12/31/90 Board of Public Works Minutes

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430 REGULAR MEETING DECEMBER 31, 1990 After discussion with Ms. Taylor about her current use of the alley, it was discovered that she utilized the exit of the alley to turn her car around. Mr. Leszczynski noted that should the alley be vacated, that exit would still be there for her use as the alley would be vacated from the back of the sidewalk right-of-way line. Mr. Lott stated that it is not his intent to block that exit for use as a turnaround. In regards to Mr. Magdalinski's concerns about increased traffic, Ms. Taylor suggested that perhaps Speed Limit and Watch For Children signs could be posted in the alley to slow vehicles down. Mr. Magdalinski still stated that he was concerned about the number of vehicles utilizing the alley at a high rate of speed. He noted that his car was already hit by a hit and run driver. Ms. Taylor noted that four (4) of her cars were hit by hit and run drivers already as well. Mr. Magdalinski stated that his battery was stolen from his driveway twice and now his gasoline is being stolen as well. Mr. Leszczynski advised that it is his opinion that there are more benefits than harm in closing the alley and that getting cars off of the street will help. Also, the turnaround needed by Ms. Taylor will still be there for her use. Mr. Leszczynski stated that the Clerk of the Board will be instructed to advise the Police Chief to monitor the situation because of the number of concerns raised. Therefore, Mr. Leszczynski made a motion that the Clerk forward to the Common Council a favorable recommendation on the above referred to alley vacation subject to any and all utility easements. Mr. Leszczynski suggested to Mr. Magdalinski that he may want to consider vacating the portion of the alley along his house. Ms. Taylor stated that it is her desire that the person making the final decision come out to the area before they consider closing the alley. Mr. Leszczynski advised those present that the Board of Public Works merely makes a recommendation to the Common Council who makes the final decision regarding the closing of the alley. He noted that the Board's review of the Petition is strictly technical and no technical reason can be found why this alley should not be closed. Mr. Leszczynski further stated that this appears to be a neighborhood problem and suggested that residents contact their Councilman and Councilmen at Large to review this situation. Mr. Magdalinski continued his opposition to the closing of the alley and stated that the Board is not thinking right on this matter. Ms. Humphreys seconded the motion made by Mr. Leszczynski that the Board forward to the Common Council a favorable recommendation on this proposed alley vacation. Mrs. DeClercq opposed. APPROVE AGENCY AGREEMENTS - AIRPORT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AREAS Board Attorney Jenny Pitts Manier informed the Board that they previously agreed to act as agent on behalf of the Redevelopment Commission on the Airport 2010 Project and therefore submitted to the Board today were Agency Agreements between the South Bend Redevelopment Authority and the City of South Bend through the Board of Public Works for purposes of the Authority designating the Board to act as its agent for purposes of constructing, purchasing and installing certain improvements in the Airport Economic Development Area. The Agency Agreement which serves as Exhibit A to Redevelopment Authority Resolution No. 26 pertains to the taxable improvements to be constructed in the area and the Agency Agreement attached to Redevelopment Authority Resolution No. 27 pertains to the tax 1 1 1