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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-25-68 Council Meeting MinutesNOVEMBER 25, 1968 REGULAR MEETING Be it remembered that the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana met in the Council Chambers in City Hall on Monday, November 25, 1968 at 8:20 P.M., nine members present, none absent. The meeting was called to order by President Robert 0. Laven, who presided. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Councilman Laven, Allen, Craven, Reinke, Grounds, Szymkowiak, Wise, Palmer, and Zielinski. ABSENT: None COMMUNICATIONS November 18, 1968 Common Council of the City of South Bend c/o Clerk, City of South Bend City Hall South Bend, Indiana Re: Petition for Rezoning St. Joseph Valley Nursing Home, Inc. Real Estate located at 3004 E. Edison Dear Ladies and Gentlemen of the Common Council: For and on behalf of, and as attorney for, the petitioner, St. Joseph Valley Nursing Home, Inc., we respect- fully request that the petition presented on behalf of the Corporation to your body for the rezoning of the tract of land located at 3004 East Edison Road be withdrawn. Practical difficulties, making the completion of the development of the tract in accordance with the plat plan which we had attached to our petition for rezoning within the near future unlikely, motivate this request. A similar petition for the withdrawal of any further consideration of this petition has been forwarded to the Area Plan Commission, to whom you referred consideration and hearing on the ordinance. No Public hearing has been conducted. Sincerely yours, /s/ Joseph T. Helling Councilman Palmer made a motion the withdrawal be accepted. Councilman Wise seconded the motion. Motion carried. COMMUNICATION November 20, 1968 South Bend Common Council City Hall South Bend, Indiana Dear Gentlemen and Mrs. Allen: Please be advised that on September 9, 1968, your Council denied the Petition to Rezone from Residential to Commercial use real estate located on the north side of Ireland Road east of U.S. 31 for the purpose of building an Ayr -Way Discount Store. On September 18, 1968, the representatives of the Ayr -Way Store informed Mr. and Mrs. Lewis V. West that they were cancelling their option to purchase the real estate owned by Mr. and Mrs. West and were terminating the option. I I C REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 25, 1968 COMMUNICATION (continued) We understand now that the Area Plan Commission has again re- submitted to your Council for determination as to whether or not the above - mentioned real estate should be rezoned from residential to commercial use. We enclose herewith a petition of Mr. and Mrs. West, together with the petition of all the previous remonstrators that appeared before your Council on September 9, 1968, requesting that you again deny any change in zoning from residential to commercial use of the above - mentioned real estate. We further request that a copy of the petition be made part of your records. Respectfully submitted, FEENEY) STRATIGOS & HARDIG /s/ F. Gerard Feeney There being no objection the communication was accepted as read, and placed on file. REPORT OF AREA PLAN COMMISSION November 20, 1968 The Honorable Common Council City of South Bend South Bend, Indiana Gentlemen: You are hereby advised that the attached petition of the St. Joseph Valley Nursing Home, Inc. was withdrawn prior to receiving a public hearing by the Area Plan Commission. A copy of the petitioners letter of withdrawal is hereby attached for your information. Very truly yours, /s/ John K. Wilson, Executive Director There being no objection,the report was accepted as read, and placed on file. REPORT OF AREA PLAN COMMISSION November 20, 1968 The Honorable Common Council City of South Bend South Bend, Indiana Gentlemen: Re: Crest Manor, Section Nine and Kensington Farms Sec. IV, Part I & I] The attached ordinance originated by the Area Plan Commission to zone recently annexed property was legally advertised under date of November 9 and 16 and given public hearing on November 19, 1968. The following action was taken: After due consideration it was duly moved, seconded, and unanimously carried that the ordinance be recommended favorably, to the Common Council. Attached hereto and made a part of this report is an excerpt from the minutes of the meeting. Very truly yours, /s/ John K. Wilson, Executive Director There being no objection, the report was accepted as read, and placed on file. REPORT OF AREA PLAN COMMISSION November 19, 1968 Mr. Robert 0. Laven, President South Bend Common Council 2628 S. Michigan Street South Bend, Indiana Subject: Proposed rezoning of property for Ayr Way Store located on the north side of Ireland Road east of U. S. 31 Dear Mr. Laven: Your letter dated October 18, 1968 outlining the City Council's reasons for rejecting the Area Plan Commission's favorable rezoning recommendation on the Ayr -Way petition was presented to the Commission at their regular monthly meeting of November 19, 1968. The Commission by a vote of 10 to 0 reiterated their favorable recommenda- tion on this rezoning for the following reasons (points 1, 2, 3, and 4 below are addressed to the four reasons outlined in the Council's letter): 1. Surrounding properties are deprived of convenient access and adequate safety as a result of existing conditions. Such conditions call for immediate improvement to facilitate traffic movements. Normal annual increases in traffic volumes can be expected to further aggrevate this problem and make the property in question less desirable for single family residential use. The improvements recommended by appropriate governmental departments was designed to improve the circulation problem in this area and to properly relate land use development and traffic movement. REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 25, 1968 2. Congestion already exists on this arterial and can be expected to increase without any change in land use. When a parcel is ideally suited for certain land uses it is the responsibility of the appropriate govern- mental bodies to carry out the necessary improvements to facilitate its use. The traffic improvements presented to the Council, in our opinion, will facilitate traffic movements and result in lessening of congestion while at the, same time presenting an arterial and street system properly related to the overall development pattern for the area. The traffic arrangement presented to the Council was designed to separate school and shopper traffic. There appears to be a greater danger to children under the present arrangement as a result of traffic attempting to bypass the congestion along Ireland. 3. It is felt that the decrease in property values has already taken place as a result of the present pre- dominantly commercial land use pattern as well as the traffic: congestion. The addition of the Ayr -Way store under the conditions recommended should not have the effect of further decreasing property values. It should be pointed out that some consideration should be given to the effect of the negative decision on the property in question. When land is not suitable for the use permitted in the zoning district the property owners are deprived of the use of their property. Based on a study of existing land use and traffic conditions, this is the situation in this instance. The land is not suitable for single family use and will ultimately develop for non - residential uses. It may be, however, that as a result of this decision it may develop on a piecemeal basis and we will lose control of access which will further aggre- vate the present problem through the creation of a number of individual driveways. 4. Reference to the promotion of public health, safety, comfort, convenience, and general public welfare appears to be a general statement. It is felt that to leave the situation the way it is presently produces conditions which are detrimental to the public health, safety, comfort, convenience and general public welfare.. It is felt the rezoning, on the basis of recommendations presented to the Council, will improve conditions relative to these points and at the same time produce a logical plan properly related to land use and transportation. In summary it is felt that based on a detailed study of existing land use, traffic volumes, turning movements and projected land use, the rezoning as requested is logical and feasible based on the recommended traffic improvement plan submitted to Council. The land is not suitable for uses permitted within the present zoning category and we can, therefore, expect rezoning requests on a piecemeal basis which will result in the loss of control of access and further increase turning movements and traffic conflicts. Normal increase in traffic volumes can be expected which will further increase the traffic problem which problem has already reached the point where immediate relief is necessary. The reasons for Council rejection of the petition verify the fact that the problems presently exist. The traffic improvement plan recommended addresses itself to the problem and at.the same time provides for the logical use of the land in question as well as the land to the west. The traffic improvements including widenings, channelization, signalization, and new street construction would greatly facilitate traffic movements and provide for a logical development pattern for the area. The present zoning on the property in question is not realistic and prevents the rightful use of the property. It is understood that the options on the land have now expired and that probably due to the rejection and thec elapsed time we do not now actually have an active petition before the Council. However, the above comments are still felt to be pertinent since thefuture land use pattern of the area will have to be faced in the near future. From a planning point of view the land in question gars well as land in the immediately surround- ing area will not become more desirable for single family use with the passing of time. On the basis of in- formation presently available, it is impossible to see other than office or commercial activity for the area in question as well as the area to the west out to U. S. 31. We are presently updating the City's planning program and in the area of land use cannot see how any updated land use plan for this area could justify single family zoning. Respectfully submitted. jsl John K. Wilson, Executive Director There being no objection, the report was accepted as read, and placed on file. Councilman Grounds made a motion that the action of the Common Council taken on the 9th day of September, 1968, in rejecting the adoption of a proposed ordinance amending Ordinance No. 4990 by rezoning the following described real estate in the City of South Bend, Indiana, to -wit: Lots 164, 165, 166, 167, 168, 169, 172, 173, 174, 175, 176, 177, and the West fifty -three and eleven hundredths (53.11') feet of Lots 170 and 171, all as shown on the recorded Plat of Myers and Funk's Third Plat of Chippewa Heights Addition to the City South Bend from "A" Residential district use to "C" Commercial district use which ordinance was rejected by a vote of the Common Council (seven votes against passage and two votes abstaining on passage of said ordinance) be confirmed. Councilman Szymkowiak seconded the motion. The motion was passed by a roll call vote of 7 ayes, (Councilmen Allen, Craven, Grounds, Szymkowiak, Wise, Palmer and Zielinski) 2 nays, (Councilman Laven and Reinke) None absent. Councilman Reinke, at this time, said that he represents the Council with the Area Plan Commission and gave many reasons why he felt the Council wrong in their.decision. Attorney, F. Gerard Feeney wished to speak at this time. Councilman Laven said he felt the matter had been decided. Councilman Allen made a motion Mr. Feeney be given an opportunity to speak. Councilman Szymkowiak seconded the motion. Motion carried. Mr. Feeney then thanked the Council for their decision in the matter. PETITION We, the undersigned, do hereby respectfully make application and petition the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana to amend the zoning Ordinance of the City of South Bend, Indiana as hereinafter requested, and in support of this application, the following .facts are shown: 1. The property sought to be rezoned is located at the Southwest corner of Logan Street and Marshall Street in the City of South Bend, Indiana. 2. The property is owned by Don M. Newman and Mary L. Newman Yeager Motor Co. REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 25, 1968 PETITION (continued) 3. A legal description of the property is as follows: TRACT 1. Lots 4, 5 and 6, Anthony's Addition to the City of South Bend. TRACT 2. Lots 20, 21, 22 and 23, Belmont Addition to the City of South Bend. 4. It is desired and requested that the foregoing property be rezoned: From A Residential Use and B Height and Area District To C -1 Commercial Use and C Height and Area District. 5. It is proposed that the property will be put to the following use and the following building will be construc- ted. Branch Bank Building - 50 feet by 41 feet - together with adjacent parking. 6. Number of off street parking spaces to be provided: twenty -three (23) 7. Attached is a copy of: a.) an existing plot plan showing my property and other surrounding properties: b.) names and addresses of all the individuals, firms or corporations owning property within 300 feet of the property sought to be rezoned; c.) site development plan. YEAGER MOTOR CO. /s/ Francis Jones, its Attorney 801 Odd Fellows Building South Bend, Indiana South Bend, Indiana, St. Joseph County /s/ Don M. Newman /s/ Mary L. Newman 1022 West Jefferson Mishawaka, Indiana Before me, the undersigned, a Notary Public in and for said County and State, personally appeared Don M. Newman and Diary L. Newman, and Francis Jones, known to me to be the attorney for Yeager Motor Co., and acknowledged the execution of the above and foregoing petition as their voluntary act and deed. /s/ Nancy Lindzy, Notary Public 12th day of November, 1968 Petition prepared by: Francis Jones, 801 Odd Fellows Bldg., (Jones, Obenchain, Johnson, Ford & Pankow), South Bend, Indiana 46601 Councilman Allen made a motion to refer the above Petition to the Area Plan Commission. Councilman Craven seconded the motion. Motion carried. REPORT OF COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE To the Common Council of the City of South Bend: Your Committee of the Whole to whom was referred "AN ORDINANCE ANNEXING TO AND BRINGING WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, CERTAIN LANDS." (Airport Industrial Park Phase 2) Respectfully report that they have examined the matter and that in their opinion the Ordinance go to the Council as favorable. /s/ William W. Grounds Chairman There being no objection, the report was accepted as read, and placed on file. REPORT OF THE CITY CONTROLLER The report of the City Controller for the month of October, 1968 was submitted to the Council; each Councilman having received a copy of the report prior to the meeting. There being no objection, the report was accepted and placed on file:_ ORDINANCES. THIRD READING ORDINANCE NO. 5048 -68 AN ORDINANCE ANNEXING TO AND BRINGING WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, CERTAIN LANDS. (Airport Industrial Park Phase 2) The Ordinance was given third reading and passed by a roll call vote of 9 ayes, (Councilmen Laven, Allen, Craven, Reinke, Grounds, Szymkowiak, Wise, Palmer, and Zielinski). 0 nays, 0 absent. ORDINANCES, FIRST AND SECOND READING ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE WATER WORKS OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AND TONY VASQUEZ, HAMMOND, INDIANA, FOR THE REMOVAL OF A CHIMNEY LOCATED AT NORTH PUMPING STATION, 830 NORTH MICHIGAN STREET, SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $5,500.00. The Ordinance was given first reading by title and second reading in full. Councilman Grounds made a motion the Ordinance be set for public hearing on December 9, 1968. Councilman Palmer seconded the motion. Motion carried. REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 25, 1968 ORDINANCES, FIRST AND SECOND READING ORDINANCE (Crest Manor, Section Nine and Kensington Farms Section IV, Part I & II) AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 40 OF ORDINANCE NUMBER 4608 -63 COMMONLY KNOWN AS THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AS AMENDED. The Ordinance was given first reading by title and second reading in full. Councilman Szymkowiak made a motion the Ordinance be set for public hearing on December 9, 1968. Councilman Craven seconded the motion. Motion carried. ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE FOR AN ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATION FROM THE REDEVELOPMENT BOND FUND :IN THE AMOUNT OF TEN THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED AND SEVENTY -FIVE ($10,875.00) DOLLARS, FOR THE PAYMENT OF :INTEREST DUE ON THE REDEVELOPMENT BOND ISSUE OF 1968. The Ordinance was given first reading by title and second reading in full. Councilman Grounds made a motion the Ordinance be set for public hearing on December 9, 1968. Councilman Palmer seconded the motion. Motion carried. RESOLUTIONS RESOLUTION NO. 198 -68 A RESOLUTION FOR AN ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATION IN ACCOUNT C -212, "POSTAGE ", OF THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK, IN THE AMOUNT OF $300.00 AND THE TRANSFER OF THE SAME FROM ACCOUNT C -241, "PRINTING, OTHER THAN OFFICE SUPPLIES ", ALL IN THE SAME CATEGORY, AND WITHIN THE GENERAL FUND. WHEREAS, Certain extraordinary conditions have developed since the adoption of the existing annual budget, so that it is now necessary to appropriate more money than was appropriated in the annual budget for the various functions of City Government to meet such extraordinary contingencies; and WHEREAS, Additional funds for Account C -212, "Postage ", are urgently needed by the Office of the City Clerk to assure its ability to properly perform its function and the sum of $300.00 is needed forthwith; and WHEREAS, In another account where it is not presently needed; and more specifically as follows, to wit: $300.00 in Account C -241 designated as "Printing, Other Than Office Supplies ". NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, That the sum of $300.00 be transferred from Account C -241 designated as "Printing, Other Than Office Supplies ", to Account C -212, designated as "Postage ", both of said accounts being in the same category and all within the General Fund. /s/ Fredrick D. Craven Member of the Common Council Councilman Szymkowiak made a motion the Resolution be adopted by a roll call vote. Councilman Reinke seconded the motion. The Resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of 9 ayes, (Councilman Laven, Allen, Craven, Reinke, Grounds, Szymkowiak, Wise, Palmer, and Zielinski). 0 nays, 0 absent. RESOLUTION NO. 199 -68 A RESOLUTION FOR AN ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATION IN ACCOUNT MVH -13, "EXTRA AND OVERTIME ", OF THE MOTOR VEHICLE HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT, IN THE AMOUNT OF NINE THOUSAND DOLLARS ($9,000.00) AND THE TRANSFER OF THE SAME FROM ACCOUNT MVH -12, SALARIES AND WAGES ", ALL IN THE SAME CATEGORY AND WITHIN THE MOTOR VEHICLE HIGHWAY FUND. WHEREAS, Certain extraordinary conditions have developed since the adoption of the so that it is now necessary to appropriate more money than was appropriated in the various functions of city government to meet such extraordinary contingencies; and existing annual budget, annual budget for the WHEREAS, Additional funds are needed to compensate all extra personnel and overtime pay for the Motor Vehicle Highway Department to assure its ability to function and the sum of $9,000.00 is needed forthwith; and WHEREAS, A surplus exists in another account where it is not presently needed; and more specifically as follows, to -wit: $9,000.00 in Account MVH -12 designated as "Salaries and Wages" NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA That the sum of $91000.00 be transferred from Account MVH -12 designated as 11Salaries and Wages ", to Account MVH -13 designated as "Extra and Overtive ", both of said Accounts being in the same category and being within the Motor Vehicle Highway Fund. /s/ Raymond C. Zielinski Member of the Common Council REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 25, 1968 RESOLUTION NO. 199 -68 (continued) A Public Hearing was held on the Resolution at this time. Those speaking in favor of the Resolution were Mr. Bickel, City Controller, Mr. Taylor, City Engineer, Mr. Richard Gartner, Street Commissioner, and Councilman Reinke. Councilman Zielinski made a motion the Resolution be adopted by a roll call vote. Councilman Szymkowiak seconded the motion. Motion carried. The Resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of 9 ayes, (Councilman Laven, Allen, Craven, Reinke, Grounds, Szymkowiak, Wise, Palmer, and Zielinski). 0 nays, 0 absent. RESOLUTION NO. 200 -68 RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A CONTRACT FOR THE PURCHASE OF CERTAIN DISPOSITION PARCELS IN THE URBAN RENEWAL CENTRAL DOWNTOWN PROJECT, NO. IND. R -66 FOR PARKING PURPOSES, AS AMENDED. WHEREAS, the United States of America has approved Part I of the Application for Loan and Grant for a certain project identified as the Central Downtown Project, Ind. R -66, and WHEREAS, it is anticipated that the City of South Bend, Department of Redevelopment, will enter into a certain Loan and Capital Grant Contract with the Government for said project, and WHEREAS, the Common Council of the City of South Bend has approved the Urban Renewal Plan of said project, which provides for certain municipal parking structures to be constructed in said project area, and WHEREAS, the United States of America has requested assurance that the municipal parking structures will be constructed in accordance with the Urban Renewal Plan, and WHEREAS, an Agreement between the City of .South Bend and the Department of Redevelopment has been sub- mitted to the Common Council for its approval, which provides for the purchase and construction of municipal parking structures on land within said project area and more particularly described in said Agreement, all subject to the successful sale of revenue bonds for the financing of the purchase of land and construction of said municipal parking structures, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of South Bend and the Department of Redevelop- ment providing for the purchase of real estate described in said Agreement and for the construction of municipal parking structures thereon is hereby approved, subject to compliance in all respect with applicable State and Local Laws, and the Mayor and Clerk of the City of South Bend are hereby authorized to execute said Agreement for and on behalf of the City of South Bend. /s/ Gerald C. Reinke Member.of the Common Council A Public Hearing was held on the Resolution at this time. Proponents and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard thereon. Speaking in favor of the adoption of the Resolution was Mayor Lloyd M. Allen who feels it is of major importance to the progress of the community, and asked the Council to take favorable action. Mr. Howard J. Bellinger, executive director of the Redevelopment Department, said the Resolution calls for the purchase of land to show the City's ability to provide their share of the downtown renewal project. Mr. Bruce Hammerschmidt, legal counsel for the Redevelopment Department, who drew up the Resolution, answered questions on the proposal, and said the agreement is subject to the sale of revenue bonds to finance the parking struc- ture. Speaking against the Resolution was Attorney William Reinke, Attorney for the South Bend Parking Company, who questioned the legality of the Resolution, and asked for more time to study the proposal. Also speaking against the Resolution were Virginia Guthrie, executive secretary of the South Bend Civic Planning Association, Councilman John Wise, Councilman Walter Szymkowiak, and Councilman Janet S. Allen who felt the money could be used for something better than garages. Councilman Grounds made a motion for recess. Councilman Allen seconded the motion. Motion carried. Time: 10:20 P.M. Reconvened: 10:45 P.M. Councilman Reinke made a motion to amend the Resolution as follows: Insert "Subject to compliance in all respect with applicable State and Local Laws" following the word approved. Councilman Craven seconded the motion. Motion carried. Councilman Reinke made a motion the Resolution be adopted by roll call vote as amended. Councilman Craven seconded the motion. Roll call vote was taken. 6 ayes, (Councilman Laven, Craven, Reinke, Grounds, Palmer, and Zielinski). 3 nays, (Councilman Allen, Szymkowiak, and Wise) 0 absent. Councilman Allen then asked to change her vote to aye and moved for reconsideration at the next meeting, with the explanation she felt more time should be allowed for the public to study such a large project. The motion was lost for lack of a second. The adoption of the Resolution stands 6 ayes, 3 nays. RESOLUTION NO. 201 -68 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A COOPERATION AGREEMENT WHEREAS, the Housing Authority of the City of South Bend, Indiana, proposes to develop and administer a low - rent housing project or projects to consist of approximately 600 dwelling units; and WHEREAS, the City of South Bend, Indiana, desires to enter into a Cooperation Agreement with the Housing Authority of the City of South Bend, Indiana, in connection with such project, NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: 1. That the City of South Bend shall enter into a Cooperation Agreement with the Housing Authority of the City of South Bend, Indiana, in substantially the attached form. 2. That the Mayor be and he is hereby authorized and directed to execute said Cooperation Agreement, in triplicate, in behalf of said City and the City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to affix the corporate seal of said City thereon and to attest the same. 3. That this Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage. Passed by the Common Council this 25th day of November, 1968. /s/ Robert 0. Laven Member of the Common Council 24 REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 25, 1968 RESOLUTION NO. 201 -68 (continued) This being the time for public hearing on the above Resolution, proponents and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard thereon. City Attorney, Arthur Frisk, explained the need for the Resolution. City Engineer, Lloyd Taylor, explained the zoning necessary. Councilman Robert 0. Laven also spoke on the need for low income hous- ing, and that this is the way it should be done. Reginald Howard, spokesman for the South Bend branch of NAACP, questioned item No. 5 of the Cooperation Agreement and Rev. Lawrence E. Crockett, president of the NAACP branch asked if the Council had authority to approve sites. Councilman Laven said, "if a site has to be rezoned the Council would have to consider it ". Jesse L. Dickinson, executive director of the Housing Authority, said "the site is part of a housing project and is a matter of law that comes up when a project is up for approval ", Council President Laven asked Councilman Craven to take the chair. He asked the Council to take a realistic look into the problem and moved for the adoption of the Resolution. Councilman Reinke seconded the motion. Motion carried. The Resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of 9 ayes, (Councilman Laven, Allen, Craven, Reinke, Grounds, Szymkowiak, Wise, Palmer, and Zielinski) 0 nays, 0 absent. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Councilman Szymkowiak said the crossing guard was on duty again at the St. Stanislaus School crossing. Council- man Craven said the matter brought up at the last meeting on trailer trucks being parked on the sidewalk at the corner of Michigan and Calvert had been taken care of. The clerk was directed to send a letter of thanks to the Police Department for their cooperation in the matters. NEW BUSINESS It was brought to the attention of the Council that something should be done about the number of false fire alarms that are turned in. Councilman Laven suggested the Ordinance Committee study the Fire Alarm Ordinance and Penalty. Councilman Szymkowiak explained his concern over the amount of purse snatchers that are using knives, and feels something more should be done to control this situation. Councilman Craven said he may have something to report after the meeting on the juvenile situation at the Parkview Detention home. There being no further business to come before the Council, Councilman Craven made a motion to adjourn. Councilman Wise seconded the motion. Motion carried. Time: 11:37 P.M. ATTEST: CLERK APPROVED: PRESIDEN s