Madsen Park alley closure
Closure of a city-owned mid-block alley so the parcels of Madsen Park can be combined for park improvements funded by the Parks, Trails and Open Space general obligation bond. The Council adopted Ordinance 44 of 2025 on July 1, 2025, 7-0.
- Where it stands
- Approved
- Type
- Public project
- Location
- Approximately 9 North Chicago Street
Every hearing and vote
May 6, 2025 · City Council work session
Alley closure at about 9 North Chicago Street (Madsen Park)
Discussed
Staff briefed the Council on closing part of a City-owned alley so all parcels of Madsen Park can be consolidated for park improvements funded by the Parks, Trails and Open Space general obligation bond. The alley does not provide access to nearby properties or the park.
May 20, 2025 · City Council
Consent agenda
Approved · 7-0
Approved: set a July 1 hearing on the Madsen Park alley closure at about 9 North Chicago Street; and appointments of Lilah Rosenfield, Michael Vela and Jeffrey Barrett to the Planning Commission (terms ending May 20, 2029) and Esther Daranciang to the Bicycle Advisory Committee (term ending May 20, 2028).
July 1, 2025 · City Council
Alley closure at approximately 9 North Chicago Street, Madsen Park (Ordinance 44 of 2025)
Approved · 7-0
The Council indefinitely closed a city-owned north-south alley mid-block between 1000 West and Chicago Street so all parcels of Madsen Park can be combined into one parcel for park improvements funded by the Parks, Trails and Open Space general obligation bond. The alley gives no access to nearby homes or the park. No one spoke.