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Session 1690, Minutes March 24, 1997 '7 Mr. Ollendorffsaid that the railroad said that they would pay so much to get out from owning the bridge, at which point it would be the City's bridge. Dollars are uncertain at this point. Railroad doesn't want to be approached with problems with the bridge in the future. Mr. Ollendorff assumes it would be owned by University City at this point. Mrs. Thompson felt that Ms. Jordan brought up an interesting point as to whom would own the bridge alter the repairs were made. In negotiations, not only will the City need to deal with the railroad, the City will also have to deal with the City of Overland. Ms. Linda Gillieban, 8308 Braddock Drive, wanted to comment on the problems she was having with the 82nd Bridge being closed. Since the bridge was closed last year, she had spoken with Mr. Tim Moff~tt, in the Public Works Department, and to Councilmember Thompson regarding the ~1ow of trattic that has detoured down her street and home to get to Woodson and Page. She said that it does not sound like a big problem, but if you live there it is. You have constant noise pollution from the traffc, especially at night when you go to bed. It is very aggravating. She couldn't open her door because the noise was so bad. Extra trash from people throwing it out of their cars. She is a first time homeowner and she has enjoyed living there on Braddock, and didn't expect to have to deal with this kind of nightmare two years alter moving there. She said that she had voted for Mayor Adams because his platform seemed consistent with her views and what was of interest to her and her family. She appealed to the Mayor to reopen the 82nd Street Bridge. Ms. Lillie Elazer, 1348 Coolidge Drive, said that much of what she had wanted to say has been said. She is representing the Coolidge/Archer/Sheridan Neighbor Association. She wished to let Council know their complaints about the bridge being closed. The increase of the tlow oftraffc on Kempland. This also increased the number of school busses. This is too much traffic. This also inconveniences her and her family. Gas and time consumption is higher. If Council multiplies this inconvenience by hundreds of people, the repercussions of having the bridge closed becomes very obvious. She noted there were some parents in the audience that were involved with the Barbara Jordan School and said that they had made numerous calls to City Hall, questioning them about the bridge, letting them know what it was doing to the school. Emergency vehicles take longer to get to that area now that the bridge is closed. She strongly recommends that the Council proceeds with their plans to reopen the bridge. City Manager Ollendorff stated that to build a new bridge would take approximately six months, whereas to repair it would take approximately four to six weeks. Mrs. Thompson stated that she has much personal interest in this situation and wishes the City to take whatever action is required to see it to its positive fruition. Mr. Schoomer said that he did not want to make promises prematurely before further studies and discussions had taken place. He recommended that the City proceed with all due diligence. Mayor Adams assured all that a temporary patch would not last and that a full rebuilding of the bridge must be done. Mr. Ueberman directed Mr. Ollendorffto take a more legal position with the railroad and make them liable for paying for some of the building costs of the bridge. Mr. Wagner also directed Mr. Ollendorffto formally request Overland's assistance in rebuilding the bridge. Mayor Adams queried Council's pleasure in allowing Mr. Ollendorffto proceed with negotiations with Overland and the Terminal Railroad as well as approval for an engineering design contract. All aye motion carried. PERSONNEL REPORT The Personnel report for the period ending March 2 I, 1997, was received and ordered filed.