03-26-01 Public Works & Property Vacation

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Public Works and Property Vacation Committee March 26, 2001 Page 2 Mr. Littrell stated that he did not believe that the warrants were currently there for a traffic light. Council Member White inquired whether the Department of Public Works had experimented on a 2-3 day basis of closing Greenlawn to see what the actual impact may be. Mr. Littrell stated that they had not. Council President Pfeifer inquired about the fence around the baseball outfield and dugout areas. Dr. Varner asked the Council Attorney to review any additional issues from the February 7th Committee Meeting. The Council Attorney noted that the issue of security personnel was to be addressed in the Park Memorandum as well as requiring increased lighting and the posting of all Adams public would know the dates and times s Hi h School athletic usage a schedules so th at the p g g when the shared areas would be pre-empted. Dr. Stump stated that since there are no posting in other shared usage areas, that the Park Department and the School Corporation did not address that topic in the Memorandum. Dr. Varner stated that he believes that it is absolutely necessary to have schedules posted. He also voiced concern with regard to the problems in this area when the railroad crossing blocks Ironwood far beyond the legal maximum of ten (10) minutes. Dr. Varner stated that he is concerned that it appears that the City does not have a plan in place to address this issue. Council Member Kelly noted that traffic often drives to the Twykenham viaduct in order to avoid the blocked Ironwood in light of a train delay. Dr. Varner asked the School Corporation officials whether they could pledge today that no additional park land would be needed in the future for the School Corporation. Sheila Bergeron, a member of the Board of School Trustees, stated that no additional park property would be needed by the South Bend Community School Corporation. Mr. Hebard than showed the plans for School Field. Dr. Varner then opened the Committee meeting up for public comment, beginning with those wishing to speak in favor. Chuck Lennon sees the shared park facilities as a"win/win" as well as the 2 to 1 tree replacement proposal. He suggested that a"covered park bench area"also be developed as a joint program. Dave Shadinger noted that the Adams High School girls track team is ranked#2 in the state, and that the proposed track field is an excellent idea. He also noted that six(6) tennis courts are needed for school tennis meets. John Phair complimented Dr. Varner for his leadership in making sure that all entities had their documentation in order before acting upon the vacation request. As a result, he sees everyone as a winner. Those speaking opposed began with Diane Wright who questioned the traffic counts. She also voiced concern about the overall Adams project in light tithe current discussions on re-districting. She noted that she would be presenting a petition this evening with over 100 signatures against the