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REGULAR MEETING JULY 27, 2015 <br />Councilmember Oliver Davis I will be sending updates from Rim Village Association and <br />departments. I met with Mayor Pete last week about improvements to the U.S. 23 corridor; as <br />many people come to South Bend on U.S. 23. Thank you again, Gavin, as I got an update today <br />regarding the curbs and sidewalks from the Prairie Apartments to the fire station. Since currently <br />they don't have sidewalks. They also need lighting in that area, as there is over 1,000 people <br />over there. Along with other things that need to be developed. Over the next few weeks you <br />will be receiving an email in regards to putting a resolutions together. <br />PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR <br />large police department, n't fill all of our openings. When you live in one of the <br />busiest call grids and only o officers a shift, that is not enough to handle the call volume, <br />let alone get to know neighborhoods or problem areas. We need general infrastructure <br />improvements. It is nice to see improvements on Western Ave. Like Mr. Brown said, I am afraid <br />that it will end up like Lincoln Way West, where traffic is bottle - necked, where people make <br />dangerous moves to pass busy streets and hope that you get across without hitting anyone. There <br />is talk about tearing down homes in vacant areas by LaSalle Park to build soccer fields. First, I <br />would not like to see anyone move from their home, and second it is not as vacant as the Mayor <br />and his office makes it out to seem. They are still putting in neighbors there. If there is one <br />thing that we really need on the west side is a dog park, a social gathering place. <br />Sharon Banicki — 3822 W. Ford St., South Bend — I just want to give the council something to <br />think about. We are throwing money into speculation buildings, into smart streets that we hope <br />will bring money to our city. I would like each and every one of you to take some time and see <br />where you think the city is going. What is your vision for the next 10, 20, 30 years? What do <br />you think South Bend is going to be? Mishawaka by default ended up being a retail mecca, at <br />the same time they are pulling all the healthcare. I'm not sure how many of you know this but <br />not only did we lose the VA Center this week, which is the white elephant in this room, but <br />Michiana Hematology & Oncology pulled all their offices, equipment and all to Mishawaka. We <br />R] <br />