1i Van De Veieres/Project 93-26
CAMPBELL KNUTSON
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Thomas J. Campbell
Roger N. Knutson
Thomas M. Scott
Ell iou B. Knetsch
Professional Association
Attorneys at Law
(651) 452-5000
Fax (651) 452-5550
May 11, 2000
Joel J. Jamnik
Andrea McDowell Poehler
Matthew K. Brokl*
John F. Kelly.
Matthew J. Foli
Marguerite M. McCarron
Gina M. Brandt
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Mr. Scott A. Botcher
City Manager
City of Chanhassen
690 City Center Drive
P. O. Box 147
Chanhassen, Minnesota 55317
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MAY 1 Z 2000
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Re: City of Chanhassen vs. Van De Veire, et al.
Court File No. C2-95-614
(Galpin Boulevard Improvement Project 93-26)
Dear Scott:
In 1995 the City obtained title by a condemnation quick take order of a .38 acre, 27
foot wide strip along the westerly edge of the Van De Veire property located at the northeast
corner of Highway 5 and Galpin Boulevard. There was also an adjacent temporary
construction easement containing an area of .27 acres. The Van De Veires were paid
$14,560.00 in 1995 at the time the City acquired possession by the quick take proceedings.
This amount was based on the City's appraisal, which expressly did not include any
compensation for certain tree loss. Additionally, the Van De Veires seriously disputed the
square footage valuation of the property, which under the City's appraisal was approximately
$.80 per square foot.
It was always agreed that the Van De Veires were entitled to additional compensation.
For a variety of reasons, the matter never got resolved over the years. MnDot is now
acquiring additional property from the Van De Veires.
The Van De Veires have agreed to accept an additional $13,000.00 to settle this matter
in its entirety, which would include compensation for their claim that the property taken is
worth more than $.80 per square foot, for identified tree loss, interest, appraisal fees and any
and all other damages.
We believe this is a fair and reasonable compromise of this matter and recommend that
the Council approve the settlement.
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Mr. Scott A. Botcher
May n, 2000
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I have indicated to the Van De Veires that this matter will be considered by the City
Council at its May 22 meeting.
Please call if you have any questions.
Best regards,
Campbell Knutson
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Thomas M. Scott
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