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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-09-90 Council Meeting Minutes463 1 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, April 9, 1990, at 7:00 p.m. The meeting was called to order and the Pledge to the Flag was given. ROLL CALL Present: Council Members Luecke, Niezgodski, Soderberg, Puzzello, Slavinskas, Zakrzewski, Coleman, Duda and Voorde 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 March 26, 1990 meeting of the Council and found them correct. Therefore, we recommend the same be approved. /s/ Tom Zakrzewski /s/ Ann Puzzello Council Member Coleman made a motion that the minutes of the March 26, 1990, meeting of the Council be accepted and placed on file, seconded by Council Member Niezgodski. The motion carried. SPECIAL BUSINESS RESOLUTION NO. 1774 -90 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, IN FORMAL RECOGNITION OF LITHUANIA'S RE- DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE AND SUPPORT FOR SOLIDARITY WITH THE PEOPLE OF THE REPUBLIC OF LITHUANIA IN THEIR DRIVE FOR REESTABLISHMENT OF INDEPENDENCE. WHEREAS, the nation of Lithuania is the home of a vigorous culture that traces its existence to the 13th century and whose people have long struggled to preserve their culture, heritage and autonomy; and WHEREAS, the Republic of Lithuania declared its independence on February 16, 1918 and functioned as a free nation until 1940; and WHEREAS, Lithuania, along with the other Baltic republics of Latvia and Estonia, were forcibly occupied by the Soviet Union in 1940 and have been, for the past fifty years, unlawfully subjugated by the Soviet Union; and WHEREAS, the Red Army has been an unwanted oppressive force in Lithuania as a result of the secret and illegal MOLOTOV - Ribbentrop pact between Germany and the soviet Union in 1940; and WHEREAS, the United States government, spanning every administration since President Franklin D. Roosevelt, has never recognized the illegal annexation of Lithuania by the Soviet Union; and WHEREAS, the Republic of Lithuania has always maintained diplomatic relations with the United States and its other Western allies; and WHEREAS, the people of Lithuania, through a free, democratic and multi -party election, gave a clear mandate to their elected representatives on February 24, 1990; and WHEREAS, these freely - elected representatives voted, by a count of 124 to 0, to reconstitute the Republic of Lithuania by redeclaring independence from the Soviet Union on March 11, 1990; and WHEREAS, the new President of the legislature of Lithuania, Vytautas Landsbergis, has appealed for formal diplomatic recognition by democratic nations; and WHEREAS, these democratic development in Lithuania represent the accomplishment of goals and aspirations long supported by the government as well as the people of the United States of America; and WHEREAS, the Soviet government has recently undertaken overt and aggressive actions - including military takeovers of key government buildings and the expulsion of all press from Lithuania - designed to intimidate the Lithuanian leaders; NOW, THEREFORE LET IT BE RESOLVED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AS FOLLOWS: SECTION I. The Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, hereby commends Lithuania on her efforts to regain independence. SECTION II. The Council recommends that the Soviet Union negotiate with Luthuania on an equal basis without economic intimidation. 1 ,6 REGULAR MEETING APRIL 9, 1990 SECTION III. The Council condemns the use of force by the Soviet Union to suppress Lithuania's democratic aspirations a gross violation of human rights. SECTION IV. The Council urges President Bush to recognize an independent and democratic Lithuania at the earliest possible time, and urges the President to seek ' political support among our allies for Lithuanian self- determination. SECTION V. The Common Council further recommends that a copy of this Resolution be sent to President Bush and to the Honorable Vytautas Landsbergis, President of the Republic of Lithuania, as a symbol of our support. SECTION VI. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its adoption by the Common Council and approval by the Mayor. I STEPHEN LUECKE, FIRST DISTRICT DONALD NIEZGODSKI, SECOND DISTRICT WILLIAM SODERBERG, THIRD DISTRICT LINAS SLAVINSKAS FIFTH DISTRICT THOMAS ZAKRZEWSKI, SIXTH DISTRICT SEAN COLEMAN, AT LARGE LORETTA DUDA, AT LARGE JOHN VOORDE, AT LARGE ATTEST: 4.-t' City Cler/ Mayor ■ A public hearing was held on the Resolution at this time. Council Member Slavinskas, 5th District made the presentation on the bill. K. C. Pocius, Member of the Lithuanian Council of America spoke in favor of the bill. Rasa Silkaitis, 5326 Kindig Dr. spoke in favor of the bill. Loretta Duda, South Bend Common Council Member At- Large, spoke in favor of the bill. Patrick Horsbrugh, 916 St. Vincent St. spoke in favor of the bill. He stated that copies should be sent to the State Department, Embassy of the Soviet Union and the Consulate in Chicago. Mr. Pocius indicated that he would send copies to the necessary departments. Council Member Niezgodski made a motion to adopt this resolution, seconded by Council Member Coleman. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE Be it remembered that the Common Council of the City of South Bend met in the Committee of the Whole on April 9, 1990, at 7:15 p.m., with nine members present. Chairman Coleman presiding. BILLS. THIRD READING BILL NO. 2 -90 A BILL AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 625 NORTH EDDY 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 Slavinskas stated that the Zoning & Vacation Committee met on this bill and recommends this bill unfavorable to the Council. Kevin Joyce, Area Plan Commission gave the staff report. Mike Danch, Peirce & Associates, 52578 U. S. 33 North made the formal presentation on the bill. He stated that the petitioner is requesting a zone change to allow for a beauty /barber shop. Mike Sutherland, 1638 N. Huey, owner of the property spoke in favor of the bill. Clarence Sutherland, 440 N. Sunnyside, spoke in favor of the bill. Anthony Smith, spoke in favor of the bill. Mildred Sutherland, 440 N. Sunnyside, spoke in favor of the bill. Art Quigley, 1019 N. Frances, North East Neighborhood Association spoke opposed to the bill. He stated he received phone calls regarding this rezoning. He indicated that this is a classic case of spot zoning. Dortha Paxon, 712 N. Frances spoke opposed to the bill. Council Member Niezgodski made a motion to recommend this bill unfavorable, seconded by Council Member Puzzello. The motion carried. BILL NO. 4 -90 A BILL AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 710 EAST COLFAX AVENUE IN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA. Council Member Slavinskas made a motion to continue this bill to the April 23, 1990 meeting of the Council as requested by the petitioner, seconded by Council Member Zakrzewski. The motioned carried. BILL NO. 9 -90 A BILL AMENDING CHAPTER 21 OF THE SOUTH BEND MUNICIPAL CODE TO ADD SUBSECTIONS 21 -89.5, 21 -102.5 AND 21 -104.5 ENTITLED EAST 3 REGULAR MEETING APRIL 9, 1990 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 Slavinskas stated that the Zoning & Vacation Committee met on this bill and sends it to the Council with no recommendation. Kevin Joyce, Area Plan gave the staff report. John Hunt, Director Economic Development and Larry Koepfle, Economic Development Specialist made the presentation on the bill. They stated that the bill would create a special district to be named the "East Bank Parking District." Within this District, certain off - street parking requirements for specifically identified uses will be established. The indicated that the objective of the proposal is to give recognition to public on- street parking developments and shared parking possibilities of future East Bank uses. Gaylen Allsop, 202 S. Michigan St., spoke in favor of the bill. Bernie Dietrich, 922 E. Jefferson Blvd., spoke in favor of the bill. T. Brook Brademas, 425 N. Michigan St., spoke opposed to the bill. Council Member Luecke made a motion to continue this bill to the April 23, 1990 meeting of the Council, seconded by Council Member Slavinskas. The motion was defeated by a roll call vote of 3 ayes (Council Members Luecke, Slavinskas and Soderberg) and 6 nays. Council Member Niezgodski made a motion to recommend this bill to the Council favorable, seconded by Council Member Voorde. The motion carried by a roll call vote of 5 ayes and 4 nays (Council Members Zakrzewski, Soderberg Slavinskas and Luecke) BILL NO. 23 -90 A BILL OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA APPROPRIATING THREE THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED FIFTY -TWO DOLLARS ($3,852.00) FROM THE STANLEY COVELESKI REGIONAL STADIUM FUND. 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 Puzzello stated that the Personnel &Finance Committee met on this bill and recommends its to the Council favorable. John Leisenring, Deputy Controller, made the presentation on the bill. He stated that the bill would allow for the installation of a combination gate and check valves in the locker room at the Stanley Coveleski Regional Stadium Fund. Council Member Voorde made a motion to recommend this bill to the Council favorable, seconded by Council Member Puzzello. The motion carried. BILLS, THIRD READING ORDINANCE NO. 8083 -90 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 21 OF THE SOUTH BEND MUNICIPAL CODE TO ADD SUBSECTIONS 21 -89.5, 21 -102.5 AND 21 -104.5 ENTITLED EAST BANK PARKING DISTRICT. This bill had third reading. Council Member Coleman made a motion to pass this bill, seconded by Council Member Niezgodski. The bill passed by a roll call vote of five ayes and four nays (Council Members Slavinskas, Luecke, Soderberg and Zakrzewski.) ORDINANCE NO. 8084 -90 AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA APPROPRIATING THREE THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED FIFTY -TWO DOLLARS ($3,852.00) FROM THE STANLEY COVELESKI REGIONAL STADIUM FUND. This bill had third reading. Council Member Puzzello made a motion to pass this bill, seconded by Council Member Voorde. The bill passed by a roll call vote of nine ayes. RESOLUTIONS RESOLUTION NO. 1775 -90 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 115 N. NILES AVENUE, AN ECONOMIC REVITALIZATION AREA FOR PURPOSES OF A 10 YEAR REAL PROPERTY TAX ABATEMENT FOR NILES /WASHINGTON ASSOCIATES. 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 115 N. Niles, South Bend, Indiana and which is more particularly described as follows: LEGAL DESCRIPTION PARCEL E3 -3 AND E3 -4 A part of Lots Numbered Forty -three (43), Forty -four (44), Forty -five (45), forty -six (46), Forty -seven (47) and Forty -eight (48) of the Original Plat of the Town of Lowell, now a part of the City of South Bend, together with that portion of the vacated 14 foot alley lying between Lots 45 and 46, said tract being more particularly described as follows: Beginning at a point 11.00 feet West of the Northeast corner of Lot 43 is said plat; thence South 00o 06' 00" West, parallel and 11 feet West of said West line of Niles Avenue, 409.94 feet to a point on the South line of Lot 48 in said plat, 11.00 feet West of the Southeast corner thereof; thence North 890 45' 24" West along said South line, 118.15 feet; thence North 00o 04' 38" East, 211.66 feet to a point on the South line of Lot 45 in said Plat; thence South 890 56' 31" East, 29.29 feet; thence North 00o 05' 44" East, Fm USP REGULAR MEETING AYitlb 7, L7vv 198.04 feet to a point on the North line of Lot 43 in said Plat; thence South 890 54' 00" East, along said North line, 89.00 feet to the place of beginning. ALSO, A parcel of land being a part of Lots 43 through 48 and the adjacent vacated fourteen foot alley all in the Original Town of Lowell, now City of South Bend, Indiana, and being more particularly described as follows: Beginning at the Northeast Corner of said Lot 43; thence South Oo 06' 00" West (Bearing Assumed) along the West right -of -way line of Niles Avenue, a measured distance of 409.94 feet to the Southeast corner of said Lot 48; thence North 890 45' 24" West along the North right -of -way line of Washington Street, a measured distance of 11.00 feet; thence North 90 06' 00" East parallel with said West right -of -way line of Niles Avenue, a measured distance of 409.91 feet to the South right -of -way line of Colfax Avenue; thence South 890 54' 00" East along said South right -of -way line, a measured distance of 11.00 feet to the place of beginning containing 4,509 square feet, more or less. Subject to any easements, covenants, or restrictions of record. PARCEL E9 -11 A parcel of land being lots 95 and 96 and the East 65 feet of Lot 94 in the Original Plat to the Town of Lowell, now City of South Bend, Portage Township, St. Joseph County, Indiana and being more particularly described as follows: Beginning at the Southwest corner of said Lot 96; thence North Oo 00' 00" East (Bearing Assumed) along the East right -of -way line of Niles Avenue a distance of 131.72 feet to the Northwest corner of said Lot95; thence North 890 57' 00" East along the North line of said Lot 95 a distance of 100.95 feet; thence North Oo 04' 55" West a distance of 65.92 feet to the North line of said Lot 94; thence North 89 54' 56" East along said North line a distance of 65.00 feet to the Northeast corner of said lot; thence South Oo 04' 56" East along the East line of said lots a distance of 197.89 feet to the South line of said Lots 96; thence North 890 58' 41" West along said South line a distance of 166.14 feet to the place of beginning containing 26,175 square feet (0.601 acres) more or less. Subject to any easements, covenants or restrictions of record. 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 section 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 section 2 -76, et se g., 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. 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 the following: A. That the estimate of the value of the redevelopment or rehabilitation is reasonable for projects of this nature; B. That the estimate of the number of individuals who will be employed or whose employment will be retained can reasonably be expected to result from the proposed described redevelopment or rehabilitation; C. That the estimate of the annual salaries of those individuals who will be employed or whose employment will be retained can be reasonably expected to result from the proposed redevelopment or rehabilitation; D. 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 E. That the totality of benefits is sufficient to justify the deduction, all of which satisfy the requirements of I.C. 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 the 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 Section 6- 1.1- 12.1 -3 of the Indiana Code. flu REGULAR MEETING APRIL 9, 1990 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 ten (10) 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, said publication providing notice of the public hearing before the Common Council on the proposed confirming of said declaration. 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/ Ann Puzzello Member of the Common Council A public hearing was held on the resolution at this time. Council Member Luecke stated that the Human Resources and Economic Development Committee met on this bill and recommends it to the Council favorable. Larry Koepfle, Economic Development Specialist Department of Economic Development noted that at the time the petition was filed it was a joint partnership with the Department of Economic Development. The Department of Economic Development closed the partnership with the Niles Washington Associates and are now the sole owner. John Phair, 100 E. Wayne St. made the presentation on the resolution. He stated that the proposed improvements shall consist of a three story commercial office building of approximately 36,000 square feet and surrounding surface parking lots. The improvements shall employ all of the land referenced herein. This project will retain a large area employer. The project will create 15 new jobs with an annual payroll of $622,125.00. The estimated dollar value of the project is $3,000,000.00. Council Member Coleman made a motion to adopt this resolution, seconded by Council Member Slavinskas. The resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of nine ayes. RESOLUTION NO. 1776 -90 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 431 E. COLFAX AVENUE AN ECONOMIC REVITALIZATION AREA FOR PURPOSES OF A 6 YEAR REAL PROPERTY TAX ABATEMENT FOR: NILES / COLFAX ASSOCIATES. 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 431 E. Colfax Avenue, South Bend, Indiana, and which is more particularly described as follows: A parcel of land being a part of the Lots 38 thru 42 inclusive along with vacated alleys, or parts thereof in the Original Plat to the Town of Lowell, now City of South Bend, Portage Township, St. Joseph County, Indiana being more particularly described as follows: Beginning at the Southeast corner of said Lot 42, thence North 890- 54' -0" West along the South line of said Lot 42 also being the North right -of -way of Colfax Street, a distance of 139.77 feet; thence North 4o- 51' -15" West, a distance of 70.11 feet; thence North 50- 27' -02" West, a distance of 66.59 feet, thence North 3- 49' -42" West, a distance of 66.69 feet; thence North 5- 09' -10" West, a distance of 14.89 feet; thence North 6o- 33' -25" West, a distance of 68.34 feet to the North line of a 16 foot alley; thence North 89o- 57' -07" East along the North line of said alley, a distance of 178.84 feet to the West right -of -way line of Niles Avenue; thence South Oo- 12' -20" West along the West right -of -way line of said Niles Avenue, a distance of 347.40 feet to the place of beginning containing 1.245 acres more or less. Subject to any easements, covenants or restrictions of record. Be designated as a Economic Revitalization area under the provisions of Indiana Code 6 -1.1- 12.1 -1 et seq. and South Bend Municipal Code section 2 -76 et seq., and; 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 seg. and South Bend Municipal Code section 2 -76 et seg. 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 APRIL 9, 199U 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 I.C. 6 -1.1- 12.1 -1 et seq., and qualifies under the provisions of South Bend Municipal Code Section 2 -76 et seq., for tax abatement. SECTION II. The Common Council hereby determines and finds the following: A. That the estimate of the value of the redevelopment or rehabilitation is reasonable for projects of this nature; B. That the estimate of the number of individuals who will be employed or whose employment will be retained can reasonably be expected to result from the proposed described redevelopment or rehabilitation; C. That the estimate of the annual salaries of those individuals who will be employed or whose employment will be retained can be reasonably expected to result from the proposed redevelopment or rehabilitation; D. 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 E. That the totality of benefits is sufficient to justify the deduction, all of which satisfy the requirements of I.C. 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 the 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 Section 6 -1.1- 12.1 -3 of the Indiana Code. 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 (6) 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, said publication providing notice of the public hearing before the Common Council on the proposed confirming of said declaration. 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/ Thomas Zakrzewski Member of the Common Council A public hearing was held on the resolution at this time. Larry Koepfle, Economic Development Specialist Department of Economic Development, made noted that at the time the petitioner was filed it was a joint partnership with Niles /Colfax Associates. He indicated that the Department of Economic Development has closed its partnership with Niles /Colfax Associates making them sole owner. John Phair 1612 E. Washington, made the presentation on the bill. He indicated that the proposed improvements shall consist of a two story commercial office building of approximately 26,000 square feet and surrounding surface parking lots. The project will create 10 new permanent jobs with an annual payroll of $260,000.00. The estimated dollar value of the project is $2,000,000.00. Council Member Luecke made a motion to adopt this resolution, seconded by Council Member Niezgodski. The resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of nine ayes. BILLS, FIRST READING BILL NO. 24 -90 A BILL AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1218 VAN BUREN STREET IN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA. This bill had first reading. Council Member Niezgodski made a motion to refer this bill to Area Plan, seconded by Council Member Coleman. The motion carried. BILL NO. 25 -90 A BILL APPROPRIATING $66,000.00 RECEIVED FROM THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT'S EMERGENCY SHELTER GRANTS PROGRAM. hEUULAX MEETING APRIL 9, 1990 This bill had first reading. Council Member Slavinskas made a motion to set this bill for second reading and public hearing April 23, 1990, seconded by Council Member Coleman. The motion carried. NEW BUSINESS Council Member Coleman spoke regarding Christmas in April. He also spoke regarding the loss of Ryan White on April 8, 1990. He stated that he would like to sponsor a resolution commending Ryan on his efforts to help educate and inform people about the AIDS virus. Council Member Don Niezgodski spoke regarding the ammonia leak from the railroad car on the West Side of the City. He commended all the people involved in helping evacuate the residents in the area, and at the shelter sites for a job well done. There being no further business to come before the Council, unfinished or new, Council Member Soderberg made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Council Member Puzzello. The motion carried and the meeting was adjourned at 9:30 p.m. ATTEST: 4", City Clerk APPROVED: President 4.1: