03/04/86 Board of Public Works Minutes

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REGULAR MEETING MARCH 4, 1986 1. FESTIVAL July 5-6, 1986 - 11:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. Michigan Street from Colfax to Western Avenue - this location depends upon demolition and reconstruction of the River Bend Plaza Mall areas. Auxiliary sites include Shopper's Park Free and the Champlin Lots. 2. FESTIVAL SET-UP July 2-7, 1986 -all day Michigan Street from Colfax to Western - the earliest possible set-up will take place in the blocks between Wayne and Washington to limit inconvenience to various merchants. Street and alley closing and "no parking" areas will be determined at a later date. 3. PARADE July 5, 1986 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon Lafayette Boulevard from South Street to Colfax; Colfax from Lafayette to Williams; Williams from Colfax to Wayne (same route as used in 1985). Due to possible construction in the area, the staging area for the parade will be determined at a later date. 4. FESTIVAL 5-RUN July 4, 1986 - 8:00 a.m. Howard Park, along St. Louis to IUSB and return via Block Six (same route as utilized in 1985). This run is sponsored by the Recreation Commission. 5. BED RACE July 6, 1986 - 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Location suggestion requested since Michigan Street between Colfax and Washington will not be available. 6. BICYCLE RACE July 6, 1986 ALL DAY 1st choice of routes is Columbia, Jefferson and Crowe Chizek Parking Lots. 2nd choice is the parade route - approximately 1/2 mile oval is needed. 7. PARADE VENDORS Per a decision made in 1985 by the Board attorney, the festival will sell parade -only licenses to approved groups only. The same application as the regular festival vendors will be used. Ms. Dobski further advised that the only non -City event, at this time, is the Muscular Dystrophy Bed Race. They will be instructed to provide a $1 Million Dollar insurance policy, naming the City as additional insured. All other events are sponsored by the City. She further requested Fire Department Paramedics on Friday, July 4, 1986 from 7:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 8:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. Areas to be covered include the run, the parade, festival, and bike race specifically. Police Department crowd control is requested on Saturday and Sunday, from 9:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. in the festival area as well as planned traffic controls. Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Ms. Barnard and carried, the above requests were referred to the Bureau of Traffic and Lighting, Police Department Traffic Division and Fire Department for review and recommendation.