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Community and Economic Development Committee <br /> January 24, 2000 <br /> Page 3 <br /> Anne Bockenkamp,Executive Director of Neighborhood Housing Services of South Bend, <br /> Inc. made a presentation on behalf of the petitioner. She provided a handout (copy <br /> attached) which provided a map of the area in question and showed examples of the <br /> "Morris Prairie" home styles. <br /> Council Member Kelly noted that Anne has a tough job but does it well and runs a very <br /> successful program. <br /> Council Member Ujdak inquired whether this organization was dissolving. Ms. <br /> Bockenkamp stated that they do intend to dissolve by the end of the year but believe that <br /> this project will be completed by then. Council Member Ujdak then made a motion, <br /> seconded by Dr. Varner that Bill No. 00-9 be recommended favorably to Council. The <br /> motion passed. <br /> The Committee then reviewed Bill No. 99-126 which is a resolution which would terminate <br /> the ten (10)year real property tax abatement for Bangor Refrigeration Corporation. <br /> Mr. Mike Beitzinger of Community&Economic Development provided an update on the <br /> progress of Kysor/Warren, the former Bangor Refrigeration Company which ceased its <br /> operations in October of last year. He noted that this Bill was originally set for public <br /> hearing on December 13, 1999 and was continued due to the interest by a prospective <br /> buyer of the property. Colbert Packaging,the proposed purchaser has indicated that the tax <br /> abatement would be an integral part of its decision. <br /> Mr. Brad Toothacker,a real estate agent,indicated that negotiations are continuing on the <br /> proposed purchase by the Chicago based company of the 90,000 square foot facility. A <br /> letter of intent has been signed for the$2 million building. <br /> Mr. Beitzinger indicated that he believed that a March 1st deadline may govern and that he <br /> would therefore recommend that this Bill be continued until February 14th. The matter <br /> would be continued until the February 14th committee meeting. <br /> Council President Pfeifer then introduced Kimberlie J. Warren, a student at IUSB, <br /> working on her Masters Degree in the Community Development Work Study Program, <br /> who will be working as an intern. <br /> There being no further business to come before the Committee, Council Member King <br /> adjourned the meeting at 4:30 p.m. <br /> Respectfully submitted, <br /> Council Member Roland Kelly, Chairperson <br /> Community and Economic Development <br /> KCF:kmf <br /> Attachments <br />