DEPARTMENT: Transportation
FILE TYPE: Consent Action
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Authorization To Initiate Quick-Take Condemnation For County State Aid Highway 47 Reconstruction In Hampton, Hampton Township, And Castle Rock Township, County Project 47-047
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PURPOSE/ACTION REQUESTED
Authorize quick-take condemnation of right of way necessary for the reconstruction of County State Aid Highway (CSAH) 47 in Hampton, Hampton Township, and Castle Rock Township, County Project 47-047.
SUMMARY
To provide a safe and efficient transportation system, Dakota County is proceeding with CP 47-047 (Attachment: Location Map), which consists of the reconstruction of the roadway of County State Aid Highway (CSAH) 47 (Northfield Boulevard) from CSAH 86 to Trunk Highway 50. The new roadway will be constructed to modern standards and include new culverts, improved drainage, treatment of storm runoff, widened shoulders, and new turn lanes. Construction is scheduled for 2027.
The County Board previously approved the right of way acquisition for projects included in the 2025 Transportation Capital Improvement Program 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 47-047 design and right of way acquisition. Acquisition of right of way from 46 private parcels is needed to move forward with CP 47-047. Valbridge Property Advisers has completed appraisals with a total appraised value of $1,040,700. Offers were sent to property owners between January 28, 2026, and May 6, 2026. County staff is currently in ongoing direct negotiations with property owners to reach a settlement.
If timely acquisition by direct negotiation of all required parcels does not appear possible, staff recommends that the County Board authorize the County Attorney's Office to initiate quick-take condemnation of the remaining parcels. Efforts will b...
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