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South Bend I Redevelopment Commission Regular M ting - October 28, 1988 We bel eve that the Redevelopment Commission will do all in its authority to assist the 1200-1300 West Washington Street minority businesses, and many residents fit significantly in the overall scheme of a tour w rthv South Bend." Mr. Narbill went on to say that the group he represents presented the WWCRP with a petition at its last meeting, signed by the minority commercial property owners from the 1200-1-300 block of West Washington and signed by residents within that area. They would like the cooperation of the Redevelopment Commission to help them put together a plan that will benefit the entire West W on- Chapin area. Mrs. Yblata noted that the staff is aware of the WWCRP meeting last week and their decision, but the WWCRP has not come to the Commission for discussion or action on their plan. The Commission should expect the WWCRP to ccmo forward within the next few weeks. Ms. Aub4m asked Mr. Newbill if these issues have belen discussed within the wwc Rp Mr. Newbill responded that these issues have been discussed at the WWCRP Meetings. The problem is that, initially, there was an understanding that there would be no major demolition in the area. However, shortly after South Bend common council member Eugenia Braboy lost her Council seat, there began to be discussion about the demolition of large portions of the area. The affected businesr,es have tried to get the WWCRP to work wi them to improve their businesses, but th feel they are being railroaded out of the major decisions of the WWCRP. They feel thair input is not being taken into consid tion. The affected businesses want to seethe area improve and they realize that that wi 1 require change. But they don't feel th it they are responsible for the crime and dru fs in the area and shouldn't be kicked out jus because those conditions exist.