03-24-14 Public Works and Property Vacation

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PUBLIC WORKS & PROPERTY VACATION MARCH 24, 2014 4:00 P.M. Committee Members Present: Henry Davis, Dr. Fred Ferlic, Tim Scott, Valerie Schey Other Council Present: Dr. David Varner, Oliver Davis, Karen White, Gavin Ferlic, Derek Dieter, Kathy Cekanski - Farrand, John Voorde Others Present: Kathryn Roos, Scott Ford, Cecil Eastman, Brian Moll, Carol Davis, Tom Nimtz Agenda: Bill No. 22 -14 Alley Vacation E/W Alley South of Vine Street Vice -Chair Tim Scott began the Public Works & Property Vacation Committee promptly at 4:00 P.M. with one item on the agenda. The Chair, Henry Davis was 2 minutes tardy; but acquiesced to Tim to chair the hearing. Up for consideration was Bill No. 22 -14 a request to vacate the 1't E/W alley South of Vine Street from 20th Street for a distance of 133.5 ft. Brian Moll of American Structurepoint represented the petitioner, Kyle Bach. Mr. Bach is the CEO of Annex of South Bend LLC, the company renovating nearby high -rise apartment buildings. Mr. Moll made a brief presentation, indicating the Board of Public Works had reviewed the petition before sending it to Council with a favorable recommendation. During the public portion two people spoke against the petition. Mr. Tom Nimtz of 1010 21't Street said the vacation would create an inconvenience for nearby residents and a hazard due to increased student traffic from IUSB. Carol Davis said she agreed, having delivered newspapers in the area for years. In the Council portion Derek Dieter and Karen White each asked if the petitioner had met with nearby residents. Mr. Moll said the petitioner did not. Karen said meeting with all stakeholders, including nearby IUSB, was necessary if a collection "buy in" was to be achieved. Facing this significant opposition, Mr. Moll apologized to Council, promised to work for neighborhood consensus and asked for a continuation until the April 28th meeting of the Council. Valerie Schey so moves, Fred Ferlic seconded and all agrees to continue on the 28th of April. Tim Scott adjourned at 4:10 P.M.