08/08/77 Board of Public Works Minutes

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REGULAR MEETING AUGUST B, 1977 REQUEST TO REMOVE PARKING METERS.TABLED. The Board received a request from Stephen Mitchell, owner of Cinnabar's Discotheque,.t.o remove_. two parking meters at 109 Woodward Court, the location of the discotheque,_._ and to paint the curb yellow to provide a loading zone. Mr. McMahon indicated he had discussed this matter with Ralph J. Wadzinski, Manager of the Bureau of Traffic and Lighting. He said it should be noted that the curb is yellow along the length of Woodward Court on the opposite side for the express purpose of providing a loading zone. Mr. Brunner.suggested that Mr. Mitchell might want this space for a passenger loading zone. Mr. McMahon said there are other business places located on the court and said this policy is consistent on all courts in the downtown area. It was felt that the Board should request additional information before acting on the request. Upon motion made by Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr. Mullen and carried, the request was tabled and the Board requested that Mr. Wadzinski contact Mr. Mitchell to obtain additional information regarding the request. STATE ACCEPTANCE OF PROJECT M6000(16) NOTED G. K. Hallock, Chief Highway Engineer, Indiana State Highway Commission, advised the Board that the Commission has accepted the construction of Project M6000(16), sixteen intersections in South Bend, and has released the contractor from further maintenance responsibility as of May 30, 1977. The improvements now revert to the City of South Bend for maintenance. Upon motion made by Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr. Brunner and carried, the notice was ordered filed. REOUEST TO PURCHASE 712 N. HILL STREET RECEIVED Foster and Dorothy Thomas requested information from the Board regarding the possible purchase of a city -owned lot at 712 N. Hill Street. Upon motion made by Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr. Brunner and carried, the request was filed and referred to the Department of Parks, Redevelopment and Engineering for review and a determination as to whether the lot should be retained for any purpose. REQUEST TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS FOR VARIOUS ITEMS - CENTURY CENTER On behalf of the Civic Center Board of -Managers, Patrick M. McMahon requested permission to advertise for bids for various items for Century Center. Architect's plans have been received for wall partitions, lockers and benches, stage and dance floor,.folding tables and stacking tables. Upon motion made by Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr. Brunner and carried, permission to advertise for bids was approved. RIVER BEND PLAZA REQUESTS APPROVED Mary Kay Huszar, Director of River Bend Plaza, submitted to the Board the following applications, along with her favorable recommendation: A. Talent Contest sponsored by Gibson Modeling.Agency on Thursday, August 25, 1977. Upon motion made by Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr. Brunner and carried, the application was approved. B. Wedding Ceremony to be performed by Judge Montgomery on the Plaza on Saturday, August 13. Upon motion made by Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr. Brunner and carried, the request was approved. C. Day of Magic on the Plaza on Saturday, August 20. Upon motion made by Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr. Mullen and carried, the application was approved.