HomeMy Public PortalAbout19760419 special .._. .ap.e,cial._.Coin.cif.—Meeting.,_.April.., IAI, 1.9.7 476.b.
Mayor Hyder presided.^
! Prayer was offered by Mayor Hyder.
7'Councilmen present: Barry, Borgmeyer, Brant, Gordon, Hager, Manes,
McDowell, Whitecotton and Wildhaber.
' Councilmen absent: Ortmeyer, absent with leave.
A quorum was declared present.
11The Special Council Meeting was-called for a Public Hearing in
iiregard to locating the Juvenile Attention Center on 1k acres of
jlland on the south side of Russell Street, between Jackson and Adams
(Streets , and possible consideration of other locations .
Juvenile;
AttentionFDonald Cline, Cole County Juvenile Officer, and Judge Byron Kinder
Center. jlexplained the function of the Attention Center to the Council.
it For the last four years they have been located at a temporary
;'facility, 213 Jackson Street and 311 East Miller Street. They are
ITfunded by the County, grant from LEAA, and the Department of Public
l�Safety monitors programs. 75% of the clients live outside of the I,
iCenter. A multi-service function is provided , namely FISH, Crisis !!
Line, which is sponsored by the Lions C1ub, disturbed teenagers,
I�abandoned children, etc. They have handled some 4,000 cases from
Ishort term up to 15 months. The basic problem has been lack of
space since the offices are housed in the building, plus living
ifacilities for some of the staff and clients.
i The location must be close to schools, public transportation,
hospitals and medical facilities. The Russell Street property
meets all of the requirements .
Victor Hawser, 415 Russell Street, appeared in opposition to
! the location. He questioned locating the Attention Center on a
Istreet which would handle heavy traffic, and mentioned the empty
jbuilding at McClung Park.
He was informed that the McClung Park property would not be
idesirable since it is located too close to Lincoln University and
the High School.
! Councilman Wildhaber moved that the City give the County the land
Ion Russell Street, but if County governmental use of the land
ceases, the land would revert to the City. The motion passed by
! the following vote:
; Councilmen voting Aye: Larry, Borgmeyer, Brant, Gordon, Hager,
!I Manes, McDowell , Whitecotton and Wildhaber.
(Councilmen voting Nay: None.
:Councilmen absent: Ortmeyer, absent with leave.
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;!Mayor Hyder recommended that appropriate rezoning of the area be
;adopted for the facility.
(Judge Schleer thanked the Council for granting their request.
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-Councilman Hager moved that the Council adjourn, under the rules.
Adjournment.iIMotion passed.
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