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Dear Diane,
I am sorry that the Ames Tribune failed to publish the City of Ames documents you
requested on the dates you requested in early December.
Dec. 1, 2013, the Ames Tribune implemented a new computer program that has improved
our efficiency; however, the first couple weeks were challenging; and regrettable mistakes
were made.
On Wednesday, Nov. 27, you emailed and requested Ordinance No. 4163 and CC Minutes
of 11/19/13 be published on Dec. 3, 2013. We confirmed that they would be published on
that date. On Friday, Dec. 13, while preparing the proof of publications, it was discovered
that neither were published as scheduled. We notified you immediately and got them
published on Wednesday, Dec. 18. These notices missed the Dec. 3 publishing date
because they were mistakenly entered in the "test area" of our new program, rather than the
"live area". That mistake won't happen again.
The Notice of EAS Vacation for 3910 Maricopa did not get published as requested and
scheduled, because it was entered in our old system, and did not get picked up in the new
system. We did not discover this error until too late. Again, that mistake won't happen again.
As a result of these issues, we have implemented a proofing system that enables us to
check that legal notices will be published on the day they are scheduled. That system is
working.
I want you to know we value your business and understand the gravity and legal implications
of missing legal publication dates. Please call me if we ever again fail to deliver exemplary
service to you and the City of Ames.
John eving
Acting Publisher, Ames Tribune
jgreving@amestrib.com
515-663-6947
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Re: Notice of Vacation of Easements - 3910 Maricopa Drive
Betty Liebsack
to:
Diane R Voss
12/05/2013 08:23 AM
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Good morning,
I have this scheduled to run in the Ames Tribune on December 10.
On Wed, Dec 4, 2013 at 6:46 PM, Diane R Voss <DVoss(r.)city.ames.ia.us>wrote:
Betty:
Please publish the attached Notice on December 10, 2013. Thank you!
(See attached file: EAS VAC - Fountainview.1210.doc)
Diane Voss, City Clerk/Records Manager
P. O. Box 811
Ames, Iowa 50010
(515) 239-5105
Be tty L iebsack
Legals Department
Perry - 51 5-465-4666 ext 206
email: bliebsack(a,amestrib.com
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Notice of Vacation of Easements - 3910 Maricopa Drive
Diane R Voss to: legals 12/04/2013 06:46 PM
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Betty:
Please publish the attached Notice on December 10, 2013. Thank you!
EAS VAC-Fountainview.1210.doc
Diane Voss, City Clerk/Records Manager
P. O. Box 811
Ames, Iowa 50010
(515) 239-5105
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LEGAL NOTICE
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN. You are hereby given notice that in connection with a Resolution
adopted on December 10,2013,it has been proposed that an Open Space Easement and Storm Water
Flowage Easement be vacated at 3910 Maricopa Drive.Said Easements are legally described as:The
East 25',the South 160'of the East 87',and the South 40'of Parcel D,Fountainview Subdivision,
City of Ames,Story County,Iowa. You are further notified that a hearing on said proposed vacation
of easements will be held in conjunction with the December 17,2013,Regular Meeting of the City
Council of the City of Ames, Iowa, scheduled to begin at 7:00 p.m., in the City Hall, 515 Clark
Avenue,Ames,Iowa. Any and all persons desiring to be heard for or against the proposed vacation
as aforesaid may then appear and be heard.
Diane R.Voss,City Clerk
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Fountainview easement notice 1400-0001-0012
Mark Lambert to: Diane R Voss 12/04/2013 01:07 PM
Mark Lambert Fountainview easement notice 1400-0001-0012
Diane,
I have reviewed the Notice regarding the public hearing on the proposed vacation of the Storm Water
Flowage Easement in Parcel D of the Fountainhead subdivision.
The notice is approved as to form and legality.
Mark
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Mark O. Lambert
Assistant City Attorney
515.239.5146 main 1515.239.5142 fax
mlambert@city.ames.ia.us I City Hall, 515 Clark Avenue Ames, IA 50010
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Subject: Notice of Public Hearing for VAC of EAS
Please review and approve/edit. This item will be on the December 10 Council Agenda for setting the
date of public hearing on the vacation. This is being fast-tracked, and I need to send it to the Tribune on
December 10. Thank you!
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EAS VAC-Fountainview.1210.doc
Diane Voss, City Clerk/Records Manager
P. O. Box 811
Ames, Iowa 50010
(515) 239-5105