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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-14-88 Council Meeting MinutesREGULAR MEETING MARCH 14, 1988 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 14, 1988, 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, 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 February 28, 1988 meeting of the Council and found them correct. Therefore, we recommend the same be approved. /s/ John Voorde /s/ Loretta Duda Council Member Puzzello made a motion that the minutes of the March 14, 1988, meeting of the Council be accepted and placed on file, seconded by Council Member Coleman. The motion carried. SPECIAL BUSINESS RESOLUTION NO. 1592 -88 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA COMMENDING THE SOUTH BEND POLICE DEPARTMENT AND SGT. BILL HUMPHRIES FOR RECEIVING THE INDIANA "PROTECT LITTLE HOOSIERS" AWARD. WHEREAS, the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, acknowledges with great pride that the South Bend Police Department received the "Protect Little Hoosiers" award on February 25, 1988' and WHEREAS, the Council notes that this award is the State of Indiana's highest occupant protection honor which acknowledges significant contributions to child passenger safety; and WHEREAS, the Council specifically commends Sgt. Bill Humphries who oversees the "Hoosiers for Safety Belts" program in the South Bend Police Department WHEREAS, during the 1986 -87 school year and during the summer of 1987, 30 schools had classes of 2,012 children at Safetyville; 15 pre - schools had 1,117 children involved in Safetyville programs, and 517 Headstart students participated in the Safetyville program; and WHEREAS, over 7,351 children received instruction through the Safetyville programs on bicycle safety, pedestrian safety, stranger safety, seat belt safety, and other public safety concerns; and WHEREAS, the Council also wants to acknowledge five (5) children from St. Adalbert's School, namely Robyn, Samantha, Elizabeth, and Joseph Wisniewski, and Nathaniel Angel III, who were among 385 members in the "Indiana Saved by the Belt Club" NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, as follows: SECTION I. On behalf of all of the citizens of South Bend, Indiana, the Common Council her publicly commends the South Bend Police Department and in particular Sgt. Bill Humphries for receiving the "Protect Little Hoosiers" award for the State of Indiana. SECTION II. The Common Council thanks Sgt. Humphries for a "job well done" and thanks all of his assistants in the Police Department including "Safetypups" and "Sgt. Moose." 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 /s/ Donald Niezgodski /s/ William Soderberg ATTEST: /s/ Irene K. Gammon /s/ Ann Puzzello /s/ Linas K. Slavinskas /s/ Thomas Zakrzewski /s/ Sean Coleman /s/ Loretta Duda /s/ John Voorde /s/ Joseph E. Kernan, Mayor A public hearing was held on the resolution at this time. Council Member Duda and Council Member Soderberg made the presentation on the bill. Sgt. Humphries and Cindy Hall from the South Bend Police Department were present to accept the resolution. Council Member Duda noted that the Wisniewski children and Nathaniel Angel, III were in attendance also. Each were given a copy of the resolution. Council Member Duda stated that all nine member of the Council along with the Mayor and City Clerk had signed the resolution. It was noted that the children attend St. Adalbert's Grade School in South Bend. The children made posters in regard to "Indiana Saved by the Belt Club ", which were on display in the Mayor's Office. Council Member Zakrzewski made a motion to adopt this 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 Niezgodski. 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 14, 1988, at 7:12 p.m., with nine members present. Chairman Zakrzewski presiding. BILL NO. 2 -88 A BILL AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED DIRECTLY EAST AND NORTHEAST OF THE JAMISON INN 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. Kevin Joyce, Area Plan, gave staff report. He indicated that the petitioners are requesting a zone change from "A" Residential, "A" Height and Area to "C" Commercial, "E" Height and Area for the construction of approximately 30 -35 long -term rental units. He indicated that the bill received a favorable recommendation, subject to a final site plan. Council Member Slavinskas, Chairman of the Zoning & Vacation Committee, indicated that the Committee met on March 14, 1988 at 4:30 p.m. and gave this bill a favorable recommendation. Anthony Zappia, attorney for the petition made the presentation on the bill. He indicated that the petitioner was requesting a zoning change from "A" Residential to "C" Commercial to allow construction of a approximately 30 -35 long term rental units. The total cost of the construction to be 2 million dollars. He indicated,that construction on the site would begin in the very near future. He also indicated that the expansion area is located north and northeast of the existing property. Council Member Voorde made a motion to recommend this bill to the Council favorable, seconded by Council Member Coleman. The motion carried. am BILL NO. 1 -88 A BILL AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1305 S. MARIETTA IN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA. Kevin Joyce, Area Plan gave staff report. He indicated that the property in question is being rezoned from "B" residential "A" Height & Area to "D" light industrial "E" Height and Area usage. He indicated that the bill is being sent with an unfavorable recommendation. Council Member Soderberg made the presentation on the bill. He indicated that the petitioners. Mr. Willie Lee and Mr. Jeffie Lee, are requesting the zone change to be able to park their truck on the adjacent lot. Patricia De Clercq, Director, Department of Code Enforcement spoke opposed to the bill. She indicated that the Department of Code Enforcement had held two hearings on the property in question, in an unsuccessful effort to stop the petitioner from storing metal and using the lot as a mini scrap yard. Council Member Niezgodski made a motion to recommend this bill to the Council with an unfavorable recommendation, seconded by Council Member Coleman. The motion carried. BILL NO. 8 -88 A BILL OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AMENDING VARIOUS SECTIONS OF ARTICLE 5, CHAPTER 18 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE, COMMONLY REFERRED TO AS "PROCEDURES FOR VACATION OF PUBLIC WAYS AND PUBLIC PLACES." Council Member Luecke made a motion to continue public hearing on this bill until March 28, seconded by Council Member Coleman. The motion carried. BILL NO. 9 -88 A BILL APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE INDUSTRIAL REVOLVING FUND OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA TRUST AGREEMENT. Council Member Luecke made a motion to continue public hearing on this bill until March 28, seconded by Council Member Niezgodski. The motion carried. BILL NO. 13 -88 A BILL TRANSFERRING $373,814.00 AMONG VARIOUS ACCOUNTS WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT. BILL NO. 14 -88 A BILL TRANSFERRING $78,186.00 AMONG VARIOUS ACCOUNTS WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT. Council Member Puzzello made a motion to combine Bill Nos. 13 -88 and 14 -88 for purposes of public hearing, seconded by Council Member Coleman. The motion carried. Elizabeth Leonard, Economic Development Department, indicated that the bills are needed to transfer monies that were left over from the 1987 budget. The monies will be used for projects in the 1988 budget. Council Member Luecke, Chairman of the Human Resources and Economic Development Committee stated that the committee met March 14, 1988 at 5:00 p.m., and recommended that both bills go to the Council with a favorable recommendation. Council Member Slavinskas made a motion that Bill 13 -88 and 14 -88 go to the council favorable, seconded by Council Member Coleman. There being no further business to come before the Committee of the Whole, Council Member Slavinskas made a motion to rise and report to the Council, seconded by Council Member Coleman. The motion carried. ATTEST: Cit Clerk REGULAR MEETING RECONVENED ATTEST: 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 7:30 p.m. Council President Voorde presiding and nine members present. BILLS, SECOND READING ORDINANCE NO. 7853 -88 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED DIRECTLY EAST AND NORTHEAST OF THE JAMISON INN IN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA. This bill had second reading. Council Member Puzzello made a motion to pass the bill, seconded by Council Member Coleman. The bill passed by a roll call vote of nine ayes. BILL NO. 1 -88 A BILL AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1305 S. MARIETTA IN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA. Council Member Zakrzewski made a motion to defeat this bill, seconded by Council Member Coleman. The bill was defeated by a roll call vote of nine ayes. ORDINANCE NO. 7854 -88 AN ORDINANCE TRANSFERRING $373,814.00 AMONG VARIOUS ACCOUNTS WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT. This bill had second reading. Council Member Luecke 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. 7855 -88 AN ORDINANCE TRANSFERRING $78,186.00 AMONG VARIOUS ACCOUNTS WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT. This bill had second reading. Council Member Coleman made a motion to pass this bill, seconded by Council Member Luecke. The bill passed by a roll call vote of nine ayes. RESOLUTION NO. 1585 -88 A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE ADOPTION OF A DECLARATORY RESOLUTION DESIGNATING CERTAIN AREAS WITHIN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND COMMONLY KNOWN AS 411 W. INDIANA AV. SOUTH BEND, INDIANA TO BE AN ECONOMIC REVITALIZATION AREA FOR PURPOSES OF REAL PROPERTY TAX ABATEMENT. WHEREAS, the Common Council of the City of South Bend 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 411 W. Indiana Av. South Bend, Indiana and which is more particularly described as follows: PARCEL I: Lot numbered two (2) as shown on the recorded Plat of Stull's Fourth Addition to the City of south Bend, in St. Joseph county, Indiana, together with the 14 foot vacated alley lying West of and adjacent to said lot all subject to a Deed of Dedication from Frank J. Foote and Herbert J. Bowman, partners doing business under the firm name and style of J.D. Martin Machine Company, dated October 6, 1941 and recorded December 22, 1941 in Deed Record 341, page 547 et seq. in the Office of the Recorder of St. Joseph County, Indiana, which conveyed and dedicated to the City of South Bend, St. Joseph County, Indiana the use for public alley purposes: A triangular piece of land described as follows, to -wit: Starting at the Northeast corner of Lot No. 4 in Stull's Fourth Addition to the City of South Bend; thence due East 14 feet to the east line of a present public alley, thence South along the east line of said alley a distance of 17 feet; thence Northwesterly 25 1/2 feet to the point of beginning. Also a strip of land 14 feet wide taken off of the entire east side of Lot No. 2 in Stull's Fourth Addition to the City of South Bend. Also a strip of land 14 feet wide taken off of the entire east side of Lot No. 2 in Stull's Fourth Addition to the City of South Bend, the width of which parcel is measured perpendicular to the south right of way line of the Pennsylvania Railroad Company property. PARCEL II: Lot Numbered Four (4) as shown on the recorded Plat of Stull's Fourth Addition to the City of South Bend, in St. Joseph county, Indiana. PARCEL III: Lot Numbered Five (5) as shown on the recorded Plat of Stull's Fourth Addition to the City of South Bend, in St. Joseph county, Indiana. PARCEL IV: Lot Numbered Six (6) as shown on the recorded Plat of Stull's Fourth Addition to the City of South Bend, in St. Joseph County, Indiana. PARCEL V: The East part of Section 14, Township 37 North, Range 2 East, in the City of South Bend, bounded as follows: Beginning on the West line of Franklin Street 200 feet and 9 inches North of the North line of Indiana Avenue, which beginning point is intended to be at the Southeast corner of a tract heretofore conveyed by Maggie M. and Harry E. Stull to Charles and Fred Russ, by deed recorded in Deed Record 119, page 516; thence west a distance of 153.5 feet to the Southwest corner of said Russ tract; thence Southeasterly on the Northerly line of the Terre Haute and Logansport Railway Company's right of way a chord distance of 231.84 feet to the West line of said Franklin Street; thence North with said line a distance of 173.75 feet to the place of beginning, as an Economic Revitalization Area; and ME 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 gall 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. That 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 411 W. Indiana Av., South Bend, Indiana 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. That the Common council hereby determines that the property owner is qualified for and is granted real property tax deduction for a period of 3 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. /s/ John Voorde Member of the Common Council A public hearing was held on the resolution at this time. Michael Keener, owner and operator of Keener Printing made the presentation on the bill. He indicated that the proposed project will rehabilitate an old, basically unattractive building into an eye - appealing, safe building within the City in which to house a commercial printing company. Exterior changes will include new siding and painting, new windows, roof work, paving for parking, and an attractive entrance into the building. Interior work will be extensive including construction of new offices, two dark -rrom, warehouse facility, dock area, and electrical work. The project will maintain 20 existing permanent full -time jobs and 2 existing permanent part -time jobs with an annual payroll of $410,785.00. The estimated cost of the rehabilitation project is $200,000.00. Council Member Zakrzewski made a motion to adopt this resolution, seconded by Council Member Coleman. The resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of nine ayes. RESOLUTION NO. 1594 -88 A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE ADOPTION OF A DECLARATORY RESOLUTION DESIGNATING CERTAIN AREAS WITHIN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND COMMONLY KNOWN AS 3606 GAGNON TO BE AN ECONOMIC REVITALIZATION AREA FOR PURPOSES OF REAL PROPERTY TAX ABATEMENT. WHEREAS, the Common Council of the City of South Bend 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 36 -6 Gagnon and which is more particularly described as follows: Approximately 2.1 acre tract of land in part of northeast quarter section 28 township 38 North Range 2 east City of South Bend, St. Joseph County South Bend, 260.45 x 351.14. 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 form 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. That 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. M SECTION II. That the Common Council hereby determines that the property owner is qualified for and is granted real property tax deduction for a period of 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. /s /John Voorde Member of the Common Council Public hearing was held on the resolution at this time. Keith Krueger, Tru Green Corp, made the presentation on the bill. He indicated that the proposed project would allow construction of a new, 10,000 square foot building at 3606 Gagnon St. in the Airport Industrial Park. He indicated that the project itself will create 60 -70 new jobs and maintain 25 existing permanent full -time and 20 existing permanent part -time jobs. The estimated value of the project is $250,000.00. Council Member Coleman made a motion to adopt this resolution, seconded by Council Member Coleman. The resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of nine ayes. RESOLUTION NO. 1595 -88 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND APPROVING THE ISSUANCE OF SCRAP METAL /JUNK DEALERS/ TRANSFER STATIONS LICENSES FOR THE CALENDAR YEAR 1988. WHEREAS, the Common Council of the City of South Bend recognizes the contributions that operations such as scrap /junk and recycling dealers make to the community; and the Council further realizes that such operations must be reasonably regulated in order to minimize any environmental or aesthetic nuisances which may be created by the operations of scrap /junk and recycling dealers within the City; and WHEREAS, the Common Council of the City of South Bend has enacted reasonable rules and regulations with regard to the issuance of licenses and the operations of the scrap /junk and recycling dealers; WHEREAS, in accordance with these rules and regulations, inspections of the below listed scrap /junk and recycling operations have been completed by the Department of Code Enforcement and the Fire Department Prevention Bureau, and it has been found that such premises are fit and proper for the maintenance and operation of such businesses; and WHEREAS, the Board of Public Works, at its meeting held on February 8, 1988, recommend the issuance of licenses for the below listed applicants in the City of South Bend by appropriate action of the Common Council. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, as follows: SECTION I. That the license applications for the following be approved based upon the satisfactory review of the properties by the Department of Code Enforcement and the Fire Department Prevention Bureau, inspections having been made in January and February, 1988, and subsequent favorable recommendation by the Board of Public Works: A -1 Auto Parts Boliden Metech, Inc. Hurwich Iron Co. Hurwich Iron Co. Hurwich Iron Co. Hurwich Iron Co. Northside Iron & Paper Co. South Bend Auto Parts South Bend Baling & Iron Co. South Bend Iron & Metal Co. South Bend Scrap & Processing Div. South Bend Scrap & Processing Div. South Bend Waste Paper Company Steve & Gene's Auto Truck Salvage Super Auto Salvage Corp. Weaver Truck & Equipment Co. Western Avenue Iron & Metal Co. 2014 S. Lafayette 445 N. Sheridan 1700 S. Lafayette 1602 S. Lafayette 2016 W. Washington 1610 Circle Av. 3123 S. Gertrude 307 W. Calvert St. 1420 S. Walnut St. 429 W. Indiana Av. 1305 Prairie Av. 3113 S. Gertrude 1519 S. Franklin St. 3109 S. Gertrude St. 3300 S. Main St. 3700 S. Gertrude St. 3123 S. Gertrude St. SECTION II. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its adoption by the Common Council and approval by the Mayor. Public hearing was held on the resolution at this time. Patricia De Clercq, Director, Department of Code Enforcement, made the presentation on this bill. She indicated that the properties were inspected for fire code violations, environmental violations, proper maintenance of the premises and areas outside fenced -in areas and the height and condition of surrounding fencing. She indicated that it should be noted that Hurwich Iron at 1602 South Lafayette is in the process of installing fencing along the railroad track to the west of their yard and they have filed a letter of commitment indicating that the fencing will be completed by April 1, 1988. Council Member Coleman made a motion to to adopt this resolution, PAM seconded by Council Member Duda. The resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of nine ayes. BILLS. FIRST READING BILL NO. 15 -88 A BILL AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 641 SANCOME AVENUE IN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA. This bill had first reading. council Member Puzzello made a motion to send this bill to Area Plan, seconded by Council Member Coleman. The motion carried. BILL NO. 16 -88 A BILL AMENDING SECTION 6 -6.5 OF THE SOUTH BEND MUNICIPAL CODE WHICH SETS FORTH RESTRICTED FIRE LIMITS. This bill had first reading. Council Member Puzzello made a motion to set this bill for second reading and public hearing March 28, and refer it to the Public Safety Committee. BILL NO. 18 -88 A BILL AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF LOCUST RD. & PRAIRIE AV. IN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA. This bill had first reading. Council Member Puzzello made a motion to refer this bill to Area Plan, seconded by Council Member Coleman. The motion carried. ORDINANCE NO. 7856 -88 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING TAX ANTICIPATION TIME WARRANTS FOR 1988. This bill had first reading. Council Member Luecke made a motion to amend this bill by substitution, seconded by Council Member Puzzello. The motion carried. Council Member Luecke made a motion to suspend the rules for purposes of public hearing and second reading, seconded by Council Member Puzzello. The motion carried by a roll call vote of 9 ayes. This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above bill, proponents and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. Katherine Humphreys, Director of the Department of Administration and Finance made the presentation on this bill. She indicated that this ordinance relates to the City's need to secure a temporary loan to meet operating expenses through June 30, 1988. This loan is in anticipation of and not in excess of current taxes levied in 1987 and collectable in 1988. All provisions of the ordinance are in conformance with the relevant State statutes that define the process to be used by cities. She indicated that the City has a cash flow shortage and needs to issue $6.38 million in tax anticipation warrants. Joe Guentert, 3510 Corby, spoke opposed to the bill. He questioned the amount of the tax anticipation time warrants. He stated that the dollar amount was double that of what the City has first mentioned in an informal meeting. Roman Kowalski, 802 Birchwood, spoke opposed to the bill. He indicated that the tax anticipation time warrants was not a good idea for the City. Council Member Coleman made a motion to recommend this bill to the Council favorable as amended, seconded by Council Member Niezgodski. The motion carried by a roll call vote of nine ayes. This bill had second reading. Council Member Coleman made a motion to to pass this bill, as amended, seconded by Council Member Niezgodski. This bill passed by a roll call vote of nine ayes. ORDINANCE NO. 7857 -88 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, TO ISSUE ITS "CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, DEMAND MULTI - FAMILY HOUSING REFUNDING BONDS, SERIES 1988 ( RAINTREE POINT ASSOCIATES PROJECT) LOAN" THE PROCEEDS THEREOF TO RAINTREE POINT ASSOCIATES, LTD., AN INDIANA LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, AND AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING OTHER ACTIONS IN RESPECT THERETO. This bill had first reading. Council Member Luecke made a motion to amend this bill by substitution, seconded by Council Member Coleman. The motion carried. Council Member Luecke made a motion to suspend the rules to allow for public hearing and second reading, seconded by Council Member Coleman. The motion carried by a roll call vote of nine ayes. This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above bill, proponents and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. Ken Fedder, Attorney for the Economic Development Commission, made the presentation on this bill. He indicated that the project was formerly known as the Raintree Point Apartment Project, and the ordinance in question will transfer $11 million dollars in Multifamily housing revenue bonds. Jon Hunt, Director, Redevelopment Department, indicated that the project will construct 200 luxury apartment units. He indicated that the apartments are to built on a site located north of LaSalle Av. in the RM REGULAR MEETING MARCH 14, 1988 wedge shaped piece of land that is flanked by the St. Joseph River and the East Race Waterway. He indicated that the new bond holder is the Can American Realty Corp. Lynn Carlson Weber, Can American Project Manager, indicated that her firm anticipates construction of two, three and four story townhouse apartments that will have one or two bedrooms and rent for $460 to $550 a month. Jim Cronk, 702 E. LaSalle, spoke opposed to the bill. He questioned the validity of the developer completing the project in the time allotted. This bill had second reading. Council Member Luecke made a motion to pass this bill as amended, seconded by Council Member Niezgodski. The motion carried by a roll call vote on nine ayes. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Council Member Niezgodski made a motion to set Bill Nos. 11 -88 and 12 -88 for public hearing and second reading March 28, and refer to the Zoning & Vacation Committee, seconded by Council Member Coleman. The motion carried. PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR Jim Cronk, 702 E. LaSalle, suggested construction of boat docks near Howard Park. Mary Guentert, 3510 Corby Blvd., spoke in favor of the Council changing their procedures to allow for a question and answer period on the agenda. Roman Kowalski, 802 Birchwood, questioned why the Council stopped having an invocation at the beginning of each Council meeting. 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 Niezgodski. The motion carried and the meeting was adjourned at 9:02 p.m. ATTEST: APPROVED: City Clerk Pre dent REGULAR MEETING MARCH 28, 1988 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 28, 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 14, 1988 meeting of the Council and found them correct. Therefore, we recommend the same be approved. /s/ John Voorde /s/ Loretta Duda Council Member Puzzello made a motion that the minutes of the March 14, meeting of the Council be accepted and placed on file, seconded by Council Member Soderberg. The motion carried. SPECIAL BUSINESS RESOLUTION NO. 1596 -88 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, COMMENDING JAMES R. SEITZ FOR HIS MORE THAN 28 YEARS OF DEDICATED PUBLIC SERVICE TO THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND. WHEREAS, the Common Council recognizes that James R. Seitz began his full -time employment on March 1, 1960 as the Assistant Foreman of Park Maintenance; and