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AGENDA ITEM:
CITY OF WAUKEE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL MEETING COMMUNICATION
MEETING DATE: November 6, 2023
AGENDA ITEM:Consideration of approval of a resolution approving Agreement with Kathleen
Leonard and Karen Onken
FORMAT:Resolution
SYNOPSIS INCLUDING PRO & CON: In September 2018, the City of Waukee entered into an
Offer to Purchase with Kathleen Leonard and Karen Onken to purchase a parcel of land for the
purpose of constructing the Southwest Elevated Storage Tank and associated infrastructure and
utilities. In the agreement, Leonard and Onken were given the right to continue to use the land and
buildings until December 31, 2021 which was the intended project timeline. The City does not plan to
undertake the project prior to December 31, 2024. Entering into this agreement allows Leonard and
Onken the right to continue to use the parcel of land and associated buildings without interference
from the City.
FISCAL IMPACT INCLUDING COST/BENEFIT ANALYSIS:
COMMISSION/BOARD/COMMITTEE COMMENT:
STAFF REVIEW AND COMMENT: Staff have no reason for use of this property prior to
December 31, 2024. Staff are continuing to evaluate the long-term use of this property.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the Resolution and Agreement.
ATTACHMENTS: I. Resolution
II. Agreement
PREPARED BY: Beth Richardson
REVIEWED BY: Rudy Koester RK
PUBLIC NOTICE INFORMATION –
NAME OF PUBLICATION:
DATE OF PUBLICATION:
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THE CITY OF WAUKEE, IOWA
RESOLUTION 2023-
APPROVING AGREEMENT BETWEEN KATHLEEN LEONARD AND KAREN
ONKEN AND THE CITY OF WAUKEE
IN THE NAME AND BY THE AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF WAUKEE, IOWA
WHEREAS, the City of Waukee, Dallas County, State of Iowa, is a duly organized Municipal
Organization; AND,
WHEREAS, the City entered into an Offer to Purchase with Kathleen Leonard and Karen
Onken to purchase a parcel of land for the purpose of construction the Southwest Elevated
Storage Tank and associated infrastructure and utilities; AND,
WHEREAS, in the agreement, Leonard and Onken were given the right to continue to use the
land and building until December 31, 2021 which was the intended project timeline; AND,
WHEREAS, the City does not plan to undertake the project prior to December 31, 2024; AND
WHEREAS, entering into this agreement allows Leonard and Onken the right to continue to use
the parcel of land and associated buildings without interference from the City;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Waukee that the
Agreement between Kathleen Leonard and Karen Onken and the City of Waukee, Iowa is hereby
approved.
Passed by the City Council of the City of Waukee, Iowa, and approved the 6th day of November,
2023.
____________________________
Courtney Clarke, Mayor
Attest:
___________________________________
Rebecca D. Schuett, City Clerk
RESULTS OF VOTE: AYE NAY ABSENT ABSTAIN
Anna Bergman Pierce
R. Charles Bottenberg
Chris Crone
Larry R. Lyon
Ben Sinclair