09-24-73 Council Meeting Minutes

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REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 24, 197' REGULAR MEETING - RECONVENED (CONTINUED) In Re: A proposed ordinance and site development plan of Albert and Helen Kovacs to zone from "A" Residential to "C" Commercial, property located at 1989 Prairie Avenue, City of South Bend. Gentlemen: The attached rezoning petition of Albert and Helen Kovacs was legally advertised September 8, 1973, and September 15, 1973. The Area Plan Commission gave it a public hearing September 18, 1973, at which time the following action was taken: "A motion by Robert Lehman to amend the petition of Albert and Helen Kovacs to be a request for change from "A" Residential instead of "R" Residential and to exclude the rear 100 feet of the property from the petition, was seconded by Dwight Miller and carried unanimously. Mr. Lehman then made the motion to favorably recommend the petition, as amended, of Albert and Helen Kovacs, subject to a final site plan. His motion was seconded by Joseph Simeri and carried unanimously. The petition of Albert and Helen Kovacs to zone 1989 Prairie Avenue is favorably recommended, as amended, to the Common Council of South Bend by the Area Plan Commission." The deliberations of the Area Plan Commission and points considered in arriving at the above decision are shown in excerpts of the minutes and will be forwarded to you at a later date to be made a part of this report. RSJ /ch cc: Albert and Helen Kovacs Peter F. Nemeth Very truly yours, s/ Richard S. Johnson Executive Director Councilman Newburn made a motion that the ordinance referred to in the report be set for public hearing and second reading on October 9, 1973, seconded by Councilman Parent. The motion carried. Council President Nemeth abstained from voting. (See following minutes - public hearing reset for October 8, 1973) A brief discussion took place regarding the Columbus Holiday on October 8, and it was pointed out that the city was not observing the holiday. For that reason, Councilman Miller made a motion Ilthat the preceding four ordinances referred to in the reports of Area Plan be reset for public ihearing and second reading on October 8, 1973, seconded by Councilman Parent. The motion carried. (REPORT FROM THE DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC PARKS IMr. James Seitz, Director of the Department of Public Parks, introduced Mr. Paul Boehm, Director of the Recreation Department, who made a quarterly report to the Council. Mr. Boehm talked briefly on the 1973 Summer Recreation Program. He explained the various activities the Park Department had sponsored through the summer. He then asked the Council if they had any questions they wanted answered about the operation of the Recreation Department. Councilman Miller asked if there was an estimate made of the number of people that had used the summer recreation facilities. Mr. Boehn indicated that the figures were in the process of being gathered and compiled. He pointed out that attendance figures are very misleading; however, because the department would not be able to determine if the same person was using the facilities or if different people were using them. He indicated that, in spite of the wet and cool weather, there had been good attendance for the pools. He stated that, once the attendance figures were compiled, they would be included in the annual report. Councilman Kopczynski asked about the progress being made in acquiring Belleville Gardens land. Mr. Seitz indicated that there was a delay because there had also been a delay in the purcha of materials by the building contractor. Councilman Kopczynski asked about the length of time involved, and Mr. Seitz indicated that he was hopeful the delay would not be over two months. Councilman Kopczynski asked if the delay would jeapordize the city's purchase of the land. Mr. Seitz indicated that he did not think it would because the city had definitely expressed its desire to purchase the land. Councilman Taylor asked if there was a demand for certain activities which the Recreation Department found it hard to keep up with. Mr. Boehm stated that, one of the areas is the need for lighted softball diamonds. He was hopeful there would be three additional diamonds next year. The next need is for tennis courts and there was also a need for lighted baseball diamonds. He stated that there was only one lighted baseball diamond, that being at the Kennedy School. He concluded by indicating that the indoor facilities should be provided year- round, in his opinion. Councilman Taylor complimented Mr. Boehm on the comprehensive program the Recreation Department had. Councilman Serge asked about the future of Kelly Park. Mr. Boehm indicated that, in the long -range planning, it was thought there would be a recreation center at that location; however, it is a small piece of land and the acquisition of the land would be very expensive. He hoped that a larger piece of land could be obtained for the park. Councilman Serge complimented Mr. Boehm for the fine job done on the construction of Bolland Park. Council President Nemeth thanked Mr. Boehm for his presentation. (ORDINANCES, SECOND READING ORDINANCE NO. 5577 -73 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 5, ANIMALS, OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA. This ordinance had second reading. Councilman Newburn made a motion to amend the ordinance in subparagraph (B) by the deletion of the words "and payment of all costs" and the addition of the following sentence: "If upon release, the dog is again found or reported running at large in vio- lation of this Section, the dog may be impounded and destroyed and /or the owner may be fined up to $300 fine or jailed up to six (6) months." Councilman Kopczynski seconded the motion. The motion carried. Councilman Taylor then made a motion that the ordinance pass, as amended, seconded by Councilman Newburn. The ordinance passed by a roll call vote of nine ayes (Councilmen Serge, Szymkowiak, Miller, Parent, Taylor, Kopczynski, Horvath, Newburn and Nemeth). ce