05-23-88 Council Meeting Minutes

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REGULAR MEETING MAY 23, 1988 SECTION III. In recognition of the progress made to date, and in an effort of rededicating ourselves to this very worthwhile and vital cause, the Common council of the City of South Bend hereby designates Saturday, June 4th, as "Our March on Washington" Day in South Bend, Indiana. SECTION IV. The Common Council urges all concerned citizens to join with the Council, the Foundation, members of the Project, the Near Westside residents and the City's Department of Economic Development in a positive show of strength for the continued revitalization of this important area of our City. SECTION V. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its adoption by the Common Council and approval by the Mayor. /s/ Steven Luecke Member of the Common Council /s/ Donald Niezgodski Member of the Common Council /s/ William Soderberg Member of the Common Council /s/ Ann B. Puzzello Member of the Common Council /s/ Linas Slavinskas Member of the Common Council /s/ Thomas Zakrzewski Member of the Common Council /s/ Sean Coleman Member of the Common Council /s/ Loretta Duda Member of the Common Council /s/ John Voorde Member of the Common Council ATTRRT. /s /Irene Gammon City Clerk A public hearing was held on the resolution at this time. Council Member Coleman made a motion to accept the substitute version of this bill as on file with the City _ Clerk's Office, seconded by Council Member Soderberg. The motion carried. Council Member Niezgodski read the resolution at this time. He indicated that the South Bend Heritage Foundation, West Washington- Chapin Revitalization Project Members, the Near Westside Residents and the City of South Bend's Economic Development Department are to be commended for a job well done in revitalizing the West Washington /Chapin Street Neighborhood. Gladys Muhammad, South Bend Heritage Foundation, spoke in favor of the resolution. She indicated that the area has needed much help and urged everyone to attend on June 4, 1988 "Our March on Washington Day." Sue Hochman, 1122 W. Washington, indicated that she has talked to many of the residents of the neighborhood and they have all stated that they are in favor of a change. Bernice Freeman, Opportunity Industrial Center, 1601 Liston, indicated that the center is located in the West Washington /Chapin Area. She stated that the center has approximately 18 -20 students on a daily basis and is concerned for their safety. Mary Newbill, 1233 1/2 W. Washington, urged everyone to participate in the march on June 4, 1988. Barbara Noser, 809 W. Colfax, stated that she enjoys living in the West Washington /Chapin /Chapin Area. Council Member Luecke made a motion to adopt the substitute resolution, seconded by Council Member Zakrzewski. The resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of nine ayes. Council Member Duda indicated that the Residential Neighborhood Committee has a Task Force on the Leaf Burning issue. The Task Force has been meeting on a regular basis, every Friday at 4:00 p.m., in the Council's Caucus Room. Council Member Coleman indicated that the Parks & Recreation Committee met on May 17, 1988 to discuss the salmon run at the East Raceway and the Skateboard Park and future options on skateboarding. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE Be it remembered that the Common Council of the City of South Bend met in the Committee of the Whole on May 23, 1988, at 7:19 p.m., with nine members present. Chairman Zakrzewski presiding. BILL NO. 27 -88 SECOND READING AND PUBLIC HEARING ON A BILL TO VACATE THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY: THE 1ST NORTH -SOUTH ALLEY EAST OF PORTAGE RUNNING NORTH FROM ELWOOD TO KING ST. FOR A DISTANCE OF 120 FEET ALL BEING IN NORTHWEST 2ND ADD TO THE CITY OF ST. JOSEPH COUNTY, 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 Slavinskas, indicated that the Zoning & Vacation Committee had met on this bill and recommended it favorably. Robert Kochmar, 1406 Portage Av., made the presentation on the bill. He indicated that he is the petitioner requesting the alley vacation. He further indicated that he is the owner and operator of "Bob's Pub" and is vacating the alley to make additional parking. Council Member Voorde made a motion to recommend this bill to the Council favorably, seconded by Council Member Coleman. The motion carried. BILL NO. 28 -88 SECOND READING AND PUBLIC HEARING ON A BILL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH RENT- TNnTANA APPROVTNG A T.FARR FOR THF. ST. JOSEPH /WAYNE PARKING