2013
xc Right of Way
Office of Land Management
Training & Workshops
From the Committee
Audience
Date, Time, Location
Continuing Education
USPAP Update
Course
Registration & Cost
Workshop Reg. Form
(Non-MnDOT attendees)
MnDOT Employee
Reg. Form
Cragun’s Lodging &
Meal Package Form
Proposed Topics
Vendor Display Area
Contact Information
Professional’s Workshop
October 2 – 4
Cragun’s Conference Center
From The Committee
On behalf of MnDOT’s Office of Land Management, we invite you to
attend the Right of Way Professional’s Workshop, to be held October
2 – 4, 2013 at Cragun’s Conference Center in Brainerd, Minnesota.
This will be the 21th Annual Right of Way Professional’s Workshop and
the Department is pleased to once again sponsor the event. What
began as an information sharing event in 1993 for MnDOT employees
has grown into an event that has proven to be of value to both public and
private sector right of way professionals throughout the State of
Minnesota. Over the years, the Department has been appreciative of
the contributions made by its public and private sector partners and this
year’s workshop will focus on the importance of these partnerships.
Workshop sessions were arranged in both plenary and concurrent
formats and will include topics of interest to practitioners engaged in the
acquisition of right of way for transportation improvement projects. Most
of the workshop sessions will be repeated throughout the workshop.
The topics to be presented at the workshop are of value to both public
and private sector employees. The core subjects to be covered at the
event include appraisal, purchasing, relocation assistance and legal
considerations involving right of way activities. Related topics will
include environmental topics, valuing and negotiating real estate rights,
case law and legislative updates, condemnation and many other topics
of interest to our city and county partners as well as the private sector.
For those who have attended previous workshops, we have developed
concurrent course tracks, which are tailored for appraisers, relocation
advisors, purchasing agents and other professionals as well as real
estate generalists working for counties and cities. Our primary goal is to
meet the needs and concerns of workshop participants. We value your
opinions and suggestions, which make each succeeding year’s event
more valuable to those in attendance. We encourage the sharing of
information with colleagues who could benefit from attending this forum.
Audience
Appraisers
Attorneys
Engineers
Real Estate Professionals
Students
Date, Time & Location
October 2 – 4, 2013
Cragun’s Conference Center
11000 Craguns Drive, Brainerd, MN 56401
Phone: (800) 272 – 4867
Fax: (218) 825 – 1995

Registration begins at 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday, October 2, 2013. The workshop then
commences at 10:30 a.m. The next two days will include educational sessions and exhibits.
The workshop concludes on Friday, October 4 at approximately 12:30 p.m. Please visit
Cragun’s website for more information about the workshop venue at: http://www.craguns.com/

Continuing Education
CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS
Applications will be submitted to the Minnesota Department of Commerce for approval of 15
Appraiser and 15 Real Estate Continuing Education Credits but at this time credit approval has
not been granted. Applications will also be submitted to the Minnesota Board of Continuing
Legal Education for 15 continuing legal education credits. In addition, an application will be
submitted to the Minnesota State Bar Association for approval of 15 Real Property credits at the
advanced level. It is our goal to secure 15 credit approvals for attendee’s respective license
requirements, but please understand that we cannot guarantee that 15 credits will be approved.
This website will be updated when credits are approved but that will not be until August at the
earliest.

Please Note: Like the 2012 event, in order to earn real estate and appraiser credits, full
attendance at the workshop is required. You are required to attend a different class during each
hour of the workshop. Attendees will not be able to qualify for a portion of the credits offered.
Real estate and appraiser credits will be earned on an “all or nothing” basis.

Each attendee will be asked to have their name tag barcodes scanned upon entering each
session. This is necessary in order for the Minnesota Department of Transportation to be in
compliance with the Minnesota Department of Commerce rules and guidelines in qualifying for
continuing education credits for this event. This process was originally adopted to eliminate the
“sign-in” process that was used in previous years. For real estate and appraiser continuing
education purposes, failure to have the barcode scanned will result in a forfeiture of all
continuing education credits for this event! We encourage you to read the detailed information
regarding appraiser, real estate and legal credits on the continuing education insert that you
received in your packet at registration. Please remember, MnDOT is merely offering you an
opportunity to earn continuing education credits. It is your responsibility to be in compliance
with your respective license requirements.

Participants licensed through the Board of Architecture, Engineering, Land Surveying,

Landscape Architecture, Geosciences and Interior Design should review the program to
determine suitability of select sessions for meeting board defined professional development
standards. It is the responsibility of the attendee to select training sessions that will meet
personal training needs and satisfy defined licensing standards requirements. Training
signature sheets will remain on file, should they be required for verification purposes. Workshop
participants are responsible, however, for submitting for Professional Development Hours with
AELSLAGID.

Certificates
To receive a certificate of attendance from the Minnesota Department of Transportation,
workshop participants are required to have attended the full 2 ½ days of sessions. A certificate
of attendance will be distributed following the last session to keep for your records.

USPAP 7½-Hour National Update Course

Those planning on attending the 2013 Right of Way Professional's Workshop are being afforded
the unique opportunity to satisfy the national USPAP training requirement. The 2012-2013
National Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) Update Course is
being offered by Kaplan Professional Schools at the Cragun’s Conference Center immediately
prior to the workshop. This is the national USPAP training required of every real property
appraiser during each license period.

To accommodate attendees of the Right of Way Professional's Workshop, this one-day course
is being split and offered in two parts, consisting of Part I on Tuesday, October 1 from 11:00
a.m. – 4:30 p.m. and finishing with Part II on Wednesday, October 2, from 8:00 a.m. – 10:00
a.m.

Please note that enrollment is open to anyone, not only those planning to attend MnDOT’s Right
of Way Professional's Workshop, and is also on a first come first serve basis. You are therefore
encouraged to enroll early. A MINIMUM ENROLLMENT OF 20 STUDENTS MUST BE
REGISTERED BY SEPTEMBER 15th OR THE COURSE WILL BE CANCELED BY KAPLAN
PROFESSIONAL SCHOOLS. To take advantage of this opportunity and enroll in this course,
please click here: www.kpsminnesota.com OR call Kaplan at: 1-888-523-1080.

USPAP Course Description:

The most recent edition of USPAP is effective January 1, 2012 until December 31, 2013. While
each new edition of USPAP is intended to modify existing content to stay current with the
changes in appraisal practice, appraisers are often left with questions and uncertainties as to
how the changes affect their daily operations. Not only will this course clear the air on the more
confusing subjects within USPAP, but the experienced AQB-Certified USPAP Instructor will be
able to answer those tough USPAP questions. The course will include a brief review of USPAP
overall but will focus on the significant changes to USPAP requirements that were adopted in
the current edition. In addition, the course uses real world examples and case studies that
challenge the student to interpret the principles of USPAP and how to apply them to daily
practice.

Each student receives a copy of the current edition of USPAP. There is an additional $59 fee
for the AQB-mandated course materials and national certification. There is no exam.
Topics Include:
Explanation of the changes, deletions and additions to the 2012-2013 edition of USPAP
Explanation and examples of when USPAP applies
Obligations of Ethics
Common USPAP violations and hot topics
 Several ‘real world’ scenarios are presented to challenge students to interpret and
apply USPAP to situations encountered in their daily practice

Registration & Cost

THERE ARE TWO STEPS THAT MUST BE COMPLETED IN ORDER TO SUCCESSFULLY
REGISTER FOR THE 2013 RIGHT OF WAY PROFESSOINAL’S WORKSHOP. THEY ARE:
Step 1 – Workshop Registration Form must be completed and sent as specified below.
Step 2 – Cragun’s Lodging and Meals Reservation Form must be completed and sent as
specified below.
(IF YOU ARE NOT PLANNING YOUR LODGING AT CRAGUN’S RESORT, YOU MAY
STILL PURCHASE THE MEAL PACKAGE. PLEASE FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS BELOW!

STEP 1 – WORKSHOP REGISTRATION

Registration for Workshop Attendance:
Please go to the appropriate workshop registration form link (listed below). Fill out the form,
print it and send it to the address on the form, along with your registration fee made out to the
Commissioner of Transportation. Online registration is not available.
Cheryl Hunstock
cheryl.hunstock@state.mn.us
MnDOT – MS 630
395 John Ireland Boulevard
St. Paul, Minnesota 55155-1899
Phone: 651-366-3452 Fax: 651-366-3450
The registration fee appearing on the appropriate form below will assist in covering workshop
costs. This fee is non-negotiable. PLEASE NOTE: The registration fee indicated on the
appropriate form DOES NOT INCLUDE THE COST OF MEALS OR LODGING AT THE
WORKSHOP. A separate Cragun’s Registration Form is required to reserve meals and lodging.
Cancellations must be received by September 23, 2013 for a MnDOT registration refund. Click
onto the appropriate form below and follow the instructions on the form.

Under Minnesota Statutes Chapter 13, called the Minnesota Government Data Practices
Act (MGDPA), data that are created, collected, and/or maintained by Mn/DOT are public
unless a specific statute or law classifies the data as something other than public. The
information that you provide on this registration form is considered public data under the
MGDPA. MnDOT is obligated to release this data upon request.

Workshop Registration Form – This form is for “NON-MnDOT” participants.

MnDOT Employee Registration Form – Fill out form and submit to your district/metro
EDS (Employee Development Specialist)!

STEP 2 – CRAGUN’S LODGING & MEALS REGISTRATION

Registration for Accommodations at Cragun’s Conference and Golf Resort:
CAREFULLY REVIEW THE VARIOUS LODGING/MEAL PACKAGE OPTIONS ON THIS
FORM! This form will also give meal options for commuters. Please check appropriate boxes.
To complete accommodation registration, please read the instructions below carefully:
1. Print the Cragun’s Lodging & Meal Package Reservation Form complete it, and fax to
Cragun’s at (218) 825-1995.
2. OR Print the form, complete it and mail to: Cragun’s Conference and Golf Resort, 11000
Craguns Drive, Brainerd, MN 56401 (Phone registration will not be accepted)
MnDOT employees should fill out the form and submit it to your district/metro EDS for
processing.

Cragun’s Lodging and Meal Package:

Below you will find descriptions of the various pricing plans for lodging and meals as outlined on
the Cragun’s Registration Form. Please click onto the form link for full details.

TWO-NIGHT PACKAGE – Includes Wed. & Thur. night lodging and meals (Wed. lunch, breaks,
dinner, Thur. breakfast, lunch, breaks and Fri. breakfast and break, and MN sales tax and
service charge. Rate listed is per person.
$226.76 Single Occupancy
$151.95 Double Occupancy (per person)

WEDNESDAY - ONE-NIGHT PACKAGE – Includes Wed. night lodging and meals (Wed. lunch,
breaks, dinner and Thur. breakfast and lunch.
$139.72 Single Occupancy
$102.32 Double Occupancy (per person)

THURSDAY - ONE-NIGHT PACKAGE – Includes Thur. night lodging and meals (Thur. lunch,
breaks and Fri. breakfast
$104.81 Single Occupancy
$ 67.41 Double Occupancy (per person)
Package Rates are per person and include everything as listed – including Meeting
Space, Resort Service Charge, & MN Sales Tax.

If you desire to have early arrival on Tue., Oct. 1, 2013, the cost will be $84.58 which will include
breakfast on Wed., Oct. 2. Please indicate on Cragun’s Registration Form.

Meals/Breaks For Workshop Commuters:

If you are not planning to stay overnight at Cragun’s, you may still purchase the meeting
package/meals. Below is the breakdown of the meals included in the workshop-meeting
package. These meals/breaks are priced the same as if you were lodging at Cragun’s. Please
remember, breaks are included in the meal packages as indicated in the chart below.

COMMUTER MEAL/BREAK PACKAGE (NON-OVERNIGHT GUESTS) (Oct. 2 – 4, 2013)

For attendees not lodging at Cragun’s, individual meal tickets may be purchased.
Please indicate the number of each ticket and include your payment with the
Cragun’s Lodging & Meals Reservation Form
* Prices include Service Charge & MN Sales Tax.
* This rate includes meeting room space at the Cragun’s Conference and Golf Resort.
* Advance payment is transferable and non-refundable.
Oct. 2 ______Wednesday Lunch w/Break @ $17.77 each = $

Oct. 2 ______Wednesday Dinner @ $19.60 each = $

Oct. 3 ______Thursday Breakfast @ $ 9.77 each = $

Oct. 3 Thursday Lunch w/Breaks @ $17.77 each = $

Oct. 4 Friday Breakfast w/Breaks @ $12.23 each = $

TOTAL PRE-PAYMENT ENCLOSED: $ ____________________
* Meeting Package Tickets Must Be Picked Up at Cragun’s Front Desk *

For special sleeping room accommodations and/or special dietary needs please note them on
the Cragun’s registration form or contact:

Jonathan Ward, Cragun’s Conference Center

Sales/Events Coordinator
Tel 218-825-2858
jward@craguns.com

Proposed Topics
At this time the final schedule is not complete, but below you will find some topics that are being
considered. This list is subject to change. Please check this website in July for the completed
schedule!

Acquiring Land Interests From The DNR Raparian Issues

Alphabet Soup of Environmental Review Regulation Update to Ura
Appraisal Case Study Roundabouts
Bankruptcy & Foreclosure School Trust Lands
Business Signs: Buy or Move Them? Southwest Corridor Overview
Buy The Farm The Cost Approach
Communications In Negotiations The Duty of Good Faith Negotiations
Cnty. R/W Issues Evolution of MnDOT's Legal Descriptions
Determining The Larger Parcel The State of The Real Estate Market
Dwelling Measurements Tree & Vegetation ID/Valuation
Field Walk Understand. & Development of R/W Plats
Gravel Undocumented R/W
Highway Relo. of a Mine Area in Duluth What Are Direct & Indirect Serverance Damages?
Legislative & Case Law Update What is and What isn't Private Property?
Merryman Topic Who Owns The Road?
Mueller Topic
Vendor Display Area
During the workshop there will be vendor displays and exhibits poolside. Vendor displays can
be viewed throughout the workshop, beginning the afternoon of October 2 through the afternoon
on October 3, 2013. Exhibitors will be happy to answer specific questions regarding their
products and services.

If your company is interested in having a display at the workshop, please contact Cheryl
Hunstock at 651-366-3452 or email her at: cheryl.hunstock@state.mn.us. There is no fee for
having a display but space is limited and will be on a first-come first-serve basis. The first 16
requests will be honored. We also invite you to include a company biography in our workshop
booklet at no extra cost but this information must be received by June 24, 2013.

The following companies participated in the vendor display

area at the 2012 Right Of Way Professional’s Workshop

Evergreen Land Services Company SRF Consulting Group, Inc.

International Right of Way Association Ulteig Engineers, Inc.
McKinzie Metro Appraisal Wilson Development Services, LLC
Mn/DOT’s Surveys Research & Support Unit WSB & Associates, Inc.
ProSource Technologies, Inc. Yaggy Colby Associates
RTVision

Contact Information
Cheryl Hunstock – MnDOT – MS 630, 395 John Ireland Boulevard, St. Paul, MN 55155-1899
Phone: 651/366-3452, Fax: 651/366-3450, Email: cheryl.hunstock@state.mn.us

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT OF THE 2013 RIGHT OF

WAY PROFESSIONAL’S WORKSHOP