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Date: April 28, 1998
COUNCIL ACTION FORM
SUBJECT: SET HEARING DATE FOR ORDINANCE TO VACATE A PORTION OF
GRANT AVENUE FROM BLOOMINGTON ROAD TO THE NORTH LOT LINES OF
THE PLATTED LOTS IN BLOOMINGTON HEIGHTS PLAT 7 (1,400') AND APPROVE
A RESOLUTION TO TRANSFER RIGHT-OF-WAY TO ADJACENT PROPERTIES.
BACKGROUND:
William C. Knapp Revocable Trust has purchased the properties along Grant Avenue
south of the north section lines of Sections 27-84-24 and 28-84-24 for development as
Bloomington Heights Subdivision. The land encompassing Grant Avenue is platted in
Bloomington Heights Plat 6 and 7. In addition, the 460' of the east half of Grant Avenue
immediately north of the Bloomington area intersection is adjacent to property owned by
the Stone Brooke Church of Ames. The right-of-way is 33' on each side of the
centerline of Grant Avenue (see attached map).
As part of the development of Bloomington Heights Plat 7, the developer is to relocate
Grant Avenue to the west and it is to be renamed Hyde Avenue (note the attachment) in
order for this to take place, the City must vacate that portion of Grant Avenue from
Bloomington Road to the north lot lines of the platted lots in Bloomington Heights Plat 7.
There will also be a transfer of right-of-way to the adjacent properties. It should also be
noted that land for Grant Avenue has been dedicated to the City at no cost.
8 The most southerly 600' of the west half of Grant Avenue is within property to
possibly be sold to the City of Ames Department of Parks and Recreation for use
as a City park.
Utilizing the standard policy for disposal of City property, the land value is reduced by
10% for the quit claim deed and it is further reduced by the cost to relocate the utilities
in the area. The value of the land is $13,000 per acre in the surrounding area. Thus it
is reduced to $11,700 due to the quality of the deed provided. It is further reduced by
$13,000 due to the cost of relocating the electric facilities. Since the cost to utilize the
area exceeds its value and the fact that the Developer is also replacing the street by
relocating it west, there is no compensation due the City.
The Stone Brooke Church does not have to incur the costs of the utility relocation and
thus would have to pay $4,095 for the 0.35 acres of vacated right-of-way adjacent to
them per the City's policy. If they did not wish to purchase the property, the City could
retain it as parkland since it would be adjacent to the proposed park property.
CAF — Vacate portion of Grant Avenue
April 28, 1998
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ALTERNATIVES:
1. Establish May 12, 1998 as the date of the Public Hearing on the vacation of a
portion of Grant Avenue and approve the resolution transferring the property to
the adjacent owners subject to the established right-of-way transfer policy.
2. Reject the concept of re-aligning Grant Avenue and vacating the right-of-way-
MANAGER'S RECOMMENDED ACTION:
It is the recommendation of the City Manager that the City Council accept alternative
number 1 and establish May 12, 1998 as the date of the Public Hearing on the vacation
of a portion of Grant Avenue and approve the resolution transferring the property to the
adjacent owners subject to the established right-of-way transfer policy.
COUNCIL ACTION:
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