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REGULAR MEETING MAY 14 19
<br />REGULAR MEETING - RECONVENED (CONTINUED)
<br />ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE TO APPROPRIATE $108,000.00 FROM
<br />THE LOCAL ROAD AND STREET FUND AND $12,000.00
<br />FROM THE CUMULATIVE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND
<br />FOR PROJECT R & S 63 — WIDENING OF BENDIX DRIVE
<br />FROM SOUTH SHORE TRACK TO LATHROP AVENUE, AND
<br />INSTALLATION OF CURBS AND GUTTERS.
<br />This ordinance had first reading. Councilman Szymkowiak made a motion that the ordinance be set
<br />for public hearing and second reading on May 29, 1973, at 7:00 p.m., seconded by Councilman Newburi
<br />The motion carried.
<br />ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE TO APPROPRIATE $54,000.00 FROM
<br />THE LOCAL ROAD AND STREET FUND AND $6,000.00
<br />FROM THE CUMULATIVE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND
<br />FOR PROJECT R & S 60 - ORANGE STREET - COLFAX
<br />AVENUE CONNECTOR FROM BENDIX DRIVE TO LaPORTE
<br />AVENUE.
<br />This ordinance had first reading. Councilman Horvath made a motion that the ordinance be set for
<br />public hearing and second reading on May 29, 1973, at 7:00 p.m., seconded by Councilman Taylor.
<br />The motion carried.
<br />ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE TO APPROPRIATE $18,000.00 FROM
<br />THE LOCAL ROAD AND STREET FUND AND $2,000.00
<br />FROM THE CUMULATIVE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND
<br />FOR PROJECT R & S 61 - MICHIGAN STREET - MAIN
<br />STREET CONNECTOR.
<br />This ordinance had first reading. Councilman Newburn made a motion that the ordinance be set for
<br />public hearing and second reading on May 29, 1973, at 7:00 p.m., seconded by Councilman Taylor.
<br />The motion carried.
<br />ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE TO APPROPRIATE $153,000.00 FROM
<br />THE LOCAL ROAD AND STREET FUND AND $17,000.00
<br />FROM THE CUMULATIVE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND
<br />FOR PROJECT R & S 62 - COMPLETE RECONSTRUCTION
<br />OF MIAMI STREET AND IRELAND ROAD INTERSECTION.
<br />This ordinance had first reading. Councilman Newburn made a motion that the ordinance be set for
<br />public hearing and second reading on May 29, 1973, at 7:00 p.m., seconded by Councilman Taylor.
<br />The motion carried.
<br />ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A
<br />LEASE, TRUST INDENTURE, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
<br />REVENUE BONDS AND MORTGAGE AND THE FORMS AND
<br />TERMS OF THE LEASE AND TRUST INDENTURE AND
<br />BONDS AND MORTGAGE AND THE ISSUANCE OF ECONOMIC
<br />DEVELOPMENT REVENUE BONDS PERTAINING TO CURTIS
<br />L. CROFOOT.
<br />This ordinance had first reading. Councilman Horvath made a motion that the ordinance be set for
<br />public hearing and second reading on May 29, 1973, at 7:00 p.m., seconded by Councilman Newburn.
<br />The motion carried.
<br />PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR
<br />Mrs. Fanny Grunwald, 227 South Frances Street, indicated that the downtown area was being rebuilt,
<br />and she felt these places should be accessible to handicapped people. She mentioned that there
<br />was nothing being done on that as far as the curbs were concerned, and she thought that ramps were
<br />to be made for the handicapped. Councilman Parent indicated that he had looked into the matter.
<br />He indicated that, about one year ago, Mr. Swanson had been assured that ramps would be con-
<br />structed and this was also to be provided for in receiving federal funds. Councilman Parent made
<br />a motion that the City Clerk be directed to write a letter to Mr. Charles Lennon, Executive
<br />Director of the Redevelopment Department, as to the status of the provisions for the physically
<br />handicapped, seconded by Councilman Horvath. The motion carried.
<br />Mrs. Fanny Grunwald, 227 South Frances Street, also brought up the problem of the city paving and
<br />improving the streets and then the utility companies coming along and tearing up the streets.
<br />She wondered why the utility companies couldn't get together with the city in an effort to avoid
<br />tearing up portions of the streets after they have been paved. Council President Nemeth indicated
<br />that Mrs. Grunwald had a good point, and he suggested that the City Clerk be directed to send a
<br />letter to the Director of the Department of Public Works to see what coordinating method was used,
<br />if any, to advise utility companies of the street pavement policy. Councilman Miller indicated
<br />that this matter had been brought up and discussed before. Councilman Szymkowiak indicated that
<br />plans should be made in advance as to what the utility companies and the city would be doing
<br />during the year. Mr. James Roemer, City Attorney, suggested that a letter be addressed to the
<br />Board of Public Works to discuss the matter at an open hearing and report back. Councilman Parent
<br />made a motion to accept Mr. Roemer's suggestion, seconded by Councilman Taylor. The motion carriec
<br />Mrs. Frederick Mutzl, President of the St. Joseph County Fair Tax Association, indicated that she
<br />was disappointed that the Council had passed favorably on the appropriation for the nature center
<br />in Rum Village Park. She felt that the city tax rate was going up because of these things and
<br />people were moving out of the city where the tax rate was not so high. Council President Nemeth
<br />disagreed with Mrs. Mutzl. Mrs. Mutzl indicated that that was his privilege but she felt she was
<br />speaking the truth. She appreciated the job the Council had in front of them; however, she wished
<br />that the Council would have had the courage to let the schools carry on with the nature center.
<br />Councilman Horvath indicated that the Council does have a very difficult job and cannot please all
<br />the people all the time. He indicated that every time action is taken by the Council, some people
<br />are not satisfied. He indicated that he did not play softball so why should there be softball
<br />diamonds. He indicated that he did not swim so why should there be swimming pools. He indicated
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