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City Council Memo <br /> April 11, 2001 <br /> Page Two <br /> The attached Master Plan shows the walkway continuing from the viaduct to Fairview Avenue <br /> and through the proposed playing fields. The final location will be determined at the time of the <br /> playing field construction. <br /> The additional Wood Street Parking is anticipated for completion in August 2001. Soccer Field <br /> #1's target completion date is August 2002; Soccer Field#2's target completion date is August <br /> 2003; the Softball Field's target completion date is August 2005 (all depending on fund <br /> availability). Walkways and pathways, lighting and other improvements will accompany each <br /> proj ect as it is completed. <br /> POTENTIAL OBJECTIONS: There were no objectors at the Plan Commission meeting. <br /> INPUT FROM OTHER SOURCES: Millikin owns the property on both sides of Macon Street , I, <br /> and on both sides of both alleys except for the small portion owned by•CM and Sons, Family I <br /> LTD Partnership and managed by Swartz Properties. A consent letter was received from CM and <br /> Sons, Family LTD Partnership and Swartz Properties that agrees to the vacation and purchase by <br /> Millikin University. <br /> Utility letters have been received from the Sanitary District of Decatur, Ameritech and Insight � <br /> Communications stating no objection to the vacations. Both the City of Decatur and Illinois <br /> Power have requested that ingress and egress easements be reserved for utility maintenance. <br /> STAFF REFERENCES: If Council members have questions they may contact Kathy Miller at i <br /> 424-2786. <br /> BUDGET/TIME IMPLICATIONS: An appraisal for the proposed street and alley vacations was <br /> submitted by the petitioner with an estimated market value of$13,300. A second appraisal was <br /> obtained by the City with an estimated market value of$13,800. The petitioner will pay the City <br /> $13,800 for the vacations. <br />