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Council authorizes eminent‑domain proceedings to secure two parcels for Rommel Road trail project
Summary
St. Cloud council authorized staff to begin eminent‑domain proceedings to acquire two properties needed for the Rommel Road multi‑use trail and trailhead, citing stalled negotiations with a homeowners association and a grant deadline that requires timely property acquisition.
The St. Cloud City Council voted unanimously to authorize staff to pursue eminent‑domain proceedings to acquire two property interests needed for the Rommel Road Trail project, a 1.4‑mile multi‑use trail that will connect to existing sidewalks and regional trail segments.
Deputy City Clerk Abismal Abreu told the council the trail is part of a missing link in the regional system and that one parcel is owned by the Savannah Park Homeowners Association and another requires a temporary construction easement. Abreu said staff has had repeated discussions with the HOA and its attorney but could not secure an agreement; the HOA has not reached the required quorum to transact the sale.
City Attorney Dan Menzares described the process: the city must obtain appraisals, make…
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