Mayor, Erik, and Daryl –

One other challenge we ran into when starting the Next Level Trail Grant application is the large AEP / I&M easement along the abandon rail corridor.  Attached, please find the recorded easements for these properties.  A couple of years ago, we were told by an AEP representative that their easements prevent additional easements even if the property owner agrees to the additional easement.  I don’t see that specific language in these easements, but wanted to pass them along to you all for review.  (Perhaps the AEP Rep was bluffing?)  Also attached, please find the email from I&M with that “claim” of no additional easements.

If we do determine the route of the Mayor’s Cedar Creek Trail – Outdoor Theater Leg needs to encroach in these I&M easements, what type of approval, if any, do we need from I&M?

If we need to meet to discuss this information, please let me know.  As mentioned in my last email, I believe Mayor Ley wants to take the necessary steps to figure out the logistics around these easements so we can move forward accordingly.

Thanks for the help.