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REGULAR,MEETING .
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<br />JULY 22, 1985
<br />BILL NO. 85 -85 A BILL TRANSFERRING $250,000.00 AMONG VARIOUS ACCOUNTS WITHIN THE
<br />DIVISION OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT.
<br />This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above bill, proponents
<br />and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. Mayor Roger Parent made the
<br />presentation for the bill. He indicated it was necessary to spend money up -front to
<br />make a project viable. He indicated he felt this stadium would be good for the
<br />City. He indicated it would regenerate and renovate the southwest side of South
<br />Bend. He indicated the stadium would create jobs and additional income for the
<br />community. He indicated the pro team would use the stadium 25% of the time, and it
<br />could be used for high school tournaments, soccer, etc. He indicated there would be
<br />no increase in property taxes, because the City has some bonds that are being
<br />retired. David Roos, Administratuve Assistant for Neighborhoods, gave a slide
<br />presentation. Jon Hunt, Director of Redevelopment, indicated a stadium would be a
<br />business attraction. He indicated this type of facility will help sell the
<br />community. Ron Mareno, 56340 Miller Ave., Mishawaka, President of the Michiana
<br />Baseball Association; Jeff Reece, 1518 Brookfield; Robert Csenar, 904 Elmer; Mark
<br />Krowski, 1227 Congress; Adline Waslicki, 727 S. Illinois, President of the Western
<br />Avenue Business Council; Charles Rhoades, 625 S. Clearview, Vice Chairman of the
<br />Older Adults Council; Issac Jackson, 1318 Howard; Eugene Phillips, 509 Perry; Joseph
<br />Kernan, 114 E. Pokagon; Jimmy Lewis, 2907 Nursery Ct; Ron Burns, 2735 Tomahawk
<br />Trail; Roman Piasecki, 2419 Bonds; Joseph Baldoni, 1226 E. Wayne; Joe Derda, 440 S.
<br />Dundee; Rocco Ameduri, 612 Peashway; Renelda Robinson, 737 N. Frances; spoke in
<br />favor of these bills and the stadium. Terry Miller, 1230 E. Wayne South, indicated
<br />that the citizens of South Bend were being asked to pay for 80% of this stadium and
<br />it will benefit the entire area. Ralph Johnson, 734 N. Cushing; Joe Guenert, 3510
<br />Corby; Kenneth Donnlly, 2605 Frederickson, spoke against these bills. Steven
<br />Luecke, 810 Leland, CAC Chairman, indicated they voted against the CD appropriation
<br />because they felt more information was needed. Council Member Taylor made a motion
<br />to recommend Bill No. 78 -85 to the Council favorable, seconded by Council Member
<br />Beck. The motion carried on a roll call vote of nine ayes. Council Member Taylor
<br />made a motion to recommend Bill No. 84 -85 to the Council favorable, seconded by
<br />Council Member Beck. The motion carried on a roll call vote of seven ayes and two
<br />nays (Council Members Crone and Voorde.) Council Member Taylor made a motion to
<br />recommend Bill No. 85 -85 to the Council favorable, seconded by Council Member Beck.
<br />The motion carried on a roll call vote of seven ayes and two nays.
<br />Council Member Taylor made a motion to recess, seconded by Council Member Beck. The
<br />motion carried and the meeting was recessed at 10:35 p.m., and reconvened at 10:45
<br />p.m.
<br />BILL NO. 86 -85 A BILL APPROPRIATING FUNDS FROM THE SEWAGE WORKS DEPRECIATION
<br />FUND FOR EQUIPMENT PURCHASE.
<br />This being the time heretofore set for public hearing on the above bill, proponents
<br />and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. John Leszczynski, Director of
<br />Public Works, made the presentation for the bill. He indicated this appropriation
<br />should be reduced to $390,000.00. Council Member Zakrzewski made a motion to reduce
<br />the appropriation to $390,000, seconded by Council Member Taylor. The motion
<br />carried. John Leszczynski indicated this money would be used to purchase eight high
<br />compaction vehicles. He indicated payments would begin upon delivery and acceptance
<br />of the equipment by the Bureau of Sanitation. Joseph Guertert, 3510 Corby, spoke
<br />against this bill. Council Member Beck made a motion to recommend this bill to the
<br />Council favorable, as amended, seconded by Council Member Taylor. The motion
<br />carried.
<br />There being no further business to come before the Committee of the Whole, Council
<br />Member Taylor made a motion to rise and report to the Council, seconded by Council
<br />Member Beck. The motion carried.
<br />ATTEST: ATTEST:
<br />City Clerk Chairman
<br />REGULAR MEETING RECONVENED
<br />Be it remembered that the Common Council of the City of South Bend reconvened in the
<br />Council Chambers on the fourth floor of the County -City Building at 10:55 p.m.
<br />Council President Beck presiding and nine members present.
<br />BILLS, SECOND READING
<br />ORDINANCE NO. 7490 -85
<br />AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND,
<br />INDIANA (THE "CITY "), TO ISSUE ITS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
<br />REVENUE BOND, SERIES 1985 (DATA -LINK SYSTEMS, INC.
<br />PROJECT) IN THE AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF ONE
<br />MILLION DOLLARS ($1,000,000.00) AND APPROVING AND
<br />AUTHORIZING CERTAIN ACTIONS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
<br />This bill had second reading. Council Member Taylor made a motion to pass this
<br />bill, seconded by Council Member Zakrzewski. The bill passed by a roll call vote of
<br />nine ayes.
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