DEPARTMENT: Office of the County Manager
FILE TYPE: Regular Action
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Approval Of Acquisition Of Property From Rich Valley, LLC In City Of Inver Grove Heights For County Project 32-65 In District Court File No. 19HA-CV-24-2345
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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 March 3, 2026, to discuss the following:
* Legal strategy of accomplishing Dakota County's acquisition of the property rights from Rich Valley, LLC described as Parcel 2, 3, 4, and 5, as identified by Dakota County Right-of-Way Map No. 516 for County Project 32-65 in District Court File No. 19HA-CV-24-2345.
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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, Dakota County (County) is proceeding with County Project 32-65 (the Project) to reconstruct and realign County State Aid Highway (CSAH) 32 (117th Street) in the City of Inver Grove Heights to provide a safe and efficient transportation system; and
WHEREAS, the purpose of the Project is to meet 10-ton design standards, enhance transportation system efficiency and mobility, reduce access points, improve pavement conditions, and facilitate the phased development of an essential east-west transportation corridor within the region; and
WHEREAS, the Project requires acquisition of right-of-way from 29 privately-owned parcels of real property, including Parcels 2, 3, 4, and 5, as identified by Dakota County Righ...
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