07-27-15 Common Council Meeting Minutes

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