DEPARTMENT: Transportation
FILE TYPE: Consent Action
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Authorization To Initiate Quick-Take Condemnation For County State Aid Highway 42 (150th Street W) Signal Replacements At Garrett Avenue And Pilot Knob Road, And Garrett Avenue Roadway Improvements In City Of Apple Valley, County Project 42-177
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PURPOSE/ACTION REQUESTED
Authorize quick-take condemnation of right of way necessary for County State Aid Highway (CSAH) 42 (150th Street W) signal replacements at Garrett Avenue and Pilot Knob Road, and the Garrett Ave roadway improvements in the City of Apple Valley, County Project (CP) 42-177.
SUMMARY
To provide a safe and efficient transportation system, the County is proceeding with CP 42-177 in partnership with the City of Apple Valley. By Resolution No. 24-550 (November 12, 2024), the Dakota County Board of Commissioners authorized the creation of a budget for the new project CP 42-177 and execute a joint powers agreement (JPA) with the City of Apple Valley. CP 42-177 consists of signal replacements on CSAH 42 (150th Street W) at Garrett Avenue, a City Street, and at CSAH 31 (Pilot Knob Road), and Garrett Avenue roadway improvements for construction beginning in Spring 2026.
By Resolution No. 25-052 (January 21, 2025), the Dakota County Board of Commissioners authorized the right of way acquisition for projects included in the 2025 Transportation Capital Improvement Program. 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 42-177 design and right of way acquisition. Acquisition of right of way from four private property parcels is needed to move forward with CP 42-177. Valbridge Property Advisers has completed appraisals with a total appraised value of $292,700. County staff will engage in direct negotiations with property owners to reach a settlement starting on August 15, 2025.
If timely acquisition by ...
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