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<br />REGULAR MEETING MAY 9, 1988
<br />SECTION I. The Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, publicly
<br />recognizes the integral role which public transportation plays in the economic,
<br />social and environmental well -being of our City.
<br />SECTION II. The Common Council hereby declares Wednesday, May 18, 1988, as
<br />"TRANSIT APPRECIATION DAY" and calls upon the citizens of South Bend, Indiana, to
<br />recognize the vital role of transit in our City.
<br />SECTION III. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after
<br />its adoption by the Common Council and approval by the Mayor.
<br />/s/ John Voorde
<br />Member of the Common Council
<br />- A public hearing was held on the resolution at this time. Council Member Duda read
<br />the resolution at this time. She indicated that the entire Council is in favor of
<br />this resolution. Emil Reznik, President, Transpo, spoke in favor of the
<br />resolution. He indicated that public transportation is a vital role in the economic
<br />well -being of South Bend, and urged the Council's favorable adoption. Council
<br />Member Zakrzewski made a motion to adopt this resolution, seconded by Council Member
<br />Luecke. The resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of nine ayes.
<br />Council Member Coleman made a motion to suspend the rules and have public hearing on
<br />the following resolution, seconded by Council Member Luecke. The motion carried on
<br />a roll call vote of nine ayes.
<br />RESOLUTION 1602 -88 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH
<br />BEND, INDIANA DESIGNATING THE NAVARRE CABIN, IN LEEPER
<br />PARK AN HONORARY LOCAL HISTORIC LANDMARK.
<br />WHEREAS, in conjunction with Hoosier Celebration 188, a statewide celebration of
<br />our pride in the rich heritage of our State, the cities, towns, the Historic
<br />Preservation Commission of South Bend and St. Joseph County are recognizing the
<br />historic importance of the Navarre Cabin;
<br />WHEREAS, Pierre Navarre, a representative of the American Fur Trading Company,
<br />was the first person of European heritage to permanently settle in St. Joseph
<br />County;
<br />WHEREAS, the Navarre Cabin, the first home in St. Joseph County which still
<br />exists, was built in 1820 on the north bank of the St. Joseph River near what is now
<br />known as 123 North Shore Drive in Navarre Place in South Bend;
<br />WHEREAS, it is most appropriate that as we welcome "Back Home Again" our family
<br />and friends, employers and employees, and all others who may at one time or another
<br />have have lived in our towns, cities, state, that we recognize the cabin and those
<br />settlers who first chose to make South Bend their home;
<br />WHEREAS, the Common Council joins the many other civic and governmental
<br />organizations in celebrating local Hoosier Celebration 188 and declares Navarre
<br />Cabin an "Honorary Local Historic Landmark;" and
<br />WHEREAS, all citizens of south Bend are encouraged to join in the local Hoosier
<br />Celebration 188 activities as we recognize our own Hoosier heritage and pride.
<br />NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of south
<br />Bend,Indiana; as follows:
<br />SECTION I. The Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, hereby
<br />designates the Navarre Cabin, located in Leeper Park, as an "honorary Local Historic
<br />Landmark."
<br />SECTION II. The Council urges all citizens of South Bend to take part in the
<br />local Hoosier Celebration 188 activities and to attend the public plaquing ceremony
<br />in Leeper Park on May 11, 1988.
<br />SECTION III. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after
<br />its adoption by the Common Council and approval by the Mayor.
<br />/s /John Voorde
<br />Member of the Common Council
<br />—_ A public hearing was held on the resolution at this time. Brian Poland, Historic
<br />Preservation Commission read the resolution. Council Member Niezgodski made a
<br />motion to adopt this resolution, seconded by Council Member Zakrzewski. The
<br />resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of nine ayes.
<br />COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
<br />Be it remembered that the Common Council of the City of South Bend met in the
<br />Committee of the Whole on Monday, May 9, 1988, at 7:00 p.m., with nine members
<br />present. Chairman Zakrzewski presiding.
<br />BILL NO. 18 -88 A BILL AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT THE
<br />SOUTHEAST CORNER OF LOCUST RD. & PRAIRIE AV. IN THE CITY OF SOUTH
<br />BEND, INDIANA.
<br />This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above bill, proponents
<br />and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. Council Member Slavinskas,
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