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REGULAR MEETING JULY 23, 1973
<br />11REGULAR MEETING - RECONVENED (CONTINUED)
<br />6. That it is hereby found and determined that the above- mentioned Urban
<br />Renewal Plan and the proposed amendments and minor plan changes for the
<br />Urban Renewal Area will afford maximum opportunity, consistent with the
<br />sound needs of the Locality as a whole, for the urban renewal of such
<br />areas by private enterprise.
<br />7. That it is hereby found and determined that the Urban Renewal Plan and
<br />the proposed amendments and minor plan changes for the Urban Renewal Area
<br />give due consideration to the provision of adequate park and recreational
<br />areas and facilities, as may be desirable for neighborhood improvement,
<br />with special consideration for the health, safety, and welfare of
<br />children residing in the general vicinity of the site covered by the
<br />Plan.
<br />8. That it is hereby found and determined that the program for the proper
<br />relocation of individuals and families displaced in carrying out the
<br />Project in a decent, safe, and sanitary dwelling in conformity with
<br />acceptable standards is feasible and can be reasonably and timely
<br />effected to permit the proper prosecution and completion of the Project,
<br />and such dwellings or dwelling units available or to be made available
<br />to such displaced individuals and families are at least equal in number
<br />to the individuals and families, are not generally less desirable in
<br />regard to public utilities and public and commercial facilities than
<br />the dwellings of the displaced individuals and families in the Project
<br />area, are available at rents or prices within the financial means of
<br />the individuals and families, and are reasonably accessible to their
<br />places of employment.
<br />9. That in order to implement and facilitate the effectuation of the Urban
<br />Renewal Plan and the proposed amendments and minor plan changes hereby
<br />approved, it is found and determined that certain official action must
<br />be taken by this Body with reference, among things to changes in zoning,
<br />the vacating and removal of streets, alleys, and other public ways, the
<br />establishment of new street patterns, the location and relocation of
<br />sewer and water mains and other public facilities, and other public
<br />action, and accordingly, this.Body hereby (a) pledges its cooperation
<br />in helping to carry out such Urban Renewal Plan as amended by those
<br />certain pages presented at this meeting; (b) requests the various
<br />officials, departments, boards, and agencies of the Locality having
<br />administrative responsibilities in the premises likewise to cooperate
<br />to such end and to exercise their respective functions and powers in
<br />a manner consistent with said Urban Renewal Plan as amended by those
<br />certain pages presented at this meeting; and (c) stands ready to con-
<br />sider and take appropriate action upon proposals and measures designed
<br />to effectuate said Urban Renewal Plan as amended by those certain pages
<br />presented at this meeting.
<br />10. That additional financial assistance under the provisions of Title I of
<br />the Housing Act of 1949, as amended, is necessary to enable the land in
<br />the Project area to be renewed in accordance with the Urban Renewal Plan
<br />and the proposed amendments and minor plan changes for the Project area
<br />and, accordingly, the filing by the Local Public Agency of an application
<br />or applications for such financial assistance under said Title I is hereby
<br />approved.
<br />SUBMITTED, for consideration this 18th day of July, 1973.
<br />s/ Roger O. Parent
<br />Councilman
<br />A public hearing was held on the resolution at this time. Mr. C. Wayne Brownell explained that the
<br />property in question ran along the St. Joseph River. On January 8, 1973, the Department of Housin<
<br />and Urban Development froze all low -cost housing and 200 units had been planned. He indicated tha•
<br />the freeze is still in effect. It had been suggested that an update be made on the land use plan,
<br />and it was recommended that the city limit the apartments and increase the office space. He con -
<br />cluded that the change would be the addition of ten properties and the deletion of thirteen proper.
<br />ties. Mrs. Janet Allen, 125 West Marion, asked if the Water Works Building was included in the
<br />project. Mr. Brownell explained that the building was included for planning purposes only. Mrs.
<br />Allen asked about the heating plant behind the Morris Civic Auditorium, and Mr. Brownell indicated
<br />that it was not intended to acquire that property at this time. He indicated that appraisals were
<br />made because they were required by HUD. Mrs. Allen felt the project was "risky" if it was not
<br />known for sure which properties would be eliminated. Mr. Brownell indicated that the planning is
<br />done many years ahead.
<br />Councilman Parent made a motion that the resolution be adopted, seconded by Councilman Szymkowiak.
<br />The resolution passed by a roll call vote of nine ayes (Councilmen Serge, Szymkowiak, Miller,
<br />Parent, Taylor, Kopczynski, Horvath, Newburn and Nemeth).
<br />ORDINANCES, FIRST READING
<br />ORDINANCE NO. 5553 -73
<br />AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE FORM AND TERMS OF
<br />LEASE AND TRUST INDENTURE AND ECONOMIC
<br />DEVELOPMENT REVENUE BONDS AND AUTHORIZING
<br />THE EXECUTION THEREOF PERTAINING TO GREAT
<br />NORTHERN DISTRIBUTORS, INC.
<br />This ordinance had first reading. Councilman Kopczynski made a motion to suspend the rules and
<br />have a public hearing and second reading on the ordinance, seconded by Councilman. Horvath. The
<br />motion carried by a roll call vote of nine ayes (Councilmen Serge, Szymkowiak, Miller, Parent,
<br />Taylor, Kopczynski, Horvath, Newburn and Nemeth). Council President Nemeth indicated that an
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