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COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Julv 11. 2011
Community and Ecanomic Development Committee Members Present: Chairperson Tim
Rouse;Ann Puzzello; Henry Davis
Other Councilmember's Present: David Varner; Oliver Davis;AI Kirsits
Other's Present: Kathy Hahn; Rich Deahl; Rick Elliot; Wes Yoder
Agenda: Bill No. 11046—Real Property Tax Abatement—4411 Quality Drive—Bandag
Chairperson Rouse opened the meeting noting a quorum was present. He noted the sole item on
the agenda was s petition for a six-year real property submitted by GVW Realty LLC. Located at
4411 Quality Drive. Chairperson Rouse recognized Kathy Hahn from the Department of
Economic Development to summarize the project. Kathy described a
$1,500,000 investment in the construction of a 30,635 sq.ft. bldg. to house the Premier Bandag
Co., relocating from the Mishawaka Industrial Park. When relocated the operation would create
15 full time and 1 part time position. Kathy further reported the petitioner had met all criteria for
abatement of six(6)years. Rich Deahl, Attorney,for the petitioner, made brief, explanatory
remarks about his clients business plan.
Brief discussion followed before Chairperson Rouse accepted a motion from Councilmember
Puzzello and a second from Councilmember Henry Davis recommending a favorable
recommendation be sent to Council. All affirmed.
Under miscellaneous Councilmember's Henry Davis and Rouse both asked for a progress report
on applications for the diversity compliance board prescribed in Bill No. 10081-11.
Council Attorney Kathleen Cekanski-Farrand noted only 2 application had been received.
Councilmember Rouse in response, said the application process would be re-opened until July
15, 2011.
There being no further business to come before the committee at this time, Chairperson Rouse
adjourned the meeting at 3:39 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
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Timothy A. Rouse, hair erson �
Community and Econ ic Development Committee