04/18/83 Board of Public Works Minutes

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193 REGULAR MEETING APRIL 18, 1983 REQUEST FOR STUDEBAKER DRIVER'S CLUB PARADE REFERRED In a memorandum to the Board, Ms. Mikki Dobski stated that Ms. Cindy Brown, Meet Director, has submitted the following route for Board consideration for a parade to be held on Saturday, July 23, 1983. The route is as follows: line-up on Jefferson Street between Taylor and Lafayette. Proceed down Lafayette from Jefferson to Sample Street. Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mr. Kernan and carried, the above request was referred to the Bureau of Traffic and Lighting and the Police Traffic Division for review and recommendation. REQUEST TO CONDUCT HORSE AND CARRIAGE SERVICE REFERRED In a letter to the Board, Ms. Lin Dowdy indicated that she would like to offer a horse and carriage service from the Marriott and Americana hotels to the various eating establish- ments downtown. She indicated that.the hotels, restaurants and Chamber of Commerce are in favor of the idea. She stated that the carriages are very sturdy, the drivers are professionals and the horses are well trained. She will provide the necessary insurance. The letter further states that she would like to begin working 4:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. on Fridays and Saturdays and on Sunday afternoons. She would appreciate it very much if the City or someone would donate a small area or garage, in the East Bank area so that she could convert it into an authentic looking livery. The horses and carriages would be kept there on weekends while the service is in business. During the week the horses would go home. She stated that the carriages have rubber wheels and lights and the horses wear diapers so no clean-up is necessary. Ms. Lin Dowdy, 55455 Elder Road, Mishawaka, Indiana and Mr. Sam Thompson, 5555 Fir Road attended the Board meeting and presented the Board.with letters of support from Captain. Alexander's Moonraker restaurant,. The Americana of South Bend hotel, the East Bank Emporium restaurant and the Tippecanoe Place restaurant. Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mr. Kernan and carried, the above request was referred to the Police Department, Bureau of Traffic and Lighting, Health Department, City Attorney's Office and the Park Department for review and recommendation. REQUEST TO PURCHASE CITY -OWNED PROPERTY REFERRED (1034 E. CEDAR) A letter was received from Mr. Charles A. Rupley, 17008 Douglas Road, South Bend, Indiana stating his interest in purchasing the above referred to property. He stated that he has just purchased a house located at 1032 East Cedar Street which is adjacent to the city -owned lot. Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mr. Kernan and carried, the request was referred to the necessary City departments and bureaus for a determination as to whether or not the City need retain the lot for any reason. REQUEST TO PURCHASE CITY -OWNED PROPERTY REFERRED 11011 & 1020 WEST JEFFERSON) A letter was received from Mr. Fred Wilson, 1017 North Meade Street, stating his interest in purchasing the.lots known as 1018 and 1020 West Jefferson Street. He further stated that he currently owns the property at 1022 West Jefferson Street. Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by"Mr: Kernan and carried, the request was.referred to the necessary City departments and bureaus for a determination as to whether or not the City need retain the lot for any reason.