07-10-95 Council Meeting Minutes

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4387 - ---- - -, - -� Council Member Coleman made a motion to set Bill No. 38 -95 for public hearing and third reading on July 24, and refer it to the Zoning and Annexation Committee, seconded by Council Member Zakrzewski. The motion carried. PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR Gene Oakley, 2614 York, spoke regarding his request for information on transfer of park property. He indicated some one, at a School Board meeting, said the City had transferred a part of Studebaker Golf Course to the School Corp. Council Member Coleman indicated the City had not transferred any part of the golf course. Dave Varner, 1306 Clayton Dr., spoke regarding the proposed "smut center ", that is being relocated to South Main Street. He indicated this type of business is not needed or wanted, nor the type of business that is drawn to a porno operation. He indicated they should leave this business where it is now. Ralph Johnson, 734 N. Cushing, spoke regarding other cities closing porno operations. Charles Barrington, 4125 Sampson, indicated that porno business has a harmful effect in neighborhoods. He indicated that this type of business is more invasive morally than a gun shop. A resident of 2608 S. Main, indicated the South Side Little League Park was not far from the location of the proposed porno shop. He said the City should take a stand against this and let them sue. Mike Edwards, 822 E. Irvington, porno book stores should not be any part of this community. He indicated it was a proven fact that crime follows this type of operation, as well as a decline in property values. Gene Oakley, 2614 York Road, indicated the City of Valparaiso enforced Community Standards in their downtown. There being no further business to come before the Council unfinished or new, Council Member Puzzello made a motion to adjourn, a seconded by Council Member Washington. The motion carried. The meeting was adjourned at 8:20 p.m. ATTEST: ATTEST: City Clerk Presid