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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRM 11-04-65November 4, 10 :30 A. M. Presiding O 1. ROLL CA Present: SOUTH BEND REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING 1965 cer: Donald A. Wiggins, President Absent.: Donald A. Wiggins, President Frank G. Koczan James G. Louis, Vice President Stephen E. Kompar, Secretary Fred J. Helmen, Assistant Secretary 120 W. LaSalle Ave. South Bend, Indiana Also present: Mrs. Janet Allen, Council Member Mrs. Guy P. Curtis, Secretary, Board of Trustees Mrs. Nancy Kavadas, Reporter, South Bend Tribune Mrs. Josephine Brodie, LaSalle Park District Mr. Brad Bate, WSBT -TV Mr. Bob Helems, WSBT -TV Rev. Wm. Kirk, LaSalle Park District Mr. John Oliver, LaSalle Park District Mr. Wm. Morris, Real Estate Agency Mr. Robert Neal, Executive Director, Urban League Mr. Leon Cox, Urban League Mr. Tom Brademas, City Planning Associates Mr. Zano Vannoni, City Planning Associates Mr. Leonard Fleischman, City Planning Associates LPA Counsell: Mr. Bruce C. Hammerschmidt Staff: W. Jan Chong, Executive Director Oliver J. Scott, Relocation Director Mrs. B. Gene Skeldon, LPA Secretary 2, APPROVAL OF MINUTES - The Commission unanimously approved the minutes of the regular meeting of October 21, 1965, and the minutes of the special meeting of October 28, 1965, upon the motion of Mr. Kompar, and seconded by Mr. Helmen. 3. OF CLAIMS Upon the mo ion of Mr. Kompar, seconded by Mr. Helmen, the Commission unanimously approved payment of the following claims, totaling $292,817.03. (Continued on Page 2) -1- PROJECT EXP Relocation (Claims IS ACCOUNT FUND R-29 L. James Perry - Parcel #1-2 - Case 93 Paid to: A to Z Remodeling & Decorating Co. $490.00 South 3end Neon Sign Co. - 97.20 Irving H. Rosenbaum - Parcel #1-6 - Case 150 - Paid to: North kmerican Van Lines Inc:. - $3,000.00 Rosenb3,um Dept. Store, Inc. 50.00 Jones Ilectric Co., Inc- - 200.00 South 3end Neon Sign Co. - 850.00 Joseph Rosenbaum - Parcel #1-6 Case 151 - Paid to: Joseph Rosenbaum 35.96 North American Van Lines, Inc. 260.00 Robert A. Ehlers - Parcel #1-6 - Case 152 - Paid to: Robert A. Ehlers 153.54 Youngs Excavating Contractors 436.00 Eva F. Krof - Vacation Resolution - Streets & Alleys Rieth-Riley Construction Co., Inc. Rieth-Riley lConstruction Co., Inc. PROJECT TEW LOAN REPAYMENT FUND R-29 587,20 4,100.00 295.96 609.54 $ 5,592.70 11.00 10,265.40 1,782.95 Total $ 17,652.05 U. S. Trust Company - To be applied toward Payment of Preliminary Loan Note (Paying Agent for Salomon Bros. & Hutzler) Total PROJECT EXPE Dorothy N. Howell - Mileage FUND R-57 REDEVELOPMENT REVOLVING FUND Payroll: November 1, 1965 to November 15, 1965 W. Jan :,bong 500.00 Dorothy Z. Deane 150.00 Gordon f— Harrell 213.33 Dorothy N. Howell 175.00 Eva E. Kroft 150.00 Gisella M. Nagy 208.33 H. James Nieb 300.00 Fawn Be le Rozek 212.50 (Continued on Page 3) -2- $ 272,074.00 $ 272--,074.00 4.10 Total 4.10 (Redevelopment Revolving Fund Continued) Oliver J. Scott 270.83 B. Gene Skeldon 177.50 Vivian N. Bond 25.00 Margaret L. Braden 4.80 Joanne E. Lundberg 40.25 Paul M Mock 31.50 Sally A. Neidinger 82.00 Bertha True 19.25 W. Jan Chon - Travel to 1\TAHRO Convention, Phila., Pa. Hoffman Bros. Auto Electric, Inc. Oliver J. Scott - Travel to NAHRO Convention, Phila., Pa. Indiana Bell. Telephone Co. -'Main Office Lowe Lumber Company URBAN REDEVELOPMENT FUND Indiana & Michigan Electric Co. - Relocation Office 4. COMMUNICATIONS $ 2,560.29 149.15 -15.68 236.08 102.57 21.1'7 Total $ 3,084.94 Total GRAND TOTAL a. Urban League letter dated October 29, 1965, to the Redevelopment Department, stating that relocation plans for LaSalle Par are inadequate and listing several recommendations. Proper channels were explained as a follow up on these recom- mendations, and each suggestion was carefully viewed -by the Commission, after which the letter was placed on file in accordance ith the motion made by Mr. Louis, seconded by Mr. Kompar, and approved by the Commission. A copy of the letter will be transmitted to the Redevelopment Trustees. $ 1.94 $ 1.94 $292,817.03 URBAN LEAGUE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR LAS.ALL'E PARK, R -57. b. Par I Application for R -57. Resolution 115, authorizing RESOLUTION the filing cf an Application for Loan and Grant for Project 115 No. Indiana R -57 was read and approved on the motion made by Mr. Helmen, and seconded by Mr. Louis. Resolution 115 is attached and hereby made a part of these minutes. 5. OLD a. Upon being notified of the receipt of the updated reuse valuations of land in R -7 by both Mid - America Appraisal and Research Corporation and Real Estate Research Corporation, both of Chicago, the Commission approved the motion by Mr. Louis, seconded by Mr. Kompar, that the Chairman and Executive Director examine these reuse appraisals, which are generally less than p evious appraisals, and approve the values on their recommendations. -3- R -7 UPDATED REUSE . APPRAISALS b. Also received the Land Utilization and Marketability L.U.M.S. STUDY Study for LaSalle Park R-57, prepared by Mid - America Appraisal FOR R-57. and Research Corporation, which study supports their market for the land, and does not require Commission approval. c. The Commission approved the motion made,by Mr. Helmen, -TRIP TO seconded by Mr. Kompar, that the Redevelopment Commission BURNS HARBOR, and the Department of Redevelopment be represented on -BY AREA CHAMBER Wednesday, November 10, 1965, in the persons of,Messrs. Wiggins, OF COMMERCE. Louis, and Chong, on a one day trip to Burns Harbor, and Bethelehem Steel Company. Trip is sponsored by-the Area Chamber of,Commerc6. I d. An extension of time was granted to the-Counsel and the RIETH-RILEY' Staff in resolving the Rietha_-Riley Construction Co., Inc. request REQUEST ADDIL for an additional $500 payment for demolition and site clearance- PAYMENT, R-7. work in the Sample Street Project, R-7. e. Bruce Hammerschmidt reported that South Bend Lathe has PARCEL #6, R-7. purchased the Cummins Engine Co. Parcel #6 in the Sample Street Project, but now a land survey discrepancy has been discovered and therefore an adjustment might have to be made on the purchase pr.Lce., I f. Bruce Hammerschmidt also reported that the execution of CLEMANS REALTY a proper affidavit by Clemans Realty, Inc., was now in order so INC., R-7. that the Certificate of Completion by the Redevelopment Commission and the refunding of approximately $10,000 to Clemans Realty, Inc..' might be effected. Upon the motion of Mr. Louis, seconded by Mr. Kompar, the Commission authorized execution of the Certificate of Completi n and the refunding of the deposit upon filing of the affi avit which will evidence no outstanding obligations against Cle ans Realty, Inc. 6. PIESTINGIOPEN TO DISCUSSION OF LASALLE PARK I! President Wiggins explained that the earlier session held in LASALLE PARK City Hall was for the purpose of informing the Mayor and the ISSUES, R-57. Common Council of the Part I Application for-R-57, prepared by City Planning Associates, since this report requires Common Council action in the future. Clarificatio of the Part all present, urgency of t a four month plans even w out the Proj a of our action taken in this meeting on the filing I Application in Chicago, was given to Mr. Morris and by President Wiggins. Mr. Brademas explained the ais report by illustrating all steps to be taken within period. However-31 changes can be made in the Project iile the Department of Redevelopment is carrying act development. ME Mr. Bra emas explained the relocation report and the anticipation of the use of rent subsidy funds when they become available. The report substantiates adequate housing to relocate necessary families. The FHA 221(d)3 program will provide approximately 500 additional dwelling units, to be built by the Layman LaSalle Park Homes, Inc., a non -p ofit corporation. Additional data from the Local Housing Authori y to accept families from the Project area are necessary. Mr. Mor is raised the question of what the alternative plan would be for LaSalle Park should the rent supplement progtam fail to pass le illation. The answer was that public housing units can accommodate the more needy and large families except for one family requiri g a 5 bedroom unit. It was suggested that other inquiries and ans ers be reduced to writing to avoid misunderstanding. The Redevel pment Commission will work for the best interest of the whole c mmunity. Mr. Mor is repeated the points covered in the Urban League letter of Octo er 29, 1965, which was read by the Staff to the Commission, and other items relating to intergroup relations and sub- committee on mino ity housing group problems. It was reported that the Staff will be arranging for a meeting with the Chicago Intergroup Relations Officer and that the Sub - Committee on Minority Group Housing Problems has bee appointed and an organizational meeting is being programed. Mrs. Br die explained the method used to keep LaSalle Park residents inform& of meetings. The method has proven effective, except for one time when the Tribune failed to print the notice. The Commission was informed also by Mrs. Brodie that another LaSalle Park meeting is set lor November 15, 1965, at Layman Chapel on Kenmore Street, at 7:30 p. m. The nex regular Commission meeting will be held November 18, 1965, NEXT 10:30 a. m., in the office of the Redevelopment Department. MEETING 7. On moti duly made and passed, meeting adjourned at 12 noon. an ong, -5-