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RESOLUTION NO. 26-675
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING EASEMENTS AND APPROVING PURCHASE AGREEMENTS
FOR 2024-26 TRAFFIC SYSTEM CAPACITY IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (13th & GRAND)
FOR THE CITY OF AMES, IOWA
WHEREAS, the 2024-26 Traffic System Capacity Improvement Program includes
improvements to the intersection of 13th Street and Grand Avenue by adding dedicated left turn
lanes and a new traffic signal at the intersection, and a shared use path along the west side of
Grand Avenue; and,
WHEREAS, the City retained WHKS & Co, and their subconsultant JCG Land Services
to negotiate property acquisitions in November 2025 . The project impacts a total of 22 parcels,
including 19 requiring temporary easements, 20 requiring permanent easements, and two
requiring full property acquisitions; and,
WHEREAS, on July 28, 2026, the City Council approved acquisition agreements for 10
of the 22 parcels. Since that date, agreements have been reached with five additional property
owners for temporary and permanent easements, as well as one property owner for a full
property acquisition. These six agreements are now being presented for City Council approval;
and,
WHEREAS, the six finalized acquisition agreements are summarized in Exhibit 1, Tables
1 and 2, attached hereto. Table 1 lists the temporary and permanent easements on five parcels,
totaling $52,722.80. Table 2 lists the full acquisition of the property located at 1302 Harding
Avenue, for $233,000.00. The total compensation associated with these agreements is
$285,722.80; and,
WHEREAS, for the five easement acquisitions, City Council approval is requested to
accept the easements, approve the purchase agreements, and authorize payment. For the full
property acquisition, City Council approval is requested to approve the purchase agreement and
authorize City staff to proceed with payment and closing on the property.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, I A, that
the aforementioned easements and purchase agreements are hereby accepted and approved,
and payment is hereby authorized.
ADOPTED THIS 27th day of October, 2026.
_______________________________ _________________________________
Renee Hall, City Clerk John A. Haila, Mayor
Introduced by: Corrieri
Seconded by: Betcher
Voting aye: Beatty-Hansen, Betcher, Corrieri, Junck, Rollins
Voting nay: None Absent: None Abstaining: Gartin
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 27th day of October, 2026.
EXHIBIT A
Table 1: Temporary and Permanent Easements Requiring Council Approval
Parcel # Landowner Subject Property Address Begin Neg. (Date) Signed (Date) Purchase Agreement Total Comp. ($)
1 Chakraborty, Shayonee 703 12th St. 4/7/2026 8/14/2026 $28,700.00
15 Baumgarten, Michael & Ashley 1329 Grand Ave. 11/25/2025 7/20/2026 $4,290.00
16 Haubrich, Matthew Scott 1314 Grand Ave. 4/8/2026 8/5/2026 $9,197.80
17 Haubrich, Matthew Scott 1320 Grand Ave. 4/8/2026 8/5/2026 $6,400.00
18 Haubrich, Matthew Scott 1324 Grand Ave. 4/8/2026 8/5/2026 $4,135.00
Total $52,722.80
Table 2: Full Property Acquisition Requiring Council Approval
Parcel # Landowner Subject Property Address Begin Neg. (Date) Signed (Date) Purchase Agreement Total Comp. ($)
21 Trudy Paulson Irrevocable Trust 1302 Harding Ave. 11/13/2025 9/29/2026 $233,000.00