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South Bend <br />Regular Meg <br />elopment commission <br />- February 23, 1990 <br />6. NEW BUSINESS (Cont.) <br />h. continued... <br />Like to locate her business in this <br />building. My son would like the basement <br />for use as a music studio. I would like <br />to use the building to do some <br />woodworking. <br />It has been my plan for several years now <br />to use these premises as a small shop in <br />which to build tables, shelves, etc. The <br />building is large enough for my daughter, <br />son and myself to use. Therefore, I <br />would very much like to retain my <br />property for my own uses rather than sell <br />it to the City. <br />I see no reason why I should be required <br />to sell my property against my wishes. I <br />am quite sure that whatever use the City <br />has for this area, my use of my property <br />will not interfere. I see no reason why <br />the City cannot coexist in our separate <br />endeavors. <br />I think it is wonderful that, after all <br />these years, the City is starting to take <br />a more serious interest in this section <br />of town. This section of town has been <br />afflicted with a great deal of crime and <br />poverty for a number of years. I agree <br />that the City should do something to <br />impr ve this area, but not at the expense <br />of p ople who wish only to contribute to <br />the improvement of the area. <br />How can my owning a small woodworking <br />shop interfere with your plans. The City <br />portrays itself as being concerned about <br />small business. This is a perfect <br />opportunity for the City to prove it. By <br />alto ing me to retain my property the <br />City will show me and other small <br />busi ess persons that the City has their <br />best interests at heart. <br />Respectfully, <br />Jame S. Hockaday. <br />-10- <br />