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Session 1792 <br />September 11, 2000 <br /> <br />several years, but Mr. Ollendorff thinks it is a good idea to keep these rates currant in the <br />event there is any citizen interest in such projects. <br /> <br />Mr. Wagner moved approval of the consent calendar. Mr. Munkel seconded the motion, <br />which carried unanimously. <br /> <br />AGENDA #2 - WALKWAY AT 521 N. CENTRAL: <br /> <br />Mr. Ollendorff reported that the City Council accepted his recommendation several months <br />ago to vacate a dead end walkway going west from N. Central Ave. This action followed <br />our agreement to have the old sidewalk removed. Since that time Mr. Ollendorff has <br />discovered that the City could be open to damage claims if this work was carried out. Mr. <br />Ollendorff further believes it would be appropriate to give each of the two adjacent owners <br />the choice of keeping the property with the concrete left in place or returning their half to <br />the City. If the City Council agrees, Mr. Ollendorff will officially offer these alternatives to <br />each property owner. <br /> <br />Responding to Mr. Wagner, Mr. Ollendofff stated that there is a wall that leans up to the <br />concrete sidewalk that could be disturbed if the sidewalk is removed. An asphalt driveway <br />also abuts the sidewalk, which could be damaged if the sidewalk is removed. <br /> <br />Responding to Mr. Sharpe, Mr. Ollendorff stated that these affected neighbors had been <br />advised of this situation and one of the owners reminded him that they were not in favor of <br />the City giving up this property to begin with. He has not heard from the other property <br />owner. <br /> <br />In response to Mr. Lieberman, Mr. Ollendorff believes that it is still advantageous for the <br />City to have this property belong to private owners. In this way, these owners can keep the <br />sidewalk from being used by the public. The City would also get rid of any possible <br />liability. The Council approved this vacation on the condition that the sidewalk be <br />removed. In all fairness, the owners should be given the opportunity to give the property or <br />half of the property back to the City. <br /> <br />In response to Mr. Schoomer, Mr. Ollendorff said that he would remove the sidewalk if both <br />property owners would hold the City harmless for any liability issues. <br /> <br />Mr. Lieberman moved that the City Manager proceed as suggested. Mr. Sharpe seconded <br />the motion, which carried unanimously. <br /> <br />2 <br /> <br /> <br />