10-28-02 Public Works and Property Vacation

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Qommttt import pub& 1110orkz aub Vroperty Vacation (onuutttu The October 28, 2002 meeting of the Public Works and Property Vacation Committee was called to order by its Chairperson, Council Member David Varner at 4:40 p.m. in the Council Informal Meeting Room. Persons in attendance included Council Members Varner, Aranowski, Pfeifer, King, Kelly, Coleman, Kuspa and White; Community &Economic Development Director Jon Hunt, Richard J. Deahl, Bruce Bancroft, City Engineer Carl Littrell, Human Right Director Lonnie Douglas, Terry Bland of the&MO 521ZI b ertb1tUC C and Kathleen Cekanski-Farrand, Council Attorney. Council Member Varner noted that the first item on the agenda was to review Bill No. 77-02 which is a vacation request for the first north/south alley east of Michigan Street from Navarre Street to Bartlett Street for a distance of 586 feet and a width of 14 feet. Dr. Varner noted that the Board of Public Works sent a favorable recommendation as evidence by their report of October 28,2002(copy attached). Mr. Richard J. Deahl, the attorney representing the petitioner, Memorial Hospital of South Bend, Inc. then made his presentation. Mr. Deahl noted that Memorial has interest or owns 100% of the affected property. The vacation would facilitate the development of Memorial's Campus on the east and west sides of the subject alley. Community & Economic Development Director Jon Hunt stated that the City Administration is supportive of the proposed vacation. City Engineer Carl Littrell noted that the Department of Public Works supports the proposed vacation and would be vacating their easements. Council Member Pfeifer inquired whether the petitioner has met with the two (2) neighborhood associations which represent this area. Mr. Deahl stated that they have not met with the associations, however they are planning to discuss future development plans in the near future. Council Member Aranowski noted that Memorial meets monthly with NNN and NNN keeps the other neighborhood association updated. Following discussion, Council Member Aranowski made a motion, seconded by Council Member King that Bill No. 77-02 be recommended favorably to Council. The motion passed. Dr. Varner then called for a presentation on Bill No. 02-79 which is a resolution addressing the acquisition of certain land located near the intersection of Lincoln Way West and Bendix Drive. City Engineer Carl Littrell made the presentation. Mr. Littrell stated that the property is necessary to provide right turn lanes for southbound traffic approaching Lincoln Way West. Five (5) separate parcels are affected. The Council Attorney noted that she has a copy of the governing law in this area, namely Indiana Code § 36-1-10.5-1 through Indiana Code § 36-1-10.5-6. She noted that the Council is required