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June 18
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Presidi
SOUTH BEND REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
1971.
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ig Officer: Mr. John E. Chenney,
Vice President
1. ROLL CALL
Pre ent: Mr. John E. Chenney, Vice President
Rev. Willie V. Williams, Secretary
Mr. Fred J. Helmen, Asst. Secretary
Mr. Donald A. W%ggins,'Member
1200 County - City Building
227 W. Jefferson Blvd.
South Bend, Indiana 46601
0th rs Present: Mrs. Guy P. Curtis, Secretary, Board of Trustees
Mrs. Janet S. Allen, Common Council Member
Mr. & Mrs. Frank Anastasio, Roma Restaurant &
Lounge, 219 N. Michigan Street
Mr. Robert Batteast, Robert Batteast Construction Co.
Mr. Reginald R. Howard, Reginald R. Howard & Associates
Mr. Frank Lito, owner of 327 S. Michigan property
Mr. Edward Malo, Architect
Mr. Rick Musser, South Bend Tribune Reporter
Mr. Clarence Muggy, Clyde E. Williams & Associates
Mr. Fred Musleh, "
Mr.
Jaime Peredo,
Mr. Mike Obringer, Area Plan Commission
Mr. Edgar Seybold, South Bend Civic P:,anning Assn.
Legal Counsel: Mr. Bruce C. Hammerschmidt
LPA Staff: Mr. B. Ashenfelter Mrs. Dorothy Z. Deane
Mr. L. Glenn Barbe Mrs. Dorothy Howell
Mr. Harrison Miller Rev. Billy W. Kirk
Mrs. Helen S. King Mr. Richard A. Madison
Mr. Paul E. Becher Mr. William J. Parrish
Mr. Hubert M. Weaver
2. ELE TION OF COMMISSION PRESIDENT
Motion was made by Rev. Willie V. Williams to
elect Mr. Fred J. Helmen, Commission President, to fill MR. FRED J. HELMEN
the vacancy ,left by Mr. Dean J. Wilhelm's resignation ELECTED COMMISSION
effective June 1, 1971: Said motion was seconded by PRESIDENT
Mr. Wig ins and unanimously carried by all Commissioners.
ThE position of Assistant Secretary is now vacant,
with thE other offices remaining the same..
At this point, the Chair was turned over to the
new Pre ident, Mr. Fred J. Helmen, Presiding Officer
of the eeti ng .
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3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
On motion by Rev: Williams, seconded by Mr.
Chenne , the minutes of the Special Meeting of June 7, MINUTES APPROVED
1971, (held in lieu of Regular Meeting of June 4,
1971), were approved and unanimously carried.
4. APPROVAL OF CLIAMS
On motion by Mr. Chenney, seconded by Mr. Wiggins, CLAIMS APPROVED
the claims -- totalling $404,848.87 -- were approved
for payment and unanimously carried.
PROJECT EXPENDITURES ACCOUNT FUND R -56
Urban Redevelopment District Capital Fund $ 18,142.25
18,142.25
PROJECT EXPENDITURES ACCOUNT FUND R -57
Rehabilitation Grants
S delia Coley, J. L. Powell & Son, Inc., $19 -2 $ 75.00
s. Bessie Mae Thomas, Herold K. Patterson (Const.),
#33 -33 3,500.00
Rehabilitation Loan
Arnie Owens, #36 -10 7,485.07
Credit Bureau of South Bend, Inc. 38.50
Depart ent of Housing & Urban Development 70.00
Larry cKinstry 12.00
Total $11,180.57
PROJECT EXPENDITURES ACCOUNT FUND R -66
Real Estate Purchase
Jeanette
Lauer,
et al., #8 -6
$47,456.00
Grace
Catherine
Stephenson, et al., #9 -1
92,866.00
Lloyd
F.
Rupel,
#18 -6
29,835.00
National
Bank &
Trust Co. & The National Bank &
Trust Co., Trustee of Trust 1 &
2, Item
IV & V of R. Vernon Mauer, #22 -9
9,454;00
J
anne M.
Price,
#28 -10
. 22,500.00
0
e Hour
Martinizing,
#20 -10
9,269.00
Relocation Claims
C mmercial Realty, Paid to U.S. Van of Ind., #6 -2 182.50
J hnson Furniture Co., Paid to Rands Delivery System,
#13-3 400.00
J hnson Furniture Co., Paid to Ind. Bell Telephone Co.,
#13 -3 22.50
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4. APPROVAL OF CLAIMS N ont'd
Small Blusiness Displacement
.Johnson Furniture Co., #13 -3
Direct Loss of P
Mrs. Harold Sicks, #13 -3
Larry C le
Bath Insurance Agency, Inc.
S. M. Dix & Associates, Inc.
Dun & Bradstreet, Inc..
Indiana & Michigan Electric Co.
Northeri Indiana Public Service
Project Expenditure Account Fund, Code Enforcement E -3
Sid's Plumbing & Heating Co.
South B nd Water Works
Waggone 's Fuel Co., Inc.
Clyde E. Williams & Associates, Inc.
Total
PROJECT EXPENDITURES ACCOUNT FUND E -3
Arrow E
Bath In
Ernest I
Kaufman
Keith E
Sears, I
Anthony
Victor i
Redevel
ectric Co., Inc.
urance Agency
aynes
Construction Co.
Proud
oebuck & Co.
P. Sergio
omptometer Corp.
pment Revolving Fund
Total
REDEVELOPMENT REVOLVING FUND
Payroll: June 1, 1971 to June 15, 1971
Ault Camera Shop, Inc.
L. Glenn Barbe
Paul E. Becher
Building Officials & Code Administration International, Inc.
City of South Bend (Granville P. Ziegler)
Employer Overload Co.
Indiana & Michigan Electric Co.
Indiana Bell Telephone Co.
Journal of Housing
Rev. Bi ly W. Kirk
Richard A. Madison
Manpower
Northerri Indiana Public Service
Office Engineers, Inc.
South Bend Rubber Stamp Co.
Xerox
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Total
$ 2,500.00
464.20
184.00
28.00
549.95
740.00
90.42
266.27
100,000.00
51.93
102.53
10.32
8,002.92
324,975.54
$ 598.70
27.00
4.00
474.00
222.25
53.95
350.00
355.50
10,000.00
X12,085.40
$ 14,284.44
17.90
362.14
75.00
52.50
74.74
68.05
39.18
634.51
100.00
80.00
83.75
475.20
14.42
162.52
3.55
258.88
16,786.78
4. AP ROVAL OF CLAIMS (Cont'd
URBAN RE-DEVELOPMENT BOND REDEMPTION FUND
Am rican National Bank & Trust Co.
St` Joseph Bank & Trust Co.
URBAN R DEVELOPMENT FUND
Re evelopment Revolving Fund
REIMBURSEMENT TO REVOLVING FUND
Pr ject Expenditures Account, Ind. R -56
Pr ject Expenditures Account, Ind. R -57
Pr ject Expenditures Account, Ind. R -66
5. COMMUNICATIONS
None.
6. OLD BUSINESS
$ 7,968.75
13,376.25
Total $— 21,345.00
$ 333.33
Total $-'333.33
GRAND TOTAL $ 404,848.87
$ 848.34
7,759.88
14,461.41
Total X23,069.63
a. Roma Restaurant & Lounge, 219 N. Michigan Street: ROMA RESTAURANT &
This wa tabled from the last Commission Meeting of June LOUNGE AUTHORIZED TO
7th SUBMIT DEVELOPMENT
PLANS
Mr. Wig ins moved the Roma Restaurant & Lounge, owned by
Mr. & M s. Frank Anastasio, be removed from the acquisi-
tion li t, with authorization for the owners to submit
their plans to improve the property to this Commission for
authorization. Motion seconded by Rev. Williams, and unani-
mously arried.
A copy 3f these minutes will be supplied to the Anastasio's
to serva as their notification, and the staff will assist
as to r quired regulations.
7. NEW BUSINESS
a. Contract No. 1 for Phase I Construction of CONTRACT NO. 1 FOR
Streets, Sewers, Sidewalks, Curbs and Appurtenances, PHASE I AWARDED TO
R-66:-Tie bid opening was held in the Dept. of Re- RIETH -RILEY CONSTRUC-
develop ent, on June 15, 1971, at 10:00 A.M., E.S.T., TION CO., INC., R -66
with bi s received from the following:
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7. NEWIBUSINESS (Cont'd)
Woodruff and Sons, Inc. **
P.D. Bo 315
Michigai City, Ind.
Rieth -R ley Construction Co.
24355 S ate Ro6d'`23
South,6 nd, Indiana
McIntyr & Jones, Inc.
2526 We t Sixth Street
Mishawa a, Ind.
Alternate A Alternate B Alternate C
1,012,922.70 1,397.988.30 X0,371.00
$ 986,203.35
* *Biddet will not accept award of Alternate C without
award of Alternate A or Alternate B.
Alternate A covers proposals for bituminous pavement
Alternate B for reinforced concrete; Alternate C for
concrete curbs, 4" concrete sidewalks and 1/2 preformed
joint material.
Approva for advertisement of this Contract No. 1 for
Phase I was approved in Commission Meeting of May 7,
1971, arid appeared in the =South Bend Tribune on May 14
and 21; Tri- County News on May 14; and in the Reformer
on May 130, 1971.
Clyde E Williams & Associates, Inc., engineers, recom
mended the facility to be constructed under Alternate A
(Bituminous Pavement) type of construction together with
Alternate C (Concrete Curbs and Sidewalks).
The merits of the two types of pavement were discussed.
The State Highway Department approves the asphaltic type'
and it is some $385,000.00 less in cost. The City
Engineer had voiced no objections.
The areal involved is around the new post - office building,
betweenlMonroe Street and East Jefferson Boulevard..
On motion by Mr. Wiggins, seconded-by Mr: Chenney,,:
Contract No'. 1 for Phase I, Alternate A and Alternate
C, were awarded to Rieth -Riley Construction Company,
subject to HUD concurrence, with a low bid of $986,203.35
and $107,525.77, respectively, or a total of $1,093,729.12.
Motion as unanimously carried. :1
b.
R -66: I
Contraci
Colfax F
Site Improvements Contract 2A, Retaining Wall,
ithorization was requested to advertise for
2A, for a retaining wall north and south of
✓enue,!west of'St. Joseph River, R -66 Project.
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$107,525.77
$108,132.75
ADVERTISING APPROVED
FOR SITE IMPROVEMENTS
CONTRACT 2A, RETAINING
WALL, R -66
7. NEWIBUSINESS (cont'd
On motion by Mr. Wiggins, seconded by Mr. Chenney,
advertising for Contract 2A was approved and unani-
mously carried.
c. Demolition Contract No. 15, Demolition of. ADVERTISING APPROVED
Street Surfaces in Phase I Construction, R -66: Author!- FOR DEMOLITION CON:
nation was requested to advertise for Demolition Contract TRACT No. 15,11-66
No. 15 or the demolition of street and alley surfaces in
Phase I construction, north of the new post office area.
Mr. Ash nfelter advised this is a blanket contract to be
phased as buildings are removed. New streets will be
built as soon as possible by the contractor awarded
Contract No. 1 for Phase I Construction of Streets,
Sewers, Sidewalks, Curbs and Appurtenances, R -66. Demoli-
tion Co tract No. 15 will be a 180 -day contract.
On motion by Mr. Wiggins, seconded by Mr. Chenney, adver-
tising was approved for Demolition Contract No. 15. Mo-
tion was unanimously carried.
d. South Bend Community School Corporation Contract; SOUTH SEND COMMUNITY
The South Bend Community School Corporation i.s. presently SCHOOL CORPORATION
acquiri g real property upon which to construct the CONTRACT APPR0l1ED,
Kennedy Elementary School within the Model Neighborhood MODEL NEIGHBORHOOD
area.
This Co tract is by and between the South Bend Community
School orporation and the Department of Redevelopment
acting as the Central Relocation Bureau of the City of
South B nd, which has been approved by our Commission
Legal C unsel, and is for professional and technical ad-
vice and assistance in connection with the relocation of
nine (9) families displaced by the acquisition of this
property.
This De )artment will be fully reimbursed for all costs,
plus all actual costs of relocation.
Mr. Wiggins suggested the staff do some type of cost
analysis on this to be fully compensated.
On motion by Rev. Williams, seconded by Mr. Chenney,
the above Contract with the South Bend Community School
Corporation was approved and the President and-Secretary-
authorized to execute. Motion was unanimously carried.
e.
ing Des
into a
neering
the Cod
Chas. W. Cole & Son,
Inc.
Contract for Engineer-
-CHAS. W, COLE &
gn of Site Improvements:
Authorization to enter
SON, INC. CONTRACT
ontract with Chas. W.
Cole
& Son, Inc. for engi -
APPROVED; CODE
design and inspection
of site
improvements, in
ENFORCEMENT PROJECT
Enforcement Project,
Ind.
E -3, in the Northeast
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7. NEW BUSINESS (Cont'd)
Neigboriood Area, was requested. The total fee for
these s rvices shall not exceed the sum of $48,710.00,
based oi the estimated Project construction cost of
$450,00).00 for the Site Improvements.
'On moti n by Mr. Wiggins, seconded by Mr. Chenney,
iut'hoM zati'C')'n-to enter into a contract with Chas.. W.
Cole & 310n,'�Inci, as per -above, was approved, and
the Pre;ident and Secretary authorized to execute
the document.
f. Change Order Nos.' 8�and 9: These Change, CHANGE ORDER NOS.
Orders are in connection with Contract No.,'-,5 dated 8 & 9 APPROVED, R-57
July 30, 1969, for demolition work at the site of
Project Ind. R-57
Change Order No. 8: Involves various parcels
to be del6ted from the tcin t ract, resulting .
i n- a'decr6ase in contract price of $4,850.00,
with-no change in contract time.
Change Order No. 9: Involves the addition of
Parcel No. 1-18, for garage debris, at 138
South Meade Street, with an' 'incre'ase-"i"n.,
contract price of $50i00,, with no change in
contract time.
On motion by Mr. I Chenney, seconded by Mr. Wiggins,
Change Order Nos. 8 and'9 were approved, per amounts
noted above, and unani-mously,carriod.
g. Rehabilitation Grants:' Authorization was re-
quested for two (2) Rehabilitation Grants, in the La-
Salle Pirk Urban Renewal Project, R-57, for the follow-
ing par(els:
Parcel Po. Address Grant Amount
TWO (2) REHABILITATION
GRANTS APPROVED, PARCEL
NOS. 21 ' -49 & ' 26-105
R-57
21-49
241 N.
WelYingtdn St
$3,490.00
26-10
322 S.
Kenmore St.
3:500.00!,
Parcel
No. 26-10 is
incorporated with
a loan.
Preside Helmen requested information on the grants
and to te assured the money -is 'spent ':for %rehabilitation,
how the work is overseen and the.-staff's involvement.
Mr. Ric ard Madison, Rehabilitation Director, gave a
detailec account beginning with the contract, any adden-
dums for change, through completion, etc. He stated
two recent audits were'made by HUD "on performance of -
our rehabilitation staff, - giving a"Vey'y -good -inspection
report.
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7. NEW BUSINESS (Cont'd
On motion by Mr. Chenney, seconded -by Mr. Wiggins; the
above- stated grants were authorized and motion unanimously
carried.
h. Option Agreement, R-66 Approval and. >authori,, -ONE ;(l) OPTION AGREE -
zation was requested for the President to sign one (,I)- MENT APPROVED, PARCEL
Option Agreement, in the Central Downtown Urban Renewal NO. 9 -31, R -66
Projec , R -66, for Parcel 9 -31, located at 113 S. Michi-
gan St eet.
On motion; by Mr. Wiggins, seconded by Rev. Williams, the
above - stated! Option Agreement was approved and the Presi-
dent authorized to sign. Motion carried unanimously.
i. Change Order No. l to Demolition Contract No. CHANGE ORDER NO. 1
7 -A: Approval was requested for t.1a C .ange Order TO DEMOLITION CON -
with Midwest Demolftion Corporation 'for. s:idewa,l;ks ,,to TRACT NO. 7=-A
be removed for the Tel ephone.Company- to ,do the,pre.4 APPROVED, R -456
liminary work, for an increase in contract price of
$315.00, wf.th no change in time, in the Central Down-
town Urban Renewal Project, R-66
On motion by Mr. Wiggins, seconded by Mr. Chenney,
Change Order No. 1 to Demolitfon.Contract'No.. 7-A
was ap rove.d,.and unanimously carri °.ed.
j. Resolution No. 365;. This; Resolution approves. RESQLUTION N.O. 3.65.
filing an appl i cati:on undertak-tng s=urveys; and plans_: for APPROVED, MODEL
an Urban Renewal Project known as the Model Ne- ighborh.00d`-NEIGHBORHOOD PROJECT
Project No. 1. This Resolution was presented to the NO. 1
Common Council, i:n a Special Meeting ,on Tfwrsday` evening,
June 1 , 1971, and approved by vote 'of :7 to O.
Mr. Mike Obri'nger, Model Cities Planner, explained this
is an 8.3 million renewal project, which covers approxi-
mately 100 acres and fs predominately a clearance project?
bounded by Olive Street, the Penn Central tracks, Walnut
Street and Kenwood Street. The survey and planning is es:tt-�-
mated to cost approximately $412,706. About 40% of the. area
is in the street right -of -way. Approximately-22% is sub-
standay d, 33% has major deficienc- ies,- 36 %!monor deffc%encies,,
and about 9% is sound.
On motion by Mr. Chenney, seconded by_Mr. Wiggins, Resolu-
tion
N . 365 was adopted .and approved unantmousIr.. -
k,
the ac(
Church,
of Was[
and the
title 1
Resolution No. 366: .This Reso•1uton : auth_or zes RESOLUTION NO. 36:6
eptance of bids for Parcel Nos. 28-27 and:28.t28,,. APPROVED, PARCEL NOS.
of God in Christ, -,l oca; t'ed, on the Northeast corner, _ 28 -<27. & 28-28, R -67
ington and Illinois Street intersection, R =57,
execution of warranty deeds for the transfer of
hereto.
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7. NEWIBUSINESS (Cont'd
On motion by Mr. Chenney, seconded by Rev. Williams,
Resolut on'No:
7. NEWIBUSINESS (Cont'd
p. Indianapolis trip to obtain co- signer's
signature, R -57; Mr. Madison requested approval
for a financial advisor to drive to Indianapolis to
obtain a co- signer's signature.on a :loan- :which is to
be clos d June 25th. There is a time restriction on
recording these documents.
On moti n by Mr. Wiggins, seconded by Rev. Williams,
one sta f member was auth6rized:to make.the trip for
the req ired signature.
INDIANAPOLIS TRIP
AUTHORIZED TO OBTAIN
CO- SIGNER'S SIGNATURE
q. Grand Trunk Western Ra:ilroa.d.Company.Agreement:
Mr. Bru a C. Hammerschmidt, Commission Legal Counsel, re-
quested reconveyance of a 10 foot by 40 foot parcel of
land on the East side of St,. Louis.Avenue to Grand Trunk.
Western Railroad Company -and requested, a motion -for..the
Preside ht and Secretary to sign the Agreement.
Mr. Wiggins made said motion, seconded by Rev. Williams,
and unanimously carried.
8. PRO RESS REPORTS
GRAND TRUNK.WESTERN
RAILROAD COMPANY
AGREEMENT, R -66
. a. .Critical Path: Mr. Wiggins asked if provision
has been made for new streets to be constructed while CRITICAL PATH
old one .were not yet torn up.
Mr. Sla augh advised that this is under control through
meetings with Reith - Riley, general contractor.
b. Acquisitions, R -66: Mr..Hubert.M. Weaver ,.Down - ACQUISITIONS, R-66
town Negotiator, submitted a written report on.20 parcels
on whici acquisition activity had been stopped.
Mr. Ham erschmidt advised on the Grand Trunk property,
we are aiting for deeds, which should be closed by our
next Co mission meeting.
Mr. We Der advised we are waiting for appraisals or re-
apprais is on some of the parcels.
c. Relocation Progress Report: Mrs. Dorothy N. RELOCATION PROGRESS
Howell, Residential Relocation Director, reported.on the REPORT
follawi g:
R -57:
Ona family to be relocated who is interested in
buying a home built by. G.A.C,. builders. one family,
to move into sales:housing.
m
nt workload is 14.
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8. PROGRESS REPORTS (Cont'd
Open Space:
All families interviewed and given informational
statements. Staff working with Linden School area
families; no relocation to date as Park Department
ha not purchased any property:
Kalev S hoot Site:
Al families interviewed and
st tements. All are home ow .
pu chase homes. Most of the
ag d or elderly, and will be
wi` hout financial assistance
ca ion Act.
Bass Labe Property:
given information
iers and want to
families are middle -
unable to buy property
under "the Uniform Relo-
Mr, Hankins of the St. Joseph Park Department
informed me that acquisition for the Bass Lake
property would begin approximately in January,
1972. Our relocation - survey will begin as soon
as the contract is signed with the Park Department.
d. Business Relocation; R -66: Mr.' Paul E. Becher,
Commercial Relocation Director; advised two claims for
moving Expenses totalling $605.00,'one claim for direct
loss of property $464.20; and one small business displace-
ment pa ment $2,500.00, are before the Commission for ap-
proval today, for a grand total of $3,569.20.
Staff is in the process of reviewing the claim -of each
business which was relocated between September 10, 1970
and January 1, 1971 for the purpose of determining if
additional benefits are payable under the Consolidated
Relocation Payment Regulations -- effective September 10,
1970 an superseded by the Uniform Relocation Act -of
January 2, 1971.
BUSINESS RELOCATION,
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e. Tartan Mall Test Patches: A discussion TARTAN MALL TEST
followed on the sample test--areas of tartan paving'in PATCHES
three colors--previously discussed in Commission meeting
of April 2, 1971.
The consensus of the Commission is -tha"t the surfac6"is
showing �he discolorations. These are for test purposes
only, ad no definite decision made, as yet, for the
use on Mall.
f.
Becher
on this
4, 1971
and Mac
N�.A.H.R.O. Regional Conference: Mr. Pau1*E. N.A:H.R:O. REGIONAL
id Rev. Billy W. Kirk submitted written reports - CONFERENCE, INDIANAPOLIS,
;onference held in-Indianapolis, June 2, through HELDiJUNE 2 THRU 4, 1971
which they attended along with Messrs. Barbe
;on.
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8. PROhRESS REPORTS (Cont'd
The Conference theme was "Key to Unity" to bring all
component segments of housing together to meet the
total need of the entire cities .I.
The Uniform Relocation Act. of 1970, Public Law 91 -646,,
liberalizes the benefits available to displace business=
es and llows the LPA more freedom to make admfnistratfve
judgment in some areas which previously required prior
HUD con I currence.
Major c
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2.
3.
4.
Staff n
or aftE
benefit
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ranges affected by Act:
Projects approved.after: January 1, 1971,. there
will no longer be a Small Business Displacement.
Removal of $3,000 limit on Direct Loss of
Property.
Compensable are actual reasonable expenses in
searchi ng for a repl aceroent- business
Business eligible under re.gulatons. for payment .
for actual moving - expenses, searching expense ,
or direct loss. of property may now be eligible
for:. an a1 ternate- .payment, in., lieu of above-, in
amount equal to average.annual net earni)lgs of
business for tvto years. immediately .preceed -*Lqg
displacement (not: less - than $2.,00, nor, more
than $10,000),
ust review the file of each. business displaced on
r January 2, 1971_ to determi:ne,i;f any furthar. ;
s are payable.
STION AND ANSWER SESSION;
Mrs. J net S. Allen asked if our Department is still
respon ible for the weeds in LaSalle Park - area?
Mr. Ri hard Madison said the Flying Squad started last
Monday cutting all weeds, in vacant areas-in: LaSalle
Park.
Mrs. Allen suggested throwing handfuls of w %1d flower
seeds in the areas sown with rye. TKas could give a _
beauti ul result.
10. NgXT COMMISSION MEETING
T e next ,Regular Meeting of. the Redevelopment-
Commis ion3 will be at :10:30. A.M..,:.Friday, duly. 2;,
1971, I n' ' the Office of • the_ Department ,of, Redevel op-
ment.
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NEXT MEETING,
JULY 2, 1971