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Commissioner recommends pursuing land donation, mitigation for Cedar Springs Lane relocation
Summary
Commissioner Wilkins reported state approval of a wetland delineation for the Cedar Springs Lane relocation and recommended pursuing acquisition (including a potential donation of the right‑of‑way) and mitigation; the board directed staff and legal counsel to advance survey and deed work.
The Gilliam County Court heard an update on relocating Cedar Springs Lane and on April 1 received confirmation that a wetland delineation report had been approved.
"The wetland delineation report for Cedar Springs Lane relocation was approved," Commissioner Wilkins said, noting he had met with regional staff and that wetlands mitigation "is doable". Wilkins told the court that a local landowner (identified in the transcript as "Mr. Hozapel") indicated willingness to donate the right‑of‑way needed for the relocation.
Wilkins recommended the county coordinate with Anderson Perry for survey and legal description work and consult county legal counsel to complete any deed or mitigation obligations. The presiding commissioner agreed, directing staff to communicate with legal counsel and Anderson Perry to get necessary legal descriptions and mitigation planning underway.
No formal board vote was recorded on property acquisition at the meeting; Wilkins said formal action would return to the county board once documentation and mitigation plans were in order.
