03/26/84 Board of Public Works Minutes

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REGULAR MEETING MARCH 26.1984 Mr. Reinke indicated that the -individual contestants will begin at 6:30 a.m, followed by the relay teams at T:00 or ,7:30 a.m. depending on the recommendation.of the Police controlling the course. The relay participants would consist of three`(3) individuals, each one participating in a different event in the same order as above. Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mr. Vance and carried, the above request was referred to the Bureau of Traffic and Lighting, the Police Department Traffic Division and the Controller's Office for review and recommendation. REQUEST OF ST. STEPHEN'S CHURCH TO CONDUCT FESTIVAL RUN (JULY 7, 1984) REFERRED In a letter to the Board., Mr. Ricardo Parra, on behalf of St. Stephen's Parish Festival Race Committee, 1338 King Street, South Bend, Indiana, requested that the date of July 7, 1984 be reserved for the St. Stephen's Parish Festival Run which is a part of the parish festival. Mr. Parra'indicated that the route to be utilized will be submitted at a later date. Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mr. Hill and carried, the above request was referred to the Bureau of Traffic and Light- ing and the Police Department Traffic Division for review and recommendation. APPROVE REQUEST OF YWCA TO USE "NO PARKING" AND PEDESTRIAN CROSSING SIGNS FOR SOCCER CLINIC APRIL 29. 1984 In a letter to the Board, Ms. Marzy Bauer, Financial Development Director, YWCA of St.'Joseph County, 802 North Lafayette Boulevard, South Bend, Indiana indicated that the YWCA will be holding a Soccer Clinic for girls and women on Sunday, April 29, 1984 from 1:00 p.m, to 3:00 p.m. The Clinic will be held on the field at Leeper Park directly across from the YWCA and it is anticipated that the participants will be going back and forth across. Lafayette Boulevard between the YWCA building and the park. In the interest of safety, the YWCA is requesting permission to use "no parking" signs and an "A" frame "Pedestrian Crossing" sign during the Soccer Clinic, as utilized last year for this event. Ms. Bauer indicated that the YWCA will be responsible for the setting of the signs in place before the event begins and removing.them at the conclusion of the clinic. Mr. Leszczynski advised that Mr. Ralph Wadzinski, Manager, Bureau of Traffic and Lighting, has reviewed this request and recommends approval. Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mr. Vance and carried, the above recommendation was accepted and the request approved. REQUEST OF VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE U.S. TO CONDUCT POPPY DAY SALES (MAY 19 & 20, 1984) REFERRED In a letter, Mr. Lowell Spalding, Poppy Chairman and 'George Grenert, Quartermaster of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U.S., South Bend Post No. 1167, 1047 Lincolnway East, South Bend, Indiana respectfully requested permission to hold their annual Poppy Day Sales on the sidewalks throughout the City of. South Bend on Friday, and Saturday, May 19 and 20, 1984. The purpose of the sale.is for securing funds for welfare and. relief work among 'widows and orphans of Veterans and the sale will be conducted by use of canister sales. Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mr. Vance and carried, the above request was referred to the Bureau of Traffic and Lighting and the Police Department Traffic Division for review and recommendation.