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Aldermen reject bill to vacate parts of 4th Street; petition will be redrafted
Summary
After untabling and discussion about a newly redrafted petition, the Board of Aldermen voted 0–5 against bill 5244, which would have vacated portions of 4th Street, Franklin Street and an alley in the Zitzman addition; clerk announced the bill is dead.
The board considered bill 5244, which sought to vacate portions of 4th Street (east of Zitzman addition), Franklin Street between 4th and 5th Streets, and an alleyway running north-south within the Zitzman addition. The bill had been redrafted to conform to a newly submitted petition and the city attorney noted a subsequent public hearing is required if the configuration changes.
Aldermen discussed whether modifications could be made before a final vote; attorney Jones confirmed the city had received a new petition and the ordinance had been redrafted to match that petition. Following discussion, the clerk called the roll and the vote failed 0–5. The clerk stated that bill 5244 does not pass and is considered dead.
Next steps: The petitioner may confer with staff about the revised petition and any subsequent public hearing required by ordinance; the board took no further action tonight.
