Wellman to reclassify cul-de-sac as dead-end street

Posted 12/8/21

The Wellman City Council agreed Monday, Dec. 6 to affirm a 2004 council resolution declaring Spring Court a dead-end street, not a cul-de-sac.

Despite the prior council decision, the street is …

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Wellman to reclassify cul-de-sac as dead-end street

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The Wellman City Council agreed Monday, Dec. 6 to affirm a 2004 council resolution declaring Spring Court a dead-end street, not a cul-de-sac.

Despite the prior council decision, the street is still drawn as a cul-de-sac on maps and has been generally considered as one by the community. The council originating the declaration took no further action, leaving the city’s share of ownership in the street ambiguous.

By confirming that the street as a dead-end, the current council will incur the legal expenses of updating the street’s classification. That will include new surveys, a likely replat of the current homeowners’ property, the issuance of deeds and the possible disposition of city property.

Though the amount of land owned by the city is not thought to be significant, city officials are awaiting the results of a survey for an accurate determination. Only three properties on the street are likely to be affected by the project.

Council members said the city had an obligation to follow through on the original resolution and resolve any outstanding legal questions for the existing property holders.

In other business, council members voted to write-off uncollectable utility bills totaling $16,800. City Manager Kelly Litwiller said some of the debts dated back to 2003. All attempts to find a viable contact for payment were unsuccessful, she said.

The city will ask Alliant Energy to install a streetlight near St. Joseph Catholic Church and North Park. The light will shine towards the path located in the park. The cost will be $17.73 per month, payable to Alliant. St. Joseph is also planning to install a security light in its parking lot.

Council members voted to allow the skating rink to host an adult night skate at a date to be determined. Those attending would be allowed to bring adult beverages inside the building. Alcohol consumed on the property would be limited to beer and wine. The city would not be involved in the sale of alcohol. Only patrons 21 years of age and older would be admitted that night.

The city is contracting with KCTC for a software update to its computer system.