IN THE SHERIFF'S OFFICE OF POLK COUNTY, IOWA IN THE MATTER OF THE CONDEMNATION OF CERTAIN RIGHTS IN LAND FOR THE EUCLID AVENUE IMPROVEMENTS FROM DES MOINES RIVER TO YORK STREET PROJECT (Willard Walcott, 1320 Euclid Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50313-3109) by the CITY OF DES MOINES, IOWA, IA077011A Applicant. NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING OF COMPENSATION COMMISSION TO ASSESS DAMAGES FOR TAKING OF PROPERTY TO: Titleholders: Willard Walcott and spouse, if any 1320 Euclid Ave. Des Moines, IA 50313-3109 Lienholders, Encumbrancers, Secured Parties, Leaseholders, and other Interested Parties: Greater Des Moines Habitat for Humanity, Inc.; Lienholder (filed for record at Book 19042, Page 375 in the office of the Polk County Recorder) Registered Agent: Lance Henning 95 University Ave., Suite 1 Des Moines, IA 50314 Taxing Authority: Polk County, Iowa, c/o Polk County Auditor, Polk County Administration Building, 111 Court Avenue, Room 230, Des Moines, IA 50309 And all other persons, companies or corporations having any interest in or owning any of the following-descried real estate: LEGAL DESCRIPTION: The property to be acquired is legally described as follows: PARTIAL FEE SIMPLE INTEREST (EXHBIT PT-08): A PART OF LOT 12, SOUTH OAK PARK, AN OFFICIAL PLAT NOW INCLUDED IN AND FORMING A PART OF THE CITY OF DES MOINES, POLK COUNTY, IOWA, AND MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF LOT 12; THENCE SOUTH 89°59'47" EAST ALONG THE SOUTH RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF EUCLID AVENUE, 27.00 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 00°00'13" WEST, 3.00 FEET; THENCE NORTH 89°59'47" WEST, 26.99 FEET TO A POINT ON THE EAST RIGHT OF WAY OF 14TH STREET; THENCE NORTH 00°13'48" WEST ALONG SAID EAST RIGHT OF WAY LINE, 3.00 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING AND CONTAINING 81 SQUARE FEET. TEMPORARY EASEMENT INTEREST (EXHIBIT TE-08): A PART OF LOT 12, SOUTH OAK PARK, AN OFFICIAL PLAT NOW INCLUDED IN AND FORMING A PART OF THE CITY OF DES MOINES, POLK COUNTY, IOWA, AND MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF LOT 12; THENCE NORTH 89°59'47" WEST ALONG THE SOUTH RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF EUCLID AVENUE AND THE NORTH LINE OF SAID LOT 12, 23.21 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 00°00'13" WEST, 3.00 FEET; THENCE NORTH 89°59'47" WEST, 26.99 FEET TO A POINT ON THE EAST RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF 14TH STREET AND THE WEST LINE OF SAID LOT 12; THENCE SOUTH 00°13'48" EAST ALONG SAID EAST RIGHT OF WAY LINE AND WEST LOT LINE, 5.00 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 89°59'47" EAST, 50.20 FEET TO THE EAST LINE OF SAID LOT 12; THENCE NORTH 00°09'13" WEST ALONG SAID EAST LOT LINE, 8.00 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING AND CONTAINING 321 SQUARE FEET. PROPERTY ADDRESS: 1320 Euclid Ave., Des Moines, IA 50313-3109 PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN: 1. That the City of Des Moines desires the condemnation of a temporary easement for construction and construction-related activities interest and a partial fee simple interest on the above-described property, as shown on the plats attached hereto as Exhibits PT-08 and TE-08 and by this reference made a part hereof, and as shown on the plats attached to the Application for Condemnation filed with the Chief Judge of the Fifth Judicial District and in the office of the Sheriff of Polk County, Iowa. 2. That such condemnation is sought for use in accordance with the Euclid Avenue Improvements from Des Moines River to York Street Project. 3. That a Compensation Commission has been appointed, as provided by law, for the purpose of appraising the damages which will be caused by the taking of the above-described properties. 4. That the Compensation Commission will, on the 9th day of July, 2026, at 9:00 A.M., meet at River Place, 2309 Euclid Avenue, Des Moines, Iowa 50310, and will then proceed to view the properties and to assess and appraise the damages, at which time you may appear before the Commissioners if you care to do so. The room number in which the hearing will occur will be posted in the lobby of the building identified above and will also be available at the information desk at the entrance to said building. 5. That the Compensation Commission is required to meet in open session (open to the public) to view the property being condemned and to receive evidence, but may deliberate in closed session, as provided by Section 6B.14 of the Iowa Code. CITY OF DES MOINES, IOWA ___/s/______________________ Grant M. Hyland AT0015268 Assistant City Attorney City Hall, 1200 Locust Street Des Moines, IA 50309 Telephone: (515) 283-4535 E-mail: gmhyland@dmgov.org June 9, 16, 23 2026 LIOW0532691