When, in the judgment of the Council, it would be in the best interest of the City to vacate a street, alley, portion thereof, or any public grounds, the Council may do so by ordinance in accordance with the provisions of this chapter.
(Code of Iowa, Sec. 364.12[2a])
137.02 NOTICE OF VACATION HEARING.
The Council shall cause to be published a notice of public hearing of the time at which the proposal to vacate shall be considered.