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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-12-97 Council Meeting MinutesREGULAR MEETING MAY 12, 1997 Be it remembered that the Common Council of the City of South Bend met in the Council Chambers of the County -City Building on Monday, May 12, 1997, at 7:00 p.m. The meeting was called to order and the Pledge to the Flag was given. ROLL CALL Present: Council Members Aranowski, Pfeifer, Kelly, Broden, Varner, Ujdak, Coleman, Hosinski and Sniadecki Absent: None REPORT FROM THE SUB - COMMITTEE ON MINUTES To the Common Council of the City of South Bend: The sub - committee has inspected the minutes of the April 28, meetings of the Council and found them correct. Therefore, we recommend the same be approved. /s/ Roland Kelly /s/ David Varner Council Member Coleman made a motion that the minutes of the April 28, 1997, meeting be accepted and placed on file, seconded by Council Member Hosinski. The motion carried. CITY REPORTS Bob Allen, director of information technologies, reported on the upgrades to the AS400, which were done by Linda Schmidt and Bob Evans on weekends, thus eliminating downtime. He also reported on the Novell networking, indicating that Century Center, Bureau of Planning, the Building Department, Bureau of Housing, City Clerk's Office, Olive Street pumping station, Municipal Services and Parks, still have to be done. He gave statistics on the City's Web Page; discussing the number of hits, users, countries, and session length. He indicated they would be putting the Council's agenda on the internet sometime in the near future. Council Member Coleman made a motion to resolve into the Committee of the Whole, seconded by Council Member Hosinski. The motion carried. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE Be it remembered that the Common Council of the City of South Bend met in the Committee of the Whole at 7:15 p.m. with nine members present. Chairman Coleman presiding. BILL NO. 38 -97 A BILL OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, ANNEXING TO THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND CERTAIN TERRITORY CONTIGUOUS THEREWITH LOCATED IN CENTRE AND PENN TOWNSHIPS, ST. JOSEPH COUNTY, INDIANA (EMRO /NDCU ANNEXATION) Council Member Hosinski made a motion to continue this bill, at the request of the petitioner, until May 27, seconded by Council Member Aranowski. The motion carried. BILL NO. 36 -97 A BILL TO VACATE THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY: THE FIRST NORTH -SOUTH ALLEY WEST OF ST. PAULS COURT FROM THE NORTH RIGHT -OF -WAY OF WEST WASHINGTON STREET TO THE SOUTH RIGHT -OF -WAY LINE OF THE FIRST EAST -WEST ALLEY NORTH OF WEST WASHINGTON STREET FOR A DISTANCE OF APPROXIMATELY 198 FEET IN LENGTH AND A WIDTH OF 14 FEET. PART LOCATED IN ROCKAFELLER'S ADDITION, CITY OF SOUTH BEND, ST. JOSEPH COUNTY, INDIANA REGULAR MEETING MAY 12. 1997 This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above bill, proponents and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. Council Member Varner reported that the Public Works and Property Vacation Committee had met on this bill and recommended it to the Council favorable. Ken Fedder, attorney for the petitioner, made the presentation for the bill. He indicated the petitioner, the abutting property owner, as well as the remaining affected property owners have agreed this alley should be closed. He reported that the alley in question has been a route for people the neighbors do not want in their area, and there has also been vandalism. Council Member Varner made a motion to recommend this bill to the Council favorable, seconded by Council Member Aranowski. The motion carried. BILL NO. 12 -97 A BILL AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED ON FELLOWS STREET AT THE INTERSECTION WITH VACATED KEASEY STREET IN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above bill, proponents and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. Council Member Hosinski made a motion to accept the substitute bill on file with the City Clerk, seconded by Council Member Kelly. The motion carried. Council Member Hosinski reported that the Zoning and Vacation Committee had met on this bill and recommended it to the Council favorable. John Byorni, Area Plan, reported that the petitioners were requesting this change of zoning to "PHC" to allow for a medical clinic. He indicated this property was vacant land totaling 2.8 acres, which is directly south of the new Family and Children's Center. He reported that the Area Plan Commission recommended this zoning to the Council favorable. Michael Hardy, attorney, made the presentation for the bill. He indicated this bill and site development plan of Family & Children's Center Properties Management and the South Bend Redevelopment Commission to zone this property to "PHC", in order that Memorial Health Systems can construct a clinic. He reported this zoning was compatible with the other uses in the area. Council Member Kelly made a motion to recommend this bill to the Council favorable, as amended, seconded by Council Member Broden. The motion carried. BILL NO. 17 -97 A BILL AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE 1600 BLOCK OF N. MAPLEWOOD STREET, 800 FEET NORTH OF LINCOLN WAY AVENUE IN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above bill, proponents and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. Council Member Hosinski reported that the Zoning and Vacation Committee had met on this bill and recommended it to the Council favorable. Council Member Hosinski made a motion to accept the substitute bill on file with the City Clerk, seconded by Council Member Kelly. The motion carried. John Byorni, Area Plan, reported that the petitioners were requesting this rezoning in order to build a transmitter tower. He indicated that the Area Plan Commission recommended this to the Council favorable, however, this should not mean that industrial development is appropriate in residentially zoned areas, however, this property is located within the Airport 2010 project. Charles Hayes, the petitioner, made the presentation for the bill. He advised his company was in the process of constructing this type of a tower and transmitters at specified locations in the area, which will relay signals for telecommunications. Council Member Aranowski made a motion to recommend this bill to the Council favorable, as amended, seconded by Council Member Pfeifer. The motion carried. BILL NO. 18 -97 A BILL AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 17924 STATE ROAD 23, IN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA 1 REGULAR MEETING MAY 12, 1997 This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above bill, proponents and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. Council Member Hosinski reported that the Zoning and Vacation Committee had met on this bill and recommended it to the Council favorable. Council Member Pfeifer made a motion to accept the substitute bill on file with the City Clerk, seconded by Council Member Hosinski. The motion carried. John Byorni, Area Plan, reported the petitioners were requesting a change of zoning to "0" Office, in order to use the existing structure as an office. He advised the Area Plan Commission recommends this to the Council favorable. Bernard Feeney, land surveyor, made the presentation for the bill. He indicated this home is located at the southwest corner of SR 23 and Maplelane Ave., and will act as a buffer between the "C" commercial and the residential area to the east. He advised that screening will be provided. Council Member Pfeifer made a motion to recommend this bill to the Council, as amended, seconded by Council Member Broden. The motion carried. BILL NO. 27 -97 A BILL AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE FOR PROPERTY GENERALLY LOCATED BETWEEN ROGERS STREET ON THE NORTH, WASHINGTON STREET ON THE SOUTH, OLIVE STREET ON THE EAST, AND KALEY STREET AND KALEY STREET EXTENDED ON THE WEST, CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above bill, proponents and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. Council Member Hosinski reported that the Zoning and Vacation Committee had met on this bill and recommended it to the Council favorable. John Byorni, Area Plan, indicated this was an Area Plan initiated petition to "A" Residential to allow the appropriate zoning, as a large portion of the area is single family homes. He indicated that Economic Development wants to make this a residential impact area. Mike Urbanski, owner of Garden Homes, indicated this area on Linden is a stable neighborhood and we feel new construction would improve the area. Lee Cotton, Planning and Neighborhood Development, spoke in favor of this rezoning. Council Member Hosinski made a motion to recommend this bill to the Council favorable, seconded by Council Member Pfeifer. The motion carried. BILL NO. 37 -97 A BILL AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE FOR PROPERTY GENERALLY LOCATED AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF NEW ENERGY DRIVE AND S.R. 23 IN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above bill, proponents and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. Council Member Hosinski reported that the Zoning and Vacation Committee had met on this bill and recommended it to the Council favorable. John Byorni, Area Plan, reported this was an Area Plan initiated petition to "D" Light Industrial to allow for the appropriate zoning for property annexed into the City. He indicated this property presently is vacant land. He advised that the Area Plan Commission sends this petition with a favorable recommendation. Kurt Young, 50563 Dusty Trails, indicated they planned to purchase this property, and build an office. He advised they would like to develop an industrial park utilizing New Energy Dr. Harry Grzeskowiak, 2606 S. Kaley, spoke against zoning, indicating there is already too many trucks coming into the area and there have been two accidents with school buses. Edgar Kurzhal, 2645 Prairie, spoke against this zoning. Council Member Hosinski made a motion to recommend this bill to the Council favorable, seconded by Council Member Varner. The motion carried. Council Member Hosinski made a motion to rise and report to the Council, seconded by Council Member Varner. The motion carried. REGULAR MEETING ATTEST: ity C MEET NG RECO VENED MAY 12, 1997 ATTEST: aZ44."C4,Vx4� Chairman Be it remembered that the Common Council of the City of South Bend reconvened in the Council Chambers on the fourth floor of the County -City Building at 8:05 p.m. Council President Kelly presiding, and nine members present. BILLS, THIRD READING ORDINANCE NO. 8780 -97 AN ORDINANCE TO VACATE THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY: THE FIRST NORTH - SOUTH ALLEY WEST OF ST. PAULS COURT FROM THE NORTH RIGHT -OF -WAY OF WEST WASHINGTON STREET TO THE SOUTH RIGHT -OF- WAY LINE OF THE FIRST EAST -WEST ALLEY NORTH OF WEST WASHINGTON STREET FOR A DISTANCE OF APPROXIMATELY 198 FEET IN LENGTH AND A WIDTH OF 14 FEET. PART LOCATED IN ROCKAFELLER'S ADDITION, CITY OF SOUTH BEND, ST. JOSEPH COUNTY, INDIANA This bill had third reading. Council Member Coleman made a motion to pass this bill, seconded by Council Member Hosinski. The bill passed by a roll call vote of nine ayes. ORDINANCE NO. 8781 -97 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED ON FELLOWS STREET AT THE INTERSECTION WITH VACATED KEASEY STREET IN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA This bill had third reading. Council Member motion to amend this bill, as amended in the Whole, seconded by Council Member Hosinski. Council Member Pfeifer made a motion to pass amended, seconded by Council Member Hosinski a roll call vote of nine ayes. Coleman made a Committee of the The motion carried. this bill, as The bill passed by ORDINANCE NO. 8782 -97 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE 1600 BLOCK OF N. MAPLEWOOD STREET, 800 FEET NORTH OF LINCOLN WAY AVENUE IN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA This bill had third reading. Council Member Coleman made a motion to amend this bill, as amended in the Committee of the Whole, seconded by Council Member Varner. The motion carried. Council Member Coleman made a motion to pass this bill, as amended, seconded by Council Member Aranowski. The bill passed by a roll call vote of nine ayes. ORDINANCE NO. 8783 -97 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 17924 STATE ROAD 23, IN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA This bill had third reading. Council Member Coleman made a motion to amend this bill, as amended in the Committee of the Whole, seconded by Council Member Varner. The motion carried. Council Member Pfeifer made a motion to pass this bill, as amended, seconded by Council Member Aranowski. The bill passed by a roll call vote of nine ayes. 1 I-,- REGULAR MEETING MAY 12, 1997 ORDINANCE NO. 8784 -97 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE FOR PROPERTY GENERALLY LOCATED BETWEEN ROGERS STREET ON THE NORTH, WASHINGTON STREET ON THE SOUTH, OLIVE STREET ON THE EAST, AND KALEY STREET AND KALEY STREET EXTENDED ON THE WEST, CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA This bill had third reading. Council Member Broden made a motion to pass this bill, seconded by Council Member Coleman. The bill passed by a roll call vote of nine ayes. ORDINANCE NO. 8785 -97 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE FOR PROPERTY GENERALLY LOCATED AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF NEW ENERGY DRIVE AND S.R. 23 IN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA This bill had third reading. Council Member Coleman made a motion to pass this bill, seconded by Council Member Aranowski. The bill passed by a roll call vote of nine ayes. RESOLUTIONS RESOLUTION NO. 2A58 -97 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND DESIGNATING CERTAIN AREAS WITHIN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, COMMONLY KNOWN AS 314 E. BROADWAY AS RESIDENTIALLY DISTRESSED AREAS FOR PURPOSES OF A FIVE (5) YEAR REAL PROPERTY RESIDENTIAL TAX ABATEMENT FOR AMERICAN DREAM HOMES, INC. WHEREAS, a Statement of Benefits and a petition for real property tax abatement.has been submitted to and filed with the City Clerk for consideration by the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana requesting that the areas commonly known as 314 S. Broadway, South Bend, Indiana, and which are more particularly described as follows: Lot numbered three hundred twenty -nine (329) as shown on the recorded Plat of Wenger & Kreighbaum's First Broadway Addition, recorded in the office of the Recorder of St. Joseph County, Indiana, in Plat Book 9, page 74. Lot Numbered three hundred thirty (330 as shown on the recorded Plat of Wenger & Kreighbaum's First Broadway Addition, recorded in the Office of the Recorder of St. Joseph County, Indiana, in Plat Book 9, page 74, together now known as 315 E. Broadway Street and having tax key numbers 18- 7013 -0499 and 18- 7013 -0500, respectively, be designated as Residentially Distressed Areas under the provisions of Indiana Code 6 -1.1 -12.1 et seq., and South Bend Municipal Code Sections 2 -76 et seq., and; WHEREAS, the Department of Community and Economic Development has concluded an investigation and prepared a report with information sufficient for the Common Council to determine that the areas qualify as Residentially Distressed Areas under Indiana Code 6- 1.1 -12.1, et sea., and South Bend Municipal Code Sections 2 -76, et sea., and has further prepared maps and plats showing the boundaries and such other information regarding the areas in question as required by law; and WHEREAS, the Community and Economic Development Committee of the Common Council has reviewed said report and recommended to the Common Council that the areas qualify as Residentially Distressed Areas. REGULAR MEETING MAY 124 1997 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, as follows: SECTION I. The Common Council hereby determines and finds that the petition for real property tax abatement and the Statement of Benefits form meet the requirements of Indiana Code 6 -1.1 -12.1 et sue., for tax abatement. — SECTION II. The Common Council hereby determines and finds the following: A. At least thirty -five percent (35 %) of the parcels are currently vacant; B. A significant number of dwelling units within the areas are not permanently occupied or a significant number of parcels in the areas are vacant land; C. A significant number of dwelling units in the areas are: I. the subject of an order issued under IC 36 -7 -9; or ii. evidencing significant building deficiencies; D. The areas have experienced a net loss in the number of dwelling units, as documented by census information, local building and demolition permits, or certificates of occupancy, or the areas are owned by Indiana or the United States. E. The areas (plus any areas previously designated) do not exceed ten percent (10 %) of the total area within the designating body's jurisdiction. F. That the description of the proposed redevelopment meets the applicable standards for such development. G. That the estimate of the value of the redevelopment is reasonable for projects of this nature; H. That the other benefits about which information was requested are benefits that can be reasonably expected to result from the proposed described redevelopment; and I. That the totality of benefits is sufficient to justify the requested deduction, all of which satisfy the requirements of Indiana Code 6- 1.1- 12.1 -3. SECTION III. The Common Council also hereby determines and finds the following: A. The deduction will not be allowed unless the dwelling is rehabilitated to meet local code standards for habitability. B. The deduction will not be allowed unless the dwelling rehabilitation is completed within five (5) calendar years from the date of the adoption of this Resolution by the Common Council. SECTION IV. The Common Council hereby determines and finds that the proposed described redevelopment can be reasonably expected to yield benefits identified in the Statement of Benefits and the petition for real property tax abatement consideration and that the Statement of Benefits form prescribed by the State Board of Accounts are sufficient to justify the deduction granted under Indiana Code 6 -1.1- 12.1 -3. SECTION V. The Common Council hereby accepts the report and recommendation of the Community and Economic Development Committee that the areas herein described be designated as Residentially Distressed Areas and hereby adopts a Resolution designating these areas as Residentially Distressed Areas for purposes of real property tax abatement. SECTION VI. The designation as a Residentially Distressed Areas shall be limited to five (5) calendar years from the date of the adoption of this Resolution by the Common Council. SECTION VII. The Common Council hereby determines that the property owner is qualified for and is granted property tax deduction for a period of five (5) years. f1 1 1 REGULAR MEETING MAY 12, 1997 SECTION VIII. The Common Council directs the City Clerk to cause notice of the adoption of this Declaratory Resolution for Real Property Tax Abatement to be published pursuant to Indiana Code 5 -3 -1 and Indiana Code 6 -1.1- 12.1 -2.5, said publication providing notice of the public hearing before the Common Council on the proposed confirming of said declaration. SECTION IX. Pursuant to Indiana Code 6 -1.1- 12.1 -2, the rehabilitation must meet all local code standards for habitability as a specific condition of having such properties be designated as residentially distressed areas. SECTION X. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its adoption by the Common Council and approval by the Mayor. /s/ Roland Kelly Member of the Common Council A public hearing was held on the resolution at this time. Council Member Broden reported that the Community and Economic Development Committee had met on this resolution and recommends it to the Council favorable. Juan Maninault, Work Force Development, indicated he was representing American Home Dreams, Inc., made the presentation for the resolution. He indicated the petitioners were building a single family home at a value of $65,000 on one of eight available properties on East Broadway. Mike Urbanski, Garden Homes, spoke in favor of this resolution. Council Member Broden made a motion to adopt this resolution, seconded by Council Member Varner. The resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of nine ayes. RESOLUTION NO. 2_459 -97 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, DESIGNATING CERTAIN AREAS WITHIN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND COMMONLY KNOWN AS 1525 W. WESTERN AN ECONOMIC REVITALIZATION AREA FOR THE PURPOSE OF A THREE YEAR REAL PROPERTY TAX ABATEMENT FOR COMMUNITYWIDE FEDERAL CREDIT UNION WHEREAS, a petition for real property tax abatement has been filed with the City Clerk for consideration by the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana requesting that the area commonly known as 1525 W. Western, South Bend, Indiana, and which is more particularly described as follows: Lot No. 1 Goodwill /CommunityWide Minor Subdivision of Lot 3, Goodwill Industries minor part of the northeast quarter of Section 10, Township 37 North, range 2 east, City of South Bend, Portage township, St. Joseph County. and which has Key Number 18 4096 358113 be designated as an Economic Revitalization Area under the provisions of Indiana Code 6 -1.1- 12.1 -1 et. seq. and South Bend Municipal Code Sections 2 -76 Et Seq. Whereas, the Department of Economic Development has concluded an investigation and prepared a report with information sufficient for the Common Council to determine that the area qualifies as an Economic Revitalization Area under Indiana Code 6 -1.1- 12.1 -1, et seq., and South Bend Municipal Code Sections 2- 76, et seq., and has further prepared maps and plats showing the boundaries and such other information regarding the area in question as required by law; and Whereas, the Human Resources and Economic Development Committee of the Common Council has reviewed said report and recommended to the Common Council that the area qualifies as an Economic Revitalization Area. REGULAR MEETING MAY 12, 1997 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, as follows: SECTION I. The Common Council hereby determines and finds that the Petition for Real Property Tax Abatement and the Statement of Benefits form completed by the Petitioner meet the requirements of Indiana Code 6 -1.1- 12.1 -1 et seq., and qualifies under the relevant provisions of South Bend Municipal Code Sections 2 -76 et seq., for tax abatement. SECTION II. The Common Council hereby determines and finds the following: A. That the description of the proposed redevelopment or rehabilitation meets the applicable standards for such development. B. That the estimate of the value of the redevelopment or rehabilitation is reasonable for projects of this nature; C: That the estimate of the number of individuals who will be employed or whose employment will be retained by the Petitioner can reasonably be expected to result from the proposed described redevelopment or rehabilitation; D. That the estimate of the annual salaries of those individuals who will be employed or whose employment will be retained by the Petitioner can be reasonably expected to result from the proposed redevelopment or rehabilitation. E. That the other benefits about which information was requested are benefits that can be reasonably expected to result from the proposed described redevelopment or rehabilitation; and F. That the totality of benefits is sufficient to justify the requested deduction, all of which satisfy the requirements of Indiana Code 6 -1.1- 12.1 -3. SECTION III. The Common Council hereby determines and finds that the proposed described redevelopment or rehabilitation can be reasonably expected to yield benefits identified in the Statement of Benefits set forth as Sections I through II of the Petition for Real Property Tax Abatement Consideration and that the Statement of Benefits form prescribed by the State Board of Accounts are sufficient to justify the deduction granted under Indiana Code 6 -1.1- 12.1 -3. SECTION IV. The Common Council hereby accepts the report and recommendation of the Human Resources and Economic Development Committee that the area herein described be designated an Economic Revitalization Area and hereby adopts a Resolution designating this area as an Economic Revitalization Area for purposes of real property tax abatement. SECTION V. The designation as an Economic Revitalization Area shall be limited to two (2) calendar years from the date of the adoption of this Resolution by the Common Council. SECTION VI. The Common Council hereby determines that the property owner is qualified for and is granted property tax deduction for a period of three (3) years. SECTION VII. The Common Council directs the City Clerk to cause notice of the adoption of this Declaratory Resolution for Real Property Tax Abatement to be published pursuant to Indiana Code 5 -3 -1 and Indiana Code 6 -1.1- 12.1 -2.5, said publication providing notice of the public hearing before the Common Council on the proposed confirming of said declaration. 1 J REGULAR MEETING MAY 12, 1997 SECTION VIII. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its adoption by the Common Council and approval by the Mayor. /s/ Roland Kelly Member of the Common Council A public hearing was held on the resolution at this time. - Council Member Borden reported that the Community and Economic Development Committee had met on this resolution and-recommended it to the Council favorable. Ralph Caruso, 105 E. Jefferson, a reporesentative of CommunityWide Credit Union, informed the Council they intended to construct a building on what is currently undeveloped property, which will be used for a credit union. Council Member Coleman made a motion to adopt this resolution, seconded by Council Member Sniadecki. The resolution passed by a roll call vote of nine ayes. BILLS, FIRST READING BILL NO. 39 -97 A BILL TO VACATE THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY: THE FIRST EAST -WEST ALLEY SOUTH OF NAPIER STREET FROM THE EAST RIGHT -OF -WAY OF SOUTH CHAPIN STREET TO THE WEST RIGHT -OF -WAY LINE OF THE FIRST NORTH -SOUTH ALLEY EAST OF SOUTH CHAPIN STREET FOR A DISTANCE OF APPROXIMATELY 295 FEET AND A WIDTH OF 14 FEET. PART LOCATED IN B.O.L. 71, CITY OF SOUTH BEND, ST. JOSEPH COUNTY, INDIANA This bill had first reading. Council Member Varner made a motion to refer this bill to the Public Works and Property Vacation Committee, and set it for public hearing and third reading on May 27, seconded by Council Member Pfeifer. The motion carried. BILL NO. 40 -97 A BILL TO VACATE THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY: THE ALLEY TO BE VACATED IS DESCRIBED AS THE FIRST NORTH -SOUTH ALLEY WEST OF GREENLAWN AVENUE FROM THE SOUTH RIGHT -OF- WAY OF MISHAWAKA AVENUE TO THE NORTH RIGHT - OF -WAY OF RUSKIN STREET FOR A DISTANCE OF APPROXIMATELY 504 FEET AND A WIDTH OF 7 FEET. PART LOCATED IN THE NORTH -EAST QUARTER OF SECTION 18, TOWNSHIP 37 NORTH, RANGE 2 EAST. THE STREET TO BE VACATED IS DESCRIBED AS GREENLAWN AVENUE FROM THE SOUTH RIGHT -OF -WAY OF MISHAWAKA AVENUE TO THE NORTH RIGHT -OF -WAY OF RUSKIN STREET FOR A DISTANCE OF APPROXIMATELY 494 FEET AND A WIDTH OF 66 FEET. PART LOCATED IN THE NORTH -EAST QUARTER OF SECTION 18, TOWNSHIP 37 NORTH, RANGE 2 EAST. THE STREET TO BE VACATED IS DESCRIBED AS RUSKIN STREET FROM THE EAST RIGHT -OF -WAY OF ESTHER STREET TO THE EAST RIGHT -OF -WAY OF GREENLAWN AVENUE FOR A DISTANCE OF APPROXIMATELY 677 FEET AND A WIDTH WHICH VARIES FROM 40 TO 60 FEET. PART LOCATED IN LOT "A" INDIANA UNIVERSITY REPLAT, NORTH -EAST QUARTER, SECTION 18, TOWNSHIP 37 NORTH, RANGE 2 EAST This bill had first reading. Council Member Varner made a motion to refer this bill to the Public Works and Property Vacation Committee and set it for public hearing and third reading on May 27, seconded by Pfeifer. The motion carried. BILL NO. 43 -97 A BILL AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 311 EAST IRELAND ROAD, IN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA REGULAR MEETING MAY 12, 1997 This bill had first reading. Council Member Coleman made a motion to refer this bill to Area Plan, seconded by Council Member Hosinski. The motion carried. BILL NO. 42 -97 A BILL OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, ESTABLISHING A CUMULATIVE CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT FUND This bill had first reading. Council Member Pfeifer made a motion to refer this bill to the Personnel and Finance Committee and set it for public hearing and third reading on May 27, seconded by Broden. The motion carried. BILL NO. 43 -97 A BILL AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1881 NORTH IRONWOOD ROAD, IN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA This bill had first reading. Council Member Coleman made a motion to refer this bill to Area Plan, seconded by Council Member Hosinski. The motion carried. NEW BUSINESS Council Member Broden announced there would be a neighborhood meeting regarding the rezoning of St. Michael's church at Jefferson and Ironwood this Wednesday, May 14, at 7:00 p.m. PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR Mike Urbanski, Garden Homes, indicated that several contractors are committed to building home in the City and unless the property owner gets a tax abatement the taxes on a $65,000 are approximately $2,305. He indicated the average person building in the inner -city cannot afford the taxes. Jim Cierzniak, 1156 E. Victoria, spoke regarding the new building downtown. He congratulated the Redevelopment staff. He questioned why there has not been more publicity regarding this project. Pat Bryan, 515 E. Monroe, indicated she decided to come to the County -City Building in her motorized wheelchair from Karl King Towers and in many areas there were no curb ramps. There being no further business to come before the Council unfinished or new, Council Member Kelly adjourned the meeting at 8:40 p.m. ATTEST: 6ity rk ATTEST: President