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REGULAR MEETING October 22, 2018 Ms. Patel replied, Of course, we will have to decide to put that on the market. There were a few inquiries I am trying to follow up on such as a drive-thru taco place. But there is nothing definite yet. Of course, as a business owner I also have a Plan B so that is if I can't do either/or, we plan to put in a small drive-thru car wash. Councilmember Jake Teshka followed up,And now that location is open seasonally?And this new location will be year-round? Ms. Patel confirmed, That is correct. Councilmember Jake Teshka stated,To Councilmember Broden's point,your track record is great. Thank you for bringing this. Again, the compelling part of this is, and Mr. Gammage mentioned this earlier, with the new Martin's there, and this development, you see momentum building on a main corridor. Thank you for that and for all the risks you take as a small business owner. Good luck. This being the time heretofore set for the Public Hearing on the above bills, proponents and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. None from the public wished to speak in favor of or opposition to these bills. Councilmember Karen White stated, I just want to really thank the petitioner and Community Investment for addressing the questions I raised in Committee. I appreciate you getting back to me so quickly.Again, as we begin to see what is happening on Western Avenue from Mayflower with the Martin's, we begin to see the impact in that corridor. I'm very familiar with your work and a number of our college students are working in various businesses you own and I know your commitment to work development and supporting the growth in the communities in which you have your businesses. It speaks for itself. I really appreciate the work you have done and continue to do. Also, thank you to Community Investment for getting back to me so quickly. Councilmember Oliver Davis interjected, I will say, real quick, following from what Councilmember White said, I was telling Ms. Patel on Friday that I taught my daughter how to drive in that parking lot. You know, one (1) of the reasons why I was able to teach her there is because there was nothing there. And now, I said we have to find another spot. I was there when K-Mart closed and that was a sad time.I remember talking to one(1)of the Chamber of Commerce people years ago and they said that is not a good side of town to invest in. I was stunned. And now I sit back and we see yours coming and everything else there, it is really nice to drive past there and see so much development and exciting times coming to the southwest side there. The Bypass and everything, so, I'm really grateful for what you are doing. I thank you for including me early on this, so, I appreciate that Mr. Gammage. It is always nice to work with you. Councilmember Tim Scott stated, I want to thank you for your investment as well. I also like the fact you have a Plan B for the other property so it won't sit empty. Anyone Oliver wants to teach to drive, he can teach them how to drive through a drive-thru. Councilmember Gavin Ferlic then made a motion to adopt Bill No. 18-64. Councilmember Oliver Davis seconded this motion which carried by a roll call vote of nine (9) ayes. 18-66 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND DESIGNATING CERTAIN AREAS WITHIN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, COMMONLY KNOWN AS 3201 W CALVERT STREET, SOUTH BEND, INDIANA 46613 AN ECONOMIC REVITALIZATION AREA FOR PURPOSES OF A (5) FIVE-YEAR PERSONAL PROPERTY TAX ABATEMENT FOR SOUTH BEND ETHANOL, LLC Councilmember Gavin Ferlic, chair of the Community Investment Committee, reported that they met this afternoon and send this bill forward with no recommendation, due to the lack of quorum. 20