04-12-10 Public Works & Property Vacation Committee

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4-12-10 PUBLIC WORKS AND PROPERTY VACATION COMMITTEE Chairperson David Varner, called the Public Works and Property Vacation Committee meeting to order at 3:50 p.m. Committee Members Present: Tim Rouse, Tom LaFountain Other Councilmember's Present: Ann Puzzello, Oliver Davis, Karen White, Al "Buddy" Kirsits Other's Present: Lisa Bognar, Brad Toothaker, Carl Littrell, Terry Lang, Gary Gilot Agenda: Bill No. 07-10 -Vacate Allen's alley Bill No. 17-10 -Vacate Portion of Laurel Street Bill NO. 12-10 -Vacate Alley at Dunbar Corner Bill No. 07-10 -Vacate Allen's alley This bill would vacate a five foot wide strip of Allen's Alley from Michigan Street west for 165 feet to Woodward Court. This action was deemed necessary to facilitate the completion of the multi-million dollar American Place project Phase I. Prior consideration had been continued to allow for an amicable resolution of access, parking, and outdoor dining issues raised by an adjacent property owner. With these agreements agreed upon as described by Brad Toothaker, the petitioner, he asked for favorable disposition. Council questions revealed while agreements had been arrived at, the final wording had not been signed by all parties. Council Attorney Kathleen Cekanski-Farrand suggested any Council action be subject to these verbal agreements. Gary Gilot, Director of Public Works, added that a new 10 foot wide sidewalk along the pedestrian scale lighting would be part of the project. The cost would be covered from the Downtown TIF. Understandings reached, Councilmember LaFountain moved to send this bill to the Council with a favorable recommendation. Councilmember Rouse seconded and all affirmed. Bill No. 17-10 -Vacate Portion of Laurel Street Chairperson Varner allowed Terry Lang of Lang-Feeney and Associates to make the presentation. Mr. Lang advised that they were working with the Troyer Group who were