UPDATE ON BLOSSOM STREET VACATION

To refresh, 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. As chairman of the Plan Commission, I will take limited comments, but the time to speak is...
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.

I have been asked by some people when they can speak for or against the vacation. The proper time would be February 23rd, according to the timetable proposed above. This is NO different than any other timetable we have followed in the past, and there is NO attempt to squelch public comment on the issue. Everyone will have their opportunity to speak on the issue. If someone cannot attend the February 23rd meeting, they can certainly email or snail-mail their comments to me and the Council.