12-09-40 Council Meeting Minutes

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234 jj1EPORT OF THE CONPAITTEE OF THE WHOLE Dec. 9, 1940 To the Common Council of the City of South Bend: Your Committee of the Whole to whom was referred "An ordinance changing the name of Palmer Boulevard,from Sunnyside Avenue to Ironrrood Drive, to Rockne Drive.' Respectfully report that they have examined the matter and that in their opinion this ordinance shall be reported favorably to the Council. LEO M. JORDAN, Chairman Councilman Bishop made a motion for the adoption of the report. Councilman Hull seconded the motion. Motion carrie( REPORT OF CITY CIVIL ENGINEER December 4, 1940 To the Common Council of the City of South Bend Gentlemen: Sometime ago a petition was presented to the Common Council for the changing of the name of Center Street to Columbus Court. This petitionldid not state the part of Center Street that was to be changed. I understand the petition was referred.to the S,reets and Alleys Committee and was acted upon favorably without mention of limits. The records of the Engineering Dept. show Center Street extending from Mill Street to LaPorte Avenue, except for the Central High School property. It is our recommendation, if the name is to be changed, that all of the now existing Center Street be-changed. It would not be good policy to have two names for one and the same street. It is also ou r- ,understanding that to change the name of a street an ordinance and public hearing is necessary. At least something more definite than a petition which does not specify the limits is necessary for our records. Very truly yours, CLYDE E. WILLIAMS City Civil Engineer Councilman Brannon made a motion that the City Attorney be directed to draw an ordinance changing the name of the street the full length of the street from Mill Street to LaPorte Avenue and the same be given to the Council on December 23rd. This motion was adopted by a unanimous consenting vote.