08-24-70 Council Meeting Minutes

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REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 24, 1970 I1REGULAR MEETING - RECONVENED Be it remembered that the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, reconvened in the Council Chambers in the County -City Building on Monday, August 24, 1970, at 8:31 p.m. all members present. The meeting was called to order by Council - President Robert 0. Laven, who presided. REPORT FROM COMMITTEE ON MINUTES ITo the Common Council of the City of South Bend: Your Committee on the inspection and supervision of the minutes would respectfully report that they have inspected the minutes of the July 20, 1970, Special Meeting; July 27, 1970, Regular Meeting; July 29, 1970, Special Meeting; and August 19, 1970 Regular Meeting of the Council and found them correct. They therefore recommend that the same be approved. /s/ Robert 0. Laven %s/ Janet S. Allen s Albert E. Palmer There being no objections, the report was accepted as read and placed on file. (CITIZENS REQUESTS - MISCELLANEOUS MATTERS Mrs. Frederick Mutzel, 320 Parkovash, South Bend, inquired about the firm engaged by the City to study City water rates to determine whether or not rates should be raised. Council - President Laven said this matter would not come before the Council. City Controller James A. Bickel, stated that an outside consultant firm will make the study because it is the only firm qualified to do so. 4irs. Mutzel said she believed a local firm should make the study. Mr. Bickel said only the Indi- iana Public Service Commission can approve a rate increase. Mr. Grady L. Thompson inquired about water rates and Council President Laven recommended that he contact Mr. Hunter, Director of Utilities. Council President Laven denied a charge from Mrs_. Bloomhour, Arnold Street, South Bend, that the City is blacktopping alleys at City cost. Councilman Zielinski stated the area she was referring to was the LaSalle Park and it was blacktopped with Federal money. Councilman Janet S. Allen commended the Downtown Council and merchants who helped the two - hundred young people put on the music and style show Saturday, August 22, 1970, in the Morris Auditorium. She said the students did the work themselves and they were to be congratulated on the wonderful program they produced, with the cooperation of various city departments. Mr. Gerry Schultz, Evergreen Lane, South Bend, complained about the condition of his street and said no action has been taken since the matter was discussed with the Council at the past meeting. Councilman Zielinski read a city report from the Engineering Department explaining that the Street was an unimproved street and therefore, is the responsibility of abuting property owners to finance for improvement under the Barrett Law. The report stated it would cost each property owner (one lot) about $676.00. REPORT FROM THE CITY CONTROLLER The Controllers Report for the month of June, 1970 was submitted by City Controller James A. Bickel. Each Councilman had received a copy of the report before the meeting and there being no questions, the report was accepted as submitted and placed on file. REPORT FROM AREA PLAN COMMISSION August 21, 1970 The Honorable City Council City of South Bend South Bend, Indiana Gentlemen: Re: Ord. 5222 -70 (Edison Rd. & South Bend Ave., Notre Dame) The Ordinance amending and supplementing Ordinance 4990 -68 - Chapter 40 of the Municipal Code (Formerly Zoning Ordinance 3702) as amended, was referred back to the Area Plan Commission by the Common Council for approval of the corrected legal description due to the realignment of the property. The following action was taken on August 18, 1970: After due consideration, it was moved by Mr. Taylor, seconded by Jerry Miller, that the Area Plan Commission approve the ordinance as amended and it is recommended favorably to the Common Council' as amended. The deliberations of the Area Plan Commission and points considered in arriving at the above decision are shown in the excerpts of the minutes attached hereto and made a part of this report. Very truly yours, /s/ Howard Bellinger, Executive Director HB:eb Attach. There being no objections, the report was accepted and placed on file.