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r ' <br /> Zoning and Vacation <br /> Page 2. <br /> In response to Councilman Barcome' s question it was noted that <br /> currently the_City owns the Army Reserve land and will continue to lease <br /> it to the Army Reserve. In response to Councilman Voorde' s question <br /> regarding access to the Army Reserve, Mr. Kleva noted that continued <br /> access to the Army Reserve Center would be maintained. Councilman Barcome <br /> noted his concern over the lack of a traffic study on Esther. <br /> Mr. Jim Mullins, Director of the IUSB Library noted that discussions <br /> of a future parking garage have been discussed by the Trustees. Mr. <br /> Mullins further stated that between 5-6, 000 students currently use the <br /> crossings and that the University is concerned about the safety as to these <br /> crossings. Mr. Mullins further stated that a satellite campus like IUSB <br /> needs to continue to grow. He further highlighted that a safe campus <br /> with a central core was paramount to the continued growth of the IUSB <br /> campus. <br /> Councilman Beck expressed concern over access to the St. Joseph <br /> River with individuals pulling boats. She noted that there are currently <br /> several problems at various intersections. She further noted her concern <br /> regarding the traffic study being taken in July. <br /> In response to the traffic study it was noted that the City <br /> conducted a similar study while school was in session and that the projected <br /> figures of Cole Associates, Inc. were very close to the City study. <br /> Councilman Zakrzewski stated that he believed that the study in <br /> July was valid. He further expressed his support of the two vacation <br /> petitions. <br /> Councilman Puzzello noted that the petitions for vacation were <br /> simliar to the petition requests of the local hospitals. She believed that <br /> the requests were valid and that due to the impact to our community and the <br /> need for an identity on the IUSB campus , that she would be in support of <br /> the petitions. <br /> Following further discussion by the Committee members it was <br /> suggested that there be a follow-up meeting regarding the two petitions. <br /> Mr. Barcome again expressed his concern over people who lived near the <br /> IUSB campus. <br /> Councilman Barcome made a motion seconded by Councilman <br /> Zakrzewski that the meeting be continued. The motion passed unanimously. <br /> The meeting was continued at 5:45 p.m. <br /> Respectfully submitted, <br /> John Voorde, Chairman <br /> Zoning and Vacation Committee <br />