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Commissioners approve $34,933 settlement, rescind condemnation on CR3 Palermo North Phase II

Mountrail County Commissioners · October 21, 2025
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Summary

The board approved a $34,933 right-of-way settlement with Francis X. Kartch Jr. and Kristin E. Kartch for CR3 Palermo North Phase II and rescinded the eminent domain/condemnation proceedings for that parcel; Comm. Hollekim voted no citing precedent concerns.

State’s Attorney Wade Enget presented a settlement agreement for right-of-way acquisition on CR3 Palermo North Phase II. The board voted to approve the agreement with Francis X. Kartch Jr. and Kristin E. Kartch for a total of $34,933 and subsequently rescinded the eminent domain/condemnation process for that parcel.

Auditor Stephanie A. Pappa said she did not agree with the settlement and preferred that condemnation continue; Commissioner Joan Hollekim voiced concern that paying extra could set a precedent for future road projects and voted no on both the settlement and the rescission motions. The motions passed with the remaining commissioners voting yes.