05/16/77 Board of Public Works Minutes

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R REGULAR MEETING MAY 16, 1977 Department Traffic Detail and an escort will be provided. Upon motion made by Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr. Mullen and carried, the Board approved the parade request subject to the filing of the necessary insurance. WEST SIDE VETERANS MEMORIAL DAY PARADE APPROVED Ralph J. Wadzinski, Manager of the Bureau of Traffic and Lighting, reported to the Board that he had reviewed the request of the Nest Side Veterans to hold a Memorial Day Parade at 9:30 a.m. on Monday, May 30, 1977 and coordinated arrangements with Captain Sweitzer of the Police Department Traffic Detail. lie recommended approval, subject to the requirements of the Board. Upon motion made by Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr. Brunner and carried, the parade was approved, subject to the filing of the necessary insurance. REPORT FILED RE: KWIK PRINT SIGN ON JEFFERSON STREET PARKING GARAGE The Bureau -of Traffic and Lighting had been requested to review requests of Nicholas Avgerinos, owner of the Kwik Print Company on E. Jefferson Boulevard. Mr. Wadzinski reported to the Board that he would not recommend approval of placing any sign at the corner of St. Joseph and Jefferson Streets, since it was his feeling that no signs directing motorists against the flow of traffic of the one-way system should be permitted. Regarding the sign presently posted on the west corner wall of the Parking Garage, Mr. Wadzinski noted that it is deteriorated but said he had no objection to the sign provided it did not, attempt to direct traffic against the normal flow, or imitate or appear similar to any traffic control device or sign. Upon motion made by Mr. Brunner, seconded by?Mr. McMahon and carried, the Board denied the request to place a sign on the Jefferson Street Parking Garage at the corner of St. Joseph and Jefferson Street and referred the request for continued placement of an existing sign on the west corner wall of the Parking Garage to the Controller's Office for preparation of an agreement between the City and Kwik Print for payment of a fee for the use.of the Jefferson Street Parking Garage wall for display of the sign. MOTORCYCLE RIDE FOR NATIONAL PARAPLEGIA FOUNDATION APPROVED Ralph J. Wadzinski, Manager of the Bureau of Traffic and Lighting, reported to the Board that he had reviewed the request of the National Paraplegia Foundation to conduct a Motorcycle Ride on Sunday, June 5 beginning at 1:30 p.m. Mr. Wadzinski said the route had been reviewed and met with his approval. He noted that the ' organization should contact Captain Sweitzer of the Police Department Traffic Detail to determine if an escort can be provided. If the Department cannot provide an escort, the event will be handled at the discretion of Captain Sweitzer and he will determine whether the group must proceed on the proper side of the street, obeying all traffic laws and signals. Upon motion made by Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr. Brunner and carried, the parade was approved subject to the Police Department determination regarding an escort and to the filing of the necessary liability insurance. SPECIAL OLYMPICS PARADE APPROVED Ralph J. Wadzinski, Manager of theBureau of Traffic and Lighting, reported to the Board that he had reviewed the request of the Special Olympics Committee to hold a parade on Saturday, June 4 at 4:00 p.m., beginning at Leeper Park. Mr. Wadzinski recommended approval with the recommendation that the organization contact the Police Department to determine if an escort can be provided. Upon motion made by Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr. Brunner and carried, the parade was approved subject to availability of a police escort and the filing of the necessary liability insurance.