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Council keeps eminent‑domain option open as Sedalia wastewater negotiations near completion
Summary
Staff reported the Sedalia wastewater project has two of seven property interests remaining; town plans to send final notices and offers with a potential June 16 hearing if agreements are not reached, and asked council to keep eminent domain as an available option while continuing negotiations.
Town staff told council that progress has reduced the number of unresolved properties for the Sedalia wastewater project from seven to two and that staff intends to send final notices of intent and final offers to those property owners.
"We're down to two properties out of seven," the water staff said, and reported constructive discussions with both remaining property owners. Staff explained the ordinance enabling condemnation becomes effective on June 4 and said they would schedule hearings for June 16 if negotiations do not resolve purchase or easement agreements.
Council indicated support for retaining eminent‑domain authority as a last resort while continuing negotiations, and staff asked for direction to proceed with notices and to set hearing dates as needed.
No condemnation action was taken at this meeting; staff will continue outreach and return with updates if hearings are scheduled.
