09-25-95 Public Works & Property Vacation

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tommittce *t.tport: Public Works and Property Vacation Committee 10 tljt Common Council of tbt City of £outlj snb: The September 25, 1995 meeting of the Public Works and Property Vacation Committee was called to order by its Chairperson, Council Member Ann Puzzello at 4:20 P.M. in the Council informal meeting room. Persons in attendance included Council Members: Puzzello, Luecke, Kelly, Zakrzewski, Duda, Washington, and Ladewski; Jeff Rinard, Kevin Horton, Bill Eagan, Bettie Williams,Mark Lenyo, Cathy Hubbard Shead,Ann Kolata,and Kathleen Cekanski- Farrand. Council Member Puzzello noted that the first item on the agenda was to review Bill No. 52-95 which is a request to vacate an alley in the Augustine's addition. Bettie Williams made the presentation on behalf of Greater New Vision Missionary Baptist Church. She noted that the purpose of the vacation is to allow a parking lot to be constructed so that the recreational area for the children can be enclosed. Following discussion, Council Member Kelly made a motion, seconded by Council Member Zakrzewski that Bill No. 52-95 be recommended favorably to Council. It was noted that this vacation request received a favorable recommendation from the Board of • Public Works(copy attached). The Committee then reviewed Bill No. 45-95 which is a request to vacate certain property in Baker's first edition. It was noted that this Bill was continued from the last Common Council meeting. Ann Kolata made the presentation. She noted that Mr. Magaldi objected at the last Common Council meeting in light of the ongoing condemnation proceedings. Ms. Kolata presented a letter which she addressed to Ann Puzzello (copy attached)noting that appeal process for Mr. Magaldi has passed and that she recommends that the City Council goes forward this evening. She did note that there is ongoing discussion with regard to a "trade arrangement" which is separate and distinct from the vacation procedure. Council Member Luecke noted that this type of situation where a condemnation is simultaneously is going on along with a vacation has taken place in the past with his involvement with the South Bend Heritage. In light of the fact that the Committee made a formal favorable recommendation at the last Committee meeting,no formal action was taken today. There were no presenters for Bill Nos. 54-95 or 55-95. Ann Kolata noted that both received favorable recommendations at the Board of Public Works meeting this morning (copy attached)and she would be in contact with her staff with regard to a further update.