01-25-71 Council Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes

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491V COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING JANUARY 25, 1971 Notre Dame & St. Mary's Annexation Public Hearing Cont'd. of ten thousand population which would require fire and police protection that the city is not ready to provide. He stated that the university can be of more help to the city by working in partnership and avoiding the decision of being forced into an annexation they do not want. He said even though Mayor Allen has stated there would be no tax imposed on the university, a future mayor of South Bend may impose taxation on the university. However, there is a trend towa unified government.W -hen a different situation developes,then perhaps things could be worked out. Chairman Grounds entertained a motion for a recess. Councilman Allen so moved, seconded by Councilman Palmer. Motion carried. Time: 10:17 p.m. The Committee of the Whole reconvened at 10:30 p.m. Mother Olivette stated that the university sympathizes with the central city problem but annexa- tion was no guarantee that problem is going to be solved. Brother Charles Krupp of the Brothers of Holy Cross Junior College cited the many ways in which the college has contributed to the city through taxable property, donated property and self- supporting status of the college. Mr. Carmichael said a sincere effort must be made to restructure our local government at a local level. He cited the example of Vanderbilt University, Nashville, Tenn., where the city is taxing numerous university'-properties and said it could happen in South Bend. Councilman Laven made a motion for a recess. Councilman Allen seconded the motion. Motion carried. Time: 11:55 p.m. The Committee of the Whole reconvened at 12:10 a.m., January 26,1971, Councilman Laven said he had planned to introduce a resolution concerning tax - exempt status for the university - -the council is concerned about the welfare of the university. He said he can't imagine legislators violating state statutes concerning tax - exempt status - -such as taxa- tion of universities. As problems would arise, the City administration and university could work them out together, he said. He claimed it is illegal and unconstitutional to impose service charges on residents of the City. The solution to the Post Office being retained as Notre Dame ?Indiana would be to annex around it -- leaving an island. He said the Council cannot annex one area and not another--we are dependent upon one another. He stated that annexation of Notre Dame doesn't mean domination by the City - -the university should be allowed to run their own affairs. Concerning student voting - -the next step is up to the state legislature - -City has no control as yet. He said he did not think this annexation would be divisive - -and it would be in the best interests of the entire community. Councilman Reinke said he has been :a supporting member of orderly annexation for the City but felt this was not in the best interest of the people who elected him. Councilman Allen said this is a lasting decision to be made tonight which cannot be reversed - -she urged a vote against it. Councilman Szymkowiak said Notre Dame is a monument in South Bend, providing jobs for many residents of the City and they should not be annexed. ST. MARY'S ANNEXATION ORDINANCE Councilman Wise made a motion, seconded by Councilman Reinke, that the ordinance go to the Council as unfavorable. Motion carried. 6 ayes, 3 nays, 0 absent. NOTRE DAME ANNEXATION ORDINANCE Councilman Craven made a motion, seconded by Councilman Allen, that the ordinance go to the Counc as unfavorable. Motion carried. 6 ayes, 3 nays, 0 absent. There being no further business to be considered before the Committee of the Whole, Chairman Grounds entertained a motion to rise and report to the Council. Councilman Allen so moved, seconded by Councilman Craven. Motion carried. Time: 12:30 a. m., January 26, 1971. ATTEST: APPROVED:- Cs" CHAI