Council holds first reading on Mary Street vacation ordinance with conditions for petitioner

The council held the first reading of Ordinance Y85, a proposal to vacate a portion of Mary Street and adjacent right-of-way tied to a petition from Randall Gillingham. Todd described required conditions before the ordinance could be enacted: relocation of existing access, submission of civil plans, construction of any new access by the petitioner and payment of associated fees to the city clerk. Todd also noted a five-year sunset if no action occurs and said survey assistance would be used to confirm square footage and finalize cost calculations.

Councilmembers asked clarifying questions and the mayor scheduled subsequent readings to allow public comment and additional documentation. Because the item is at first reading, no final determination was made; the council asked staff to return with the square footage calculations and any surveyor recommendations prior to subsequent readings.