04/04/94 Board of Public Works Minutes

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- 169 REGULAR MEETING APRIL 4, 1994 The parking study indicated that a survey was conducted on March 29, 1994 from 7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. Pursuant to ordinance requirements, curb space must be occupied seventy-five per cent (75%) of the time. Additionally, curb space must be occupied by non-residents at least twenty-five per cent (25%) of the time. It was reported that the Petition requested that the parking spaces in front of 703 to 711 Leland be designated as restricted parking. It was noted that both sides of the street, east and west, are available for parking as there are no houses on the east side of the street. There are sixteen (16) parking spaces available. Nine (9) parking spaces are available on the west side and seven (7) spaces are available on the east side. The results of the study indicate that curb space was occupied only thirty-nine per cent (39%) of the time. Curb space was occupied by non-resident vehicles eighteen per cent (18%) of the time. Therefore, the Petition has not met the criteria of the ordinance and must be denied. Mr. Leszczynski made a motion that the recommendation be accepted and the Petition be denied. Mrs. Manier seconded the motion which carried. APPROVE TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICE Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mrs. Manier and`,. carried, the following traffic control device was approved: REVISED TO: CLOSE WASHINGTON STREET, EASTBOUND, FROM MICHIGAN TO ST. JOSEPH REMARKS: Effective April 5, 1994, due to construction of the Hall of Fame project. APPROVE CARNIVAL AND CIRCUS LICENSE APPLICATION Mr. Leszczynski indicated that the Board is in receipt of an application for a Carnival or Circus as submitted by Ms. Karolyn K. Kunz, 56090 Currant road, Mishawaka, Indiana, on behalf of the Potawatomi Zoological Society, Inc., for the Eberle Amusement Company, 270 Washington Avenue, Peru, Indiana, to conduct a circus at the Potawatomi Zoo on June 8-12, 1994. Mr. Leszczynski noted that this application has been reviewed by the appropriate City departments and bureaus and approval is recommended. Therefore, Mr. Caldwell made a motion that this application be approved. Mrs. Manier seconded the motion which carried. FILING OF ENVIRONMENTAL CLEAN-UP OF LOTS REPORTS Mr. Leszczynski advised that the Department of Code Enforcement has submitted two (2) lists containing twenty-two (22) City owned and miscellaneous properties which were cleaned by the Department from March 21, 1994 to March 23, 1994. Mr. Leszczynski made a motion that the lists as submitted be accepted for filing. Mrs. Manier seconded the motion which carried. APPROVE CLAIMS Mr. Kevin Horton, City Controller, submitted claims in the amount of $780,768.01 and recommended approval. Mr. Leszczynski made a motion that the claims be approved and the reports as submitted be filed. Mrs. Manier seconded the motion which carried. MA