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REGULAR MEETING MAY 23, 2011 184 Sunnyside Street Closure - June 12, 2011 S. Frances St. from Littrell/Inks Presbyterian Church Picnic from 8:30 a.m. Washington St. to Church to 1:00 P.M. Jefferson St. Fraternal Order Procession - July 30, 2011 New Route to be Inks/Littrell of Police #36 Fallen Officer from 11:00 a.m. Determined due to Scholarship to 5:00 p.m. Construction Motorcycle Ride Remembrance Procession - July 19, 2011 On Route as Submitted Littrell/Inks Ride, Inc. POW-MIA from 8:00 a.m. Remembrance to 12:45 p.m. Ride Michiana Procession - July 15, 2011 On Route as Submitted Inks/Littrell Family YMCA Night Moves from 5:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. APPROVAL OF REQUEST TO USE CITY-OWNED PROPERTY — CARRIAGE HILLS NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION Mr. Gilot stated that a request was received from the Carriage Hills Neighborhood Association for the use of the property at Carriage Hills Well Site in the 52200 Block of Shenandoah Drive as a community garden. Water Works stated that no motor vehicles will be used for hauling in or parked on Water Work's property. Prior to any tilling, utility locations need to be called to ensure a safe area. AT&T is usually buried shallow and the garden placement should be away from the buried utilities. Responsible use of compost, fertilizers, insecticides or similar substances must be in accordance with St. Joseph County Health officials. The site for the garden will be a fixed area of 100' x 60' and will not change. It should be as far away from the well heads as possible, on the far southeast corner. No obstruction of the well field will be tolerated and access must be maintained for Water personnel. The area must remain free from clutter and trash. This will be a 2011 agreement terminated by either party on breach of agreement terms. If the community garden program agreement is terminated due to breach of agreement of terms by the said user of Water Work's land, it will be the responsibility of the Carriage Hills Neighborhood Association and its President to return the property to its original state by grooming and raking in acceptable seed. Engineering agreed with Water Work's recommendation. The Area Plan Commission stated that the location must stay 200' away form the wellhead, according to the Health Department. Favorable Recommendations were received by the Building Department, Code Enforcement, the Fire Department, Community & Economic Development, and the Police Department. Upon a motion made by Mr. Inks, seconded by Mr. Littrell and carried, the request was approved subject to Water Work's and Area Plan's restrictions. APPROVAL OF REQUEST TO USE CITY STREET LIGHTS --- INSTALLATION OF BANNERS —EMILY NUFER ENS ENTERPRISES D/B/A FASTSIGNS Mr. Gilot stated that a request was received from Emily Nufer, ENS Enterprises, LLC, for the use of City light poles on Mishawaka Avenue in River Park to hang banners for the River Park Parade from May 16, 2011 to May 20, 2011. Favorable recommendations were received from the Division of Engineering, Building Department and Community & Economic Development. Upon a motion made by Mr. Inks, seconded by Mr. Littrell and carried, the request was approved. APPROVAL OF OPEN AIR LICENSE APPLICATION RENEWAL — URBAN GARDEN MARKET Mr. Gilot stated that the Board is in receipt of favorable recommendations from the Division of Engineering, Building Department and Community & Economic Development for an Open Air License Application Renewal for the Urban Garden Market, 2105 Mishawaka Avenue, South Bend, Indiana 46615, with a mailing address of 1524 College Street, South Bend, Indiana 46628. The license is for the sale of fresh produce, peanuts, baked goods and coffee at 1025 North Bendix Drive, which is a vacant lot. Upon a motion made by Mr. Inks, seconded by Mr. Littrell and carried, the renewal of the Open Air License was approved. APPROVAL OF MASSAGE ESTABLISHMENT LICENSE APPLICATION RENEWAL — PRAIRIE HOUSE MASSAGE THERAPY