09/01/87 Board of Public Works Minutes

Home Browse Search

6 REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 1, 1987 approved a policy regarding the placement of signs in accordance with the Municipal Code. She additionally reminded members that the Municipal Code stipulates that: 1. No signs can be placed in the public right-of-way or in the tree lawn area between the curb and sidewalk. 2. No signs can be placed on public utility poles without approval. 3. In "A" Residential zones, use of signs is strictly controlled. Signs permitted are: a. A one -foot by one -foot sign at the location of a professional' office on the structure itself; b. Signs offering a property for sale by a realty company or owner; C. Temporary seasonal signs Mrs. DeClercq stated that the policy adopted by the Board would allow political yard signs during a primary or general election campaign, under the designation of a temporary or seasonal sign. Such signage must be placed on private property and not located in the tree lawn area or on any other part of the public right-of-way. Mrs. DeClercq urged the cooperation of all candidates in advising their campaign workers of this policy during the Fall election campaign. Any signs placed in violation of the above regulations will be removed by City work crews and taken to the Street Department where they can be picked up. Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mr. Vance and carried, the policy on placement of signs as submitted by Mrs. DeClercq and outlined above was approved. REQUEST OF LA SALLE PARK DISTRICT COUNCIL, INC. FOR ASSISTANCE WITH TRAFFIC PROBLEMS ON WEST WASHINGTON STREET - REFERRED In a letter to the Board, Ms. Helen Williams, President, La Salle Park District Council, Inc., 323 South Bendix Drive, South Bend, Indiana, advised of continuing traffic problems on West Washington Street. She stated that the Park has become a place for undesirables and unwelcome visitors from nearby states to congregate on West Washington Street and in the 100 block of the residential streets. On occasions, traffic is blocked for fifteen to thirty minutes until individuals finish their conversations with each other. She further stated that because of these problems, the elderly are afraid to fish in Beck Lake. Upon a motion made by Mr. Vance, seconded by Mr. Leszczynski and carried, the concerns mentioned above and the request for assistance with traffic problems, was referred to the appropriate City departments and bureaus for review and recommendation. APPROVE LICENSE APPLICATION - RUBBISH AND GARBAGE REMOVAL Mr. Leszczynski advised that the following one (1) Rubbish and Garbage Removal license application has been received: 1. James A. Mitchem 3004 E. Corby, S.B. It was noted that an inspection of the truck to be used has been conducted by the Solid Waste Bureau and was found to be in compliance. Upon a motion made by Mr. Vance, seconded by Mr. Leszczynski and carried, the above license application was approved and referred to the Deputy Controller's office for issuance of a license.