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The July 28, 1997 meeting of the Public Works and Property Vacation Committee was
called to order by its Chairperson, Council Member David Varner at 4:05 p.m. in the
Council informal meeting room.
Persons in attendance included Council Members: Aranowski, Kelly, Ujdak, Varner,
Coleman, Broden, Pfeifer, and Hosinski, Sniadecki; Paul Costello, Carl Littrell, Bruce
Bancroft, Terry Bland, Mr. Galesbee, Roman Johnson, William Hostetler, Todd Seiger,
and Kathy Cekanski Farrand.
Council Member Varner noted that the first item on the agenda was to review Bill No. 61-
97 which is a request to vacate an alley north of West Angela Blvd. Mr. Paul Costello
made the presentation. He noted that the purpose of the vacation is to permit construction
of a patio and arbor for the property located at 303 West Angela Blvd. Council Member
John Hosinski noted that the Board of Public Works sent this Bill with an unfavorable
recommendation in light of the concern for ingress and egress for 12 garages from the
alley. Mr. Galesbee followed a petition with 13 of 17 residents being against the proposed
vacation. Council Member Broden noted that the petition may be possible if the area in
question was reduced in size. The Council Attorney noted that the petitioner could request
a continuance and work with the Engineering Department for a new legal description and
the Board of Public Works would need to review it again.
Following discussion, Mr. Costello requested a continuance of Bill No. 61-97 until the
next Council Meeting.
The Committee then reviewed Bill No. 63-97 which is a petition to vacate an alley south of
Bartlett St. Bruce Bancroft an attorney on behalf of the petitioner, Memorial Hospital,
made the presentation. He noted that the request is based on the request that the current
alley is dangerous and that with the vacation it would permit parking onto the alley which is
needed.
Mr. William Hostetler of 708 St. Joe St. spoke in favor of the proposed vacation. He
noted that he would like it closed off permanently due to problems involving traffic and
snow removal.
Mr. Carl Littrell stated that the parking lot would need to be addressed with regard to fire
safety concerns. Mr. Bancroft stated that he would work with the fire department when the
parking lot is reconfigured.
Mr. Todd Zeiger also spoke in favor of the proposed vacation on behalf of the near
Northwest Neighborhood Association.
Following discussion, Council Member Aranowski made a motion seconded by Council
Member Broden that Bill No. 63-97 be recommended favorably to Council. The motion
passed.
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The committee then reviewed Bill No. 67-97 which is a request at approximately 70,000
dollars from the general fund. Mr. Carl Littrell made the presentation. He also introduced
Mr. Roman,Johnson's new fiscal officer for the department.
Following discussion, Council Member Ujdak made a motion seconded by Council
Member Aranowski that Bill No. 67-97 be recommended favorably to Council. The
motion passed.
Under miscellaneous business Council Member Coleman requested an update on parking
spaces on Portage Ave. Mr. Littrell noted that his department is attempting to curb traffic
by deterring it from passing on the right with coloring strips which cost approximately one
dollar per foot.
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4:25 p.m.
Ir Respectfully submitted,
Council Member David Varner
Chairperson,Public Works and Property Vacation Committee
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