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REGULAR MEETING APRIL 13, 2009 BILL NO. 09-33 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, APPROVING A PETITION OF THE SOUTH BEND BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS FOR THE PROPERTY LCOATED AT 445 S MEADE STREET, SOUTH BEND, INDIANA Councilmember Varner made a motion to set this bill for Public Hearing and Third Reading on April 27, 2009 and send to the Zoning and Annexation Committee. Councilmember NEW BUSINESS Henry Davis announced that he is a member of the Civil Rights Museum Board of Directors and they would like to generate more community support for the museum. Additionally, Councilmember Davis stated that the money that has been allocated in the amount of 2.5 million dollars for the LaSalle Square Development to date has not been spent. He stated that the area is still distressed and would like to just get it done. Karen White asked for the correct amount that was allotted for the LaSalle Square Development Area. She was under the impression that the 2.5 million dollars was just the first allotment. st Ann Puzzello announced that last week the 1 Communiversity Day was held by the University of Notre Dame. She stated that many Notre Dame Students helped in the area parks, Potawatomi Zoo, Kids Kingdom, and classes at the Robinson Center. She noted that one of the classes that was offered at the Robinson Center was using electronic devices such as cell phones. She stated that she considers herself “electronically challenged” and learned that you can actually do more than just talk on a cell phone. She stated that it was a wonderful day and was glad that the weather cooperated. Al “Buddy” Kirsits advised that he is Chairperson of the Community Campus Advisory Coalition (CCAC). He stated that the last meeting was held at the University of Notre Dame. He stated that the outgoing student representatives from the various Universities were present along with the incoming newly elected Student Body Representatives. Council Member Kirsits commended outgoing University of Notre Dame Student Body President Robert Reish for all his hard work and effort on the CCAC and welcomed newly elected Student Body President Grant Schmidt. He stated that he looks forward to working with him. Council Member Kirsits advised that the CCAC was advised of the construction on Angela Boulevard and the Eddy Street Commons. The CCAC was actively looking at updating the City of South Bend’s Licensing Ordinance regarding Taxi Cab licenses. He stated that public and student safety is a concern. He asked Councilmember White, Chairperson of the Health and Public Safety Committee would hold a committee meeting to discuss updating the Taxi Cab Ordinance. PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR COMMENTS FROM MS. MARTHA LEWIS REGARDING COMMUNIVERSITY DAY Martha Lewis, 308 S. Frances, South Bend, Indiana, stated that Communiversity Day was great. She stated that she worked with University of Notre Dame Students in Frederickson Park spreading mulch. They also used the scrap lumber that was given to hem by the Boy Scout of American to build a deck. She encouraged everyone to participate in the 2010 Communiversity Day. 19