04-28-80 Council Meeting Minutes

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REGULAR MEETING P' i 1980 COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING BILL NO. 35 -80 A BILL APPROVING THE FORM AND TERMS OF LOAN AGREEMENT, MORTGAGE AND NOTE, SECURITY AGREEMENT AND FINANCING STATEMENTS, ASSIGNMENT OF LEASES AND RENTS AND A TRUST INDENTURE AND INDUSTRIAL REVENUE BONDS, AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION THEREOF AND APPROVING RESOLU- TION NO. 10 -80 OF THE SOUTH BEND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION PERTAINING TO MARION W. DUNN. This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above bill, proponents and opponent were given an opportunity to be heard. Mr. Kenneth Fedder, attorney for the Economic Develop- ment Commission, made the presentation for the bill. He indicated this $300,000 issue would be used to finance the acquisition of land and improvements of a commercial building at Jeffer- son and William streets. He said they would initially employ approximately four new employees. Council Member Kopczynski made a motion to recommend this bill to the Council favorable, second- ed by Council Member Dombrowski.. The motion carried. BILL NO. 36 -80 A BILL AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A LOAN AGREEMENT AND TRUST INDENTURE AND BONDS, AND APPROVING THE FORM AND TERMS OF THE LOAN AGREEMENT AND TRUST INDENTURE AND BOND AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT REVENUE BONDS AND APPROVING RESOLUTION NO. 3 -80 OF THE SOUTH BEND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION RELATING TO THE IRELAND /IRONWOOD ASSOCIATES PROJECT. This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above bill, proponents and opponent were given an opportunity to be heard. Mr. Kenneth Fedder, attorney for the Economic Develop- ment Commission, made the presentation for the bill. He indicated this $95,000 issue would be used to finance and construct additional improvements at 2042 E. Ireland Road. He said that twenty -two additional persons would be employed. Council Member Taylor made a motion to recommend this bill to the Council favorable, seconded by Council Member Serge. The motion carried. BILL NO. 37 -80 A BILL APPROVING THE FORM AND TERMS OF TRUST INDENTURE AND USER AGREEMENT, REAL ESTATE MORTGAGE AND INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT REVENUE BONDS, AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECTUION THEREOF AND APPROVING RESOLUTION NO. 5 -80 OF THE SOUTH BEND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COM- MISSION RELATING TO THE GREENWOOD REALTY CORPORATION PROJECT. This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above bill, proponents and opponent were given an opportunity to be heard. Mr. Kenneth Fedder, attorney for the Economic Develop- ment Commission, made the presentation for the bill. He said this $900,000 bond issue would be used for construction and improvements. He said this new facility will create approximately twenty jobs. Council Member. Kopczynski made a motion to recommend this bill to the Council favorable, seconded by Council Member Dombrowski. The motion carried. BILL NO. 30 -80 A BILL AMENDING CHAPTER SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, BY RESTRICTED PARKING OF R MORE THAN 10,000 POUNDS THAN EIGHT (8') FEET IN IN WIDTH. 20 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF THE INCLUSION OF NEW ARTICLE 10 ENTITLED ECREATIONAL VEHICLES AND TRUCKS HAVING GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT OR THAT ARE GREATER HEIGHT OR GREATER THAN SEVEN (7') FEET This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above bill, proponents and opponent were given an opportunity to be heard. Council President McGann Indicated that this bill had again been amended. He read the amended version of the bill. He indicated there had been five public hearings on the bill to date. He indicated this amended bill was a compromise which representatives of the "Good Sam" organization find both reasonable and acceptable, in that it would allow; inside parking, outside parking in side or rear yards,, outside parking in the front yard if space was unavailable in the side or rear yards and inside parking was not possible, parking during active loading or unloading, parking on a driveway. Council Member Serge made a motion to accept the amendments, as read, seconded by Council Member Taylor. The motion carried. Mrs. Teddy Makielski, representative of the Northwest Area Concerned Citizens, indicated they had a problem in their area with oversized trucks on narrow streets. Mr. Eli Miller, General Manager of the Chamber of Commerce, indicated the Chamber was not opposed to the intent of the bill, however, there maybe laws in force already that could handle this matter. He indicated that the RV industry is important to the economy of this region. He said this industry was experiencing a severe economic turndown. He said the industry also is playing a vital role in the organized efforts of our community to promote tourism and trade shows which means millions of dollars in new money to this community annually. He indicated he thought that recreational vehicles should be eliminated from the bill at this time. Mr. John Hunt, Administrative Assistant to the Mayor, indicated that the Administration agreed with the intent and purpose of this bill, however, they would recommend the Council take additional time to study the bill. Mr. Don Blackmond, attorney representing the Indiana Manufactured Housing Association, indicated he did not think there had been enough study made on the impact of this bill. He said these restrictions may not be needed as this was already covered by ordinance. Mr. David Miller, Chairman of the Manufacturer's Association, indicated their association normally did not get involved in local issues, however, they felt this bill should be studied further to be sure all issues are addressed. Mr. Orville, Richardson, 1639 N. O'Brier spoke against this bill. Mr. ARthur Clark, 1519 E. Altgeld, spoke against this bill. He in- dicated that the police do not have time to enforce laws already on the books and we should not add to their burden. Barbara Dylewski, 1417 E. Monroe, spoke against this bill. Mr. Melvin Foster, 1106 N. Fremont, a cab driver, said he took a survey of his riders, and among 103 only two of them favored the bill, 59 opposed it and 23 did not care. Mr. Herbert Beckman, 1522 E. Ewing, indicated this bill was discriminatory. Mr. Richard Kessler, 1403 Oakdale, spoke against this bill. Mr. Eugene Wyatt, 621 W. Marion, indicated he thought there should be more penalty than a ticket. Council Member Kopczynski made a motion to recess, seconded by Council Member Crone. The motion carried and the meeting was recessed at 8:05 p.m., and reconvend at 8:15 p.m.