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South Bend Redevelopment Commission <br />Rescheduled Regular Meeting –November 2, 2010 <br /> <br />6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.) <br /> <br />B. South Bend Central Development Area <br /> <br />(4) continued… <br /> <br />feels it is important to make some <br />improvements because, in some aspects the <br />stadium no longer meets league standards <br />and, since the stadium is city-owned, we <br />want a facility we can be proud of. When the <br />stadium was built, it was a model for minor <br />league stadiums in the Midwest. Standards <br />have changed. Now we want to add some <br />amenities that we think will enhance viewing <br />for fans. In addition, we hope to make it a <br />better venue for a lot more community <br />events. Additionally, we hope the improved <br />stadium will be a catalyst for private <br />investment surrounding the stadium---office, <br />retail and residential. We think these <br />improvements are critical to, not only the <br />stadium, but the entire community. <br /> <br />Mr. Inks noted that a thirty-seven page <br />PowerPoint presentation was distributed in <br />the Commission packets. He gave a <br />summary of that presentation. He noted that <br />the city’s plan for the Coveleski Park area is <br />for mixed use development anchored by an <br />enhanced stadium creating connectivity to <br />the downtown, and creating development <br />opportunities surrounding the stadium. <br /> <br />Wightman Petrie brought some renderings of <br />a new Centerfield entrance, a splash pad for <br />children, a team store and memorial, Left <br />Field picnic seating, the 360 degree <br />concourse, and a kids Fun Zone. Other <br />improvements to be made are: upgrades to <br />the seating bowl, concourse suites and Upper <br />Deck; new artificial turf and drainage system, <br /> 9 <br /> <br />