MOTION FAILED
THE CITY OF MONTICELLO, IOWA
IN THE NAME AND BY THE AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF MONTICELLO, IOWA
RESOLUTION #2020-68
Resolution to Rescind Resolution #19-142 that approved replacement of Sidewalk between Gill and Walnut Street
WHEREAS, The Council previously approved Resolution #19-142 on October 7, 2019, authorizing the replacement of a sidewalk that has existed for years between N. Gill Street and N. Walnut Street, passing between the properties commonly identified as 239 North Walnut Street and 308 North Gill Street, and
WHEREAS, A request has been made by a Councilperson who voted in support of the Resolution to rescind that action, and
WHEREAS, The Council finds that the Resolution should be rescinded and the sidewalk should not be replaced, with any easement rights being abandoned, and the property owner over which the sidewalk rests being given permission to remove the sidewalk, fill and level the area with dirt, and seed the area, finding that the moving forward with the project is not in the best interests of the City.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City of Monticello, through its’ City Council, in session this 1st day of June, 2020 does hereby Rescind previously approved Resolution #19-142 and authorizes the property owner of the property on which the aforementioned sidewalk is located to remove the walk, level the ground, and deny public access through said property.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto subscribed my name and caused the Great Seal for the City of Monticello, Iowa to be affixed. Done this 1st day of June, 2020.
Brian Wolken, Mayor
Attest:
Sally Hinrichsen, City Clerk