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Page 3 In response to a question raised by Council Member Soderberg with regard to the type of easement, it was noted that prescriptive rights are given. Council Member Luecke questioned where the switching poles are located. Mr. Butch Morgan noted that a special line for the Associates Computer Center, IUSB, and other commercial concerns are located within the affected area. Mr. Luecke questioned whether the poles could be moved, and Mr. Morgan noted that it would be cost prohibitive. It was noted that the Board of Public Works at its' meeting of October 29, 1990 gave an unfavorably recommendation to the proposed vacation. Council Member Niezgodski and Council Member Luecke questioned whether the vacation could be made smaller and perhaps consider alternatives. Council Member Duda noted that the last time the Council had such a request, that there was a tie vote and it was continued until Council Member Duda could attend. She stated that she believes it should not be vacated, however the safety and traffic concerns should be addressed and that a committment should be made to the safety concerns. Council Member Coleman stated that the Council is limited in what it can do with regard to the safety concerns. It was suggested that perhaps the vacation address the are between 20th and the first North-South alley and that it would address the IUSB traffic and some of the safety concerns. He further suggested that perhaps Mr. Morgan could review this alternative with regard to access to the I&M lines. Council Member Soderberg noted that IUSB has a master plan and are projecting that a multi-story parking garage be built. He stated that the three switches are located on one pole, which is on the West side of 20th and the first North- South alley. He stated that the Council did not wish to create a T-alley last time. He then quoted from I . C. , 36-7- 3-13 with regard to the four areas of remonstrance which the Council Attorney confirmed was the applicable law. Council Member Luecke questioned whether perhaps the alley from 20th to the first North-East alley should be considered. Mr. Morgan stated that it might be a "livable solution" but that he would need time to research it specifically.