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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-25-91 Council Meeting Minutes1 74 REGULAR MEETING MARCH 25, 1991 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, March 25, 1991, 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, Duda, Coleman and Ladewski 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 11, 1991 meeting of the Council and found them correct. Therefore, we recommend the same be approved. /s/ Tom Zakrzewski /s /Don Niezgodski Council Member Coleman made a motion that the minutes of the March 11, 1991 meetings of the Council be accepted and placed on file, seconded by Council Member Zakrzewski. The motion carried. SPECIAL BUSINESS RESOLUTION NO. 1850 -91 A JOINT RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND AND MAYOR JOSEPH E. KERNAN PROCLAIMING APRIL 1 -7, 1991 AS NATIONAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT WEEK WHEREAS, Mayor Joseph E. Kernan and the Common Council of the City of South Bend note the COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT has been a valuable asset to South Bend since 1975; and WHEREAS, the COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM has operated since 1974 to provide local governments with the resources required to meet the needs of persons of low and moderate income; and WHEREAS, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT funds are used by thousands of neighborhood -based nonprofit organizations throughout the Nation to address pressing neighborhood and human service needs; and WHEREAS, in the last several years the Federal Government has reduced Federal assistance to local governments and nonprofit organizations; and WHEREAS, during this time of constricted Federal contributions to the task of meeting the needs of low and moderate income persons, the problems have grown as evidenced by the dwindling supply of affordable housing, the massive rise in homelessness, and the resurfacing of hunger and malnutrition; and WHEREAS, during this time of Federal withdrawal from responsibility, the COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM has assumed increasing importance for meeting community problems; and WHEREAS, the Congress and the Nation have often overlooked the critical value of the COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM and the significant number of organizations and projects that rely on its funds for support; and WHEREAS, the Congress of the United States has declared April 1 -7, 1991 NATIONAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT WEEK and have called upon the President and all the people of the United States to observe the week with appropriate ceremonies and activities; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT Mayor Joseph E. Kernan and the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, proclaim April 1 -7, 1991 NATIONAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT WEEK and call upon all citizens of our city to participate in ceremonies and activities celebrating the COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM. Donald Niezgodski Member of the Common Council A public hearing was held on the resolution at this time. Council Member Luecke made the presentation for the resolution. He indicated this resolution proclaimed the week of April 1 -7 as National Community Development Week. He indicated the community has greatly benefited from the Community Development Block Grant funds in public works, code enforcement, parks and public services. Council Member Coleman made a motion to adopt this resolution, seconded by Council Member Ladewski. The resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of nine ayes. RESOLUTION NO. 1851 -91 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, CONGRATULATING THE SOUTH BEND HOUSING AUTHORITY ON ITS 50TH ANNIVERSARY 1, 6 8 REGULAR MEETING MARCH 25, 1991 WHEREAS, the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, recognizes that on March 5, 1941, the Common Council created the South Bend Housing Authority pursuant to the U.S. Housing Acts of 1937 and the Acts of the Indiana General Assembly of 1937; and WHEREAS, for the past 50 years, the South Bend Housing Authority has assisted low- income residents to obtain housing that is decent, safe, and sanitary; and WHEREAS, the South Bend Housing Authority has complied with Federal law in providing public housing to residents for payment of no more than 30% of his or her adjusted gross income for housing; and WHEREAS, a total of 557 housing units consisting of a variety of different housing programs for low- income families and senior citizens, are currently being operated within the city; and WHEREAS, the Housing Authority also operates 1,177 other units under the Section 8 Housing Certificate Program, with 36 of these units connected to the City's Rental Rehabilitation Program, and 25 in "Project Self- Sufficiency" which is specifically designed to remove residents from the cycle of poverty and independence; and WHEREAS, the South Bend Housing Authority, under the leadership of such individuals as the late Jessie L. Dickinson, as Executive Director, and Rabbi Albert Shulman, as Commission Chairman, and others, who were very instrumental in providing the leadership necessary to address the challenges of providing safe and affordable housing. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, as follows: SECTION I. On behalf of all the residents of the City of South Bend, Indiana, the Common Council hereby publicly congratulates the South Bend Housing Authority as it celebrates its 50th anniversary. SECTION II. The Common Council further publicly commends and congratulates all of the individuals who have given their time, talents, and leadership over the past 50 years to make the South Bend Housing Authority, what it is today. SECTION III. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its adoption by the Common Council and approval by the Mayor. /s /Stephen Luecke Stephen Luecke, First District /s /Donald Niezgodski Donald Niezgodski, Second District s/ Ann Puzzello Ann Puzzello, Fourth District /s/ Linas Slavinskas Linas Slavinskas, Fifth District /s/ William Soderberg /s/ Thomas Zakrzewski William Soderberg, Third District Thomas Zakrzewski, Sixth District /s/ Sean Coleman /s/ Loretta Duda Sean Coleman, At Large Loretta Duda, At Large /s/ Irene K. Gammon City Clerk /s/ Eugene Ladewski Eugene Ladewski, At Large /s /Joseph E. Kernan Mayor A public hearing was held on the resolution at this time. Council Member Ladewski made the presentation for the resolution. He indicated the thousands of people have benefited by having safe and affordable housing made available through the Housing Authority. Alonzo Watson, Director of the Housing Authority, spoke in favor of the resolution. Council Member Luecke made a motion to adopt the resolution, seconded by Council Member Coleman. The resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of nine ayes. Council Member Coleman made a motion to resolve into the Committee of the Whole, seconded by Council Member Zakrzewski. 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 on March 25, 1991 at 7:15 p.m., with nine members present. Chairman Duda presiding. BILL NO. 14 -91 A BILL APPROPRIATING $37,500.00 FROM THE U.S. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION FOR THE PURPOSE OF DEFRAYING THE EXPENSES OF THE SOUTH BEND HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA FOR THE YEAR BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 1990, AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 1991. 91 REGULAR MEETING MARCH 25, 1991 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 reported that the Personnel and Finance Committee had met on this bill and recommended it to the Council favorable. Cynthia Love -Bush, Director of Human Rights, made the presentation for the bill. She indicated this appropriation would be used to defray the expenses of the Commission for the year beginning October 1, 1990. Council Member Niezgodski made a motion to recommend this bill to the Council favorable, seconded by Council Member Coleman. The motion carried. There being no further business to come before the Committee of the Whole, Council Member Coleman made a motion to rise and report to the Council, seconded by Council Member Zakrzewski. The motion carried. ATTEST: ATTEST: City Clerk airm n REGULAR MEETING RECONVENED 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 7:18 p.m. Council President Niezgodski presiding and nine members present. BILLS, THIRD READING ORDINANCE NO. 8175 -91 AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $37,500.00 FROM THE U.S. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION FOR THE PURPOSE OF DEFRAYING THE EXPENSES OF THE SOUTH BEND HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA FOR THE YEAR BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 1990, AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 1991. This bill had third reading. Council Member Coleman made a motion to pass this bill, seconded by Council Member Duda. The bill passed by a roll call vote of nine ayes. RESOLUTION NO. 8152 -91 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, APPROVING A PETITION OF THE SOUTH BEND BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS 4 -H FAIRGROUNDS, PIONEER AUTOMOBILE ASSOCIATION WHEREAS, Indiana Code, 36 -7 -4 -918.6 requires the Common Council to give notice pursuant to Indiana Code, 5- 14 -1.5 -5 of its intention to consider Petitions from the Board of Zoning Appeals for approval or disapproval: and WHEREAS, the Common Council has a period of thirty (30) days after the Board of Zoning Appeals makes its recommendation to the Council, in which to take formal action; and WHEREAS, if it approves a Petition, the Common Council. must make the determination in writing as required by Indiana Code, 36 -7 -4- 918.4; and WHEREAS, the South Bend Board of Zoning Appeals has recommended favorably that it grant an exception to allow a (State the proposed use of the property in question) NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, as follows: Section I. The Common Council has provided notice of the hearing on the Petition from the Board of Zoning Appeals pursuant to Indiana Code, 5- 14- 1.5 -5. Section II. Following presentation by the Petitioner and proper public hearing, the Common Council hereby approves the Petition of the South Bend Board of Zoning Appeals, Appeal No. 3.581, a copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference, and marked for purposes of identification as Exhibit A. Section III. The Common Council finds that: (1) The approval will not be injurious to the public health, safety, morals, and general welfare of the community; (2) The use and value of the area adjacent to the property included in the special exception will not be affected in a substantially adverse manner; (3) The need for the special exception arises from some conditions peculiar to the property involved; (4) The strict application of the terms of the Zoning Ordinance will constitute an unnecessary hardship if applied to the property for which the special exception is sought; and (5) The approval does not interfere substantially with the comprehensive plan adopted by the City. 17! REGULAR MEETING MARCH 25, 1991 Section IV. Approval is subject to the Petitioner complying with the reasonable conditions established by the Board of Zoning Appeals which are attached hereto and incorporated herein and marked for purposes of identification as Exhibit B. Section V. This Resolution shall be in full force and effects from and after its adoption by the Common Council and approval by the Mayor. Donald Niezgodski Member of the Common Council A public hearing was held on the resolution at this time. Council Member Slavinskas reported the Zoning and Vacation Committee had no recommendation on this resolution. Robert Tarwacki, Chairman of the Pioneer Swap Meet and Car Show, made the presentation for the resolution. He indicated they planned to have this show at the 4 -H Fairgrounds. Council Member Zakrzewski made a motion to adopt this resolution, seconded by Council Member Slavinskas. The resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of nine ayes. Iyg3 RESOLUTION NO. 8153 -91 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, APPROVING A PETITION OF THE SOUTH BEND BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS 4 -H FAIRGROUNDS, SPECIAL EVENTS DIVISION OF THE PROMOTION COMPANY WHEREAS, Indiana Code, 36 -7 -4 -918.6 requires the Common Council to give notice pursuant to Indiana Code, 5- 14 -1.5 -5 of its intention to consider Petitions from the Board of Zoning Appeals for approval or disapproval: and WHEREAS, the Common Council has a period of thirty (30) days after the Board of Zoning Appeals makes its recommendation to the Council, in which to take formal action; and WHEREAS, if it approves a Petition, the Common Council, must make the determination in writing as required by Indiana Code, 36 -7 -4- 918.4; and WHEREAS, the South Bend Board of Zoning Appeals has recommended favorably that it grant an exception to allow a (State the proposed use of the property in question) NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, as follows: Section I. The Common Council has provided notice of the hearing on the Petition from the Board of Zoning Appeals pursuant to Indiana Code, 5- 14- 1.5 -5. Section II. Following presentation by the Petitioner and proper public hearing, the Common Council hereby approves the Petition of the South Bend Board of Zoning Appeals, Appeal No. 3584, a copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference, and marked for purposes of identification as Exhibit A. Section III. The Common Council finds that: (1) The approval will not be injurious to the public health, safety, morals, and general welfare of the community; (2) The use and value of the area adjacent to the property included in the special exception will not be affected in a substantially adverse manner; (3) The need for the special exception arises from some conditions peculiar to the property involved; (4) The strict application of the terms of the Zoning Ordinance will constitute an unnecessary hardship if applied to the property for which the special exception is sought; and 1 (5) The approval does not interfere substantially with the comprehensive plan adopted by the City. Section IV. Approval is subject to the Petitioner complying with the reasonable conditions established by the Board of Zoning Appeals which are attached hereto and incorporated herein and marked for purposes of identification as Exhibit B. Section V. This Resolution shall be in full force and effects from and after its adoption by the Common Council and approval by the Mayor. Donald Niezqodski Member of the Common Council A public hearing was held on the resolution at this time. Council Member Slavinskas reported the Zoning and Vacation Committee had no recommendation on this resolution. Marge Filchak, Chamber of Commerce, made the presentation for the resolution. She indicated the Chamber was working with this organization to bring this automobile show to the area. Council Member Coleman made a motion to adopt this resolution, seconded by Council Member Ladewski. The resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of nine ayes. 78 REGULAR MEETING MARCH 25, 1991 RESOLUTION NO. 1854 -91 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND EXPRESSING ITS INTENT TO EXPAND STANLEY COVELESKI REGIONAL STADIUM FOR THE PURPOSE OF BRINGING A TRIPLE -A FRANCHISE TO THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND WHEREAS, an application has been filed with the Triple -A Baseball Expansion Committee (Committee) to award a Triple -A Franchise to the City of South Bend; and WHEREAS, the City of South Bend has been placed on a "must perform" list to meet the objective criteria established by the Committee by March 31, 1991; and WHEREAS, one (1) of the criteria established by the Committee is to have a stadium with a seating capacity for ten thousand (10,000) fans by the 1993 Baseball Season; and WHEREAS, a Citizen's Advisory Committee Chaired by Judge John Montgomery has recommended to the Mayor that the expansion of Stanley Coveleski Regional Stadium be accomplished by adding seating along each foul line; and WHEREAS, the financing of said Stadium can be accomplished by a Lease - Purchase Bond Issue without an additional levy of property taxes by prudent use of enhanced Triple -A Coveleski revenues; and WHEREAS, it is the specific intent of the Common Council of the City of South Bend, in conjunction with the South Bend Redevelopment Authority and South Bend Redevelopment Commission to take the appropriate action under Indiana State Law to finance the construction of an expansion of Stanley Coveleski Regional Stadium to a seating capacity for ten thousand (10,000) fans. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND COMMON COUNCIL, AS FOLLOWS: Section I. That it is in the best interest of the City of South Bend to obtain a Triple -A Franchise. Section II. That after the Triple -A Expansion Committee awards a Triple -A Franchise to the City of South Bend, the Common Council of the City of South Bend expresses its specific intent to take all such action under Indiana Law in conjunction with the South Bend Redevelopment Authority and South Bend Redevelopment Commission to finance the expansion of Stanley Coveleski Regional Stadium to a seating capacity for ten thousand (10,000) fans by the 1993 Baseball Seasons. Section III. This Resolution will be in full force and effect upon its adoption by the Common Council and approval by the Mayor. /s /Stephen Luecke Stephen Luecke, First District /s /Donald Niezoodski Donald Niezgodski, Second District s/ Ann Puzzello Ann Puzzello, Fourth District /s/ Linas Slavinskas Linas Slavinskas, Fifth District /s/ William Soderberg /s/ Thomas Zakrzewski William Soderberg, Third District Thomas Zakrzewski, Sixth District /s/ Sean Coleman /s/ Loretta Duda Sean Coleman, At Large Loretta Duda, At Large /s/ Eugene Ladewski Eugene Ladewski, At Large /s /Joseph E. Kernan Mayor A public hearing was held on the resolution at this time. Mayor Kernan made the presentation for the resolution. He indicated the owners of the South Bend White Sox have filed an application with the Triple A Baseball Expansion Committee for a Triple A franchise. He indicated that one of the eligibility criteria is that the City have a stadium with a seating capacity of 10,000. He indicated this resolution expressed an intent to expand Stanley Coveleski Regional Stadium to a capacity of 10,000 in the event the Triple A Expansion Committee awards a Triple A franchise to South Bend. John Peck, Professor IUSB; Carter Wolf, Director of Center City Associates; Rolin Kelly, 1325 E. Wayne S.; Marge Filchak, Director of the Convention Bureau; Ralph Johnson, 734 N. Cushing; spoke in favor of this resolution. Council Member Zakrzewski made a motion to adopt this resolution, seconded by Council Member Duda. The resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of nine ayes. RESOLUTION NO. 1855 -91 A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE ADOPTION OF A DECLARATORY RESOLUTION DESIGNATING CERTAIN AREAS WITHIN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA COMMONLY KNOWN AS THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF LAPORTE AND COLFAX TO BE AN ECONOMIC REVITALIZATION AREA FOR THE PURPOSES OF A TEN YEAR REAL PROPERTY TAX ABATEMENT FOR HISTORIC DUNBAR CORNER 179 REGULAR MEETING MARCH 25, 1991 WHEREAS, the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana has adopted a Declaratory Resolution designating certain areas within the City as Economic Revitalization Areas for the purpose of tax abatement consideration; and WHEREAS, a Declaratory Resolution designated the area commonly known as the southeast corner of LaPorte and Colfax and which more particularly described as follows: 128 LaPorte: 69 FT ON LAPORTE AVE S END LOT 7 DUNBARS BOL 31 130 -132 LaPorte: LOTS 6 &7 65 FT S SIDE MID PT DUNBARS SUB BOL 31 136 LaPorte: N 55FT MID PT LOTS 6 &7 DUNBARS SUB BOL 31 146 LaPorte: 3RDS N END LOTS 6 &7 DUNBARS SUB BOL 31 901 -912 W. Colfax: 3RDS N END LOTS 6 &7 DUNBARS SUB BOL 31 906 W. Colfax: LOT 8 38 FT S END DUNBAR & CO SUB DIV BOL 31 32 906 W. Colfax: EX 38 FT S END LOT 8 DUNBARS SUB BOL 31 902 W. Colfax: LOT 9 DUNBARS SUB BOL 31 as an Economic Revitalization Area: and WHEREAS, notice of the adoption of a Declaratory Resolution and the public hearing before the Council has been published pursuant to Indiana Code 6 -1.1- 12.1 -2.5; and WHEREAS, the Council held a public hearing for the purposes of hearing all remonstrances and objections from interested persons; and WHEREAS, the Council has determined that the qualifications for an economic revitalization area have been met. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, as follows: SECTION I. The Common Council hereby confirms its Declaratory Resolution designating the area described herein as an Economic Revitalization Area for the purposes of tax abatement. Such designation is for Real property tax abatement only and is limited to two (2) calendar years from the date of adoption of the Declaratory Resolution by the Common Council. SECTION II. The Common Council hereby determines that the property owner is qualified for and is granted real property tax deduction for a period of ten (10) years. SECTION III. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its adoption by the Common Council and approval by the Mayor. Donald Niezaodski Member of the Common Council A public hearing was held on the resolution at this time. Council Member Luecke indicated he had discussed his position with South Bend Heritage with the Council attorney, and it was determined that his voting on this bill would not be a conflict of interest. Jeff Gibney, South Bend Heritage Foundation, made the presentation for the resolution. He indicated this would be a low income housing renovation project. He indicated they planned to renovate seven homes as part of a $677,000 project, and rents would be controlled for a 30 year period. Ralph Johnson, 734 N. Cushing, spoke in favor of this resolution. Council Member Luecke made a motion to adopt this resolution, seconded by Council Member Coleman. The resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of nine ayes. BILLS, FIRST READING BILL NO. 19 -91 A BILL TO VACATE THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY: THE FIRST NORTH /SOUTH ALLEY EAST OF FRANCES STREET, RUNNING SOUTH FROM _ CEDAR STREET FOR A DISTANCE OF APPROXIMATELY 102.65 FEET TO THE SOUTH RIGHT -OF -WAY LINE OF THE FIRST EAST -WEST ALLEY SOUTH OF CEDAR STREET, ALL IN HULL`S SUBDIVISION. This bill had first reading. Council Member Puzzello made a motion to refer this bill to the Zoning and Vacation Committee and set it for public hearing and third reading on April 8, seconded by Council Member Luecke. The motion carried. BILL NO. 20 -91 A BILL AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT: 948 S. 20TH, 1002 S. 20TH, 1006 S. 20TH, IN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND. This bill had first reading. Council Member Zakrzewski made a motion to refer this bill to Area Plan, seconded by Council Member Coleman. The motion carried. BILL NO. 21 -91 A BILL OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AMENDING CHAPTER 6 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE BY THE INCLUSION OF NEW ARTICLE 11 ENTITLED CONTRACTORS REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS. This bill had first reading. Council Member Duda made a motion to refer this bill to the Residential Neighborhoods and Public Works Committees and set it for public hearing and third reading on April 8, seconded by Council Member Ladewski. The motion carried. 180 REGULAR MEETING MARCH 25, 1991 BILL NO. 22 -91 A BILL OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AMENDING CHAPTER 14 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND BY THE INCLUSION OF NEW ARTICLE 2 ENTITLED "PUBLIC SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR RESIDENTIAL SWIMMING POOLS ", AND AMENDING CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE 19, SECTION 2 -213 COMMONLY KNOWN AS "SCHEDULE OF ORDINANCE AND CODE VIOLATIONS. This bill had first reading. Council Member Zakrzewski made a motion to refer this bill to the Public Safety Committee and set it for public hearing and third reading on April 8, seconded by Council Member Puzzello. The motion carried. BILL NO. 23 -91 A BILL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA AMENDING CHAPTER 20 OF THE SOUTH BEND MUNICIPAL CODE ENTITLED "VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC." This bill had first reading. Council Member Coleman made a motion to refer this bill to the Public Safety Committee and set it for public hearing and third reading on April 8, seconded by Council Member Duda. The motion carried. BILL NO. 24 -91 A BILL OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, TRANSFERRING MONIES FROM VARIOUS ACCOUNTS TO VARIOUS ACCOUNTS WITHIN THE PARKING GARAGE FUND 601 OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA FOR THE YEAR 1991. This bill had first reading. Council Member Coleman made a motion to refer this bill to the Personnel & Finance Committee and set it for public hearing and third reading on April 8, seconded by Council Member Puzzello. The motion carried. BILL NO. 25 -91 A BILL OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA APPROVING PARKING RATES FOR PARKING GARAGES AND PARKING LOTS OPERATED BY THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA. This bill had first reading. Council Member Puzzello made a motion to refer this bill to the Personnel and Finance Committee and set it for public hearing and third reading on April 8, seconded by Council Member Ladewski. The motion carried. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Council Member Luecke made a motion to refer Bill No. 13 -91 to the Zoning and Vacation Committee, and set it for public hearing and third reading on April 8, seconded by Council Member Coleman. The motion carried. PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR Ralph Johnson, 734 N. Cushing, spoke regarding Bowman Creek. John Pendle, 6205 W. Cleveland; Betty Pendle, 6205 W. Cleveland; John Wynegar, 2134 Parkview; Dick Dorman, 620 Portage; Greg Jones, 55384 Olive Rd., spoke regarding Redevelpment's offer to purchase Pendle property in the 2010 Project Area. There being no further business to come before the Council unfinished or new, Council Member Zakrzewski made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Council Member Ladewski. The motion carried and the meeting was adjourned at 9:05 p.m. ATTEST: APPROVED: City Clerk Preside