Item Coversheet

*5.E.1.


Shakopee City Council
March 21, 2023

FROM:Darin Manning, Project Coordinator
TO:Mayor and Council Members
Subject:
Authorize the acquisition of easements from T and D Elander II, LLC at 645 Shenandoah Drive.
Policy/Action Requested:

Adopt Resolution R2023-040 authorizing the acquisition of certain easements from T and D Elander II, LLC.

Recommendation:
Adopt Resolution R2023-040.
Discussion:

The City's 2023 Capital Improvement Plan includes a Traffic Signal CSAH 101 and Shenandoah Drive Project, CIF-23-016 (see attached CIP Sheet). As part of the Canterbury Park TIF transportation improvements, this project also includes the design and construction of a channelized right-turn lane from westbound Unbridled Avenue to northbound Shenandoah Drive and a second northbound travel lane along Shenandoah Drive just north of Unbridled Avenue. This project requires acquisition of easements from the property in the northeast quadrant of the intersection. 

 

On August 16, 2022, the City Council approved a professional services agreement with SRF Consulting Group for design services, which included easement acquisition assistance.

 

Subsequently, an appraisal was completed for the subject property at 645 Shenandoah Drive (see attached easement sketch and property information) and a purchase price was negotiated with the owners of T and D Elander II, LLC., for the required easements.  

Budget Impact:
The acquisition of easements in the amount of $24,100 is budgeted in the 2023 Capital Improvement Plan as part of CIF-23-016 and would be paid from the remaining Amazon Tax Increment Funding with the remainder of the project to be funded from the Canterbury Commons Development Tax Increment Funding. An updated cost estimate with total proposed project costs will be provided to City Council at a future date when the City Council considers approval of the construction plans and authorizes bid solicitation.
ATTACHMENTS:
Description
Resolution R2023-040
Exhibit A: Property Exhibit and Legal Description
CIP Sheet (CIF-23-016)