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The August 25, 1997 meeting of the Public Works and Property Vacation Committee was
called to order by its Chairperson, Council Member David Varner at 4:55 p.m. in the
Council informal meeting room.
Persons in attendance included Council Members: Aranowski, Kelly, Ujdak, Varner,
Coleman, Pfeifer, Sniadecki and Hosinski; Terry Bland, Marlin Bontrager, Jim Voll,
Cynthia Robinson,and Kathy Cekanski-Farrand.
Council Member Varner noted that the first item on the agenda was to review Bill No.75-
97 involving an alley vacation request near Huron Street. Council Member Varner noted
that this Bill was incorrectly listed as "Bill No. 61-97" on agenda.
Cynthia Robinson, Neighborhood Watch Captain read a prepared statement as to why the
vacation was needed and showed P ictures of the area in question. She stressed the need to
decrease speeding traffic,preventing litter and deterring drugs. She urged that the vacation
r neighborhood. Ms. Robinson also ur
would help promote a safe urged the Council to look g
into accommodation of individuals with disabilities and noted that the information from the
City Clerk's office was incorrect, that the postage for each notice was $ 1.67 and not $
1.42.
Council Member Varner noted that the Board of Public Works sent the request to the
Council with a favorable recommendation. He further noted that the Engineering
Department requested an easement to the south from the petitioner which she agreed to do.
Marlin Bontrager,a neighbor, spoke in favor of the proposed vacation.
Council Member Pfeifer stated she would look into accommodation issues. Council
President Kelly thanked Ms.Robinson for her energy and determination in this matter.
Following discussion, Council Member Aranowski made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Ujdak that Bill No. 75-97 be recommended favorably to Council. The motion
passed.
There being no further business to come before the committee the meeting was adjourned at
5: 18 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Council Member David Varner,Chairperson
Public Works and Property Vacation Committee
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