The Appleton Public Library and Eminent Domain

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Appleton won't forcibly take land for new library. (Appleton Post-Crescent, 8/31/2014)

The article answers the following question:   Could you please explain eminent domain and how it affects Trinity Lutheran Church and the proposed new Appleton library site?

Eminent domain.  Right of government to take private land for a public purpose.

New library location:  On a bluff overlooking the Fox River, a site currently occupied by Trinity Lutheran Church and Fox Banquets and Rivertyme Catering.

Timeline:

• August 20, 2014.  Appleton City Council declares that the properties are necessary for a public purpose.
• City hires appraiser to determine value of properties
• Appraisals provided to property owners.
• Property owners have 60 days to get their own appraisals.
• City of Appleton prepares relocation and compensation plan
• City and property owners enter into negotiations.. 

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Appleton council member challenges her colleagues to "Do your job"  (8/18/2014)
Site selected for new Appleton Public Library.  (4/16/2014)
Post-Crescent interview with Appleton Public Library Director Colleen Rortvedt.  (4/9/2014)
Consultants recommend 3 sites for new downtown Appleton Public Library.   (3/19/2014)
Appleton Public Library hires Godfrey's Associates to gather data and public input on future of library.  (8/19/2012)
Appleton Public Library Colleen Rortvedt interviews on Post-Crescent's newsmakers.  (4/19/2012)
Community conversations bbout the Appleton Public Library.  (4/18/2012)
"Quirky" Geenan favors new Appleton library over downtown exhibition center.  (2/14/2012)
Post-Crescent editorial board agrees with decision to wait on library building project.  (7/18/2011)
Appleton Public Library Director Colleen Rortvedt provides context to Post-Crescent article on library expansion.  (7/7/2011)
New library placed on indefinite hold.  (7/6/2011)
On the need for a new library.  (2/4/2011)
Director responds to 'frequently observed misconceptions'. (12/4/2009)
Readers weigh in on new library. (11/9/2009)
Mayor provides his perspective on library planning process.  (10/7/2009)
Post-Crescent supports next step in library facilities planning process.  (10/6/2009)
Financing options for Appleton's library project.  (10/6/2009)
Potential sites for new library under discussion.  (10/4/2009)
Membership of capital facilities committee for library project approved.  (8/7/2009)
Terry Dawson's discusses Appleton library building project.  (7/16/2009)
Library building project update.  (6/18/2009)
Appleton's library planning escapes budget cuts.  (11/13/2008)
Post-Crescent endorses library design study.  (11/11/2008)
Study:  New library should be built downtown.  (7/10/2008)