09-26-94 Public Works & Property Vacation

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Public Works and Property Vacation Committee Committee Report September 26, 1994 Page 2 Council Member Ladewski questioned how long this had been a problem. Mr. Hennessey noted that it is been there for at least the past ten tears but has been heightened in light of the renovation of the Parking Garage beginning last year. Ann Kolota as a Member of the Redevelopment Department noted that she is against the proposed vacation in light of the potential development of the Robertson's building. She then reviewed a handout(copy attached). She further noted that she believes that there is a congestion problem. Mr. Carter Wolfe showed pictures to the Committee and also voiced opposition to the proposed vacation.He stated that historical buildings d o have a hardship clause and that a perhaps that the GSA could pursue that to minimize the cost tothe tax payers. Mr. Hennessey noted that he does not believe that there are docking problems with regard to the Robertson's building. Council Member Washington noted that the proposed vacation may make travel difficult or inconvenient and Council Member Ladewski noted that he believes that the vacation may impede the overall growth in the area. Council Member Washington voiced concern with regard to the Redevelopment Commission not receiving notice of the action taken by the Board of Public Works. Council Member Slavinskas questioned whether the owners of the Robertson's building really needed access from both directions. Council Member Puzzello and Council Member Slavinskas questioned whether such buildings needed service access from two separate alleys. Council Member Luecke stated that he believes that the vacation would not solve the GSA problems. Council Member Luecke stated that the temporary blockage of the alleys should be looked at by the Board of Public Works and that the Department of the Interior should be contacted with regard to the hardship consideration in light of the historic status of the building in question. Council Member Duda noted that she also believes that the closing of the alley would not solve the overall problem however she is concerned of the environmental problems which appear to be ongoing. Council Member Duda, made a motion, seconded by Council Member Ladewski, that Bill No. 69-94 be set to the full Council unfavorably. The motion passed 3 to 0 to 1 with Council Member Washington abstaining. There being no further business to come before the Committee the meeting was adjourned at 4:55 P.M. Respectfully Submitted, Council Member, Steve Luecke,Chairperson Public Works and Property Vacation Committee • Attachments 1.711:ILLLiLVV L'1'lr LV lt'71:+J .