSAH 88 and presents an opportunity to reduce costs and impacts to the community by combining the projects under one construction contract.
Dakota County is the lead agency for right of way acquisition for CP 88-23, and the City is responsible for the final design. A total of 59 parcels have been identified from which right of way acquisition will be necessary for CP 88-23 (see Attachment: Parcel Map). Appraisals have been completed by Patchin Messner Valuation Counselors for the fifty-nine parcels with a total appraised value of $389,275. Appraisal data has been provided to the County Board in a separate confidenti...
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