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Clive council grants WRA permanent easements for common trunk sewer; trail impacts expected in 2026
Summary
After a public hearing, the council approved permanent sanitary sewer easements to the Des Moines Metropolitan Wastewater Reclamation Authority for the WRA common trunk sewer phase 1, noted anticipated construction timing and an expected tree-reimbursement of about $165,000; staff cautioned the Greenbelt Trail will be impacted for portions of 2026.
The Clive City Council voted unanimously to grant permanent sanitary sewer easements to the Des Moines Metropolitan Wastewater Reclamation Authority (WRA) for the common trunk sewer Phase 1 project.
Jeff, the city presenter, said the easements cover multiple parcels and that the Phase 1 section within Clive will include roughly 15,000 feet of 60-inch main. He told the council construction award is anticipated in December 2025, with about a two-year construction period overall and much of the Clive work concentrated in the first year. "This section of the project includes about 15,000 feet of 60 inch sewer main," Jeff said.
Jeff told the council the city expects to receive about $165,000 to reimburse for trees impacted by construction. He also warned that the Greenbelt Trail will be affected: when asked how the project would impact the trail, Jeff said, "The impact for the trail will probably be a good part of '26." Staff and council discussed possible coordination with state DOT work to avoid repeated closures.
Why it matters: The WRA trunk sewer is a regional infrastructure project affecting multiple jurisdictions; easement approvals allow project progress but will mean temporary trail closures and localized construction impacts for residents and trail users.
Councilors urged staff to press WRA engineers for scheduling coordination to limit repeated closures, and to lead local communications for the trail and detour plans. Staff said the city has asked WRA to maintain a regularly updated project page and that Clive will use its communications platforms to notify residents.
Next steps: Construction will be advertised in November; construction award is anticipated in December 2025, and staff will work with WRA on coordination, public outreach and timing to minimize trail disruption.
