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 Project 91-29 In Marshan Township, County Road 91 Reconstruction
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PURPOSE/ACTION REQUESTED
Approve acquisition of necessary right of way and authorize quick-take condemnation for County Project (CP) 91-29 in Marshan Township.
SUMMARY
To provide a safe and efficient transportation system, Dakota County is proceeding with CP 91-29, which includes the reconstruction of County State Aid Highway (CSAH) 91 (Nicolai Avenue) from 210th Street to Trunk Highway 316 (Red Wing Boulevard) in Marshan Township (see Attachment: Location Map). Dakota County is the lead agency, with construction planned for the summer of 2023.
A total of 21 parcels have been identified from which right of way acquisition will be necessary for CP 91-29 (see Attachment: Parcel Map); 21 parcels have been appraised. Of the 21 parcels, seven were combined for appraisal purposes, and 15 acquisition appraisal reports were completed. Fifteen acquisition appraisals have been prepared by Nicollet Partners, Inc., for a total appraised value of $544,200. Data for the 15 appraisals has been provided to the County Board in a confidential spreadsheet, as the appraisals are currently confidential, non-public data pursuant to Minn. Stat. ? Sec. 13.44, subd. 3.
In the event that timely acquisition by direct negotiation of all required parcels does not appear possible, it is necessary for the County Board to authorize the County Attorney's Office to initiate "quick-take" condemnation of the remaining parcels. Efforts will be made to negotiate an agreeable settlement before and after the start of the condemnation process.
RECOMMENDATION
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Staff recommends approval of the right of way acquisition for 21 parcels for CP 91-29.
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EXPLANATION OF FISCAL/FTE IMPACTS
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