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Road Advisory Minutes--December 20,2004 ROAD ADVISORY COMMITTEE DECEMBER 20, 2004--1 :00 PM 1. MEETING TO ORDER Commissioner Ken Pawluk, Highway Department Portfolio Commissioner, called a meeting of the Road Advisory Committee to order at 1 :00 PM on Monday, December 20,2004, in the Commission Room, Cass County Courthouse. Members were present as follows: Vern Bennett, Robyn Sorum, Darrell Vanyo, Scott Wagner, Ken Pawluk, Keith Berndt, Dennis Rust, Jurgen Suhr and Mark Johnson. Rich Sieg was absent. 2. 64TH AVENUE RIGHT OF WAY ACQUISITIONS, Condemnation process to proceed Mr. Berndt said a box culvert project is scheduled along 64th Avenue South for next year. The county needs additional right-of-way from five property owners and only one has agreed to sell at the appraised value. He said the County Commission has the authority to pass a resolution to condemn the properties and a condemnation board would then place a value on each parcel. This process would allow the project to proceed without any delay since federal dollars are involved. Mr. Berndt said the largest parcel is 2.52 acres and is owned by Dalsin Company. Initially, an appraisal done last year valued the piece at $73,000; however, it was thrown out due to a conflict of interest with the appraiser. The second appraisal valued the property at $55,000; however, the county offered to pay $63,000. Dalsin indicated they will not accept less than $75,000. Mr. Berndt said the owners do not have problems with the project but have issues with the values. George and David Wyum were present and are representing Dalsin. The owner feels the government should pay a fair price for the land. There was discussion that this particular piece of land has been for sale the last few years. Mr. Wagner said the county will pay the values with tax payer dollars. Mr. Vanyo suggested an appraiser be hired that both the county and property owners agree upon. Mrs. Sorum said the Holoiens agreed on the price for their land and they have developed property in this area, so they must be comfortable with the value placed on the parcel. MOTION, passed Mr. Wagner moved and Mr. Berndt seconded to accept the County Engineer's recommendation to move forward with condemnation proceedings. Discussion: Mr. Wagner said it appears the county has attempted to find a middle ground with the Dalsin property owner. Mr. Berndt said the condemnation board will place values on each property and forward their recommendation to the County Commission. Mr. Berndt said a bid opening for this project is slated for March. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. 3. TRUCK WEIGHT POLICIES, Trans-Svstems reauest to haul heavier loads approved Mr. Berndt received a request from Trans-Systems for a special permit to haul heavier loads on two different county roads. They want to haul using a double trailer load. He said if the committee approves the request, he suggests the county policy be revised on weight limits as a precedent would be set.