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Commission hears $5,000 access-payment request to clear beaver dams blocking Sandy Road/411 project
Summary
Staff asked commissioners to consider an agreement to pay a landowner $5,000 for a five-year access right to remove beaver dams and dewater a site so waterline and sewer relocation can proceed on the Sandy Road/411 turn‑lane project; commissioners signaled support and directed staff to bring formal paperwork to the Tuesday meeting.
County engineering staff described a landowner-access issue that is delaying the Sandy Road/411 project.
Clay Phillips (county engineer, filling in) said a landowner identified as Mr. Baker is charging $5,000 for a five-year right of access so county beaver-removal crews can enter the property to remove dams and allow the waterline relocation needed to replace the bridge and install turn-lane improvements. Phillips said in many cases the county obtains right-of-access at no cost but that in this instance the landowner seeks compensation.
"In this case, the man wants $5,000 for a right of access," Phillips said. Commissioners discussed the short-term need to resolve the access issue so the county can move the sewer and water work forward. Staff described the payment as a limited-duration access agreement (five years) allowing county crews and contractors to perform dewatering and dam removal.
Commissioners asked staff to monitor the terms, ensure the county obtains appropriate documentation and bring the formal agreement to the commission for action at the next regular meeting.
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