HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-26-12 Public Works and Property VacationPUBLIC WORKS AND PROPERTY VACATION COMMITTEE
MARCH 26, 201 >2
Committee Members Present:
David Varner, Oliver Davis, Gavin Ferlic, Valerie Schey
Citizen Member:
Vacant
Other Council Present:
Tim Scott, Henry Davis, Dr. Fred Ferlic, Karen White, Derek Dieter
Others Present:
Kevin Allen, Kathleen Cekanski - Farrand, Bill Schalliol, Mike Currier, Catherine
Hostetler, Mark Lyons, Mr. Watson, Mike DeVita, Christa Nayder, Mr. Farhan, Wanda
Schock, Aaron Perri, Pat Crowley
Agenda: Bill No. 03 -12 — Vacation Portion of United Drive (Prairie Avenue)
This bill intends to complete the re- orientation of streets in the Coveleski /United
Beverage area first begun to allow for the expansion of United and then to enhance traffic
flow around the ballpark.
Chairperson Varner with full committee in attendance recognized Mike Currier a
representative from Wightman Petrie to make the presentation. His company was
commissioned by the City to do the engineering design work for the project. With a large
schematic site plan, Mr. Currier briefly described the changes in the area. Bill Schalliol
from the South Bend Economic Development Department supplemented the presentation
claiming both the nearby Cove and the Housing Authority were okay with the changes as
proposed.
No one spoke for or against the proposal. During the Council portion Council President
Derek Dieter raised the consequences of abandoning easy access to the east by closing
the Taylor St. viaduct. Forcing South Bend emergency services to use the Scott St.
viaduct followed by a turn east down a narrow right -of -way was potentially dangerous
and time consuming. He was assured by Schalliol that the Housing Authority would
keep the right -of -way clear of vehicles and children playing. Dieter was skeptical; but
nonetheless was willing to proceed if a memorandum of understanding stating such from
the Housing Authority was provided. Schalliol again said steps to keep the right -of -way
clear would be implemented.
Based on an accompanying memorandum of understanding, Councilmember Gavin Ferlic
motioned for the bill to go favorably to Council. Councilmember Schey seconded the
motion with all in agreement.
There being no further business to come before the Committee at this time, Chairperson
Varner adjourned the meeting at 3:24 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
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Dr. David Varner, Chairperson
Public Works and Property Vacation