04/23/84 Board of Public Works Minutes

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REGULAR MEETING APRIL 23, 1984 APPROVE ETHNIC FESTIVAL BOOTH APPLICATIONS Mr. Leszczynski advised that Mr. Michael L. Vance, City Controller has reviewed the ethnic festival booth applications submitted by Ms. Mikki Dobski Director of Community Affairs and Ms. Sue Cunningham, City Volunteer Coordinator on April 16, 1984 and recommends approval of the following: . Craft booths 23 Food booths 15 Display 3 Upon a motion madebyMr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mr. Hill and carried the above recommendation was accepted and the applications approved.. APPROVE REQUEST TO HAVE 500 BLOCK OF 23RD STREET CLOSED FOR WEDDING RECEPTION -MAY 1. 1984 Mr. Leszczynski advised that Mr. Ralph J. Wadzinski, Manager, Bureau of Traffic and Lighting, has reviewed the request of Ms. Wendy L. Bowers and Mr. Paul R. Vanderhegghen submitted to the Board on April 16, 1984, to close the 500 block of 23rd Street for a wedding reception and has provided the following recommendation: From Hastings, north to the railroad track, involves the 500 and 600 blocks of 23rd Street. 23rd Street at that location "dead ends" into an alley running parallel south of the railroad track. Under those circumstances, it is recommended that closure be at the alley parallel and south of the railroad tracks and at the mid block alley adjacent to 530 23rd Street. Further, at Hastings, a sign would be posted indicating Street Closed, No Outlet. Barricades will be delivered by the Bureau of Traffic and Lighting and the Petitioner will be responsible for placing and removing the barricades for the event. Additionally, as requested, Ms. Bowers and Mr. Vanderhegghen provided to the Board a list containing the signatures of eight (8) of their neighbors indicating that they do not object to the closure of the street from 3:00 p.m. to midnight on May 1, 1984. Therefore, upon a motion made.by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mr. Hill and carried, the above recommendation provided by the Bureau of Traffic. and Lighting was accepted and the request approved. APPROVE RECOMMENDATION TO PLACE SIGNAGE ON SOUTH STREET In a memorandum to the Board, Mr. Ralph J. Wadzinski, Manager, Bureau of Traffic and Lighting, advised that under the ninety (90) day experimental powers granted by the ordinance, he recommends the placement of "No Trucks Over 26,000 lb. GVW Prohibited" signage on South Street between Michigan and Columbia. This restriction is to go into effect at the same time that the Monroe Industrial Park directional signage goes up. It is estimated that this should take place during the week of April 23, 1984. Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mr. Hill and carried, the -.above recommendation was accepted and approved. APPROVE REQUEST OF ST. STEPHEN'S'CHURCH TO CONDUCT FESTIVAL RUN - JULY 7, 1984 Mr. Leszczynski advised that Mr. Ralph J. Wadzinski, Manager, Bureau of Traffic and Lighting, and Captain Edward Friend, South Bend Police Department Traffic Division have reviewed the request of St. Stephen's Church submitted to the Board on March 26, 1984 to conduct a foot race on July 7, 1984 beginning at 9:00 a.m, and recommend approval. It was noted that the Petitioner should contact Captain Friend in early May to arrange for proper manpower. Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mr. Hill and carried, the above recommendation was accepted and the request approved.