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Informal Meeting of the South Bend Common Council <br /> October 15, 2003 <br /> Page 4 <br /> southside location. Mr. Schalliol stated that nothing is currently being considered, but that could <br /> change. He noted that Target is planning its grand opening for July 25, 2004. <br /> In response to a question from Dr. Varner, Mr. Schalliol confirmed that there is interest in <br /> developing the corner of the Erskine Golf Course (northwest corner of Ireland and Miami). Mr. <br /> Schalliol noted that South Gateway has been extremely helpful and enthusiastic and have generated <br /> a lot of goodwill. <br /> Council President White then called for an update on the"MetroNet Concept". Mr. Gilot provided <br /> a one-page handout entitled "Update on MetroNet Concept for Fiber Service off ramps on the <br /> Indiana Crossroads of Information Superhighway" (copy attached). He noted that we have more <br /> fiber service capability than Indianapolis. They are looking at developing a demonstration loop <br /> from Notre Dame to the Central Business District to Union Station. A second possible loop would <br /> be located in the Blackthorn and airport area. He noted that major data users are clamoring for <br /> such opportunities. Bosch noted in their background research that the best connectivity was in <br /> South Bend or Toledo. MetroNet Loop involves 145 fibers which would attract and keep jobs and <br /> provide leverage for Project Future and the Chamber for other opportunities for intelligent <br /> information links. TIF monies would be utilized in such endeavors. <br /> Council President White thanked everyone for the sharing of information. She then adjourned the <br /> Informal meeting of the South Bend Common Council at 5:18 p.m. <br /> Respectfully submitted, <br /> Karen L. White, Council President <br /> South Bend Common Council <br /> KCF:kmf <br /> Attachments <br />