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City Council Minutes 08-15-1972 SpecialSpecial meeting of Til.age Council of Monticello held on AUGUST 15,1972 at 730PM for the purpose of meeting with & committee. from the Monticello Chamber of Commerce who wished �o present their plans for the development of the downtown area bounded by Locust street on the west and Cedar street on the east i-ftich they state is in need of redevelopment. The report was presented by Dr.Kasper president of t-'rie Chamber of Commerce. Committee members present Hatfield, Johnson,Figenshau,Lund,Phillips,Ken Daus and Grimsmo. Dr. Kasper explained that in the area in need of redevelopment there are 45 comninerical property owners and 28 have signed the petition for a 621% majority.Also he stated there are 36 individual local property owners of which 28 have signed the petition for a 78% majority.He also explained that the cost of this project will be approximately $221,000 which amount will be paid for thru assessments against benefited property owners. The letter addressed to the Village Council explaining their program will be attached to these minutes: for reference. Several potential locations for parking lots off Broadway were designated if and lvzhen the property was acquired,, Also discussed was the establishment of alleys in certain downtown blocks to make areas accessible for fire protection. Tfle Village Council generally agreed that they would not be a party to any condemnation proceedings against property homesteaded by the owners. Richard Holker also presented to the Village Council a Detition signed by 29 business ovmers or residence o-vm-ers in the 'orcoosed re.7ievelop-ment area that are opposed to the razing of existing homes or businesses for the expansion of parl:ing facilities.Of tliel-- 29 signers 10 were home owners. Application for a building permit for a two car garage by Herbert, E.Ni=ris 622 East Third btreet lot 9 and 10 block 33 approved providing garage is set back so rear of garage is in line with his home. Motion to ad j turn carried.1v."ibutes taken by mayor in the absebee of Village clerk and also deputy clerk. W* A.43 nd b e rg- Mayor