HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/25/94COUNCIL WORK SESSION
April 25, 1994
5:45 p.m.
Large Conference Room
Members present: Anders, Collier, Jordan, Getty, Mollenhoff,
Murphy.
Members absent: Krizek.
Moved by Getty, seconded by Collier that the Agenda, as proposed,
be approved. Ayes: Six. Absent: Krizek. Motion carried.
Don Temeyer, City Planner, continued the discussion in regard to
the three properties located on Glenwood Street in conjunction with
the Martin Luther King Jr. Drive project that had been previously
discussed at the April 18, 1994 meeting. Mr. Temeyer stated that
the city could buy the homes for open spaces, but it would be
entirely at the city's expense. He also pointed out that there
currently is no plan for an open space in that area. These
properties do not meet guidelines established for federal
participation in the buy out. Mr. Temeyer pointed out the city's
policy has been not to buy homes near street construction unless
the federal government was picking up the bill. His recommendation
is that these properties not be purchased at this time as they do
not meet any federal criteria to be purchased.
Councilperson Getty stated as long as it does not meet the criteria
of the federal government, we should leave it alone for now. He
said when the tracks are in and the trains are running, if they
still have a problem, lets look at it then.
Councilperson Anders said he was against a buy out because of the
infrequent use of the tracks. Chicago Northwestern Railroad
informed the City Engineering office that there is only four to
five trains per week that use the track. He said if there were
five trains a day, then he would be nervous.
Councilperson Mollenhoff feels waiting for completion of the
project was a good idea because he feels new technology will create
quieter tracks than what they are familiar with in the area.
Councilmembers present agreed to put off plans to buy the three
homes on Glenwood Street until they have a chance to see how the
completed road project affects the neighborhood.
Moved by Getty, seconded by Murphy that the meeting be adjourned at
6:11 p.m. Ayes: Six. Absent: Krizek. Motion carried.
Tom Campbell
Acting Clerk/Auditor