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Council approves $220,000 right-of-way purchase for Smoky Point/180th roundabout
Summary
Council authorized city staff to acquire a final right-of-way parcel for the future 180th and Smoky Point Boulevard roundabout. Staff said the parcel was appraised at $198,000 and the city agreed to a $220,000 settlement; authorization is subject to city-attorney approval.
Jim Kelly told the council the city is completing right-of-way acquisitions needed to construct the 180th and Smoky Point Boulevard roundabout. He said the Northwest-corner parcel from Bellin Investment Group was appraised at $198,000; the city negotiated a settlement of $220,000 (about 13% above appraisal) and recommended staff proceed with acquisition.
A council member moved to "authorize the city staff to pursue the right of way acquisition from Bellen/Bellin Investments for a sum in the amount of $220,000 and authorize the mayor to sign the ROW/TCE procurement documents subject to final approval by the city attorney." The motion was seconded and approved by voice vote.
Council did not record a roll-call tally in the transcript and did not identify alternate funding sources during the discussion. The authorization directs staff to complete negotiations and execute procurement documents after final city-attorney review.
