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Council approves High Road relocation order, triggers property acquisition process
Summary
Council approved Resolution 2026‑35, a relocation order needed for the High Road reconstruction project. The order lists multiple parcels and a mix of permanent and temporary easements; council members asked staff for clearer parcel schedules and confirmed the formal eminent‑domain negotiation process will be followed.
The Middleton Common Council approved Resolution 2026‑35 on Aug. 18, initiating the relocation order and property‑interest filings needed for the High Road reconstruction project.
Staff told council the order identifies multiple property interests necessary for the reconstruction, including permanent and temporary limited easements and some fee interests. When asked whether the resolution would involve taking property, staff confirmed acquisitions are part of the plan and explained the statutory acquisition and negotiation process for transportation projects. Councilors requested a clearer schedule or exhibit listing the specific parcels and said they wanted confirmation that staff had engaged property owners in the required negotiation process.
The resolution as approved directs staff to proceed with the formal relocation/relocation order process tied to the High Road reconstruction project; staff indicated they will provide more detailed parcel schedules and follow the negotiated acquisition steps under state statute.
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