09-25-00 Council Meeting Minutes

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REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 25.2000 magnet for local, regional and national retailers; and WHEREAS, the continued and enhanced growth in the southern portion of our City has spurred increased residential and commercial construction which is providing a corresponding need for quality retail stores for new residents and employees of businesses; and WHEREAS, the City Administration and the Common Council believe and are committed to promoting viable, quality and competitive retail opportunities which offer consumers with a wide variety of shopping, dining and entertainment options, as well as sound employment opportunities; and WHEREAS, the City of South Bend, Indiana proudly supports the many initiatives aimed at revitalizing and invigorating the untold opportunities available by a viable and competitive Scottsdale Mall. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AS FOLLOWS: Section I. The Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, supports the continued and enhanced revitalization, promotion and development of Scottsdale Mall so that it will become the premier retail center in northern Indiana. Section II. The Council believes that Scottsdale Mall can once again become the retail catalyst which will attract new and return customers because of its baseline commitment to operational vitality, and to its owners and operators providing customer- focused retail, dining and entertainment opportunities which will build and maintain a strong and reinvigorated following. Section III. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its adoption by the Common Council and approval by the Mayor. s /James Aranowski, First District s /Charlotte Pfeifer, Second District s/Roland Kelly, Third District s/Karl King, Fourth District s/David A. Varner, Fifth District s /Andrew Ujdak, Sixth District s /Sean Coleman, At Large s /Al `Buddy" Kirsits, At Large s/Karen L. White, At Large ATTEST: s /Loretta J. Duda, City Clerk s/Kathleen Cekanski- Farrand, Council Attorney s /Stephen J. Luecke, Mayor Fifth District Councilmember David Varner, 1306 Clayton Drive, South Bend, Indiana, made the presentation for this Resolution Councilmember Varner informed the Council that Mr. Timothy Hernly, Attorney at Law, Barnes & Thornburg, 600 1" Source Center, 100 North Michigan Street, South Bend, Indiana, was present this evening representing Scottsdale Mall. He stated that Mr. Hernly is not at liberty to discuss all aspects of the ongoing sale of the Mall but is working diligently in this effort. He noted that the purpose of this Resolution is to let the public know that the fifth district and the people of South Bend would like to have a viable mall in South Bend. At this point, Councilmember Varner read the Resolution in its entirety, presented it to Mr. Hernly and asked for the Council's favorable support. I I 1