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Kerper - vacate,sale easementsCITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA MEMORANDUM April 12, 2001 TO: FROM: SUBJECT: The Honorable Mayor and City Council Members Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager Vacating Petition - Utility, Stormwater, and Embankment Easements Public Works Director Mike Koch recommends vacating various easements in regard to the sale of property at Kerper Boulevard and Kerper Court. The City does not have a use for these easements. I concur with the recommendation and respectfully request Mayor and City Council approval. Michael C. Van Milligen MCVM/jh Attachment cc: Barry Lindahl, Corporation Counsel Michael A. Koch, Public Works Director CiTY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA MEMORANDUM March 27, 2001 TO: FROM: SUBJECT: The Honorable Mayor and City Council Members Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager Vacating Petition - Utility, Stormwater, and Embankment Easements Public Works Director Mike Koch recommends vacating various easements in regard to the sale of property at Kerper Boulevard and Kerper Court to the U.S. Postal Service, and further recommends that this be set for public hearing on April 16, 2001. I concur with the recommendation and respectfully request Mayor and City Council approval. Michael C. Van Milligen MCVM/jh Attachment cc: Barry Lindahl, Corporation Counsel Michael A. Koch, Public Works Director CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA MEMORANDUM March 28, 2001 TO: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager FROM: Michael A. Koch, Public Works Director SUBJECT: Vacating Petition - Utility, Stormwater, and Embankment Easements INTRODUCTION This is in response to a request from Brian J. Kane, representing John P. and Letha A. Mithalakis and Richard L. and Cindy Billmeyer, for the vacating of various easements in regard to the sate of property at Kerper Boulevard and Kerper Court to the U.S. Postal Service. DISCUSSION The attached releases affect property proposed to be purchased by the U.S, Postal Service legally described as Lot 5 of Kerper Industrial Park and Lot 2 of FDL Second Addition all in the City of Dubuque, Iowa. This area lies west of Kerper Boulevard and north of 16th Street and has recently been filled to provide development. This )roperty is currently owned by John P. and Letha A. Mihalakis and Richard L. and Cindy Billmeyer. When portions of this property were originally sold to Dubuque Packing Company, certain easement rights were reserved for storage of surface water, storm water, overflow sewage, utilities, power lines, storm and sanitary services, temporary dumping grounds and embankment slopes as indicated on the attached easements. A portion of these easements Encumber said Lots 2 and 5. Current platting in the area has defined specific areas for easements necessary for storm and sanitary sewers and utilities. Other easements for storage of surface water, storm water, overflow sewage, and temporary dumping grounds are no longer required due to development of the area. The easements to b~ reteased are as follows: Resolution No. 775-52 filed as Instrument No. 3132-72 and modified by Resolution Nos. 208-72 and 175-72 filed as Instrument Nos. 5001- 72 and 5000-72 respectively, concerning: Temporary or permanent storage of surface water, storm water, or overflow sewage. Right-of-way for utilities or power lines. Construct or maintain storm and sanitary sewers. Right to use for temporary dumping grounds. Grant of easement to construct and maintain embankment slopes and to flow water across said lands as may be necessary for dredging operations filed in Book 159TL, Page 550, and modified by Resolution 208-72 and 175-72 and filed as Instrument No. 5001-72. The request to release a "Flood Control Easement" over the southerly 1,300 feet of Lot 2 of 2 of River Front Subdivision No. 4 dated September 21, 1972 and filed as Instrument No. 7298-72 cannot be released since storm sewer piping currently exists at this location and is of vital importance to the operation of the floodwall control structure. In conjunction with the release of the above easements, the U.S. Postal Service requests written confirmation that the City intends to maintain its existing flood control program with respect to the real estate proposed to be purchased. The City has not previously committed to such an agreement or letter. Affording the U.S. Postal Service a level of guarantee over and above the other property owners in the area may cause the City undue liability. The City will continue to operate and maintain floodwall property to prevent damages to private property as it has done in the past. RECOIVIIViENDATION The City does not have a need for the above easements, and I would recommend approval of the request to vacate the easements as indicated on the attached releases. I would recommend that the vacating of the easements be set for public hearing on April 16, 2001. ACTION TO BE TAKEN The recommendation of the City Manager should be approved and a public hearing should be scheduled on the disposal of the property through adoption of the enclosed resolutions. MAK/vjd Prepared by Ronald L. Turner, P.L.S. $ 200 0 200 Feet Mihalakis-Billmeyer-U.S. Postal Service Easement Releases ~ared by: Michael A. Koch, Public Works Director Address: 50 W. 13~h Street, Dubuque, IA 5200%4864 RESOLUTION NO. - 01 RESOLUTION OF INTENT TO DISPOSE OF INTEREST AND VACATE UTILITY AND OTHER VARIOUS EASEMENTS OVER LOT 5 OF KERPER INDUSTRIAL PARK AND LOT 2 OF FDL SECOND ADDITION IN THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA, DUBUQUE COUNTY, IOWA Whereas, John P. and Letha A. Mihalakis and Richard L. and Cindy Bitlmeyer are the current owners of Lot 5 of Kerper Industrial Park and Lot 2 of FDL Second Addition; and Whereas, utility and other various easements are currently recorded over and across said lots; and Whereas, John P. and Letha A. Mihalakis and Richard L. and Cindy Billmeyer have petitioned to vacate the easements in said lots.' NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA: Section 1. That the City of Dubuque intends to dispose of its interest and vacate utility and other easements over Lot 5 of Kerper Industrial Park and Lot 2 of FDL Second Addition, as described in Resolution No, 775-72 and filed as Instrument No, 3132-72; and Book 159TL, Page 550, in the Office of the Dubuque County Recorder. Section 2. That the City Clerk be and is hereby authorized and directed to cause a notice of intent to be published in the manner as prescribed under Section 364.7 Code of Iowa, 1999 or amended. Passed, approved and adopted this 2001. day of Attest: Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk RESOLUTION NO. 152-01 RESOLUTION DISPOSING OF INTEREST AND VACATE UTILITY AND OTHER VARIOUS EASEMENTS OVER LOT 5 OF KERPER INDUSTRIAL PARK AND LOT 2 OF FDL SECOND ADDITION Whereas, pursuant to resolution and published notice of time and place of hearing, published in the Telegraph Herald, a newspaper of general circulation published in the City of Dubuque, Iowa on 6th day of April 2001, the City Council of the City of Dubuque, !owa met on the 16th day of 2001, at 6:30 p.m. in the Public Library Auditorium, 11th and Locust, Dubuque, Dubuque, County, Iowa to consider the proposal for the release of real estate described as: Utility and other various easements on Lot 5 of Kerper Industrial Park and Lot 2 of FDL Second Addition in the City of Dubuque, Dubuque County, Iowa Whereas, the City Council of the City of Dubuque, Iowa overruled any and all objections, oral or written to the proposal to dispose of interest of the City of Dubuque, Iowa, in the hereinabove described real estate. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA: Section 1. That the disposal of the interest of the City of Dubuque. Dubuque County, Iowa, in real property described as utility and other various easements on Lot 5 of Kerper Industrial Park and Lot 2 of FDL Second Addition in the City of Dubuque, Iowa, as directed in Resolution No. 775-52 and as described in filed as Instrument No. 3132-72; and Book 159TL Page 550. in the Office of the Dubuque County Recorder, be and the same is hereby approved for the cost of publication and filing fees. Section 2. That the Mayor be authorized and directea to execute a Release of Easement, and the City Clerk be and is hereby authorized anc directed to deliver said Releases to John P. and Letha Milhalakis aha Richard L and Cindy Billmeyer, upon receipt of the above fees. Section 3. That the City Clerk be and is hereby authorized and directed to record a certified copy of this resolution in the office of the City Assessor, Dubuque County Recorder and Dubuque County Auditor. April Passed, apprcoved and adopted this 16th day of April, 2001. Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor Attest: Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk ~ared by: Michael A. Koch, Public Works Director Address: 50 W. 13~h Street, Dubuque, IA 52001~t864 RESOLUTION NO. - 01 RESOLUTION DISPOSING OF INTEREST AND VACATE UTILITY AND OTHER VARIOUS EASEMENTS OVER LOT 5 OF KERPER INDUSTRIAL PARK AND LOT 2 OF FDL SECOND ADDITION Whereas, pursuant to resolution and published notice of time and place of hearing, published in the Telegraph Herald, a newspaper of general circulation published in the City of Dubuque, Iowa on day of ., 2001, the City Council of the City of Dubuque, Iowa met on the day of 2001, at 6:30 p.m. in the Public Library Auditorium, 11th and Locust, Dubuque, Dubuque, County, Iowa to consider the proposal for the release of real estate described as: Utility and other various easements on Lot 5 of Kerper Industrial Park and Lot 2 of FDL Second Addition in the City of Dubuque, Dubuque County, Iowa Whereas, the City Council of the City of Dubuque, Iowa overruled any and all objections, oral or written to the proposal to dispose of interest of the City of Dubuque, Iowa, in the hereinabove described real estate. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA: Section 1. That the disposal of the interest of the City of Dubuque, Dubuque County, Iowa, in real property described as utility and other various easements on Lot 5 of Kerper Industrial Park and Lot 2 of FDL Second Addition in the City of Dubuque, Iowa, as directed in Resolution No. 775-52 and as described in filed as Instrument No. 3132-72; and Book 159TL, Page 550, in the Office of the Dubuque County Recorder, be and the same is hereby approved for the cost of publication and filing fees. Section 2. That the Mayor be authorized and directed to execute a Release of Easement, and the City Clerk be and is hereby authorized and directed to deliver said Releases to John P. and Letha Milhalakis and Richard L. and Cindy Billmeyer, upon receipt of the above fees. Section 3. That the City Clerk be and is hereby authorized and directed to record a certified copy of this resolution in the office of the City Assessor, Dubuque County Recorder and Dubuque County Auditor. Passed, appr6ved and adopted this __ day of ,2001 Attest: Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk RELEASE OF EASE/~EAIT This Agreement for Release of Easement is entered into this __day of , 2001 by and between the City of Dubuque, Iowa (City) and JoP~n P. Mihalakis and Lethe A. Mihalakis, husband and wife and Richard L. Biitmeyer and Cindy Biltmeyer, husband and wife (jointly hereafter referred to as Owners). RECITALS A. Owners are the o-,~.ers of real estate legally described as follows: Parcel !: Lot 5 of Kerper Industrial Park, in the City of Dubuque, County of Dubuque, State of Iowa, according to the recorded plat thereof. Parcel 2: Lot 2 of FDL Second Addition, in the City of Dubuque, County of Dubuque, State of Iowa, according to the recorded plat thereof. {The Real Estate) B. The City of Dubuque transferred the Real Estate to a predecessor in interest of Owner and in connection with such transfer retained certain easement rights as referenced in Resolution No. 7'75-52, filed May 9, 1972 as Instrument No. 3132-72, as modified by Resolution No. 208-72, filed July 6, 1972 as Instrument No. 5001-72 arid Resolution No. 175-72 filed July 6, 1972 as instrument No. 5000-72 (the Resolutions); C, The City no longer requires the easements retained and Owuers desire that such easements be released. D. The parties have reached agreement with respect to the ue[ease of such easements and desire to sen forth their agreement in wuiting, THEREFORE, [:! coustderation of the mutual terms and covenanns contained herein, the parties agree as follows: 1. Release ~f Easements.~'_ne City hereby relinquishes and releases in their entirety the following easements, reservations and restrictions: The right in the City of Dubuque to use said property for the temporary or permanent storage of surface water, storm water, or overflow sewage until such time as the City Council shall by Resolution declare such right is no longer required. Easement of right of way for all utilities or power lines now in place. Co Easement in the City of Dubuque to construct and maintain such storm and sanitary sewers across or under said property as its needs may require. Do The right in the City of Dubuque to use such portion of said property as may be necessary for a temporary dumping ground until the access to the City's dumping grounds on the City Island has been restored. It is the intent of the City to release any and all rights of the City obtained by virtue of the Resolutions and such Resolutions, and the easements contained therein, shall hereafter be null and void and no longer effect or restrict the Real Estate. 2. Miscellaneous. This Agreement shall be binding upon the parties hereto and their heirs, successors and assigns. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed under the laws of the State of Iowa. 3. Recuirement of Resolution. This Agreement shall be binding upon City when approved by Resolution of the City Council of the City of Dubuque, Iowa and signed by an authorized representative of the City. CITY OF DUBUQUE By John P. Mihalakis Lethe A. Mihalakis Richard L. Billmeyer Cindy Billmeyer STATE OF IOWA ) COUNTY OF DUBUQUE ) ss: On this day of , 2001, before me, the undersigned, a Notary Public in and for the State of Iowa, personally appeared and , to me personally known, who being by me duly sworn, did say that they are the and respectively, of the corporation executing the within and foregoing instrument; that (no seal has been procured by the) (the seal affixed thereto is the seal of the) corporation; that said instrument was signed (and sealed) on behalf of the corporation by authority of its Board of Directors; and the said and acknowledged the execution of the foregoing instrument to be the voluntary act and deed of the corporation, by it and by them voluntarily executed. Notary Public in and for State of Iowa STATE OF IOWA ) COUNTY OF DUBUQUE ) ss: On this day of , 2001, before me, the undersigned, a Notary Public in and for the State of iowa, personally appeared John P. Mihalakis and Letha A. Mihalakis, husband and wife, to me knoQn to be the persons named in and who executed the foregoing instrument, and acknowledged that they executed the same as their voluntary act and deed. Notary Public in and for State of Iowa STATE OF IOWA ) COU~'TY OF DUBUQUE ) ss: On this day of 2001, before me, the undersigned, a Notary Public in and for the State of iowa, personally appeared Richard L. Billmeyer and Cindy Bil!meyer, husband and wife, to me known to be the persons named in and who executed the foregoing instrument, and acknowledged that they executed the same as their voluntary act and deed. Notary Public in and for State of Iowa -4- RELEASE OF EASEMElqT This .Agreement for Release of Easement is entered into this day of , 2001 by and between the City of Dubuque, iowa (City) and John P. Miha!akis and Lethe A. Mihalakis, husband and wife and Richard L. Billmeyer and Cindy Biltmeyer, husband and wife (jointly hereafter referred to as Owners). RECITALS A. Owners are the owners of real estate legally described as follows: Parcel i: Lot 5 of Kerper Industrial Park, in the City of Dubuque, County of Dubuque, State of iowa, according to the recorded plat thereof. Parcel 2: Let 2 of FDL Second Addition, in the City of Dubuque, County of Dubuque, State of iowa, according to the recorded plat thereof. (The Real Estate) B. A predecessor in interest to Owners granted to the City of Dubuque easements by a Grant of Easement dated February 23, 1956 and recorded August 17, 1956 in Book 159 TL, page 550, as modified by Resolution No. 208-72, filed July 6, 1972 as Instrument No. 5001-72 in the records of the Dubuque County Recorder and further modified by Resolution No. 175-72 recorded July 6, 1972 as instrument No. 5001-72 in the records of the Dubuque County Recorder (the Grant of Easement). C. The City no longer requires the easements identified within the Gra~lt of Easement and Owners desire that such easements be released. D. The parties have release of such easeme~ts reached agreement with respect to the and desire to set forth their agreement THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual terms and covenants contained herein, .the parties agree as follows: 1. Release of Grant of Easement. The City hereby relinquishes and releases all of its right and interest under the Grant of Easement and the Grant of Easement shall hereafter be null and void and no longer effect or restrict the Real Estate. 2. Miscellaneous. This Agreement shall be binding upon the parties hereto and their heirs, successors and assigns. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed under the laws of the State of Iowa. 3. Recruirement of Resolution. This Agreement shall be binding upon City when approved by Resolution of the City Council of the City of Dubuque, Iowa and signed by an authorized representative of the City. CITY OF DUBUQUE . -By John P. Mihatakis Letha A. Mihatakis Richard L. Bi!!meyer Cindy Billmeyer STATE OF IOWA COUNTY OF DUBUQUE ) ss: On this day of , 2001, before me, the undersigned, a Notary Public in and for the State of Iowa, personally appeared and , ko me personally known, who being by me duly sworn, did say that they are the and respectively, of the corporation executing the within and foregoing instrument; that (no seal has been procured by the) (the seal affixed thereto is the seal of the) corporation; that said -2- instrument was signed (and sealed) on behalf of the corporation by authority of its Board of Directors; and the said and acknowledged the execution of the foregoing instrument to be the voluntary act and deed of the corporation, by it and by them voluntarily executed. Nosary Public in and for State of Iowa STATE OF IOWA ) COUNTY OF DUBUQUE ) ss: On this day of , 2001, before me, the undersigned, a Notary Public in and for the State of Iowa, personally appeared John P. Mihalakis and Letha A. Miha!akis, husband and wife, to me known to be the persons named in and who executed the foregoing instrument, and acknowledged that they executed the same as their voluntary act and deed. Notary Public in and for State of Iowa STATE OF IOWA ) COO~TY OF DUBUQUE ) ss: On this day of 2001, before me, the undersigned, a Notary Public in and for the State of Iowa, personally appeared Richard L. Bi!lmeyer and cindy Bi!!meyer, husband and wife, tome known to be the persons named in and who executed the foregoing instrument, and acknowledged that they executed the same as their voluntary act and deed. Notary Public in and for State of Iowa -3- Brian J. Kane Gary K. Norb¥ Les V. Reddiek* D. Flint Drake** Brad J. Heying Todd L. Stevenson* Louis P. Pfeiler MaryBeth Pfeiler Salmon Mary A. Cherba All admitted in Iowa *Also admiaed in Illinois **Also admitted in Wisconsin KANE, NORBY & REDDICK, P.C. ATTORNEYS 2100 ASBURY ROAD, SUITE 2 DUBUQUE, IA 52001-3069 March 9, 2001 Phone: (319) 582-7980 Facsimile: (319) 582-5312 E-mail: knrpc~mcleodusa, net Mr. Barry A. Lindahl Corporation Counsel 196 CyCare Plaza Dubuque, IA 52001 Re: Job_~ P. Mihalakis/R±chard L. Bil!meyer/U.S. Service/City of Dubuque/KerPer Real Estate Postal Dear Barry: We have now received confirmation from the U.S. Postal Service that, in conjunction with the above transaction, the Postal Service desires the release of all of the easements identified in title commitment exceptions 14, 15, and 28. We previously forwarded to you proposed Releases of Easement related to these items. We attach copies of those items for your reference. We want these releases to be placed on the city council agenda for the March 19 council meeting to set a public hearing thereon for the next council meeting. The Postal Service also wants to receive a letter from the City indicating that the City intends to maintain its existing flood control program, at least with respect to the real estate to be sold to the Postal Service. We attach draft language related to such a letter for your consideration. ~_ We look forward to hearing from you. Thank you. Best regards, BJK:meh cc: Rozann H. Heininger via facsimile 314/872-5193 Howard T. Townsend via facsimile 913/266-2510 John P. Kelly, Esquire Mr. Junnie Mihalakis Hrl Richard L. Billmeyer RESOLUTION Soo 7~,~- 52 .3132--72 ';'~ ~,iI~Ij~U'..' ct. ~:~',VA . RESOLUTiOa AUTHOHIZi£1G SALE OF'RCA~ EST~.t'E Whereas the Dubuque Packing Company has offered to purchase from the City of Dubuque, iowa, for the purchase price of Ten Thousand, Five Hundred Dollars ($10,500) in cash, the real estate hereinafter describedi subject to the easements hereinafter enumerated; and Whereas the City Council of the City of Ducuque has de~ermined that"said property is not required ~o serve any or forseeable public use; and Whereas the reasonable value of said property, sub- Ject to the rights herein described, has been cetermined by a board of competent appraisers to be $10,500; mOW TH~R~iFORZ, ~ IT RE~OLVmD ~Y THE Ci%~'COU~GIL OF T~S CiTY OF DUMUQUE, AJ FOLLOWS: Section 1o Than the City of Dubuque, Iowa does hereby grant and convey unto the Dubuque Packing Company~ an Iowa corporation of Dubuque, iowa, for the agreed purchase price of Ten Thouaand, Five Hundred Dollars ($10,500) all of its right, title and interest in and ~o the following descrieed real estate situated in the ~ity of. Dubuque, Dubuque Countz, iowa: Commencing at the mouthwest corner of Lot 6~3, East Dubuque No,2 Addition; thence northerly along the westerly line of Lo~ 6~3 a~nd 642, East Dubuque~No.2 Addi=ton, a distance of 168 Zeet; thence north 69~ 08' east a distance of 78.5' to east property line of Lot 6~2, .East Dubuque ~o.2 Addition, which is point of beginning; thence north 69o'08' east a distance of 583 feet more or less along a line which lies north of and parallel to the centerline of East Sixteenth S~reet Extended; thmnce north 12° west alon?] a line which lies 2CO" west of and parallel to east edge of levee top; thence north 57° wesz a distance of 310' more or ~ess, a long a line which lies 190' south- w~s~erty of ~ parallel to the centerl~ne of Fengler Street ex~ended; thence southerly along a meander- ing line which is the west bank of old Lake easterly subdivision line of Lot 20 Jaeger~a Subdivision, all of Wiltes Dubuque, Railroad Addition, and East Duouque No.2 Addition to point of beginning subject to tae following easements: .2-. {a} The right in the City of Dubuque to use said property for the temporary or~rmanent storage of surface water, storm water, or overflow sewage until such time as the City Council shall by Resolution declare such righ~ is no longer required. (b) Easement of right of w~y for all utilities or power lines now in place. (c) Easement in the City of Dubuque to construct and maintain 'such storm and sanitary sewers across or under said property as its needs ms, require; (d) The right in the City of Dubuque to use such portion of said proper~y as r, my be necessary for_a'te.mpora{-'y dumping ground until the access to the Ci~y:a dumping grounds on the City Island has been reaDored. Secti3n 2. That the M~yor and City Clerk are hereby author!zed an----~p~wered to execute a Quit Claim Deed in the name of the City of DuDuque, conveying the above described real estate and to deliver the same to said purchaser upon receipt of said purchase price. COUhCIi~4 ~L~ A~tes~o CERTIFICATE OF CITY CLERK STATE OF IOWA ) ) SS: COUNTY OF DUBUOUE ) I, ~Leo F. Frommelt, do hereby certify that I am the duly appointed, guallfled', and acting Clerk of the City of Dubuque in the County aforesaid, and as such Clerk ! have in my possession, or have access to, the records of the proceedin~s of the City Council. attached reaolutl.on copy of the oriqina3 reeD!uriah I do further state that the hereto No. ??C'-~2 is a con"act No. 775-~£ approved and adopted by the City Council of the Cltyof Dubuque, Iowa, at a session held by said Council on the 9~h day of December 19.~.2 , and that according to the records of my office publication of the proposed proposal of ~he disposal of interest [n real proDer;y as described [n said resolution was made in the Telegraph Herald newspaper on November 10, 19 52 , and on .~ov~mb~r 17, 19 5P In TestimonyW"nereof. t hereunto se[ my hand and official seal. Dated ac Dubuque, Iowa thiu .~th day of ~4ay 1972 Leo F. Fromm~_~li Clerk of the C'~[? of Dubuque,