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Johnston council approves easements for Northwest water-main segments after public objections
Summary
The Johnston City Council approved a resolution authorizing easements and parallel eminent-domain proceedings for segments b and c of the Northwest Annexation water-main extension despite objections from property owners and environmental concerns raised over tree impacts; staff said they will forward public comments to the Iowa DNR as part of the SRF review.
The Johnston City Council on Monday voted to authorize staff to proceed with easement acquisition — including running parallel eminent-domain tracks if necessary — for segments b and c of the Northwest Annexation water-main extension, a project intended to extend water infrastructure to a new growth area.
City project manager Matt told the council the work would convert 15 feet of permanent easement to a water-main easement within an existing 40-foot sanitary-sewer easement and would require a temporary construction easement (about 194 by 50 feet) to support installation. He said the city prefers an amicable agreement but must keep schedule obligations tied to…
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