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South Ben Redevelopment Commission Regular Meting - October 7, 1977 A questioi was asked by Ms. Jeanne Derbeck: "Why has the agreement between redevelopers and the Redevelopment Commission regarding the purchase of project land been tabled ?" "Do you want to have the public hearing first ?" Mr. Nimtz's reply: think we ought to hear the evidence before a decision is made." Ms. Derbe k asked, "Is this decision then considered crucial ?" "Yes ", replied Mr. Nimtz Mr. Joseph D. Anderson replied with regard to the same item: "Has that agre ment been signed by all the parties, and is that proposed contract a matter f public record, at present, available to me ?" Mr. Butler stated that the docum nt has gone down to HUD, and that he gathered that it is a document that can e made available. Mr. Anderson asked: "Would you agree to make one available to me ?" "Sure, if it is alright with the Chair ", said Mr. Butler, and upon whici Mr. Nimtz said he had no objection. Ms. Jeanne Derbeck asked: "Could a copy of the agreement be made available to the press ?" "I will see if we can get copie3 made," replied Mr. Butler. Mr. Anderson asked Mr. Butler: "In your opinion, Joes this proposal agreement, despite the fact of its tardiness, meet the requirements 'of the South Bend Common Council, as set forth in their meeting ?" "No, it has been submitted to HUD for their approval because it was a HUD requireme t initially ", replied Mr. Butler. "When was it submitted to HUD, Kevin ?" a ked Mr. Anderson. "Last Friday, a week ago today ", replied Mr. Butler. "This postponement is for when ?" asked Mr. Anderson. "Let me say this, replied Mr. Nimtz, the public hearing on this whole matter is set for 10:00 A.M., we will recess this meeting and proceed to the 13th floor in the Board of 3ublic Works room, and I anticipate that they may not complete the hearing t is morning, and we may recess that public hearing until a later date. Particularly, Mr. Jannotta, our research consultant on real estate cannot be here today, al hough he has submitted a report. I anticipate that we will recess the meeting tD a later date and pending the completion of the public hearing, if that is c rrect or true, then this resolution or agreement will be on the Agenda for October 21, 1977. I have directed now that it be placed on the Agenda for October 21, 1977. I cannot say whether we will act on it that date, because I don't k ow the status of the public hearing as of that date, and whether we will have completed all the testimony and material on the project." "You are prese tly contemplating the carry over of this 10:00 meeting for the convenience of the commission ?" asked Mr. Anderson. Mr. Nimtz then answered "Yes, that is right, for the convenience of everyone who might want to present any additional views or testimony." "Well, let us assume, Mr. Nimtz, that you choose a later date for a continuation, which date is convenient we have arranged for today. Will that same courtesy be afforded us ?" "We will certainly attempt to hear everybody, yes ", replied Mr. Nimtz. "Thank you ", replied Mr. Anderson. 8. NEXT (COMMISSION MEETING The next regular commission meeting will be October 21, 1977, at 10:00 A.M. With the further provision that this particular meeting may not have that completed until just before that date. 9