HomeMy WebLinkAbout2004.08.02 RESO 2004-0060. 6
CITY OF HUGO
WASHINGTON COUNTY, MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION 2004 - 60
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUGO
RELATING TO ACQUISITION OF NECESSARY RIGHT OF WAY AND
EASEMENTS IN CONNECTION WITH THE CSAH 8/14 IMPROVEMENT
PROJECT
WHEREAS, the City of Hugo, the City of Lino Lakes, Washington County and
Anoka County are engaged in planning for the improvement and reconstruction of
County State Aid Highway 8/14. These improvements are undertaken because the
existing roadway was constructed 35 years ago, the pavement condition and its alignment
have become safety concerns, the in-place roadway lacks sufficient bicycle and
pedestrian access, access spacing is not acceptable and the accident rate on the road
exceeds permissible thresholds; and
WHEREAS, the redesign and reconstruction of the road requires the acquisition
of property for purposes of right-of-way, ponding and the creation of necessary arterial
roadways, among other things. In addition, the construction of the road corridor triggers
the need for the City of Hugo to construct related and integrated arterial roadways and
attendant improvements such as storm water ponding areas and to acquire right-of-way
and easements for these purposes; and
WHEREAS, acquisition of the main roadway corridor right of way within the
City of Hugo and its attendant improvements such as storm water ponding areas will
likely be spearheaded by Washington County. In that regard, Washington County will be
identifying and describing necessary easements, negotiating with property owners, and
enlisting appraisers, experts and legal counsel to undertake condemnation in those
instances where agreed-upon acquisition is not possible. In some cases, the property
which Washington County will acquire is contiguous to, part of, or located very nearby
the property which Hugo must acquire because of the road improvement project; and
WHEREAS, since the resources necessary to acquire easements and right -of- way
will be employed by Washington County in any event, it is obvious that administrative
efficiency and significant financial savings would be achieved if acquisition of all
necessary lands to be acquired by Washington County and Hugo were consolidated with
and coordinated by Washington County and its consultants. This would eliminate
duplication of costs, duplication of staff time (including that of surveyors, appraisers,
attorneys, right-of-way agents), eliminate the need for duplicative court filings for
acquisition of properties which are often contiguous, ensure proper compliance with
deadlines and centralize property acquisition efforts.
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Resolution 200460
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NOW THEREFORE, it is resolved as follows:
In the interest of minimizing costs, maximizing efficiency and avoiding burdensome and
duplicative acquisition efforts, the City Council of the City of Hugo supports the
consolidation and coordination of all right-of-way and easement acquisition with
Washington County and requests that Washington County direct the same.
WHEREUPON, a vote being taken upon the motion, the following members voted in favor.
Mike Granger, Chuck Haas, Becky Petryk, Frank Puleo, and Fran Miron
The following voted against: NONE
Passed by the City Council for the City of Hugo this 2"d day of August 2004.
ATTEST:
Mary& Creager, City Clt)