06/20/77 Board of Public Works Minutes

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k�f REGULAR MEETING JUNE 20, 1977 PARKING REMOVAL ON NORTHWEST STREETS APPROVED Ralph J. Wadzinski, Manager of the Bureau of Traffic and Lighting, reported to the Board that he reviewed the request and petitions submitted by Councilman Joseph Serge for the removal of parking on four northwest streets. Mr. Wadzinski noted that this parking removal would have no adverse effects on traffic flow or safety and he recommended the following: Removal.of parking on the west side of Olive Street, from Elwood to Lathrop and, at the intersection of Olive and Elwood, that parking also be removed on the east side of Olive, from Elwood south for a distance of 150'. It was also recommended that parking be removed from the East side of Olive Street, from Elwood north for a distance of 100'. This would allow for maneuvering at the intersection of Elwood and Olive, which is a four way stop. On O'Brien Street, from Elwood to Hamilton, on Johnson Street, from Lincolnway to Lathrop, and on Wilber, from Elwood to Marquette, it is recommended that parking be removed from the east side of the streets. Upon motion made by Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr. Mullen and carried., the Board approved the recommendations. PARKING REMOVAL ON CORBY BOULEVARD APPROVED Ralph J. Wadzinski, Manager of the Bureau of Traffic and Lighting, reported to the Board that he had reviewed the request of Ernest Ross and Councilman Roger Parent to remove parking from one side of Corby Blvd., from Hill Street to Twyckenham. A field investigation was made and the Bureau sees no adverse effect on traffic flow or safety if such parking removal is approved. Mr. Wadzinski recommended that parking be removed from the south side of Corby Blvd., from Niles Avenue to Twyckenham. This would allow for two traffic lanes and one parking lane on the street. Upon motion made by Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr. Mullen and carried, the removal was approved. . FIREWORKS STANDS APPROVED The Board received an application.from Steve Crane to operate an open air stand at 1202 N. Bendix Drive and one at 1346 N. Ironwood for the sale of legal fireworks. The properties are commercially zoned and Mr. Crane submitted the written permission of the private property owners for operation of the stands. Upon motion made by Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr. Mullen and carried, the Board approved the applications, subject to securing of the necessary vending licenses and the requirements of the South Bend Fire Department and the State Fire Marshal. RIVER BEND PLAZA APPLICATIONS APPROVED . Mary Kay Huszar, Director of River Bend Plaza, submitted to the Board the following applications for River Bend Plaza, with her favorable recommendation: A. Bettye J. Lee - Booth for Oil Paintings - Ethnic Festival. Upon motion made by Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr. Brunner and carried, the application was approved, subject to the filing of the necessary Certificate of Insurance. B. James Puzzello, Italian Food Booth, Ethnic Festival. Upon motion made by Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr. Mullen and carried, the application was approved, subject to the filing of the necessary Certificate of Insurance. C. Head Start - Display Booths on June 21 and during the Ethnic Festival. Upon motion made by Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr. Brunner and carried, the applications were approved.