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File #: DC-4554    Version: 1
Type: Regular Action Status: Passed
File created: 5/8/2025 In control: Board of Commissioners
On agenda: 5/20/2025 Final action: 5/20/2025
Enactment date: 5/20/2025 Resolution #: 25-262
Title: Closed Executive Session: To Discuss Negotiation Strategy For Acquisition Of Trail Easements For County Project P00147, Veterans Memorial Greenway
Sponsors: Parks
DEPARTMENT: Parks
FILE TYPE: Regular Action

TITLE
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Closed Executive Session: To Discuss Negotiation Strategy For Acquisition Of Trail Easements For County Project P00147, Veterans Memorial Greenway
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PURPOSE/ACTION REQUESTED
Hold a closed executive session to discuss negotiation strategy for acquisition of permanent and temporary trail easements on Parcels 3, 4, and 5 for County Project (CP) P00147.

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 Minn. Stat. ? 13D.05, subd. 3(c) during the Dakota County Board meeting of May 20, 2025, to discuss project background and acquisition strategy for acquisition of permanent and temporary trail easements on Parcels 3, 4, and 5 for CP P00147.
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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 regional greenway transportation system, Dakota County is proceeding with the Veterans Memorial Greenway County, Project P00147; and

WHEREAS, County Project P00147, Phase II, will entail the construction of about two miles of shared-use trail, including a bridge over State Trunk Highway 3 in Eagan and Inver Grove Heights; and

WHEREAS, Dakota County is the lead agency for design, construction administration, and right of way acquisition; and

WHEREAS, the acquisition of permanent and temporary construction easements from three private property parcels is necessary to allow for construction to be completed in 2026 as scheduled; and

WHEREAS, by Resolution No. 24-594 (December 3, 2024), the Dakota Co...

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