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REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 10, 2011 <br /> COMMENTS REGARDING THE RECENT ASSAULT AT THE WALGREENS <br /> DRUGSTORE ON LINCOLNWAY EAST <br /> Tony (no last name give), residing at 1306 Lincolnway East, South Bend, Indiana, <br /> wished the Council a Happy New Year and stated that he is here tonight speaking before <br /> the Council regarding the recent act of violence at the Walgreens Drugstore on <br /> Lincolnway East. He stated that he lives less than a mile away from there. He stated that <br /> he learned of the act of violence on the news. He stated that when he learned that the <br /> violence was committed by a resident of the Wooden Indiana Motel the hair on the back <br /> of his neck stood up and it brought back all the horrible memories of when Police Officer <br /> Nick Polizotto was shot and killed and Officer Norby was wounded at that motel. He <br /> stated that he jogs and walks his dog passed this area everyday. He stated that there are <br /> IUSB students who live in that area. He questioned on why this person was able to move <br /> into an area and not be mandated to a half way house to be monitored. He stated that the <br /> Wooden Indiana Motel has been a place for transients to live and there have been more <br /> problems at that location and why the City doesn't have the authority to try to get that <br /> motel cleaned up or shut down. He also asked if funding could be sought to have a place <br /> for individuals coming from the Department of Corrections to go to and be monitored. <br /> Carol Davis, 1631 Lincolnway East, stated that the Wooden Indiana Motel has placed <br /> cameras on the buildings to monitor activity at the motel. She advised that Mr. Kemp <br /> who was arrested for the assault at Walgreens was accidentally released by the <br /> Department of Corrections. She stated that not everyone at the Wooden Indiana is <br /> transient. She stated that she moved back to the Wooden Indiana from Princess <br /> Apartments in Mishawaka because they couldn't sleep because of all of the drug activity <br /> going on at night, and fights almost every night. She stated that crime and violence is all <br /> over the City of South Bend and Mishawaka and it is just ridiculous and something has to <br /> be done to combat the crime. Someone needs to take a stance against the violence. She <br /> advised the Council that if they have any questions or concerns regarding the Wooden <br /> Indiana Motel to ask her. <br /> ADJOURNMENT <br /> There being no further business to come before the Council, President Derek D. Dieter <br /> adjourned the meeting at 8:21 p.m. <br /> ATTEST: ATTEST: <br /> John Voorde, City Clerk Derek D. Dieter, President <br /> 20 <br />