HomeMy WebLinkAboutA01 - Council Action Form dated August 22, 2023ITEM # ___13____
DATE: 08/22/23
DEPT: ELECTRIC
COUNCIL ACTION FORM
SUBJECT: SET DATE OF PUBLIC HEARING FOR VACATION OF EXISTING
ELECTRIC UTILITY EASEMENT AT 2214 LINCOLN WAY, LOCATED ON
LOT 23, PARKER’S ADDITION, AMES, IOWA
BACKGROUND:
An electric utility easement was granted in 2022 by the Memorial Lutheran Church at 2214
Lincoln Way for the future installation of a buried electric line across the property. During
installation of the line in June 2023, it was determined by Electric Services engineering staff
that the location of the buried electric line needed to be changed to prevent possible damage
to a retaining wall on the Memorial Lutheran Church property. The change was made and
the buried electric line was installed in an alternative alignment.
A new electric utility easement was obtained from the Memorial Lutheran Church over
the actual location of buried electric line. The electric utility easement obtained in
2022 is no longer valid and should therefore be vacated. The easement to be vacated
and the drawing is attached.
ALTERNATIVES:
1. Set September 12, 2023, as the public hearing date to consider vacation of the
existing electric utility easement at 2214 Lincoln Way, located on Lot 23, Parker’s
Addition, Ames, Iowa.
2. Do not set a date of public hearing to consider vacation of the existing electric utility
easement at 2214 Lincoln Way, located on Lot 23, Parker’s Addition, Ames, Iowa.
3. Refer this item back to City staff for additional information.
CITY MANAGER'S RECOMMENDED ACTION:
The electric utility easement at 2214 Lincoln Way serves no useful purpose to the community
since the buried electric facilities are located in a different location. A new electric utility
easement was obtained from the property owner at the proper location. Therefore, it is the
recommendation of the City Manager that the City Council adopt Alternative No. 1, to set
September 12, 2023, as the date of public hearing for vacation of the existing electric utility
easement at 2214 Lincoln Way, located on Lot 23, Parker’s Addition, Ames, Iowa.