03-13-50 Council Meeting Minutes

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We also propose that Kemble Avenue be made into a desirable park and playground dedicated to our veterans. If this does not meet with public approval then the site should be sold to citizens who will build their own homes which will be placed on the tax rolls thus making it another desirable community that pays its own way. SUNDAY'S Tribune specifically located the sites and builders of over 2000 new homes to be built this season in South Bend, of which over 300 are for rent. These new homes will take 2000 families from existing dwellings and will make their homes available to the less than 100 families now in "Maggies Court ". One builder is constructing 100 homes for colored that can be bought with small down payments. We believe it is the duty of the council to carry out the will of the people as set forth by their recent vote. We request you take immediate action on this proposal. We would not care to be in the politicians shoes that choses to ignore or evade the mandate of the aroused home owners and citizens of South Bend since they comprise over 70% of the voters. CITIZENS COMMITTEE AGAINST PUBLIC HOUSING By Joseph Wentland, Chairman Councilman Glass made a motion that the communication be referred to the committee on Public Improvements. Councilman Bestle seconded the motion. Motion carried. PETITION We, the property holders in the 2600 block Lincoln Way West, North side of street, hereby petition the Common Council to rezone the 260.0 block Lincoln Way West for commercial use. 9 Signers Councilman Niezgodski made a motion that the petition be referred to the City Plan Commission. Councilman Kemper seconded the motion. Motion carried. REPORT OF BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY Members of. the Common Council Council Chambers, City Hall City of South Bend, Indiana Gentlemen: February 10, 1950 The Board of Public Works and Safety has authorized the installation of three (3) street lights on Jefferson Boulevard, between Ironwood Drive and 26th Street in the vicinity of the new St. Anthony's Church. Mr. Qualls, Electrical Superintendent, has informed the Board that lights ordered in at Walnut and Poland Streets; Ford and Harris Streets; on West Poland at Trade Court and the Railroad Yards; St. Joseph and Oaksi de Streets; St. Joseph and Woodside Streets; and on Belmont Avenue East of Twyekenham Drive have all been install and are now in service. Very truly yours, BOARD OF PUBLIC WO.BKS AND SAFETY Freda G. Noble, Clerk Councilman Korpal made a motion that the report be accepted and placed on file. Councilman Glass seconded the motion. Motion carried. REPORT OF TH1 CITY CLEIK'FOR THE YEAR 1949 The reading of the report for the City Clerk for the year 1949 was waived. Councilman Glass made a motion that the report be accepted. Councilman Bestle seconded the motion. Motion carried. REPORT OF BUILDING "DEPARTMENT FOR THE YEAR 1949 The reading of the report for the Building lepartment for the year 1949 was waived. Councilman Glass made a motion that the report be accepted. Councilman Bestle seconded the motion. Motion carried. REPORT OF TRAFFIC ENGINEER REGARDING RAILROADS AND BUS STOPS Honorable Common Council City of South Bend South Bend, Indiana Gentleman: February 17, 1950 The Board of Public Works and Safety asked that I make a progress report on.the following projects: RAILROAD: Short -arm gates, as agreed to in 1949, will be installed this year at the Logan Street and Grand Trunk Western Railroad and at the 26th Street and Grand Trunk Western Railroad Crossings. Large 18" x 42" reflectors are being made and will be installed on the center abutments of all railroad viaducts in the city. These reflectors should be ready for installation around February 23, 1950. In the meantime all present reflectors have been thoroughly cleaned for improved visibility. The New York Central System has promised to paint all their viaducts in the City of South Bend as soon as weather permits. The underside of these structures will be painted a light color for improved visibility at night. No definite commitment has been received from the Grand Trunk Western Railroad in regard to the painting of their viaducts. BUS STOPS: A poll of bus riders was conducted January 25 & 26, 1950 to determine if bus riders favor buses stopping at every block or every other block as at present. The survey was made by six persons who rode buses on all lines, a total of 96 hours. They interviewed 1,140 regular and -part time riders, or approximately two percent of the daily bus riders in both South Bend and Mishawaka$