IN THE SHERIFF'S OFFICE OF POLK COUNTY, IOWA IN THE MATTER OF THE CONDEMNATION OF CERTAIN RIGHTS IN LAND FOR THE DOUGLAS AVENUE IMPROVEMENTS FROM MERLE HAY ROAD TO MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. PARKWAY PROJECT (Graham, 3305 Douglas Ave., Des Moines, IA 50310), 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: Amy Graham 3305 Douglas Ave., Des Moines, IA 50310 Lienholders, Encumbrancers, Leaseholders, and Interested Parties: Data Mortgage, Inc., d/b/a Essex Mortgage, Mortgagee (Mortgage originally recorded in Book 19491, Page 990 in the office of the Polk County Recorder, assigned on October 27, 2025, in Book 20313, Page 903 in the office of the Polk County Recorder) Registered Agent: Paracorp Incorporated 400 E Court Ave., Suite 110, Des Moines, IA 50309 Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., Mortgagee (Book 19492, Page 1 in the office of the Polk County Recorder) c/o Camelia Martin 1818 Library St., Suite 300, Reston, VA 20190 Department of Housing and Urban Development, Mortgagee (Book 19937, Page 326 in the office of the Polk County Recorder) Attn: Single Family Notes Branch 451 Seventh Street, SW, Washington, DC 20410 c/o U.S. Attorney's Office Southern District of Iowa 210 Walnut Street, Suite 455, Des Moines, IA 50309 QWEST Corporation, a/k/a Northwestern Bell Telephone Company, Easement Holder (Book 2348, Page 49 in the office of the Polk County Recorder) Registered Agent: CT Corporation System 400 E. Court Ave., Des Moines, IA 50309 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: TEMPORARY EASEMENT INTEREST: A PART OF LOT 1, HALLETT ACRES, AN OFFICIAL PLAT, NOW INCLUDED IN AND FORMING A PART OF THE CITY OF DES MOINES, POLK COUNTY, IOWA AND DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT A POINT WHICH IS 22.44 FEET NORTH OF THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID LOT 1; THENCE NORTH 0°(DEGREES) 20'(MINUTES) 09"(SECONDS) WEST, 11.92 FEET; THENCE NORTH 87°46'26" EAST, 59.80 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 0°14'46" EAST, 11.91 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 87°45'42" WEST, 59.78 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING AND CONTAINING 712 SQUARE FEET. PROPERTY ADDRESS: 3305 Douglas Ave., Des Moines, IA 50310 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 on the above-described property, as shown on the plat attached hereto as Exhibit TE-90, and by this reference made a part hereof, and as shown on the plat 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 Douglas Avenue Improvements from Merle Hay Road to Martin Luther King, Jr. Parkway 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 20th day of August, 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 St. Des Moines, IA 50309 Telephone: (515) 283-4535 E-mail: gmhyland@dmgov.org July 24, 31, August 7 2026 LIOW0561437