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HomeMy WebLinkAbout15.B.1. Stipulation of Settlement for Project No. 2001-5 15. t3./, CITY OF SHAKO PEE CONSENT Memorandum TO: Mayor & City Council Mark McNeill, City Administrator FROM: Bruce Loney, Public Works Director SUBJECT: Approval of Stipulation of Settlement with John D. and Jodi Lee Hennes on Parcel 8 with Sarazin Street and Valley View Road, Project No. 2001-5 DATE: February 18,2003 INTRODUCTION: Attached is a Stipulation of Settlement between the City of Shakopee and John D. and Jodi Lee Hennes on the eminent domain proceedings for certain property needed for the road and utility improvements for Sarazin Street and Valley View Road Project. The purpose of this agenda item is for the City Council to accept and approve the Stipulation of Settlement for the eminent domain proceedings for this parcel. BACKGROUND: Associated with the Sarazin Street and Valley View Road Improvement Project, a number of easements were needed to construct the road and utilities. The City did enter into eminent domain proceedings by filing a petition of condemnation on April 26, 2002, and did a quick take payments to parcels that were needed on this project on July 24, 2002. John D. and Jodi Lee Hennes are the owners of Parcel No.8, and staff along with the City Attorney have reached a settlement of final compensation for their permanent and temporary easements. The Stipulation of Settlement is a document that stipulates the agreement between the City and property owners and spells out the final payments for this matter. Previously, the City did pay the Hennes's an amount of $5,790.00 and the remaining balance due to the Hennes's is $3,960.00 for a total settlement amount of $9,750.00. This agreement is also contingent upon the approval of the City Council of Shakopee. ALTERNATIVES: 1. Make a motion approving the Stipulation for Settlement for permanent and temporary easements for Parcel No.8 between the City of Shakopee and John D. and Jodi Lee Hennes. 2. Do not approve the Stipulation of Settlement. 3. Table for additional information. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends Alternative No.1, as the City and the property owners have come to a settlement agreement which would end any further condemnation action for this property acquisition. ACTION REQUESTED: Make a motion approving the Stipulation for Settlement for permanent and temporary easements for Parcel No.8 between the City of Shakopee and John D. and Jodi Lee Hennes. ~neY Public Works BUpmp HENNES Case Type: Condemnation STATE OF MINNESOTA DISTRICT COURT COUNTY OF SCOTT FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT City of Shakopee, a Minnesota municipal Court File No. 02-09197 corporation, Petitioner, vs. STIPULATION OF SETTLEMENT John O'Loughlin, et aI., PARCEL 8 Respondents. THIS STIPULATION is made on February 12, 2003 by and between Petitioner City of Shakopee ("City"), and John D. and Jodi Lee Hennes ("Hennes"). WHEREAS, the City commenced eminent domain proceedings by filing a Petition of Condemnation on April 26, 2002 to acquire certain property necessary for road and utility improvements to Sarazin Street and Valley View Road in the City of Shako pee, Project No.2001-5; and WHEREAS, Hennes are the fee owners of certain real estate located at 2237 Valley View Road East, Shakopee, Minnesota, and WHEREAS, the City desires to acquire permanent road right-of-way and a temporary easement over a portion of the Hennes property, which is identified as Parcel 8 in the Petition filed herein; and WHEREAS, on July 24,2002, the City made a payment to Hennes in the amount of $5,790 (the "Quick-Take Payment") pursuant to Minn. Stat. S 117.042, thereby acquiring title to and possession of Parcel 8; and PAC-227427vl 1 SHl55-118 WHEREAS, the parties to this Stipulation have negotiated a full and final settlement concerning the acquisition of Parcel 8 and desire to provide for compensation as provided herein. NOW, THEREFORE, the City and Larsens agree as follows: 1. The foregoing recitals are incorporated into and made a part of this Agreement. 2. The City agrees to pay and Hennes agree to accept the total amount of $9,750.00 (the "Settlement Amount") as full and final settlement of the above-matter. This amount includes the quick-take payment already paid to Hennes. 3. The City shall pay Hennes the balance due, which is $3,960.00, within 10 business days of city council approval of this Agreement. The check shall be made payable to John D. and Jodi Lee Hennes and First National Bank of Chaska (the "Bank"), unless Hennes provide written documentation in a form satisfactory to the city attorney showing that the Bank does not claim an interest in the Settlement Amount. 4. The City and Hennes agree that the Settlement Amount includes all amounts due and owing in consideration for the taking of Parcel 8, including but not limited to amounts for just compensation, interest, and costs and disbursements, including appraisal and attorney fees, if any. 5. Hennes agree to waive any and all rights to appeal and to any further notices, viewings, or hearings regarding the above-entitled condemnation action. 6. This Agreement is contingent upon the approval of the Shakopee City Council. Execution of this Stipulation by the City's attorney is conclusive evidence of City Council approval. P AC-227427vl 2 SH155-118 Dated: John D. Hennes Dated: Jodi Lee Hennes Dated: Kennedy & Graven, Chartered Paula A. Callies (#201443) 470 Pillsbury Center, 200 South Sixth Street Minneapolis, MN 55402 (612) 337-9300 ATTORNEYS FOR PETITIONER PAC-227427vl 3 SH155-118