04-12-71 Council Meeting Minutes

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:7 REGULAR MEETING APRIL 12, 1971 REGULAR MEETING -- Continued CITIZENS REQUESTS - MISCELLANEOUS MATTERS Mr. Richard Trowbridge, 912 S. Gladstone Ave., South Bend, asked if it was true that no public housing units have been built on the East side as reported in the South Bend Tribune newspaper stated there would be 150 units; the article was dated Nov. 5, 1970. Mr. Taylor said the develop- er has had to resubmit his plans to HUD. Mr. Trowbridge asked why sidewalks have not been installed on Western Avenue near the Mr. Donut, Standard Oil Station and the adjacent Church. Mr. Taylor said the residents of this area have been informed by letter and have until May 15, 1971 to begin building sidewalks and if not, side walks will be built by the City and the people will be assessed for the sidewalk. Reverend Herbert Tetzlaff, St. Peters United Church of Christ, South Bend, asked if some type of temporary walk can be made ' in -the Bader and Rockne Streets area where the resident's hedges extend to the street, forcing children to walk in the streets. City Engineer Lloyd Taylor said the City is now operating under the old Barrett Law legislation but within the next couple of months, new legislation will be before the Council regarding this matter. REPORT FROM AREA PLAN COMMISSION j April 7, 1971 The Honorable Common City of.South Bend County -City Building South Bend, Indiana Gentlemen: Council of the Re: United States Post Office Site The attached ordinance.'originated by the Area Plan Commission was legally advertised on March 6 and March 13, 1971, and was given public hearing on March 16, 1971. After due consideration, it was moved, seconded and unanimously carried that the ordinance be recommended favorably to the Common Council of the City of South Bend. Excerpts from the minutes of the Area Plan Commission meeting of March 16, 1971 are attached hereto and made a part of this report. Very truly yours, /s/ Howard Bellinger Executive Director HB:eb Attach. There being no objections, the report was accepted and placed on file. REPORT FROM THE SEWERS AND DRAINS COMMITTEE April 12, 1971 To the Common Council of the City of South Bend: Your Committee The Sewers and Drains Committee to whom was referred "A RESOLUTION APPROVING A FOURTH AMENDMENT TO A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE SOUTH BEND CITY WATER WORKS AND SEWAGE DISPOSAL PLANT AND CLAY UTILITIES, INC., FOR FURNISHING OF WATER AND SEWAGE TREATMENT TO THE CLAY TOWNSHIP AREA IN ST. JOSEPH COUNTY, INDIANA ", respectfully report that they have examined the matter and that in their opinion the Resolution be favorably considered by the Council, subject to an amended agreement, as originally submitted, and that the Council hold a public hearing on April 12, 1971. /s/ Albert E. Palmer Chairman Council President Laven commented that the Resolution was heard on February 22, 1971 and placed in Committee for further study and action. He said the public hearing will be continued tonight, listed as item #17 on the agenda.