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REGULAR MEETING MARCH 23, 2009 <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />th <br />4 District and the residents are still worried as to what will happen with the property. <br />She stated that the questions raised are whether or not housing will be built or will St. <br />Joseph High School move in. The University of Notre Dame Faculty are building new <br />homes just south of the campus. She noted lots all over the neighborhood are selling for <br />condos or large homes. The Eddy Street Commons development is being constructed at a <br />very fast pace as well as the Innovation Park at Notre Dame. The triangle, and widening <br />and restructuring of S.R. 23 have not yet begun. The South Bend Clinic is in the midst of <br />another huge project that has been cleverly planned to fit on their present site. At the <br />same time the State of Indiana Department of Transportation has begun installation of <br />lights at LaSalle Street, Colfax Avenue and Eddy Street, so things are in quite a mess <br />right now. There are big plans by the city and several partners for development and <br />improvement for the East Bank, Howard Park and east to Eddy Street neighborhoods. <br />The master plan has been developed for the area. She noted that she will report next year <br />on the implementation of the plan. She stated that her district is mostly residential with <br />neighborhoods who are concerned with chuck holes after this goofy winter, finishing the <br />IDOT project at McKinley & Ironwood and keeping the neighborhoods single family, <br />th <br />clean & safe and keeping their lovely parks. She stated that the residents of the 4 <br />District are concerned with the growing number of weekend rentals springing up in the <br />neighborhood around Notre Dame. These houses are empty all week and invitation to <br />crime and used on weekends to visitors to the University of Notre Dame. These are not <br />good additions to the neighborhoods. Councilmember Puzzello stated that she is <br />Chairperson of the Parks, Recreation, Cultural Arts & Entertainment Committee (PARC) <br />and stated that she is so proud of how the park administrators lead by Superintendent Phil <br />St. Clair and the Park Board have managed to make improvements while still cutting the <br />budget and tightening their programs through innovative thinking and hard work. Some <br />believe that closing parks is the easiest way to save money. She stated that working as a <br />teacher; she can compare that to cutting out Art & Music, when the school budget is <br />hurting. She stated that thanks to a Kellogg Foundation grant, Potawatomi Park was <br />made much more accessible by the addition of an exercise path, playground, and picnic <br />tables & chairs all ADA accessible. The zoo has made many improvements in <br />anticipation of the AZA Accreditation this spring. They have added a butterfly exhibit <br />and a giant ant eater, who is an amazing animal and worth a trip to the zoo. She stated <br />that the Zoo said good-bye to Sammy and Jody, the chimps; they are now at the Grand <br />Rapids Zoo, and being very well cared for. She stated that the zoo plans on improving <br />the Chip area over the next several years and be ready to get five chimps, the <br />recommended number for their social well being. She stated that they are still struggling <br />at the Conservatories to repair, get new exhibits, and get people in to see them. She noted <br />that with thanks to the Botanical Society, partnering with Terry DeRosa, Director, <br />Potowatomi Zoo, things are slowly coming together. She thanked Dr. Paul Brenner, <br />University of Notre Dame; heat generating servers from computers are working to heat <br />part of the conservatory. The Leeper Park Tennis Complex was renovated this past year. <br />Five new splash pads locations were developed for children to enjoy and a new irrigation <br />system was installed at Elbel Golf Course. These are just of the few improvements that <br />keep the parks in good condition and a joy to the citizens of South Bend. She stated that <br />she is Vice-Chairperson of the Health and Public Safety Committee. She advised that the <br />public safety departments are the Council’s #1 priorities during these hard economic <br />times. She stated that everyone wants to feel safe and know that someone is available to <br />answer the call in time of need. Councilmember Puzzello stated that we should be proud <br />of the men and women who risk their lives to protect ours. Sworn officers should not be <br />cut in the police of fire departments. Using available funds such as stimulus money, <br />increase fees and careful use of available funds this can be achieved. She stated that she <br />loves living and working in South Bend and also loves being a representative on the City <br />st <br />Council, where she can be part of the process of working toward a 21 Century City of <br />which we can all be proud. <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> 6 <br /> <br />
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