Here is the timetable and resolution for the Blossom Street vacation:
January 13th - The Council introduces and approves the attached resolution, starting the process, and referring the matter to the Plan Commission
January 21st - Plan Commission reviews it and make a recommendation. This is not a public hearing.
February 23rd - Council holds a public hearing and votes on the vacation, which is at least 40 days after the resolution is introduced by Council, as required by state law.
January 21st - Plan Commission reviews it and make a recommendation. This is not a public hearing.
February 23rd - Council holds a public hearing and votes on the vacation, which is at least 40 days after the resolution is introduced by Council, as required by state law.
NOTE: The area to be considered for vacation is roughly covered by the "W Blossom St" on the map to the right. It is between the American House and the former Mapes Hotel in downtown Ripon.
A RESOLUTION INITIATING THE PROPOSED DISCONTINUANCE OF PUBLIC RIGHTS-OF-WAY
WHEREAS, the Common Council of the City of Ripon declares that the public interest may require the vacation and discontinuance of that part of Blossom Street lying east of the east right-of-way line of Ransom Street; and west of the west right-of-way line of Watson Street.
NOW THEREFORE, be it resolved that a hearing on passage of a Resolution vacating and discontinuing this right-of-way shall be set by the Common Council on a date which shall not be less than forty (40) days from the date of this Resolution.
THAT the owners of all the frontage of the lots and lands abutting upon this right-of-way shall be served with notice of the hearing at least thirty (30) days prior to the hearing.
THAT notice stating when and where the Resolution will be acted upon and stating that the Resolution concerns the vacation and discontinuance of this right-of-way shall be published as a Class 3 Notice under Chapter 985.
THAT a Lis Pendens shall be filed pursuant to Section 840.11 of the Wisconsin Statutes.
THAT a copy of this Resolution shall be delivered to the Secretary of Transportation if the right-of-way is located within one-quarter mile of a state trunk highway or connecting highway.
THAT the matter concerning the vacation and discontinuance of this right-of-way be referred to the Plan Commission for recommendation.
THAT after a public hearing, the Council shall decide whether to vacate and discontinue this right-of-way.
__________________________
Aaron Kramer, Mayor
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Steve Barg, City Administrator
AYES ____ NAYES _____
PASSED THIS ____ DAY OF __________, 2007
Approved as to form:
_____________________________
Ludwig Wurtz, City Attorney
WHEREAS, the Common Council of the City of Ripon declares that the public interest may require the vacation and discontinuance of that part of Blossom Street lying east of the east right-of-way line of Ransom Street; and west of the west right-of-way line of Watson Street.
NOW THEREFORE, be it resolved that a hearing on passage of a Resolution vacating and discontinuing this right-of-way shall be set by the Common Council on a date which shall not be less than forty (40) days from the date of this Resolution.
THAT the owners of all the frontage of the lots and lands abutting upon this right-of-way shall be served with notice of the hearing at least thirty (30) days prior to the hearing.
THAT notice stating when and where the Resolution will be acted upon and stating that the Resolution concerns the vacation and discontinuance of this right-of-way shall be published as a Class 3 Notice under Chapter 985.
THAT a Lis Pendens shall be filed pursuant to Section 840.11 of the Wisconsin Statutes.
THAT a copy of this Resolution shall be delivered to the Secretary of Transportation if the right-of-way is located within one-quarter mile of a state trunk highway or connecting highway.
THAT the matter concerning the vacation and discontinuance of this right-of-way be referred to the Plan Commission for recommendation.
THAT after a public hearing, the Council shall decide whether to vacate and discontinue this right-of-way.
__________________________
Aaron Kramer, Mayor
_____________________________
Steve Barg, City Administrator
AYES ____ NAYES _____
PASSED THIS ____ DAY OF __________, 2007
Approved as to form:
_____________________________
Ludwig Wurtz, City Attorney
