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REGULAR MEETING APRIL 11, 2015 22 -16 FIRST READING AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE AND REQUESTING A SPECIAL EXCEPTION FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 6100 NIMTZ PARKWAY, COUNCILMANIC DISTRICT NO. 1 IN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND. Councilmember Dr. David Varner made a motion to send Bill 20 -16 to Area Plan and set public hearing for May 23rd. Councilmember Oliver Davis seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of eight (8) ayes. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Councilmember Oliver Davis asked if the Council could get some communication on the specifics of the new yard waste pick up because some residents have come to him saying it is unclear about what they can and cannot put out. They are upset they got the pre- approved bag and now need a pre- approved bin. Council President Scott stated he would follow up on that because he is meeting with Eric Horvath because people in his district have not had clear communication on what is one (1) cubic yard. Every resident does get one (1) free pickup per month as he understands it. Councilmember Dr. David Varner stated he encourages the City to do one more city -wide spring pickup because one last pickup on the old rules would help clean up a lot of confusion. Councilmember Jo M. Broden asked Chief of Staff James Mueller to find out if people have physical hindrances if there is any support for yard cleapup. NEW BUSINESS Councilmember Karen White announced that on Wednesday April 13th at 6:00 p.m. the last meeting of the Special Elbel Committee will be held in the Council Chambers. Councilmember Dr. David Varner sated the City has a huge problem with the Sewage Overflow Issue and the potential $1 Billion price tag that comes with it. To help get the new Council up to speed on the issue and Federal requirements he is going to hold a Utilities Committee Meeting during the first or second week of May. The public is certainly welcome to attend that meeting as well. It is a circumstance that a number on the Council believe the City cannot afford. PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR Janet Petchuslki 1117 S. 31St St., spoke against the proposed fire. station at Potawatomi Park. While she appreciates the work the Fire Dept. does using public green space for the new station is foolish. Yes this facility location would be ideal but there need to be considerations for the park. There are very valuable places in this City and the parks should be off limits. A park is an area where people can get away from the intensity of urban life. A fire station and its accompanying noise and activity would damage the serenity of the current park. Samuel Brown, 222 E. Navarre St., thanked the Administration and Mayor for helping relocate the radio antenna on top of the Chase Tower and moved to a proper place. That radio station is important to members of this community, it is work like that done behind the scenes that is really important and he is proud of the City of South.Bend for their efforts. Mr. Brown also stated his approval of the South Bend Tribune Editorial in support of the new MLK St. The City needs to come together, just like they did for the antenna, and find a proper street for the memory of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Mike Pechulski, 1117 S. 31St St., stated he recently attended the presentation by the Fire Dept. on their plan to obtain part of Potawatomi Park. Yes he understand the importance of the Fire Dept. 20