05-25-64 Council Meeting Minutes

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REGULAR MEETING MAY 25 1964 RESOLUTION NO. 67 -- 64 A resolution of the Common Council of the South Bend, Indiana endorsing the establishing of a plan of action for the revitalization of the Downtown Area. Be it resolved that the Common Council of South Bend, Indiana realizes that an urgent need exists to construct a combination City - County building and to implement a general program for the Downtown Area. Let it further be resolved both are an integral part of the Downtown Area, the revitalization of which can be a very potent factor in increasing the economy and employment of the entire city and county. Let it further be resolved that it is imperative that our economy be continually strengthened at an early date; therefore we believe that a plan of action and priority schedule be implemented. Let it further be resolved helping ourselves is vitally important. Co- operation between government, civic organizations and private enterprises is essential. It is with this thought in mind the Common Council of South Bend, Indiana subscribes to and urges everyone interested in total development of our City and County to endorse a plan of action for the next five years. /s/ John L. Hunter Jr. Member of the Common Council Councilman Smith made a motion for the adoption of the Resolution. Councilman Palmer seconded the motion. Motion carried by a roll call vote of 9 ayes - 0 nays. Resolution adopted. RESOLUTION NO. 68 -- 64 RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA APPROVING UNDERTAKING OF SURVEYS AND P S FOR AN URBAN RENEWAL PROJECT AND FILING OF AN APPLICATION FOR THE INDUSTRIAL EXPANSION PROJECT AREA. For Resolution,see pages 56 and 57. Councilman Muszynski made a motion for the adoption of the Resolution. Councilman Smith seconded the motion. Motion carried by a roll call vote of 9 ayes - 0 nays. Resolution adopted. RESOLUTION A RESOLUTION REPEALING RESOLUTION NO. 10 OF THE YEAR 1962 ENTITLED A RESOLUTION APPROVING TWO ADDITIONAL TRACTS OF LAND AS A PART OF PROPOSED LOW RENT HOUSING PROJECT IND. 15 - 3 WHICH TRACTS ARE LOCATED ON THE WEST SIDE OF FREMONT STREET BETWEEN BERGAN STREET AND MARQUETTE BOULEVARD IN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND. Section I. Resolution No. 10 of the year 1962 entitled 'A Resolution Approving Two Additional Tracts of Land as a Part of Proposed Low Rent Housing Project Ind. 15 - 3 Which Tracts Are Located on the West Side of Fremont Street between Bergan Street and Marquette Boulevard in the City of South Bend" be and is hereby repealed. Section II. This resolution shall be effective upon the signatures of the President of the Common Council and the Mayor for the city'of South Bend being affixed hereto. /s/ Richard G. Geib Member of Common Council Councilman Geib made a motion for the adoption of the Resolution, Councilman Wise seconded the motion. Motion lost by a roll call vote of 2 ayes (Councilmen Wise and Geib), 7 nays (Councilmen Hunter, Allen, Palmer, Szymkowiak, Glass, Smith and Muszynski). REPORT OF CITY PLANNING COMMISSION The Honorable Common Council City of South Bend South Bend, Indiana Gentlemen: May 12, 19 64 The attached petition of the City Planning Commission to rezone from "B" Residential Use and "A" Height and Area District to "A" Residential Use and "A" Height and Area District the property gdndrally described as an area bounded on the northwest by Prairie Avenue, on the east by Morris Street and on the south by EwingAvenue was legally advertised under date of April 27, 1964 and given public hearing on May 7, 1964. The.f6ll6wing action was taken: After due consideration the Commission found that the predominant use in the subject area is single- family residential. It was therefore duly moved, seconded, and unanimously carried that the petition be recommended favorably to the Council. Very truly yours, CITY PLANNING COMMISSION Robert L. Huff, /s/ Director of Planning RLH /cf attach. Councilman Smith made a motion that the report be accepted and placed on file. Councilman Allen seconded the motion. Motion carried. PETITION Petition of City Planning Commission to rezone from "B" Residential Use and "A11 Height and Area District to "A" Residential Use and "A" Height and Area District the following described property: Area bounded on the northwest by Prairie Avenue, on the east by Morris Street and on the south by Ewing Avenue. /s/ Robert L. Huff, Director CITY PLANNING COMMISSION Councilman Glass made motion that the petition be accepted and placed on file. Councilman Wise seconded the motion. Motion carrie .