School board approves easements for Forever Green Road expansion near Van Allen Elementary
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The board unanimously approved two temporary easements for the Forever Green Road expansion (a construction easement and a public utilities easement) affecting Van Allen Elementary; no public comments were offered and motions carried with all directors voting in favor.
The Iowa City Community School District Board of Directors unanimously approved two motions Jan. 13 to grant temporary easements related to Phase 1 of the Forever Green Road expansion adjacent to Van Allen Elementary School.
Vice President Abraham opened the public hearings for both the temporary construction easement and the temporary public utilities easement and confirmed public notices were published as required. No members of the public raised questions at the hearings.
After brief consideration and requests for comments from directors and administration, motions to approve both easements were made and seconded. Board Secretary Colvin managed the online votes; both motions carried with all directors voting in favor.
The approvals allow the district to accommodate the road expansion contractor and related utility work adjacent to Van Allen Elementary; the administration provided no additional conditions or special modifications at the meeting. The board did not discuss specific financial terms of the easements at length during the session.