PHOTOS: Schade Creek Vineyard & Winery
The Schade Creek Vineyard & Winery is supposed to be a venue for parties and events, say its owners. Until a dispute with the city is settled, most people will have to settle for a glimpse of the Waukee vineyard via photos.
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Most people have no idea what goes on behind the gate at 1230 Warrior Lane.
That's where the Schade Creek Vineyard & Winery resides. Currently at the center of a battle with the Waukee City Council, the Waukee vineyard's future is somewhat uncertain.
"They're trying to force a property owner to agree to terms that are favorable only to the city," said Kurt Schade, owner of Schade Creek. "They want me to agree to give them that land which has grape vines on it, and they also want me to agree to pay an assessment for it."
Currently, Schade Creek is not allowed, by city ordinance, to host any activity or event on the property, something Schade says is the key to the vineyard and winery's success.
For that reason, the Schades gave Waukee Patch a glimpse inside this 13-acre destination in the heart of Waukee.
James
5:43 pm on Wednesday, June 20, 2012
Not taking sides here, but im sure when he purchsed the land, he new that university ave was to go through there. And now he planted a row of grapes there and expects the City (us taxpayers) to pay him for it?
Im sure theres more to this story except for one side.
But as I stated in another post, this has been going one since2007?
Why after 5 years has this not been fixed, The Mayor and Koistra should have been on top of this.
And Watts, is way out of line on several things.
Melinda Kiernan
6:12 pm on Wednesday, June 20, 2012
When this land came up for sale, why didn't the city of Waukee purchase it then if they knew they were going to extend University?
Sg28
2:49 pm on Thursday, June 21, 2012
A shame all the way around - this is a beautiful place! Jeesh - let the man operate his business! Many on the council are or have been business owners so this shouldn't be such a foreign concept to embrace. Maybe they could put all this energy into something more worthwhile, like a pool - how many studies have we had on what ammenities the community would support? Ask how much money those surveys cost while you're at it.