06-23-47 Council Meeting Minutes

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JUNE 23rd. 1947 Be it remembered that the Common Council of the City of South Dend, Indiana, met in Regular Session, in the Council Chambers, City Hall, June 23rd, 1947, at 7:40 P.M., with all members present except Councilmen Hull and Brannan. The reading of the Minutes of the previous meeting was waived. Councilman Richardson presided in the absence of the President Brannan. COMMUNICATION Members of,the Common Council, South Bend, Indiana. Gentlemen: South Bend, Indiana. June 23, 1947. This will acknowledge the receipt of the copy of your resolution of the last Council meeting requesting a conference on the subject of the temporary housing project erected and maintained by the Federal Housing in this City. I have deferred this meeting for the reason that both the City Attorney and I have been requested to attend a housing conference in Washington, D. C., on Wednesday of this week, June 25. I feel that such information as we can obtain at this meeting would be advantageous in our discussions. I shall be glad to confer with the Council shortly after my return. Very truly yours, F. KENNETH D EKPSEY, Mayor of South Bend. Councilman-Niezgodski made a motion that the communication be placed on file. Councilman McCarthy seconded the motion. Motion carried. COMMUNICATION City Council, City.Hall, South Bend, Indiana. Gentlemen: South Bend, Indiana. June 7, 1947. Since the Studebaker Local #5 sponsors a soft ball team, and our people are greatly interested in all ball games, we have a few suggestions we would like to make in concern of the city provision of places for ball games. First, there are not enough ball diamonds, especially in the North west part.of tam and there are not enough lighted fields. The fields are not kept in proper playing condition, no doubt due to lack of help. We feel that the City Council can alleviate this condition, especially by providing for such changes when setting up the new budget. This program will do much for the youngsters of our city as well as for the adults. And anything that can be done to help our youth is not too costly. Everyone will appreciate it. Sincerely yours, GEORGE C. HUPP,.president Studebaker Local #5 UAW -CIO Councilman Bishop made a motion that'the communication be referred to the Park Department. Councilman McCarthy seconded the motion. Motion carried. , PETITION To The Members of the Honorable Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana. We, the undersigned owners of the real estate described as follows to -wit: Lot numbered 25 in Leepers 2nd Addition to'the City of South Bend, Indiana, respectfully petition an amendment to Ordinance No. 2331 (as amended) being the zoning ordinance of the City of South Bend, Indiana, and thereby change and re -zone the above described real estate from "A" Residential District to "C" Commercial District. The petitioners further respectfully represent and show that the lot immediately west of this real estate is now zoned as "C" Commercial District; that said adjacent lot is known as lot number 26 in Leepers 2nd Addition to the City of South Bend, Indiana; that said petitioners are the owners of said adjacent lot; that these petitioners anticipate building a grocery and market on said real estate in.a style which will conform with the usual residential design; that said petitioners intend to provide a parking space for their customers and that said lot number 25 referred to above, would require considerable leveling before it would be usable; that it is the intention of said petitioners to erect their said building on said lot number 25 and use the adjacent property; being lot number,-"26, for parking facilities, and that said lot number 26 "would be most desirable as it is adjacent to ah existing alley way making for easy ingress and agress; that if said petition be granted, it would be of great benefit to the surrounding neighborhood by providing for a badly needed grocery and market. VEEREFORE, petitioners request that notice be given and hearing had upon this petition and that thereafter said change be granted as prayed for herein. ( 7 Signers) F.OBEST.Goa HAY PAUL A. HEIRMANN, SR. Councilman Bishop made a motion that the petition be referred to the City Plan Commission. Councilman Mirocha seconded the motion. Motion carried. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE OF THE VEOLE To the Common Council of the City of Sout h Bend; June 23rd, 1947. Your Committee of the Mhole to whom was referred an ordinance Amending Ordinance No. 2331 (As Amended) commonly known as the Zoning Ordinance of the City of South Bend, Indiana. Respectfully report that they have examined the matter and that inttheir opinion this Ordinance shall be reported to the Council as favorable. Wm J. Richardson, Chairman Councilman Mirocha made a motion that the report be accepted, Councilman McCarthy seconded the motion. Motion carried.