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'. Viola Sears, 660 East 22nd Avenue, thinks the area ~ould not be in competition to other recreational facilities because they are usually crowded and need added space. She said a survey of the neighborhood showed no object~on to use of the Y property for bikes~ and' that she did not believe there is a need for additional housing in the area. 'I.' '.. , .,- Michael Sprague, 231 East 12th Avenue, said he was aware of a number of organizations within the community needing financial assistance more than the YMCA, and that the proposed apartment development would only increase crowding an~ problems associated wi th it. ' Bryce Ringsdorf, 2172 Hilyard Street, asked that the rezoning request be denied and more planning given to the area to see if something petter can be done wit~ the property. Mayor Anderson asked for a show of hands in the audience in favor and against the re- I'zoning, and it' appeared to be about even. 'Mr. Richards, in answer to Councilman Hershner~'said theS'chool' District lease to the Y is for 75 years from August 1953, and that during only one year, the 5lst, is there an absolute right to purchase the property. Mr. Hershner asked the estimated life of the building proposed for the property, and Mr. Richards replied that asa requirement of the j oint venture the building must be kept in good repair and returned at the end of the lease without any liens or encumbrances. He believes' it will be' a valuable improvement at the end of that time. .. Councilman Mohr asked about the argument made :that the Council has the responsibility of protecting land in t,he public trust. Mr. Richards said other Century Fund lands conveyed with intention of hO,lding' in public trust very clearly state the inte~ded restrictions. However on this parcel no such restrictions appear in the deed. In answer to Councilman McDonald, Mr. Richards said this land is not now on the' tax rolls but will be upon 'completion of the 'development. He cited State law which requires public land leased to private parties to be subject to taxation in the full amount - this development it is believed will pay in excess of $20,000 at the current rate. Mr. McDonald commented on the number of units (46) and the developer's plan for four 'bedrooms per unit, 'saying that in light of the Uni versi ty' s cos:ts in keeping their units filled it seemed' quite a numb'er ',of units. ,Mayor Anderson said the issue is whether there are basic questions with regard to land use, whether the proposed use will create undue problems for the area or particular hardship on the neighborhood. . Vote was taken on: motion to read the bill,the second time by council bill number only. Motion carried, all councilmen present voting aye, except Mr. McDonald voting no. Mr. Mohr moved seconded by Mrs. Beal'that the council bill be approved and given final passage. 'Rollcall vote. All councilmen present voting aye, except Mr. McDonald voting 'no, ,the bill was declared passed and numbered 16478. B. Vacations Council Bill No. 9689 -Vacating easement at Sylvan Street (20th) and Fircrest Drive (Chamness), was sUbmitted and read the first' time by council bill number and title only, there being no councilman present requesting that ,it be read in full. Mr. Mohr moved seco~de~ by Mrs. Beal that the bill be read the second time by council bill number only, with unanimous consent of the Council, and that enactment be considered at this time,. Motion carried Unanimously and the bill was read the second time by council bill npmber only. Mr. Mohr moved seconded by Mrs. Beal that the bill be approved and given final passage. Rollcall vote. All councilmen present voting aye, the ,bill was, declared passed and nurTIbered l6479. Council Bill No. 9690 - Vacating easement between Mill and Ferry Streets from 2nd Avenue south (Witzig), was submitted and read the first time by council bill number and title oniy, there being no councilman present requesting that it be read in full. . Mr. Mohr moved seconded by Mr~. Beal that the bill be read the second time by council bill number only, with unanimous consent of the Council, and fuhat enactment be considered at this time. Motion carried unanimously andlthe bill was read the second time by council I , bill number only. Mr. Mohr moved seconded by Mrs. Beal that the bill be approved and given final passage. Rollcall vote. All councilmen present voting aye, the bill was declared passed and numbered 16480. 13; .' 5/22/72 - 2