11-24-97 Council Meeting Minutes

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REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 24, 1997 DeCoker building to expand their operation. He advised that the center on the average turns away eight families a month due to lack of space, and the proposed expansion will increase the capacity from 145 to 200. He also reported that they plan to build an enclosed corridor from the Center building to the DeCocker building. He advised that they raised about 1.3 million, $160,000 has been committed locally and the other money has come from outside of the community. He informed the Council that they wanted to be the best neighbors they can possibly be, and cooperate with the neighbors. He indicated the church across the street, God's House of Prayer, has 48 parking spaces they are making available to the Center employees during daytime hours. Stan Blenke, assistant vice present of Schafer Gear, indicated they had met with the representatives from the shelter and are now in favor of the street closing. Ben Ziolkowski, Ziolowski Construction, indicated he has made a commitment to the Center to do the construction and renovation at zero profit. Fr. Richard Warner, 200 Fisher Hall, indicated he was representing Father Malloy. He reported that the university is one of the founding members in starting the Center and they will continue their financial commitment so the Center can maintain its national reputation. Jim Lyphout, 104 Early Hall, Notre Dame, reported he was a board member and supported the expansion of the Center. Chris Murphy, 1237 E. Jefferson, spoke in favor of the passage of this bill. Avis Jones, project team coordinator at the Center, indicated the center has helped to change her life. She reported that when she came to the center she was an alcoholic and crack addict, and they helped her overcome her addictions. She asked for support for this bill. Art Leinen, owner of Addograph, indicated he did have compassion for the center and the homeless, however, there is a parking problem. He reported he would like to access the back of his building, for parking, through the DeCocker parking lot. He indicated he had an estimate for a fence of $4,000 and that does not include the electric for the gate. Lou Nanni reported that they have verbally agreed to give - Mr. Leinen access in back of the DeCocker building. Council Member Hosinski made a motion to amend this bill in Section V, by striking "and" before the word "approval" and striking "." after "mayor" and add: , subject to a written easement from CFH to the property owner of lots 107 and 108 to permit access, with the easement agreement being recorded at the petitioner's expense., seconded by Council Member Kelly. The motion carried. Council Member Hosinski made a motion to recommend this bill to the Council favorable, as amended, seconded by Council Member Kelly. The motion carried. BILL NO. 111 -97 A BILL TO VACATE THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY: THE STREET TO BE VACATED IS BROOKMEDE DRIVE FROM THE WEST RIGHT -OF -WAY OF SOUTH IRONWOOD DRIVE TO THE EAST RIGHT -OF -WAY OF EVESHAM COURT FOR A DISTANCE OF APPROXIMATELY 100 FEET IN LENGTH AND A WIDTH OF 60 FEET. PART LOCATED IN TWYCKENHAM HILLS, SECTION "L ", CITY OF SOUTH BEND, ST. JOSEPH COUNTY, INDIANA Council Member Varner made a motion to continue this bill indefinitely, seconded by Council Member Broden. The motion carried. BILL NO. 100 -97 A BILL AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE FOR PROPERTY GENERALLY LOCATED ON THE EAST SIDE OF OLIVE ROAD, BETWEEN THE TOLL ROAD AND OLD CLEVELAND ROAD, CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above bill, proponents and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. Council Member Hosinski reported that the Zoning and Ammexation Committee had met on this bill and recommended it to the Council favorable. John Byorni, assistant director of Area