CAPX 2020

IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING
CAPX 2020 PROJECT AND YOUR RIGHTS

The Condemnation Process

According to the Minnesota Constitution, Article I, Section 13, private property may not be taken, destroyed or damaged for public use “without just compensation.”

Once the route is finalized, the Utilities will contact all landowners to try and obtain an easement to build their transmission line on your land. A representative of the Utilities will contact you or may just stop by your property. The Utilities will then make an offer to compensate you for any property rights (easements, either permanent or temporary or outright purchase of a portion of your property) they need to acquire for the project.

It is important to know that you are not required to accept the first offer from the Utilities. The first offer is typically the lowest amount of money you can expect to receive. You should fully understand your rights and the impact, now and in the future, on your property by this project before you accept or decline any offer.

There are certain rights you have under Minnesota law:

• “Buy the Farm” statute, Minn. Stat. §216E.12
• Utilities must pay up to $5,000 for an appraisal, Minn. Stat. §117.036
• Possibility of recovering attorney fees, Minn. Stat. §117.031
• Compensation for loss of a going Business concern, Minn. Stat. §117.186
• Relocation Assistance, Minn. Stat. §117.52

Understanding your rights is crucial to the future of your land and family.

Our Role

We will be representing landowners through the condemnation process, and will be having local neighborhood meetings to answer your questions. It is important for you to understand that experience in these types of matters is essential to proper representation and full protection of your interests. We have extensive experience in this area of the law and can get the best results. We would be willing to take your case on a contingent fee applied only to the additional amount we obtain for you over and above the Utilities’ offer, that is how confident we are we can do better for you than what you may be offered. What do you have to lose?

If you have questions or would like to attend a meeting call Kathy Nelson of our office at 952-447-2131 or send an e-mail to hbg@priorlakelaw.com.

 

For more information on CapX 2020, visit www.capx2020.com.