04-12-99 Council Meeting Minutes

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REGULAR MEETING APRIL 12, 1999 WHEREAS, the South Gateway Commercial Corridor Action Plan was created through the input of residents, property owners and business owners throughout the commercial corridor and the community at large in several forums including community planning meetings which were advertised in the South Bend Tribune and for which over 400 personal invitations were mailed; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, as follows: Section I. That the South Gateway Commercial Corridor Action Plan is approved as the land use policy plan for future land use development in the area considered. Section II. That the Secretary is hereby directed to file a copy of the South Gateway Commercial Corridor Action Plan with the minutes of this meeting. Section III. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its date of adoption by the Common Council and approval by the Mayor. s /Sean Coleman Member of the Common Council Councilmember Kelly reported that the Community and Economic Development Committee met on this bill and recommends this Resolution to the Council favorably. Ms. Michelle R. Bush, Economic Development Specialist, Community and Economic Development, 1200 Floor, County -City Building, South Bend, Indiana, made the presentation for this Resolution. Ms. Bush requested adoption of this action plan which was completed by Business Districts, Inc. of Evanston, Illinois. The area is comprised of properties on South Michigan and South Main Streets on the 700 to 4800 blocks and 200 West to 1400 East Ireland Road. The South Gateway Improvement Association has approved this Plan and the Area Plan Commission has also adopted this Plan which is the official policy for the South Gateway. Mr. Jeff Nickerson, 61524 Carrington Drive, South Bend, Indiana, addressed the Council and stated that he is the owner of Honkers Restaurant and the current President of the South Gateway Improvement Association. Mr. Nickerson urged the Council to support this plan and for consideration of any further budgetary considerations for future funding. Mr. Nickerson noted that the corridors are in need of improvement. Mr. Gene Bruce, Executive Dean, Ivy Tech, 1534 West Sample Street, South Bend, Indiana, also spoke in favor of this Resolution. Mr. Bruce noted that Ivy Tech will soon be a new resident of the South Michigan Street area with the school being located on Dean Johnson Boulevard. He noted that the City has made wonderful progress in the neighborhood and he supports the improvement of the South Gateway Corridor. There was no one present wishing to speak in opposition to this Resolution. Councilmember Hosinski made a motion to adopt this Resolution. Councilmember Ujdak seconded the motion which carried with a roll call vote of nine (9) ayes. RESOLUTION NO. 2722-99 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 5207, 5210, 5211, 5214, AND 5215 WINDFALL CT. AS A