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Home My WebLink AboutRM 07-19-74July 10:3 Pres 1. 19, 1974 A. M. Wing Officer: ROLL CALL SOUTH BEND REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING 1200 County -City Building Mr. Fred J. Helmen, 227 W. Jefferson Boulevard President South Bend, Indiana 46601 Present: Mr. Fred J. Helmen, President Mr. B. L. Wade, Assistant Secretary Mr. Donald A. Wiggins, Member Absent: Mr. John E. Chenney, Vice President Rev. Willie V. Williams, Secretary Legal Counsel: Mr. Kevin J. Butler News Media: Ms. Jeanne Derbeck, South Bend Tribune Reporter Mr. James L. Marchelewicz, WNDU -TV Reporter Mr. Dan Caesar, WSBT -TV Reporter Mr. Frank Vellner, WSBT -TV Photographer Mr. Reg Miller, WSJV -TV Reporter Mr. Les Howard, WSJV -TV Photographer Others Present: Mr. F. Jay Nimtz, President, Board of Trustees Mr. Dan Akin, Site Project Engineer, Clyde E. Williams & Associates, Inc. Mrs. Glenda Rae Hernandez, Secretary, Southeast PAC Committee Mr. James F. Zackrocki, The Hickey Company _PA Staff: Mr. Charles F. Lennon, Jr. Ms. Marzy Bauer Ms. Helen S. King Mr. William C. Ellison Mr. C. Wayne Brownell Mr. Louis N. Wilcox 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES n motion by Mr. Wiggins, seconded by Mr. Wade and unani- MINUTES APPROVED mousl carried, the Minutes of the Special Meeting of July 3, 1974, were approved. This meeting was held in lieu of the Regul r Meeting of July 5, 1974. 3. APPROVAL OF CLAIMS mousl prove motion by Mr. Wiggins, seconded by Mr. Wade and unani- CLAIMS APPROVED carried, the claims -- totalling $514,047.42 - -were ap- for payment. - 1 - 3. APPROVAL OF CLAIMS (Cont'd) P.E.A. R -57 Abst act Co. of St. Joseph County $ 52.00 Abst act Co. of St. Joseph County 104.00 Ente prise- Record 126.39 A. J Kromkowski, #42 -1 70.99 Musz nski Insurance Agency 234.00 Roem r, Sweeney, Butler & Simeri 824.10 Total 1,411e48 P.E.A. R -66 City Water Works, Phase III $ 6,609.47 Indiana & Michigan Electric Co. 368.88 A. J Kromkowski, City Treasurer, #9 -1 1.75 Lawson Associates 3,276.00 Mors Electric Co., Inc. 4,654.19 Roemer, Sweeney, Butler & Simeri 1,439.20 Temp 'e Tree Service 150.00 Total 16,4.49 N.D.P. A -10 Relo6ation Dafina Stavroff, #59 -29, Dafina Stavroff, #59 -29, Dafina Stavroff, #59 -29, Abst act & Title Corporation Paul H. Dunlap, #1 -3, MN #1 Roem r, Sweeney, Butler & Sim MERRY AVENUE PROJECT (S.E. #1), R.A.P. $ 4,000.00 (S.E. #1), Moving Claim 265.00 (S.E. #1), Dislocation Allowance 200.00 10.00 25.16 eri 521.30 Total 5,021.46 Abst act & Title Corporation A. J Kromkowski, City Treasurer, #1 -36, #1 -37 & #1 -31 John G. Pence, Disposition Appraiser Roem r, Sweeney, Butler & Simeri REDEVELOPMENT REVOLVING FUND Total Payroll: July 1 through July 15, 1974 Ault Camera Shop Babcock Standard Service Bailey Office Supply Co. Cass Hudson Company, Inc.. City Controller of South Bend - Gasoline Account Comet Car Wash - 2 - $ 30.00 31.59 400.00 35.00 T- 496.59 $ 8,922.10 13.08 5.00 16.40 60.60 703.00 22.50 3. APPROVAL OF CLAIMS (Cont'd) unity Development - Charles F. Lennon, Jr., Salary & Fringe Benefits unity Development - Larry Wartha & Dorothy Deane, Salary & Fringe Benefits Dorothy Z. Deane - Petty Cash Dun & Bradstreet, Inc. Indiana & Michigan Electric Co. Indiana Bell Telephone Co. Indiana Bell Telephone Co. (May Invoice) Indiana Bell Telephone Co. (April Invoice) Indiana Bell Telephone Co. (January Invoice -not received prior) Indiana Safety, Inc.. Jack's Conoco Service C. E Lee Company G. L nzeman Company Maki lski Art Shop James R. Meehan Musz nski Insurance Agency, Inc. Post aster Linder & Kerrihard Co., Inc. Sears, Roebuck & Company MODEL, CITIES EXTENDED SERVICES Danny Wilder & Lorraine Wallace - Moving Claim Danny Wilder & Lorraine Wallace - Dislocation Allowance Dann Wilder & Lorraine Wallace - Replacement Housing Payment Catherine Smith - Moving Claim Catherine Smith - Replacement Housing Payment Juanita N. Peat - Dislocation Allowance Juanita N. Peat - Moving Claim Goodwill Industries - Furniture Total URBANE REDEVELOPMENT FUND Alex 3atcho - R -57 Complaints Shirl y Davidson - Moving Claim Shirt y Davison - Dislocation Allowance Facto y Tile, Inc. - R -57 Complaints Home Ilumbing & Heating Supply - R -57 Complaints Indiana &Michigan Electric Co. - Rita Jones LaSalle Park Homes - Security Deposit (Davidson) Northern Indiana Public Service - Rita Jones South Bend Housing Authority - Ora Lee Lacy South Bend Housing Authority - Rita Jones South Bend Water Works - Rita Jones Total $ 9,981.91 13,718.36 81.89 815.00 29.26 31.30 837.09 897.17 910.60 9.00 113.35 312.05 116,80 12.00 70.01 25.00 221.05 2,387.64 23.95 195.00 200.00 14,302.50 195.00 4,000.00 200.00 230.00 125.00 59,783.61 $ 2,140.00 230.00 200.00 302.01 22.15 25.00 117.00 35.00 50.00 67.00 24.00 3,212.16 3. APPROVAL OF CLAIMS (Cont'd) REDEVELOPMENT DISTRICT CAPITAL FUND OF 1972 Prin ess Fireworks Display Company $ 2,650.00 Dire .,t Mail Letter Service 82.00 Exte for Designing, Inc. 43,706.34 The iickey Company, Inc. 377,206.40 Indi na Bell Telephone Co. 72.19 Schi ling's Printing Co. - 9.00 Shil s, Graves & Associates, Inc. 390.00 Douglas B. Simpson 1,000.00 Soutl Bend Hardware 26.35 Soutl Bend- Mishawaka Chamber of Commerce 1,772.85 Refr gerated Service Corp. 325.00 Total 427,622.63 GRAND TOTAL $ 514,047.42 REIMBURSEMENT TO REVOLVING FUND E -6 for the month of June, 1974 $ 1,783.32 P.E.A. N.D.P. A -10 for the month of June, 1974 12,091.74 P.E. . R -57 for the month of June, 1974 2,047.05 P.E.I. R -66 for the month of June, 1974 20,558.92 Urbar Redevelopment Fund for the month of June, 1974 2,091.15 Total $ 38,572.18 4. ICOMMUNICATIONS a. HUD letter dated June 28, 1974: This letter, over the signature of Mr. James E. Armstrong, Director, Area Office, advises HUD approval of the Neighborhood Development Program application for transitional funding to extend the project to Dece ber 31, 1974. HUD allocated as a loan $1,316,800 and $1,2E6,800 as a capital grant to aid in financing the program. The approved budget HUD -6275 and the financing plan HUD -6280 forms were enclosed. The approval of this budget authorizes incu ring costs in conformity with the budget on or after June 30, 1974. All necessary legal documents will be for- ward d to us at a later date. Based on Assistant Secretary Meeker's Policy Memorandum of April 30, 1974, it has been determined that this transitional application is eligible for funding under the "Program Con- tinuity Level." Consequently, this approval allows only com- pletion of previously approved activities: no new activities are allowed. TRANSITIONAL FUNDING EXTENDED TO 12- 31 -74, N.D.P. A -10 b. HUD letter dated July 15, 1974: This letter, over NON -CASH LOCAL the signature of Mr. Stephen J. Havens, Director, Operations GRANT -IN -AID NOT Division, advises HUD does not concur in our HUD -6202 sub- ELIGIBLE FOR PROJECT mission for Certificate of Cost of Non -Cash Local Grant -in- E -6 Aid for the Model Cities Code Enforcement Project E -6, which M0 4. is a A -10 . hood not E COMMUNICATIONS (Cont'd) residential rehabilitation project adjacent to the N.D.P. MN #1, renewal project to be developed into a neighbor - Fire Station. Rehabilitation of single family homes is !ligible for Non -Cash Local Grant -in -Aid. Mr. ennon advised that this does not effect our funding. We just are not eligible to receive the additional credit. c. HUD letter dated July 16, 1974: This letter, over the signature of Mr. Stephen J. Havens, Director, Operations Division, advises of HUD approval for grant payment, in amount of $ 1,891.28 which includes $12,900.00 for final rehabilitation grant, per our final requisitions for Indiana Project E -5. The rant Contract Authority amount of $7,237.72, Rehabilitation Cont act Authority amount of $57,060.00 which remains under the cont act will be cancelled. The above letter relates to executed HUD -6174 form, Certificate of Completion. FINAL GRANT PAYMENT APPROVED FOR PROJECT E -5 d. HUD letter dated July 16, 1974: This letter, over FINAL GRANT the signature of Mr. Stephen J. Havens, Director, Operations PAYMENT APPROVED Division, advises of HUD approval for grant payment, in amount FOR PROJECT E -3 of $101,895.10 which includes $22,755.00 for final rehabilita- tion grant, per our final requisitions for Indiana Project E -3. The Grant Contract Authority amount of $28,801.90, Rehabilitation Contract Authority amount of $23,574.00, Relocation Grant Author- ity a oust of $11,513.00, which remains under the contract will be ca celled. The above letter relates to executed HUD -6174 form, Certificate of Co pletion. e. HUD letter dated July 2, 1974: This letter, over the signature of Louciene Watson, Assistant Regional Administra- tor for Equal Opportunity, informs that after an examination of the facts involved in the complaints (re: 05 -74 -2- 042 -300 and 05-74.-4-073-300), filed against our agency under Title VI of the C vil Rights Act of 1974, the Assistant Secretary for Equal Oppor unity has determined that she will not seek to resolve the m tters. Mr. Lennon advised the above refers to the Fred Hopkins and Steve Hardy complaint and per above is resolved. On motion by Mr. Wiggins, seconded by Mr. Wade and unanimously carried, the above letters were received and to be placed on file. TITLE VI COMPLAINTS RESOLVED 5. requ DeWu Stor July trac OLD BUSINESS a. Rescind Change Order No. l: Commission approval was !sted to rescind Change Order No. 1 to contract with H. f Mechanical Contractors, Inc., for Beck's Lake Secondary i Sewer which was approved in Special Commission Meeting of 3, 1974, under "New Business, 6a ", for an increase in con- : amount of $924.00, with no change in time, R -57. Mr. ennon advised in consulting with Mr. DeWulf and Engineer - ing Department staff, they had an agreement with H. DeWulf Mechanical Contractors, Inc., that this would not be charged to o r department. We were not aware of this at the last Commission meeting. CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 TO CONTRACT WITH H. DeWULF MECHANICAL CONTRACTORS, INC. RESCINDED, R -57 On m tion by Mr. Wiggins, seconded by Mr. Wade and unanimously carried, Change Order No. l was rescinded, as noted above. b. Indiana R -66, Disposition Block 4: Mr. Lennon ad- DISPOSITION BLOCK 4, viseJ we are very pleased to receive the letter dated July 3, EXTENSION OF TIME 1974 from Thornburg, McGill, Deahl, Harman, Carey & Murray, GRANTED, R -66 Attorneys at Law, representing Associates Bancorp., Inc., to renew their Letter of Credit, in the amount of $161,498.10. This letter should be received and placed on record. Mr. 4iggins made the motion the letter be received and plat d on file and if his motion is supported, he will com- ment on it. Mr. Wade seconded the motion and said motion was carried unanimously. President Heimen advised that we have had some comments from Asso iates representatives concerning the Indiana University at S uth Bend proposal which has posed some questions as to the ize of the Associates complex, and we figure the communi cati n at their request is justifiable. They have asked for an a tension of time. Mr. 4iggins said it could have a significant effect on the facilities that they plan to construct and will require an exte sion of time for a re-evaluation of the physical plans. It will be a larger building than formerly proposed. We will have a substantial increase in the volume of business in the downtown area. The significant increase in downtown employees will have a very substantial and beneficial impact on our River Bend Plaza. The best growth comes from the expansion of exist- ing usiness. In r ference to a question from Ms. Jeanne Derbeck, President Helm n stated Associates has not changed their plans; they are nlarging on it. Mr. Wiggins said they plan to build their new uilding and further to construct an additional or adjacent buil ing attached to it that would house various other new offi es that would provide office spaces. In the past they were talking about a substantial amount of building. What they 6 5. OLD BUSINESS (Cont'd) are talking about now is adding to that with approximately 1,400 to 1,500 'people in downtown South Bend. President Helmen advised that we would be inclined to grant their request, which runs out August 2, 1974. We will have a Commission meeting on that date and'can take action at that meeting. Action is n t indicated until the old action runs out. The hair consented to the additional motion made by Mr. Wiggins- - the iotion being that in addition to accepting the letter we gran an extension of nine (9) months period of time that they askel for in the Letter of Credit for the presaid payment. The moti n was seconded by Mr. Wade and unanimously carried. Mr. evin J. Butler, Commission Legal Counsel, in response to the ews media's question, stated there are no specifics on the I.U. B. matter since this is in negotiable stage, and is a matter betty en Associates and Indiana University officials. 6. INEW BUSINESS a. Amendment to Contract 1825 -30 with Model Cities, E -6: EXTENSION OF TIME Approval was requested for amendment to our contract with Model APPROVED FOR CONTRACT Cities for budget revision, with no change in total, and time AMENDMENT WITH MODEL extension to August 31, 1974, for the Code Enforcement Project CITIES, E -6 E -6. On motion by Mr. Wiggins, seconded by Mr. Wade and unanimously carr ed, the above contract amendment for extension of time was Ipproved. b. Resolution No. 489: This siti n of property by condemnation, Indi na R -57, for the following: Parcol No. Owner 6 -16 Jeanette Smoger (Thomas J. Scofield) 43 -1 Jack F. and Dorothy L. Esters Resolution relates to acqui- RESOLUTION NO. 489 in the LaSalle Park Project, ADOPTED, R -57 Concurred -In Acquisition Price $ 1,335.00 1,015.00 On mo ion by Mr. Wiggins, seconded by Mr. Wade and unani- mousl carried, Resolution No. 489, as noted above, was adopt d. . Resolution No. 490: This Resolution authorizes the RESOLUTION NO. 490 execution of the Redevelopment Agreement for the disposition ADOPTED, R -57 of land and the execution of Quit -Claim Deeds for the trans- fer of title thereto in connection with land to be disposed of in the LaSalle Park Project, Indiana R -57, for the follow- ing: N NEW BUSINESS (Cont'd) Parcel No. Owner AM60ht 4-18 & 19 Walter McDaniels $ 505.00 28- TI , 28-12 & 13 Jesse J. Harrison, Sr. 805.00 On tion by Mr. Wiggins, seconded by Mr. Wade and unani- mou carried, Resolution No. 490, as noted above, was d. Resolution No. 491: This Resolution authorizes the execution of the Redevelopment Agreement for the disposi- tion of land and the execution of Quit - Claim Deed for the transfer of title thereto in connection with land to be dis- pose of in Project Indiana A -10, Southeast Neighborhood (SE 1). Mr. (evin J. Butler, Commission Legal Counsel, advised this resolution covers the sale of the land for redevelopment by a public body, in the Southeast Neighborhood Area No. 1, Neig borhood Development Project Indiana A -10, and authorizes the- xecutive Director to have prepared a Redevelopment Agree- ment and a Quit -Claim Deed for the purpose of conveying the property to the proposed redeveloper, and authorizes the Pre- side tit and Secretary to attest the specific documents. The ontract for the sale of this land is with the Board of Park Commissioners of South Bend, in an amount not to exceed $37, 64.28, as the purchase price, to be used as a park. On motion by Mr. Wiggins, seconded by Mr. Wade and unanimously cars ed, Resolution No. 491 was adopted, as noted above, and the President and Secretary authorized to enter into said contract, subject to Legal Counsel and HUD approval. e. Resolution No. 492: This Resolution the Execution of the Redevelopment Agreement tion of land and the execution of Quit -Claim transfer of title thereto in connection with posec of in Project Indiana A -10, Model Neigl (MN 1). RESOLUTION NO. 491 ADOPTED, SE #1, N.D.P. A -10 authorizes RESOLUTION NO. 492 for the disposi ADOPTED, MN #1, Deed for the N.D.P. A -10 land to be dis- iborhood The authorization of this resolution is also as above noted, but applies to the Model Neighborhood (MN #1) area, and the contract for the sale of this land is with the Board of Public Works of South Bend, in an amount not to exceed $9,550.00, as the purchase price, to be used for a fire station. On motion by Mr. Wiggins, seconded by Mr. Wade and unanimously carried., Resolution No. 492 was adopted, as noted above, and the President and Secretary authorized to enter into said contract, subject to Legal Counsel and HUD approval. a Ag in NEW BUSINESS .(Cont'd) f. Option Agreement: Approval was requested for Option OPTION AGREEMENT �ment for Parcel No.5 -11, on Holland Street (Lot No. 705), APPROVED, PARCEL ie LaSalle Park Project, R -57, in amount of $640.00. NO. 5 -11, R -57 On m tion by Mr. Wiggins, seconded by Mr. Wade and unanimously, carried, the above Option Agreement was approved and the Pres' dent authorized to execute. g. Indianapolis, Indiana, Worksho Commission approval was equested for one staff member Mr. Tony Germano, Staff Architect), to attend this Workshop, on July 22 and 23, 1974, on R using Railroad Stations. There is no registration fee. Mr. . Jay Nimtz, President, Board of Trustees, said that Sout hold will be sending some of the board members to this work hop /conference. This will be national in scope and the conf rence speakers are excellent. He suggested Mr. Lennon also attend this session if at all possible. The workshop will explore methods for adapting railroad stations to contemporary needs in communities with diminished or defunct rail service so that the buildings can remain a useful part of America's architectural heritage. The purpose of the workshop is to gather information and view on some of the available legal and finavicial techniques and networks of alliances for rehabilitating stations. This information is to be incorporated in a workbook that will be published in the fall for wide distribution: Mr. Wade inquired whether AMTRAK has changed their schedule or whet er there is still a chance of getting the Boston -New York passenger run through South Bend. Mr. Lennon advised Mr. John Kage is working on this and that we will have an answer to the Commission on this subject. On M . Nimtz's recommendation, motion was made by Mr. Wiggins for pproval of two staff members to attend the above workshop, seco ded by Mr. Wade and unanimously carried. h. Advisory Committee Appointment for Southeast Side: Mayor Jerry J. Miller appointed Reverend Frank Senn and Miss Gloria Stokes as members of the Advisory Committee for the Sout east Side Neighborhood Development Program to represent the froject area residents. These are two residents from the area and the staff had recommended these two be named, and Comm Lblic sion concurrence was requested prior to the Mayor making the announcement. Motign so made by Mr. Wiggins, seconded by Mr. Wade and unani- mously carried. TWO STAFF MEMBERS AUTHORIZED TO ATTEND WORKSHOP, IN INDIANAPOLIS, JULY 22 & 23, 1974 ADVISORY COMMITTEE APPOINTMENT: Rev. Frank Senn Miss Gloria Stokes 7. dist July been and the ligh- area: these Mr. 1 P1 az< PROGRESS REPORTS a. Central Downtown Urban Renewal Project, R -66: 1) Construction Schedule: A copy of the weekly construction schedule has been -ibuted and a copy is the Commissioners' packets, covering 22 through July 26, 1974. Mr. Lennon advised the fountains and streets have inspected this morning with the Commissioners. Mr. Dan Akin said they were working on all these things :an accept inspection of Michigan Street with the exception of pools- -Colip is working on the fountains -- problems with the ;s and plumbing. Colip and Ideal are working on the problem We still have minor things to iron out. We will mai.ntain.. even though it is not accepted yet, as President Helmen and liggins said the fountains are a very important part of the The summer help program is emptying the trash con- tainers under Lou Wilcox's supervision. Mr. Zakrocki, with The Hickey Company, said he under- stood the Mall will not be accepted until final inspection. We have 4, most of 5 and 6, the flag poles need to be touched up -- it rained yesterday. Mr. Zakrocki said he doubts the pools need to be painted black. Mr. Akin said the exposed concrete under water that at one time we were looking at the possibility of hav- ing it done even though it was not in the plans. Mr. Don Wiggins said it would look worse with the paint coming off. As to any chem cal treatment for the concrete, Mr. Zakrocki said it has been cured. Jefferson Street should be completed by the end of next week. Mr. Zakrocki said he doesn't know about Mr. Burroff, the landscape contractor. The count on the brick for the job, they had had more than enough to do the job. On Friday they had one pallet of brick pavers - -only two or three under the planters. Some kid was passing out samples and throwing them in the pool. Mr. Lennon.advised him they had a letter from us that we wanted all the extras. Even the ones cut irregular. Mr. Wiggins suggested we get a supply of these things and store it some place - -it would be good and cheap insurance. We will not be a le to match the texture later. Mr. Zakrocki said his advice is that we get them. Mr. Lennon requested Dan Akin to follow up on that and get us a recommendation for the number for the Com- mission. Mr. Wiggins said the match quality is vital. President Helm (n said we have a guarantee of five years; Hastings is to give a su ply. Mr. Wiggins said their guarantee is to replace, but we a e still hung up with the problem - -if you want something done, do i yourself. CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE- - RIVER BEND PLAZA, R -66 7. addi prob advi unde Boar for hous for, sibi the ove and Man PROGRESS REPORTS (Cont'd) Mr. Akin said we will still have some theft and in Lion can overstock. Mr. Wiggins.said this is a management lem -to find a secure place to store materials. Mr. Lennon ;ed we have two buildings in which these can be stored -- ^ rock and key. Bill Slabaugh has an agreement with the i of Public Works, on plywood, etc., stored at Waste Water, inyone who wants to buy them. We use plywood for boarding up !s. We were not given the bricks to store to be responsible and, if it was given away, we do not think it is our respon- ity to replace them. There should have been better control. 2) River Bend Plaza Maintenance A letter was written to the Editor, under Voice of 'eople, dated July 5, that the trash containers were full and lowing. There had been over 30,000 people on the 4th of July ;he containers were cleaned by 11:00 a.m., the next day,.by ewer help hired. Mr. Don Wiggins, Commissioner, suggested in our perm rent maintenance program to have a vacuum sweeper for pick up and to have the mall area flushed with water every morning. 3) River Bend Plaza Schedule and Activities This portion was discussed in the executive session of the Commission meeting with the public present. Mr. Wilcox informed the Commission his area of the Plaza coincided with this Commission meeting- -the reason for his being late. The Mayor was pres nted with a 1941 Studebaker. They are on the way out to the 100 C nter now. We had 108 Studebakers on the Plaza -- starting at 9 :00 .m. this morning. Mr. Wilcox said he has a couple of concerns: a) Maintenance situation on the Plaza, not good continually at least. Recommended talking with Mr. Rollin Farrand about the use of some city people and equipment. b) Specifications are being written for on- going maintenance, including snow plowing on the Plaza, being typed and sending out to seven maintenance contractors at the suggestion of Farrand and Heeter for.bid- ding. Will know something in the next two weeks how realistic it will be. RIVER BEND PLAZA MAINTEN- ANCE RIVER BEND PLAZA SCHEDULE & ACTIVITIES In answer to Mr. Wiggins' question, vacuum sweeper and flushing is included in the maintenance, also the replacement of burned- out 1 ght bulbs and the removal of trash seven days a week and more than once i day, if it needs it. Mr. Wilcox said he agrees with Mr. Wiggins that 1hat is what we need. - 11 - rA We a to m stol on Stu coo Pla thr can PROGRESS REPORTS (Cont'd) Discussion followed on the installation of 50 flags. -e investigating placing a piece of galvanized pipe on those tke it rigid, with the kids shimmying. Nine flags have been Per. Wilcox also informed the Commission wall painting e Plaza building is being done this week by St. Mary's College nts and Notre Dame and some of our own maintenance people are rating on the painting of it. Three colors of the River Bend logo are being used -- "River Bend Renaissance." After days of visual evidence, two others have come to see what e done for their walls. Mr. Wilcox passed out next week's schedule -- maintaining a reasonable good series of activities in the Plaza. There is no lessening of interest in people volunteering to do things. Satur- day, there will be a group called, Black Nurses Associates taking blood pressures. Also sidewalk day - -the merchants are cooperating. In the budget presentation for the city, we have allocated for uniforms. If we go to a contractor for maintenance, they must furnish uniforms for people working on the Plaza. The ones working now have T- shirts with Plaza and badges identifying them A discussion on the bike situation; Mr. Wiggins said to enforce it - -make it stick. The word gets around! On the loitering situation, Mr. Wilcox said there is no law--if the people don't bother or harrass - -he feels the River Bend Plaza is a place for the people, and as long as they are enjoying the Flaza, he is not in favor of having them removed. President Helm en said there are not enough benches, and Mr. Wiggins asked if therE is a possibility of providing more seating arrangements. Mr. Akin advised park benches with wooden frames on the bottom would scratch the bricks, the metal frames without the wood would not. Mr. Wilcox said that was one of the special discussions and under some of the original plans of the Plaza. Whatever is suggested by the Commission that would not deface is recommended. Mr. Zakrocki said he had made the recommendation for the Grand Opening and immediately aftey that the old park benches out on the Terrazzo was not recommended. Mr. ennon said those have been pulled out. Mr.. Wilcox advised the public moves the benches too, but there is no excuse that we can't move them back. Mr. Wilcox informed of a small park in Manhatten, New York, where they use individual chairs and they have not lost a single chair by theft. Also European Plazas have individual chairs and we certainly want to review that kind of situation in our own Plaza. If the people want to use the Plaza, they should be allowed. - 12 - 7. PROGRESS REPORTS (Cont'd) b. Model Neighborhood Code Enforcement Project, Indiana E -6: Mr. Lennon advised a preconstruction conference will be held on this project Monday. This project was also discussed unde "Communications, 4b." c. Southeast Side Housing Project, Indiana E -7: Mr. Lennon advised this is the Neighborhood Development Program, under the Southeast Side Housing Project, E -7, with Mr. Hollis Hughes serving as the Director of the Bureau of Hous- ing. The Project is under the jurisdiction of Mr. Bill Ellison as Project Manager. Mrs. Glenda Rae Hernandez, Secretary of the Southeast PAC Committee is here. This Project is under Mr. Lennon, as the Executive Director of the Department. The two Advisory Committee appointments - -Rev. Frank Senn and Miss Glor a Stokes- -were discussed under "New Business, 6h." We have asked the Urban League, Multiple Listing, and Urba Coalition to nominate an architect. Mr. Lennon also advised that everyone in the area will have a letter from us hand- carried to advise them of this project and what the program entails and our acceptance of applications. The RAC Committee office can be called from 10:00 a.m. to 2 :00 p.m., or call our office and Mr. William Ellison can answer any questions,. 7:00 The PAC Committee will be meeting in the PAC Office, at p.m., Wednesday evening, to the Broadway Christian Church. d. Staff Resignation - Letter Dated July 17, 1974: Mr. Lennon advised he has received a letter from one stafi member - -Mrs. Gertrude Barth, advising she is resigning her posi ion with our department effective August 1, 1974, to devote_ full time to her place of business. She is operating a beauty shop Mr. Lennon advised Mrs. Barth is a very good and know - ledg able employee. e. Staff Reports: 1) Business Relocation Report: This written report was ubmitted by Mr. John A. Kotzenmacher, Director, Business Relo ation Division, for Project R -66: The �ollowing relocation claims were paid during the month of J ne: Office Engineers $ 22,446.03 Paul Masters 1,255.00 South Bend College of Commerce 429.20 Total........ 24,130.23 13 PROGRESS REPORT E -6 SOUTHEAST SIDE, E -7 STAFF RESIGNA- TION BUSINESS RELOCATION REPORT, R -66 7. PROGRESS REPORTS (Cont'd) 2) Property Management Report: This written report is also by Mr. Kotzenmac er, Director, Property Management Divi ion, as follows: R -66 Project: The total receipts collected during the month of June were: $3,714.73. A -10 Project: No receipts for the month. 11�57 Project: We have no tenants in this project at this time. 8. INEXT MEETING The next meeting of the Redevelopment Commission will be at 1 :30 a.m., Friday, August 2, 1974, in the Office of the Depa tment of Redevelopment. 9. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business for discussion, on motion by Mr. Wiggins, seconded by Mr. Wade and unanimously carried, the r.ieeting adjourned at: 11:05 a.m. (SEAL) PROPERTY MANAGEMENT REPORT NEXT MEETING, AUGUST 2, 1974 es F. Lenn,6h, Jr., Ekhcutive Director Fred lien, Rresident - 14 -