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Tuesday, February 24, 1987 / University Daily Kansan
Fireworks expected at city meeting
Commissioners to decide fate of petition that demands vote on street closings
By TODD COHEN
A sleeper it won't be
Fireworks are expected at tonight's Lawrence City Commission meeting when the five commissioners, three of whom are seeking re-derive the fate of a petition that demands closing for downtown development
Commissioners also are expected to discuss the city's official position on the proposed 600 block mall at the corner of 51st and Mall. Sixth and Massachusetts streets.
The petition, circulated by Citizens for a Better Downtown, seeks a vote on an ordinance that would ban the closing of Massachusetts and Vermont streets between Sixth and 11th streets. More than 4,300 people signed the petition.
CBD organizers and city officials have said if the petition was legal and passed, it would stop downtown mall development.
However, city attorneys said at last week's commission meeting that the petition's wording was too vague and was not in line with the April 7 general election ballot.
City attorneys will present an ordinance today that provides for an advisory referendum on mail development, including binding referendum sought by CBU.
All commissioners have said they supported a referendum on the downtown mall proposals. However, commissioners disagree on whether the question could or should be legally binding.
Mike Wildgen, assistant city manager, said yesterday that a copy of the ordinance was not available yet.
Last week, the Cleveland developers of the 600 block mall, Jacobs, Jacsonis, Jacobs, revealed their plan for a $55 million 400-square foot enclosed mall and parking garage. The city would pay $20 million with IV&J paying the rest.
The plan would permanently close the 600 blocks of Massachusetts and Vermont streets.
The commissioners also will consider:
■ A sign variance request for Jim Lewis, owner of J.L.'s Grocery, formerly Rusty's IGA, 901 Iowa St. Lewis wants to install a $22_{-1}$-foot sign.
A site plan for construction or a storage building on the northeast side of a house.
Proposed revisions to the Policies for Housing Rehabilitation Loans and Grants with regard to minor home improvements and emergency repairs.
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