10-11-71 Council Meeting Minutes

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REGULAR MEETING REGULAR MEETING (Cont.) COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING (Cont.) ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE TO APPROPRIATE $134,852.00 FROM THE LOCAL ROAD AND STREET FUND TO THE ACCOUNT "SERVICES CONTRACTUAL" WITHIN THE LOCAL ROAD AND STREET FUND. OCTOBER 11, 1971 This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above ordinance, proponents and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard thereon. The ordinance specifies improvements at the intersections of Elwood and Portage Avenues, $21,019.50; Twyckenham Drive and Ewing Avenue, $34,425.00; Ironwood, Corby and Rockne Drives, $58,500.00; Lincoln Way West and William Street, $15,050; and Edison Road from Ivy Road to South Bend Avenue, $5,857.50. Mr. Bickel said this ordinance is self explanatory; approval and funds have been received and there are match- ing funds. Miss Guthrie said that the Lincoln Way West and William Street innerbelt is already there and she questioned the use of these funds as being; a little late. Councilman John V. Wise asked if the Council had not voted on this once before and asked if signal lights would be installed at the particular intersection in his district. Mr. Bickel commented that the State Highway Commission has taken bids for the lights. Councilman Craven asked if it was not true that the improvements at the Twyckenham -Ewing intersection had been cut back considerably from the original plans. Mr. Bickel explained that the original plans were quite elaborate and the residents in the area opposed the original plans so they were revised and improvements will be made in accordance with this ordinance. Councilman Reinke made a motion that the ordinance go to the Council as favorable, seconded by Councilman Wise. Motion carried. ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE FOR AN ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $71,500.00 FROM THE CUMULATIVE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND TO ACCOUNT 261, "OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES ",. SAID ACCOUNT BEING WITHIN THE CUMULATIVE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND. This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above ordinance proponents and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard thereon. Mr. Bickel stated this is to provide funds to purchase land in the Linden School area, 75% of which will be refunded to the City. The City must put up the funds and then will be reimbursed by the Federal Government. Miss Guthrie questioned the amount of $53,018.50 as to whether it was for the purchase of houses or for the school property. Councilman Laven explained that this money was to be used to purchase properties on the West side of the school for the development of a park. Councilman Laven moved that the ordinance go to the Council as favorable, seconded by Councilman Craven. Motion carried. ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING CHAPTER 40 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA (3012 E. Edison Road) This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above ordinance proponents and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard thereon. Mr. George P. Roberts, a South Bend attorney, representing the owners, asked for rezoning of this property to "B" Residential to build a club house and retention basin to service residents within the area; there are 147 residential units in the area. On the Northeast corner of Edison Road the original site plan, which was approved, called for the club house with off street parking and a retention basin ' but it created a traffic problem of congestion in the area. Now the proposed plan calls for an alternative entrance to the club house to eliminate traffic congestion and the area is suffi- cient for the club house, off street parking and retention basin. A map was shown giving the proposed entrance and exit and traffic flow. Councilman Laven made a motion that the ordinance go to the Council as favorable, seconded by Councilman Reinke. Motion carried. RISE AND REPORT TO COUNCIL There being no further Grounds entertained a seconded by Councilman ATTEST: business to be considered before the Committee of the Whole, Chairman motion to rise and report to Council, so moved by Councilman Craven, Janet Allen. Motion carried. Time 10:01 P.M. APPROVED: Councilman Reinke made a motion that the Council call a short recess, seconded by Councilman Craven. Motion carried. Time 10:02 P.M. REGULAR MEETING - RECONVENED Be it remembered that the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana reconvened in the Council Chambers in the County -City Building on Monday, October 11, 1971 at 10:12 P.M. The meeting was called to order by Council President Laven who presided. D 1 1 1