01-28-74 Council Meeting Minutes

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X30 REGULAR MEETING REGULAR MEETING - RECONVENED (CONTINUED) JANUARY 28, 1974 the laws. Mr. James Roemer, City Attorney, indicated that the ordinance would be enforced. He stated that he and Mr. John Walsh discussed the ordering of the decals. He stated that he would give the Council a report on the status of the situation by the next Council meeting. Mr. Cohen wondered about the one -way pattern on Main and Michigan and the fact that Michigan was a state highway. He was concerned about the city maintaining Michigan Street. Mr. David Wells, Manager o the Bureau of Administration and Design, stated that the city entered into an agreement with the State Highway Department to maintain traffic signals on the two highways. He stated that the city is paid for this. Mr. Cohen wondered about the amount given to South Bend on the gas tax, and Mr. Roemer talked about the problem, indicating that the state maintained Michigan Street. He stated that the city doubled the highway coming up with Michigan and Main Streets. Because of that, the city must maintain snow removal and street sweeping. Certain responsibilities were designated to both parties. Council President Nemeth wondered if that contract should have been submitted to th Council for approval. Mr. Wells indicated that the Board of Public Works was the contracting agen for the city. Councilman Kopczynski indicated that revenue sharing money was being used to purcha heavy equipment. He wondered about the Board of Public Works' approval of the contract. Councilm Taylor talked about the problem of snow removal on Main and Michigan Streets. Miss Virginia Guthr Executive Secretary of the Civic Planning Association, talked about the Michigan Street dividing line. She indicated that a contract had been entered into whereby the city would shovel the snow and be reimbursed by the state. Councilman Szymkowiak wondered about St. Joseph Street being put on U.S. 31 North. Mr. Charles Lennon, Director of the Department of Redevelopment, read a press release from Mayor Jerry J. Miller concerning the housing situation, and establishment of a Bureau of Housing. NEW BUSINESS Councilman Parent made a motion to appoint Russell Rothermel and Christyne Woolridge to the Histor Preservation Commission, seconded by Councilman Taylor. The motion carried. Councilman Newburn then made a motion to appoint Thomas J. Brunner, Jr. to the Human Rights Commission, seconded by Councilman Taylor. The motion carried. Councilman Miller talked about a question that was raised regarding the Council's authority to close certain business establishments in the evening hours. Mr. James Roemer, City Attorney, indicated that there might be a discrimination problem and it would involve a constitutional matter. Mr. Gene Evans, a member of the staff of the Civic Planning Association, suggested that a high fee be charged to certain establishments for staying open all night. Councilman Parent thought perhaps there could be a restriction or regulation in the zoning ordinance to take care of the problem. Councilman Serge briefly talked about an all -night theatre which recently opened on South Michigan Street. There being no further business, unfinished or new, to come before the Council, Councilman Parent made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Councilman Newburn. The motion carried and the meeting adjourned at 11:35 p.m. ATTEST: CITY CLERK APP VED: F � ++++++++++++++++++++++ + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + +- ±- +++++ + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + ++