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Public Works and Property Vacation Committee <br /> February 7, 2001 <br /> Page 4 <br /> children in the area, especially by the open park area to the north and by the zoo. <br /> Currently Wall Street divides the recreational facilities, but with the new plan hazards will present <br /> especially to small children. She inquired whether new traffic counts have been formulated for <br /> Wall Street, since the counts will increase. She too expressed concern about lighting, and again <br /> stressed the need for proper safety measures in light of King's Kingdom, the <br /> pool, and the zoo activities. (Emphasis added) <br /> Larry Kefler noted that he is a parent of two(2)Adams children. He sees the proposed closing of <br /> Greenlawn as a positive so long as all of the safety, security and mutual access agreements can be <br /> worked out amicably. He noted that many IUSB students and faculty members currently use <br /> Greenlawn,however most of those individuals use the street for"targeted driving". <br /> Dennis Whitacker noted that he is the President of the Riverpark Neighborhood Association. The <br /> Association unanimously voted to oppose the closing of Greenlawn. He voiced concern about <br /> the intersection of Wall and Ironwood which must be addressed since it is <br /> incapable of addressing the traffic need currently. Visibility at the intersection is also a <br /> problem, especially when a motorist attempts to turn left to go north on Ironwood. He voiced <br /> concern over the potential of 1.4 miles of looping traffic which will result by the closing of <br /> Greenlawn, especially during peak traffic times. He noted that people do use Greenlawn and the <br /> Association is skeptical of this plan working. Free access to park property is also an <br /> ongoing issue. (Emphasis added) <br /> Harvey Bender inquired whether the City had worked closely with IUSB with <br /> regard to their growth of their campus and the resulting vehicular and pedestrian <br /> traffic, citing the new Student Activity Center which is just one of several new buildings. The <br /> distressed commercial area on the south side of Mishawaka Avenue should be addressed. He <br /> stressed the need for the entire community to have input so that the community could get excited <br /> about this project. (Emphasis added) <br /> Dr. Varner noted that the facsimile received from the South Bend Community Schools (copy <br /> attached) noted that there was at least one (1) meeting with officials of IUSB held on November <br /> 28th. <br /> Rabbi Morley T. Feinstein voiced concern about the proposed water park for the pool area <br /> and what its effects would be if Greenlawn is closed. He noted that the alley east of the <br /> conservatory will be used as a cut through, citing the pot holes, refuse and <br /> related problems which currently exist which will be exacerbated. He questioned <br /> if the City had studied the effects of this proposal on the zoo and open park <br /> areas, the limited parking which is available currently. He concluded that the entire <br /> project needs as much input at possible so that"great foresight"is included. (Emphasis added) <br /> Chuck Lennon noted that the project would create 124 more parking spaces than currently exist. <br /> He stated that the support of IUSB is important since the project should be user friendly to all <br /> parties concerned He suggested that repairs and upgrades to the pavilion should also <br /> be a part of this project and should be taken on as a community project. He noted <br /> that he believes that three (3) turnarounds currently exist with a fourth one proposed, however <br /> security concerns and a bike path should be studies carefully. (Emphasis added) <br /> Randy Isaccson noted that he is a professor at IUSB and coaches at Adams High School. He <br /> stated that drop-offs would be limited to specific areas and that parking would only be a problem <br />