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CITY OF ARDEN HILLS . ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY MEMORANDUM DATE: September 14, 1998 TO: EDA P",Id,,' ,.d Bo.,d of eomm"p FROM: Kevin Ringwald, Executive Director SUBJECT: Update - Property acquisition for Round Lake Road/Highway 96 intersection (Indykiewicz property) Back!,!rolmd As you are aware, the City has been working on improving the intersection of Round Lake Road and Highway 96 with Ramsey County. This work has proposed the westward relocation ofthis connection, so as to improve separation from the I-35W interchange and to improve access to the Gateway Business District (GBD). The City Engineer in conjunction with Ramsey County have determined what that realignment should be (Exhibit A), The City has taken and will take numerous actions to effectuate this realignment. This memorandum is intended to summarize the status of the acquisition of the Indykiewicz . property required for the construction of the realignment of Round Lake Road. The Indykicwicz's received an Offer Letter from thc City on August 27, 1998, informing them that the City and Ramsey County will be purchasing part of their property (approximately 4.0 acres of a 6.7 acres parcel) for the amount of$350,000, subject to stable soils and no environmental contamination (Exhibit B). Additionally, thc City's relocation consultant (Evergreen Land Services - Bud Storm) has met with the Indykiewicz's on several occasions to provide them information on their relocation benefits which extend beyond the Offer Letter. The City Attorney was to serve legal notice to thc Indykiewicz's on September I, 1998, which would start the 90 day "Quick Take" process. However, thc Indykiewicz's were not served until Friday, September 11, 1998 (the legal notice will be handed out at the meeting, Staff has not yet received a copy). Therefore, the theoretical acquisition date would be Thursday, December 10, 1998, Obviously, there are many factors which could expedite this schedule (ie" negotiated settlement) and there are some items which could delay this acquisition date. The Indykiewicz's have requested that the City stake the proposed right-of-way through their property so that they could visualize the impact. The City Engineer has informed Staff that the right-of -way will be staked by Friday, September 11, 1998. Additionally, the City will stake where we intend to conduct soil borings and will coordinate this activity with the Indykiewicz's. .