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South Bend Redevelopment Commission <br />Regular Meeting –October 1, 2010 <br /> <br />6. NEW BUSINESS (CONT.) <br /> <br />D. Airport Economic Development Area <br /> <br />(9) continued… <br /> <br />Garden would like to expand its program at <br />LaSalle Square by adding walking paths, a <br />small 10 ft by 12 ft greenhouse and a shaded <br />shelter 16 ft by 16 ft with picnic tables. The <br />greenhouse and shelter will not be attached to <br />foundations, so they can be more easily <br />moved to another site if necessary. <br />Additionally, Unity Gardens would like to <br />plant fruit trees to the east of the current <br />garden and add community plots in this <br />eastern area. Most of these improvements <br />are being paid for by a $5,000 grant from <br />Neighborhood Resources Corporation. <br />Expanding the garden to the east will mean <br />another water spigot (or tap) will be <br />necessary. Unity Garden is requesting the <br />Commission pay for the water extension, <br />similar to the original tap and spigot provided <br />when the garden was initially developed in <br />2009. The cost is expected to not exceed <br />$3,000. Staff recommends approval. <br /> <br />Mr. Inks noted that they have stressed to <br />Unity Garden that the garden is not the long <br />term plan for LaSalle Square and that it will <br />have to move if and when a larger <br />development comes forward. Mr. Downes <br />said he would like to send a letter to Unity <br />Garden making that clear and offering, in <br />that event, to help them find another location <br />in the area. Mr. Inks indicated he would <br />draft such a letter and see that it was sent. <br /> <br />Mr. Inks noted that the nearby Beacon <br />Heights subsidized housing has remained <br />fairly isolated. It has, however, become <br /> 17 <br /> <br />