DEPARTMENT: Transportation
FILE TYPE: Consent Action
TITLE
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Authorization Of Right Of Way Acquisition And Relocation Assistance For Parcel Three For Reconstruction Of County State Aid Highway 26 (70th Street) Between Allen Way And Trunk Highway 52 In City Of Inver Grove Heights, County Project 26-060
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PURPOSE/ACTION REQUESTED
Authorize the pursuit of right of way acquisition and relocation assistance for the total acquisition of the Parcel Three on County Project (CP) 26-060 in Inver Grove Heights (City).
SUMMARY
To provide a safe and efficient transportation system, Dakota County and the City of Inver Grove Heights (City) are proceeding with CP 26-060, a reconstruction of County State Aid Highway (CSAH) 26 between Allen Way and Trunk Highway (TH) 52 that will include a roadway expansion to three lanes, construction of two roundabouts, multiuse trail, retaining wall, storm sewer, and installation of new City utilities (Attachment: Project Map). Expansion of CSAH 26 in this area is a recommendation of the updated Regional Roadway System Visioning Study adopted by Resolution No. 22-419 (October 4, 2022). A joint powers agreement (JPA) with the City to enable final design and right of way acquisition was executed by Resolution No. 23-075 (February 28, 2023).
Dakota County is the lead agency for the design, right of way acquisition, and construction of CP 26-060. Acquisition of right of way from 21 parcels, including one total acquisition, is required to deliver the project. Property appraisal and negotiations for the total acquisition of parcel three, the Cotterman Parcel (1271 70th St. E.) (Attachment: Cotterman Parcel) have begun in order to maintain the schedule for the overall project. An appraisal and review appraisal were completed by Patchin Messner Valuation Counselors and Kelly Lindstrom, respectively. The total appraised value, plus relocation and moving expenses, is estimated at $400,000. Detailed information about the appraisals has been pr...
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