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Committee Report Zoning and Annexation Committee January 9, 1995 Page 3 Council Member Coleman noted that the property could redeem the property upon payment of back taxes for a 2 year period. Council Member Coleman then made a motion, seconded by Council Member Puzzello that Bill No. 104-94 be continued until the meeting of February 13, 1995. Council Member Slavinskas stated that the site is an old filling station and he voiced concern with regard to environmental problems. The Committee then reviewed Bill No. 116-94 which would establish as an Historical Landmark the building located at 1601 Kemble Ave.Mr. Oxian stated that he had contacted the owner and he did not voice any objection and that he also contacted the Realtor who did not have any objection. He stated that this is a former neighborhood bank in a Hungarian neighborhood. It is directly across from the Oliver School and it may qualify for designation on the National Historical Resister. Following discussion Council Member Coleman made a motion, seconded by Council Member Luecke that Bill No. 116- 94 be recommended favorably to Council. The motion passed. The Committee then reviewed Resolution No. 94-124 which is a request for a special exception for the property located at 5117 South Ironwood. Mr. Robert Nagel updated the Committee with regard to the December 15, 1994 City BZA meeting.He stated that the petition is to allow a gun and outdoor show at the 4-H fairground. It was noted that there were remonstrators at the City BZA meeting and after proper consideration that the BZA sent the petition to the Common Council with a favorable vote of 5 to 0. Mr. Jim Boomhower the Executive Secretary of the St. Joseph County 4-H Fairgrounds noted that the board could not come to an agreement and understood that the final approval would be taken by the Common Council in such matters due to the classification. Mr. A. Howard Williams, the attorney for the gun and outdoor group then made a presentation. He highlighted a handout (copy attached) and noted that the primary emphasis on the shows would be collectibles. He stated that he sees no legal reason why the petition should be denied. He stated that all federal state sales tax and BATF regulations and laws would be complied with properly.He further noted that his group carries a 3 million dollar blanket insurance coverage package for all such events. In response to a question raised by the Council Attorney, when the Board took action after discussion with their attorney Mr. Ken edder that noted was their understanding that approval would be only for shows held at the 4-H Fairground for calender year 1995. Mr. Kowlazinski noted that 3 shows are anticipated to be held this year which he gave in response to a question raised by Council Member Luecke. Council Member Coleman stated that as a member of the Century Center Board that the show was denied approval to have their show at the Century Center in light of the "Significant Exposer" which the City would have in such instances. Mr. Williams noted that since the show would not be on City owned property and that all proper precautions and applicable laws have been represented that there would not be exposure of this type.