DEPARTMENT: Transportation
FILE TYPE: Consent Action
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Authorization To Initiate Quick-Take Condemnation For Replacement Of Four Retaining Walls Along County State Aid Highway 38 (McAndrews Road) From Garden View To Diamond Path In City Of Apple Valley, County Project 97-218
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PURPOSE/ACTION REQUESTED
Authorize quick-take condemnation of right of way necessary for the replacement of four retaining walls along County State Aid Highway (CSAH) 38 (McAndrews Rd) from Garden View to Diamond Path in the City of Apple Valley, County Project (CP) 97-218.
SUMMARY
To provide a safe and efficient transportation system, Dakota County is proceeding with CP 97-218, which involves the analysis, repair, or replacement of retaining walls along county roadways. This project has evaluated 24 retaining walls to identify and prioritize repair/replacement to assist in capital planning needs.
Staff identified four priority retaining walls along County State Aid Highway 38 to proceed with final design (Attachment: Location Map). These walls, constructed in 1992, are deteriorating and require either full replacement or a solution with a similar service life.
The County Board previously approved the right of way acquisition for projects included in the 2025 Transportation Capital Improvement Program (CIP) by Resolution No. 25-052 (January 21, 2025). 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 97-218 design and right of way acquisition. Acquisition of right of way for temporary easements from six parcels is needed to move forward with CP 97-218. Valbridge Property Advisers has completed appraisals with a total appraised value of $23,300. Offers were sent to property owners on September 30, 2025. County staff is currently in ongoing direct negotiations with property owners to reach a settlement.
If timely acquisition by direct nego...
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