04/04/77 Board of Public Works Minutes

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REGULAR MEETING APRIL 4, 1977 2. That this resolute n,-'ah,all irmediately upon its adoption be subrE itted to the Cortmion Council the City of South Bend, pursuant to Section 30 A-2 of the Municipal Code of the City of South Adopted this 4th day of April, 1977. BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS s/ Patrick PZ. McMahon s/ Peter H. Mullen ATTEST: s/ Patricia DeClercq Clerk PARADE REQUESTS FILED The Board received the following requests for parades: Gla Bend. A. Memorial Day Parade on Play 30, sponsored by the St. Joseph County Memorial Society B. Hope Chapel Church of.God - Bible School'Opening Day Parade on June 11 Upon notion made by Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr. Mullen and carried, the requests were filed and referred to the Bureau of Traffic and Lighting for review and recommendation. LETTER REQUESTING REPAIR OF ANGELA RAILROAD CROSSING The Board received a request from E. C. Rossow, 906 Beale Street, that the railroad crossing at Angela Boulevard, just west of Michigan Street be repaired. Mr. McMahon noted that the City concurs that repairs should be made but said the City has no jurisdiction over the crossing which is railroad right-of-way. PZr. McMahon made a motion that the request be filed and referred to the railroad whose property is involved and that Mr. Rossow be advised of the Board's action. Mr. Mullen seconded the motion and it carried. REPORT ON PETITION OF THE BENDIX CORPORATION TO VACATE A PORTION OF KALEY STREET AND AN ALLEY The Division of Engineering reported that:. they reviewed the petition of The Bendix Corporation to vacate Kaley Street from the south right-of-way line of Kenwood Avenue to the north right-of-way line of Linden Avenue, a distance of 270 feet; also the east -west alley between Kenwood Avenue and Linden Avenue, running east from the east right-of-way line of Kaley Street to the west right-of-way line of the north -south alley between ' Kaley Street and Meade Street, a distance of 130 feet. The report indicated no objection to the proposed vacation subject to existing utility easements. Upon motion made by Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr. Mullen and carried, the report was ordered filed and the petition was referred to the Area Plan Commission for their review and recommendation. REQUEST FOR WIDENING OF FELLOWS STREET FILED The Board received a request from Mrs. Irving Minkow, 108 S. Notre Dame, that consideration be given to the widening of the 1300 block S. Fellows Street. Mr. McMahon noted that the street is narrow in the area and there is no parking allowed. He said the right-of-way in the area is also narrow. Mr. McMahon made a motion that the letter be referred to the Bureau of Traffic and Lighting and the Bureau of Design and Administration for review and recommendation.