03-10-69 Council Meeting Minutes

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REGULAR MEETING RESOLUTION NO. 207 -69 (Continued) MARCH 10, 1969 A Public Hearing was held on the Resolution at this time. Council - President Robert 0. Laven made the following statement: "The Council has initiated action to the Redevelopment Commis- sion to conduct a study as it applies to the 1968 Housing Law to look into the entire area. The Council recognizes the condition of the area and is expressing their concern in this form and are directing the Department of Redevelopment to conduct such a further study. This is the purpose of this Resolution this evening. In our districts, stress has been maintained on the need to involve and keep posted the area residents. We also further understand the concern to be kept cognizant of the situation." Councilman Allen asserted that she wanted to go on record that she does not approve a large, multi -stage program - -'only in the immediate Ohio - Keasey area." Councilman Szymkowiak stated it -was most important to upgrade the property in this area. Councilman Craven said anything that is done will come before the Council on a year -to -year basis and we will see it as it develops. Councilman Grounds declared he was opposed to a complete urban renewal program and wants to avert the tearing out of a lot of homes. He stated that "we can help in other ways, such as making loans, improving streets and rehabilitation." Councilman Reinke made a motion that the Resolution be adopted by a roll call vote. Councilman Szymkowiak seconded the motion. Motion carries. 9 ayes, (Councilmen Allen, Craven, Grounds, Laven, Palmer, Reinke, Szymkowiak, Wise and Zielinski) 0 nays 0 absent. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Councilman Allen asked if a new junk auto ordinance has been prepared as yet. City Attorney Crumpacker disclosed that he has written to other cities that have workable junk auto laws upon which to pattern one for our city, however, he stated "as it stands, we can't go on private property to remove junk cars. Junk cars parked on streets are covered by existing ordinances." Councilman Reinke instructed the Clerk, to write a letter of condolence to Mayor Lloyd Allen on the recent death of his brother, Charles, who lived in Indianapolis. There being no further business to come before the Council, Councilman Zielinski made a motion to adjourn. Councilman Grounds seconded the motion. Motion carried. The meeting adjourned at 9:24 p.m. ATTEST: APPROVED: CLERK l� I PRESIDENT