The City of Ankeny currently owns a small remnant property within the southwest quadrant of the intersection of SW Ordnance Road and SW Des Moines Street which is legally described as OUTLOT Z – JOHN DEERE PLACE PLAT 5. The said property consists of a small remnant parcel that cannot be developed, has limited access, is encumbered by utility easements, and is currently maintained by the City of Ankeny.
William Doyle owns and operates Aim High Auto Repair at 1001 SW Ordnance Road, which is located adjacent and directly west of the said property. Mr. Doyle has presented a Purchase Agreement to the City of Ankeny for the intent of acquiring the said property for the purpose of a future expansion of his commercial business. Staff has reviewed the Purchase Agreement and is recommending that the property sale take place.
This public hearing will allow input from any interested parties and consideration by the Council to sell the property at this time. Pending council approval, the property will be sold as-is to Mr. Doyle.
The required notice for this public hearing was published in the Des Moines Register on November 22, 2019.
After closing of the hearing, the purchase agreement and sale of the property will be considered under new business at this same meeting.
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