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Qhunmtttrr quirt ZONING AND VACATION COMMIITBE Ma hit alotnnum Ulounrtl of Up Qlttg of Etautll irtdl: The January 27, 1992 meeting of the Zoning and Vacation Committee was called to order by its Chairperson Council Member Lee Slavinskas at 3:45 p.m. in the Council Informal Meeting Room. Persons in attendance included Zakrzewski, Duda Coleman, Luecke, Washington, Kelly, Puzzello, Slavinskas and Ladewski; Jenny Pius Manier, John Byorni, Chris Vanderbach, Ron Farrand, Richard Hill, Tom Bullock, Betsy Harriman, and Kathleen Cekanski- Farrand. Council Member Slavinskas noted that he has received a letter from the petitioner requesting that Bill No. 3-92 be continued until-the-February 10, 1992 meeting of the Common Council. The Committee then reviewed Bill No. 79-91 which is requesting a vacation of public property in the first district. Chris Vanderbach noted that there is a compromised plan which the neighborhood supports. Council Member Luecke, the District Councilman for the area noted that there is a general consensus for the proposed closing of the the designated ally. Mr. Tom Bullock spoke in favor of the compromise stating that he believes that it would increase safety in the area. In light of the compromised plan, the Bill will be continued and sent back to the Board of Public Works for further review and recommendation, and remain pending in the Zoning and Vacation Committee for further review and recommendation. The Committee then reviewed Bill No. 13-92 which is a Bill to transfer park property to the South Bend Community School Corporation. Council Member Slavinskas noted that this item would be taken under miscellaneous business. Mr. Karl Stevens showed a "schematic site plan" as to how the 3/4 acre would be developed if transferred to the school corporation. It was noted that the sledding hill would be relocated, that the existing tennis courts would be improved, and that approximately $30,000.00 worth of playground equipment would be installed. Mr. Richard Hill, Bond Counsel, noted that Fall of 1993 is the projected completion date. The Bond sale date by the School Corporation is projected to be February 11, 1992 with closing on the bonds to take place on February 27, 1992. Construction is scheduled to begin the first week of March. In response to questions raised by Council Member Puzzello, Ron Farrand noted that fencing will be installed to control vehicular traffic and there would be access through gates for pedestrians. He noted that Navarre School would be an example of the type of gates proposed. In response to her urging of a neighborhood meeting, Mr. Farrand noted that the School Corporation would cooperate in holding such a meeting. Council Member Coleman noted that there have been ongoing discussion on this project. Council President Luecke voiced concern over the perception of having a suspension of rules this evening in light of the Riley and Studebaker matters. Council Member Slavinskas also voiced concern and stated that the public should have the opportunity to have input. Following further discussion Council Member Coleman made a motion seconded by Council Member Puzzello that Bill No. 13-92 be recommended favorably to Council.