Order Construction of Public Sidewalks on Outlots in Pleasant Ridge Estates Plat 2

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Recorded in the minutes as: “b. Resolution #102726-08 – Order Construction of Public Sidewalks on Outlots in Pleasant Ridge Estates Plat 2 Birch/ Motion: to approve Resolution #102726-08 – Order Construction of Public Sidewalks on Outlots in Pleasant Ridge Estates Plat 2 City Manager Ben Champ explained the item. The Pleasant Ridge Estates neighborhood, on the east side of South Shadyview Boulevard and east of the bypass includes a small neighborhood that was originally developed in 2005. In the middle of the development there was intended to be an HOA property, however, the development went through a series of challenges during the housing crisis. Some parcels are not locally owned and have gone to tax sale. The City is now at a point where the majority of lots have been developed and there is interest from the neighborhood in completing the sidewalk gaps, specifically on the outlots. Notice has been provided to the owners of the outlots, but have not received response regarding sidewalk installation. The next step would be for Council to order installation of the sidewalks and assess the associated costs to the parcels. This work would be included in the next concrete patchwork project. Mr. Champ noted lots that don’t yet have houses would not have sidewalks completed as those sidewalks could be damaged during the construction and would subsequently need replacement. Councilmember DeMoss wanted to ensure clarity of what expectations were when the properties were purchased. Mr. Champ explained that since these were outlots, they had sidewalk locations known and described on platting documents that were approved. Regarding the middle parcel, it is owned by a group in Council Bluffs that purchased it through a tax sale. City staff cannot confirm if that group did research or reviewed publicly available documents, however, they have not been responsive to the City’s communication. DeMoss then asked what the cost of the assessed sidewalk would be. Mr. Champ noted there are about 400 linear feet of sidewalk needed, however, the City would not know the cost until the project is bid out. He also noted that the Council would not have to do an assessment for the costs, however, it is available in this instance”.

Motion as recorded: “to approve Resolution #102726-08 – Order Construction of Public Sidewalks on Outlots in Pleasant Ridge Estates Plat 2 City Manager Ben Champ explained the item. The Pleasant Ridge Estates neighborhood, on the east side of South Shadyview Boulevard and east of the bypass includes a small neighborhood that was originally developed in 2005. In the middle of the development there was intended to be an HOA property, however, the development went through a series of challenges during the housing crisis. Some parcels are not locally owned and have gone to tax sale. The City is now at a point where the majority of lots have been developed and there is interest from the neighborhood in completing the sidewalk gaps, specifically on the outlots. Notice has been provided to the owners of the outlots, but have not received response regarding sidewalk installation. The next step would be for Council to order installation of the sidewalks and assess the associated costs to the parcels. This work would be included in the next concrete patchwork project. Mr. Champ noted lots that don’t yet have houses would not have sidewalks completed as those sidewalks could be damaged during the construction and would subsequently need replacement. Councilmember DeMoss wanted to ensure clarity of what expectations were when the properties were purchased. Mr. Champ explained that since these were outlots, they had sidewalk locations known and described on platting documents that were approved. Regarding the middle parcel, it is owned by a group in Council Bluffs that purchased it through a tax sale. City staff cannot confirm if that group did research or reviewed publicly available documents, however, they have not been responsive to the City’s communication. DeMoss then asked what the cost of the assessed sidewalk would be. Mr. Champ noted there are about 400 linear feet of sidewalk needed, however, the City would not know the cost until the project is bid out. He also noted that the Council would not have to do an assessment for the costs, however, it is available in this instance”.

From the vote line in the official minutes, which names each member’s vote. Members not named in the vote line are shown as Not in the record unless the minutes list them absent. Vote line as printed: “ROLL CALL: AYES: Murray, Birch, Hodges, DeMoss, Konrad. NAYS: None. Motion carried 5-0.”.