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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRM 08-04-72SOUTH BEND REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING Augus 4, 1972 10:30 A. M. 1200 County -City Building Presi ing Officer: Mr. Fred J. Helmen, 227 W. Jefferson Blvd. President South Bend, Indiana 46601 The C air opened the meeting, with the Roll Call showing one Commissioner prese t, Mr. Fred J. Helmen. Others present: Mr. Kevin J. Butler, Com- missi n Legal Counsel; staff: Mr. Lloyd S. Taylor, Mr. C. Wayne Brownell, and M s. Helen S. King. Presi ent Helmen directed, due to a lack of a quorum, that the Regular Meeti g of the Commission be continued until Monday, August 7, 1972, at 10:30 A.M. Meeting adjourned at 10:31 A.M. The meeting reconvened August 7, 1972, at 10:30 A.M. 1. ROLL CALL sent: Mr. Fred J. Helmen, President Mr. John E. Chenney, Vice President Mr. B. L. Wade, Asst. Secretary Mr. Donald A. Wiggins, Member ent: Rev. Willie V. Williams, Secretary rs Present: Mr. William A. Welsheimer, Board of Trustees Member Mr. Hugo Petersen, Northern Indiana Historical Society Member Mr. Edgar Seybold, South Bend Civic Planning Assn. Miss Nancy Sulock, South Bend Tribune Reporter 1 Counsel: LPA Staff: Mr. Kevin J. Butler Mr. Lloyd S. Taylor Mr. L. Glenn Barbe Mrs. Helen S. King Mr. Edwin Bauer Mrs. Dorothy Z. Deane 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Mrs. Dorothy Howell Mr. John Kotzenmacher Mr. Richard A. Madison Mr. William Parrish Mr. William E. Slabaugh 0 motion by Mr. Wiggins, seconded by Mr. Chenney, the M nutes of the Regular Meeting of July 21, 1972 were appro ed and unanimously carried. -1- MINUTES APPROVED 3. APPROVAL OF CLAIMS On motion by Mr. Chenney, seconded by Mr. Wiggins, CLAIMS APPROVED the claims -- totalling $271,180.81 - -were approved for payment and unanimously carried. P.E.A. CODE ENFORCEMENT E -3 Rehabilitation Grants Ruth orn on, -20 - Paid to 3 -Way Construction $ 965.00 S muel and Barbara McClelland, #2 -2 - Paid to Ward Construction Co. 1,035.00 Warren and Kathyrn Romine 35.00 Warren and Kathyrn Romine 85.00 Warren and Kathyrn Romine 5.50 Total 2,125.50 PROJE T EXPENDITURES ACCOUNT FUND R -57 The stract & Title Corporation $ 47.00 The A stract Co. of St. Joseph Co., Inc. 70.00 The A stract Co. of St. Joseph Co., Inc. 47.00 South Bend Exterminating Co. 30.00 Hubert Weaver 160.00 Total $ 354.00 P.E.AI. CODE ENFORCEMENT E -5 Rehabilitation Grants C arles H. & Leafie Jerraid, #22 -15 - Paid to Stanley Walczak Construction Co. $ 3,419.00 Rieth Riley Construction Co., Inc. 25,326.45 Total 28,745.45 PROJE J EXPENDITURES ACCOUNT FUND R -66 Relocation Claims M Caffery Co., #19 -1 & 19 -2 $ 3,283.35 I diana Typesetting, #13 -3 - Paid to Koontz Wagner Elec. Co. 5,158.00 Sin Litho Plate Corp., #13 -3 - Paid to Koontz Wagner Electric Co. 9,096.00 S rvice Printers, Inc., #13 -3 - Paid to Koontz Wagner Electric Co. 7,150.00 n Lathe Plate Corp., #13 -3 - Paid to Ind. Bell Tele. Co. 23.00 4S S rvice Printers, Inc., #13 -3 - Paid to Ind. Bell Tele. Co. 204.00 Real Fstate Purchase W Joseph Doran, Clerk of St. Joseph Co., #9 -18 (West Jefferson Corp.) - 2 - 50,000.00 3. APPROVAL OF CLAIMS (Cont'd) Arco Engineering Construction Corp. Board of County Commissioners Albert Bond B. & J. Demolition Bagbj Photo Co. Calhc Fence Co. Galloway Welding, Inc. General Roofing & Insulation Co., Inc. Howell Construction Co., Inc. Howell Electric Co. Indi na & Michigan Electric Co. Midwest Lite Co., Inc. MorSE Electric Co., Inc. Northern Indiana Public Service Co. Rieth -Riley Construction Co., Inc. Sid's Plumbing & Heating Co. South Bend Exterminating Co. South Bend Tribune South Bend Water Works Tri- ounty News Total MERRY) AVENUE PROJECT Extended Services $ 36,371.54 117.84 80.00 1,002.25 132.00 90.00 440.00 36.85 9,246.15 231.00 26.24 6.49 14.50 194.81 76,113.00 168.58 30.00 22.65 10,727.83 25.20 $ 209,991.28 Virginia Harden, #1 -6 (Dislocation Allowance) $ 200.00 Virginia Harden, #1 -6 230.00 Virginia Harden, #1 -6 - Paid to Indiana Auto Truck (Hertz) 20.87 Virginia Harden, #1 -6 - Paid to Goodwill Industries, Inc. 125.00 The Abstract & Title Corporation 600.00 The stract Co. of St. Joseph Co. 300.00 Total $ 1,475.87 REDEV LOPMENT REVOLVING FUND Payroll: July 16, 1972 through July 31, 1972 $ 19,473.16 Frank J. Alford L. G1 nn Barbe Barry Seat Cover & Auto Glass Co. Conti ental Assurance Co. Crave 's Hardware Co. Sandra Lee Daniels Dorot y Z. Deane - Petty Cash Gates Chevrolet Corp. India a & Michigan Electric Co. Inter ational Business Machines Ronal R. King John . Kotzenmacher Offic Engineers, Inc. - 3 - 7.84 78.39 15.00 1,934.00 14.81 5.60 88.87 4.50 23.93 53.46 90.00 42.98 157.50 3. 4PPROVAL OF CLAIMS I Cont'd) Planning & Development Action Team, Inc. $ 1,000.00 Public Documents Distribution Center 300.00 Schilling's Printing Co., Inc. 31.55 Singet General Tire, Inc. 43.28 Bill E. Slabaugh 7.50 Smith Corona Marchant 51.00 South Bend Parking Co., Inc. 75.00 South Bend Water Works 11.64 Lloyd S. Taylor 16.43 Weisberger Bros., Inc. 26.85 Xerox Corp. 639.10 Ardear Jones 120.00 Ardear Jones (dislocation allowance) 200.00 Ruth Pacuszonak 869.50 Frank Bikowski 1,996.00 1,220.82 Total 27,267.89 URBANIREDEVELOPMENT FUND Leon ' ohn Roos $ 800.00 Alima Henderson - Paid to South Bend Water Works 12.00 Alima Henderson - Paid to Northern Indiana Public Service 35.00 Alima Henderson - Paid to Indiana & Michigan Electric Co. 30.00 Alima Henderson - Paid to Girard M. Newhouse 265.00 Alimad Henderson - Paid to Indiana Auto Truck Rental (Hertz) 23.82 Alimad Henderson - Paid to Housing Authority, City of S.B. 55.00 Total 1,220.82 GRAND TOTAL $ 271,180.81 URBAN REDEVELOPMENT - Merry DISTRICT Avenue CAPITAL FUNDS $ 50,000.00 P.E.A. Redevelopment Revolving Fund 10,000.00 Total 60,000.00 4. COMMUNICATIONS i one. 5. QLD BUSINESS ]one. 6. EW BUSINESS appro� bid or establ . Disposition Parcel Nos. 4 -70 and 4 -72: Post al was requested to advertise these parcels, with aning date of September 1, 1972, at 10:30 A.M., and ish the minimum bid price, Ind. R -66 Project. - 4 - ADVERTISING APPROVED FOR DISPOSITION PARCEL NOS. 4 -70 & 4 -72, R -66 6. NIEW BUSINESS (Cont 'd Mr. Taylor advised these parcels were discussed in the last Commission meeting, Executive Session, and a minimum price established, but inadvertently neglected to bring this up in the Regular Session for a formal motion. We went ahead with the advertising - -the Legal Notice appeared in The South Bend Tribune and Tri- County News July 28, and a block advertisement showing the area location, under "Lots for Sale" which appeared three times in The South Bend Iribune. These parcels are next to the J.M.S. building, located at ll )-125 West Washington Street: rcel 4 -70 -- approximately 6,916 sq. feet -- Minimum Price: $80,502.24 arcel 4 -72 -- approximately 432 sq. feet -- Minimum Price: 2,907.80 TOTAL: $83,410.04 On motion by Mr. Wiggins, seconded by Mr. Wade, post approval to establish minimum disposition price and advertise Disposi- tion Parcels 4 -70 and 4 -72 was authorized and unanimously carried. b. Disposition Parcel Nos. 4 -30A and 4 -30B: Mr. DISPOSITION PARCEL NOS. Taylor advised additional reuse appraisals are needed and 4 -30A & 4 -30B TABLED, this tem is tabled. R -66 Postal Service Easement for Road or Street: Ac- EASEMENT AGREEMENT cepta ce of the Agreement from the U.S. Army Corps of ACCEPTED, U.S. POST Engin ers for the U.S. Post Office and Vehicle Maintenance OFFICE, R -66 Facility, in South Bend, for the postal service easement to install postal drop boxes, was requested and the author- ity for the President and Secretary to sign the Easement Agreement. On motion by Mr. Wiggins, seconded by Mr. Wade, the Postal Servi a Easement Agreement was accepted and the President and S cretary authorized to sign, subject to Legal Counsel appro al. Motion unanimously carried. the e of la fer o for t 1. Resolution No. 416: This Resolution authorizes RESOLUTION NO. 416 :ecution of redevelopment agreement for disposition ADOPTED, R -57 id and the execution of Quit Claim Deeds for the trans- ' title thereto, in the LaSalle Park Project, R -57, ie following: - 5 - Q BUSINESS (Cont'd Parcel No. 14 -16 ) 14 -17 ) 14 -18 ) 14 -19 & 14 -1 ) 16 -16 Mr. sec Conveyed to Amount $ 662.00 662.00 Saints Memorial Church of God 662.00 1,124.00 & 16 -17 ) Amrie Harris 150.00 �nney moved for the adoption of Resolution No. 416, �d by Mr. Wade, and unanimously carried. e. Certificate of Completion of Redevelopment: CERTIFICATE OF COMPLE- Appro al of Certificate of Completion of Redevelopment TION APPROVED, PARCEL conveyed to Jonathon and Lucille Davis, for Parcel No. NO. 13 -15a, R -57 13-15a, South 20 feet of Lot 189 in recorded 2nd Plat of LaSalle Park, R -57 Project, was requested. On motion by Mr. Chenney, seconded by Mr. Wiggins, the above Certificate was approved and the President and Secretary authorized to execute the Certificate. Motion unanimously carried. f. Rent Write -Offs: Approval was requested for RENT WRITE -OFFS rent rite -offs for the following accounts, totalling AUTHORIZED $1,130.00: John Hawkins $ 190.00 John Pinkerton 70.00 S.T.A.R.T. 10.00 Alice Atkins 310.00 Jolly Spot Tavern 350.00 Turnock House of Lamps 200.00 Discussion followed per summarization of Rev. Kirk's request dated July 20 for the write -off and Mr. Miller's directive dated July 27. On motion by Mr. Wiggins, seconded by Mr. Wade, the above write- ffs were authorized, subject to Legal Counsel ap- proval, and unanimously carried. g. Commercial Lease: Authorization was requested for Co mercial Lease with The Peanut Shop, Inc., Parcel No. 9-31, on a month -to -month basis, commencing August 1, 1972, at a monthly rental of $450.00, R -66 Project. The Peanut Shop is temporarily relocating at 113 South Michi- gan St eet until their new building is completed. On mot on by Mr. Chenney, seconded by Mr. Wiggins, the above Ilease was approved and unanimously carried. COMMERCIAL LEASE APPROVED, PARCEL NO. 9 -31, R -66 Q EW BUSINESS (Cont'd) Seven (7) Rehabilitation Grants: Authorization was requested for seven 7 rehabilitation grants, in the Northeast Code Enforcement Project, E -3, for the following: Parcel No. Address 19 -4 27 -12 30 -22 31 -30 38 -8 39 -11 41 -13 Four Grant Amount 614 Howard Street $ 1,751.00 810 N. St. Peter Street 2,778.00 618 N. Frances Street 2,483.00 705 N. Frances Street 3,122.00 518 N. Hill Street 3,495.00 707 E. Miner Street 3,395.00 809 E. Cedar Street 3,367.00 the grants are for the elderly - -above age 67. On motion by Mr. Chenney, seconded by Mr. Wiggins, the above listed grants were approved and unanimously carried. Four (4) Rehabilitation Grants: Authorization was requested for four 4 rehabilitation grants, in the Model Cities East Code Enforcement Project, E -5, for the following: 0 22 -15 29 -10 33 -3 33 -4 Address Grant Amount 133 -135 LaPorte Avenue $ 3,419.00 134 S. Laurel Street 1,473.00 912 W. Jefferson Blvd. 3,088.00 916 W. Jefferson Blvd. 2,868.00 All f ur of the grants are for the elderly -- ranging in ages rom 64 through 83. On mo ion by Mr. Chenney, seconded by Mr. Wade, the above listed grants were approved and unanimously carri d. SEVEN (7) REHABILITATION GRANTS APPROVED, PARCEL NOS. 19 -4, 27 -12, 30 -22, 31 -30, 38 -8, 39 -11 & 41 -13, E -3 FOUR (4) REHABILITATION GRANTS APPROVED, PARCEL NOS. 22 -15, 29 -10, 33 -3 & 33 -4, E -5 Urban Design Review Committee Member: Mr. Taylor URBAN DESIGN REVIEW advis d the following candidates have been nominated to COMMITTEE MEMBER APPOINTE fill he vacant position on our Urban Design Review Com- MR. RONALD P. RADECKI mitte : a) Paul Frank Jernegan, F.A.I.A. 233 L.W.E., Mishawaka, Ind. b) Ronald P. Radecki 430 S. 29th St., South Bend, Ind. c) Donald E. Sporleder 205 W. Cripe St., South Bend, Ind. mm 6. NEW BUSINESS (Cont'd) The candidate recommended to the Commission by the Urban Desigr Review Committee was Mr. Ronald P. Radecki, who is currently serving as President and General Manager of Radec i Galleries, Inc., South Bend. He has attended Indiana University, majoring in Fine Arts and Geography, and Purdue University, majoring in Landscape Architecture. He ha had considerable architectural and landscape de- sign Experience, and interested in our Downtown Renewal Program. Mr. Radecki is 27 years of age and would be a "youn er input of the Downtown Renewal Program." Motior was made by Mr. Chenney, seconded by Mr. Wiggins, for the appointment of Mr. Ronald P. Radecki, as a membei to the Urban Design Review Committee, as re- comme ded, and unanimously carried. Resolution No. 414: Mr. Barbe advised several month ago we su mitted in accordance with the Uniform Relocation Act, both in Downtown, R -66, and LaSalle Project, R -57, for additional monies that was caused by the new Act for relocation purposes. This is 100% Federal money This resolution authorizes the Commission President and S cretary to execute the two counterparts of the pro- posed amendments for the Projects with the U.S. Government. Mr. WJggins moved for the adoption of Resolution No. 414, secon ed by Mr. Chenney and unanimously carried. . Resolution No. 415: This Resolution relates to the a ove explanation, applying to the Central Downtown Urban Renewal Project, Ind. R -66. Mr. WJggins moved for the adoption of Resolution No. 415, secon ed by Mr. Chenney and unanimously carried. 7. RROGRESS REPORTS RESOLUTION NO. 414 ADOPTED, R -57 RESOLUTION NO. 415 ADOPTED, R -66 z. Soldiers and Sailors Monument: Mr. Hugo Peter- SOLDIERS AND SAILORS sen, z member of the Northern Indiana Historical Society, MONUMENT advis d of their meeting last Friday night, at Post 1167, Veterans of Foreign Wars. The Monument is now proposed to be erected on the Court House Lawn, corner of Washing- ton a d Lafayette Streets. The a' Arch the mi and ti ment chitect is opposing the site and also the St. Joseph ectural Association. It is unanimously felt hiding nument on that particular corner would be a disgrace o much emphasis is being placed on having the Monu- rected for Veteran's Day, November 11th 7. PROGRESS REPORTS (Cont'd The alternatives are: 1) Corner of Lafayette and Washington - -if they want it up by November 11th, or 2) Wait a year or so and have the monument included in the Cultural Center. The voterans preference is the second. Mr. P tersen said at the time the monument was erected, June , 1903, it was the tallest point in South Bend. With zll the tall buildings in the area now, the Monu- ment Erected on the North side of the Court House Lawn would make it look like the "back yard of a retired Admir 1." Presi ent Helmen said the Redevelopment Commission sold land lo the County for the Monument site. The comments in ThE South Bend Tribune are speculative, and in no way can the Redevelopment Commission donate land in the Cultural Centey site being requested. It is part of our project cost. If we were to donate that part of the project cost, it would have 4o come from tax funds, and it would be unfair to burden the t xpayers with this added cost. The County Commissioners have stated the Monument will be placec on the Court House lawn and it is not in order for the Redevelopment Commission to recommend where it will be place c. The County has purchased the land. Mr. Wiggins said the Commission has some grounds on what they may not do with that land, but has no say in what they must do with it. This is in the province with the Count Commissioners in what they will do. b. Business Relocation, R -66: Mr. John A. Kotzen- mache , Business Relocation Officer, submitted July's written activities report showing the following business relocation claims paid: ving Expenses: Service Printers, Inc. $ 2,500.00 Indiana Typesetting Corporation 7,351.00 Sun Litho Plate Corporation 8,792.00 Iternate Payments: Joy Bar (Review Claim) 7,000.00 Joer's Restaurant 10,000.00 Total Relocation Payments $35,643.00 BUSINESS RELOCATION, R -66 7. PROGRESS REPORTS (Cont'd) c Downtown Rehabilitation, R -66: Mr. Edwin R. DOWNTOWN REHABILITA- Bauer, Rehabilitation Architect, submitted the building TION, R -66 activities for the month of July: 1) Morris Civic Auditorium's new heating plant and air handling system is being installed, with air intake grilles located in front vault area. 2) D umville- Guitarland and Music Store, 127 N. Michi- gan, rehabilitation 95% complete. 3) New heating plant conversion unit being installed at 103 N. Michigan St., formerly Wyman's Dept. Store. 4) Dr. Scholl's Footwear, 106 N. Michigan Street, interior remodelling completed. 5) P ans received for new building to be erected at South- west corner of Wayne and Michigan Streets, subject to Urban Design and Sign Review Committees. 6) 106-110 S. Michigan Street: Developer interested in rehabilitating three -story edifice. 7) Family Book Stores, 124 S. Michigan Street: New build- ing progressing -- foundation and sidewalls completed. 8) J C. Penney Dept. Store, 220 S. Michigan Street: In- terior renovation completed. 9) S erland Building, Jefferson and Michigan: Work pro- gressing on upper floors. 10) Dr. Bird, 108 N. Main Street: Professional office space c mpleted. d Merry Avenue Project: Mr. Larry Wartha submitted MERRY AVENUE PROJECT his re ort on this project: 1)0% complete: PAC organized, PAC meeting on benefits, Declaratory Resolution, Diagnostic Survey for Relocation, building inspec- tion and project photograph. 8)% complete: Part I - II application to HUD, Section R -212, 213 & 214 by Mike Obringer. 7)% complete: Section R -222, R -223 and R -225. 6 % complete: Maps - -2 of 12 maps complete. Balance 50% complete. Application by Larry Wartha. - 10 - 7. PROGRESS REPORTS (Cont'd) Resol tion passed by Area Plan July 18 declaring plan to be in conformance with City Master Plan; Resolution passe July 26 declaring Plan to be in conformance with Regio al Master Plan; City Council Resolution passed July 44. Publications advertised. writ R -57: A. N acti E -3: R -57: E -5: c Di reci ing: R -66: Ci t_v4 . Property Management: Rev. Kirk submitted his PROPERTY MANAGEMENT n report: Starting rent roll for month of August is: $3,586.00. Rent roll is decreasing as tenants are moving. The rent -write off's approved today will make quite a difference in Trial Balance. The Flying Squad is continuing to do a fine job in LaSalle Park. Rehabilitation Report, Site Offices: Mr. Richard REHABILITATION RE- ison, Rehabilitation Director, reported the following PORTS, R -57, E -3 & ties in his written report: E -5 OFFICES 6 initial inspections; 9 additional inspections for June report. 10 progress reports were made. Financial Advisors are processing 54 cases to be determined later as to grants, loans or owner rehabilitation. The Homemakers Service gave assistance to over 60 elderly people in the Northeast area during July. The Steering Committee of the Northeast PAC has been formed to consider problem priorities and relate to Council for action. 3 cases - -two grants and one loan. Inspectors inspected four homes for Relocation Department in which families are to be relocated. 10 initial inspections; 1 re- inspection; 12 progress reports; and 4 final reports. Relocation Progress Report: Mrs. Dorothy Howell, r of Residential Relocation, submitted the follow- Remaining Workload 2 individuals - -one registered at Housing Authority, other would like private rental. ide: 7 substandard families - -one family to Housing Authority 8 -2; assisting one family with private rental; continuing to work with five remaining families. - 11 - RELOCATION PROGRESS REPORT 7. PROGRESS REPORTS (Cont'd) R -57 Amendatory: Workload is 10 - -9 families and one in ividual. One family registered at Housing Authority. Waiting for acquisition of property to begin working closely with remaining families and individuals. Kaley School Site: One family -- remains temporarily re- located. Has purchased a home at 1812 W. Cali- fornia-- September vacancy. Open ace OSA -33: Workload two families -- difficulty securing loan for one family. Code Enforcement E -3: Workload ten - -8 families and 2 individuals. One family moved to Harbor Homes; one individual to private rental. One family waiting for Public Housing conventional rental unit. Remaining waiting for clarification of benefits. Code gnforcement E -5: Workload one family. Merry Avenue: Workload 18 -- seventeen families and one individual. One family moved -- working with re- maining. 8. NEXT MEETING he next Regular Meeting of the Redevelopment Com- missi n will be at 10:30 A.M., Friday, August 18, 1972, in the 0 fice of the Department of Redevelopment. ' 91 Wade, (SEAL) RNMENT t motion duly made by Mr. Chenney, seconded by Mr. the meeting adjourned at 11:15 A.M. ,'�'Az' (Z� aylor, Exec e NEXT MEETING, AUGUST 18, 1972 ADJOURNMENT ctor Fred elme rest ent - 12 -