05-29-01 Public Works & Proeprty Vacation

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r ■ Public Works and Property Vacation Committee May 29, 2001 Page 2 Mr. Wenning noted that they are open to all concerns, noting that earlier today the Transpo routes were brought to their attention. Mr. Gilot commended the County for saving the bridge. Council Member King thanked the consultants and the County Engineer for their presentation. The Committee then reviewed Bill No. 44-01 which is a request to vacate the 1st N/S alley east of Lawndale. Mrs. Ali Al-Shawee made the presentation. She noted that the petitioner plans to block off the alley in light of safety concerns, noting that several robberies had taken place. They own a car dealership located at 1406 Lincoln Way and many of the cars have been vandalized. She also noted that they pay $ 10.00 per day to have someone clean up trash from the area. She stated that they own the properties located at 1406, 1408, 1410, 1414 and 1422 Lincoln Way. Carl Littrell spoke against the proposed vacation. He noted that the Board of Public Works gave an unfavorable recommendation to the request in light of the fact that it would create a "T" intersection. Council President Pfeifer noted that the alley in question is located in her Councilmanic District. She inquired of the Petitioner whether they had discussed this request with LWW Development representatives. The Petitioner indicated that she was unaware of this organization. ICouncil Members White and Aranowski made inquiries about the t-alley, and whether a grader could fit through the alley and trash pick-up. The Council Attorney advised the Petitioner, that if the Council would turn this request down this evening,that state law requires the Petitioner to wait two(2) years before a similar request could be re-filed. Council Member Aranowski stated that the suggestion to have the Petitioner meet with the LWW Steering Committee was a good one. John Oxian, Chairperson of the Land Use Committee, noted that they meet on the 4th Tuesday of the month at the Colfax Center, and that Carl Littrell is a member of the Committee. He stated that he had not talked with the Petitioner but that he would welcome that opportunity. Following discussion, the Petitioner requested to have the Bill continued so that she could meet with the various groups suggestion. Council Member Aranowski then made a motion, seconded by Council Member Kirsits that Bill No. 44-01 be continued until July 9th. The motion passed. Under miscellaneous business, Council Member King noted that he had received a letter dated May 21, 2001 along with photos regarding the alleged unsafe condition of the parking garages at Jefferson and St. Joe. The Council Attorney noted that the grass had not been cut by the city garages. There being no further business to come before the Committee, Council Member King adjourned at 4:18 p.m. '