07/21/75 Board of Public Works Minutes

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REGULAR MEETING JULY 21, 1975 Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the Board approved the recommendation and accepted the bid of Stanley Enterprises, Inc. for the used one ton truck, with lift, at a total bid price of $9,081.00, subject to the appropriation of the funds. MINI -MARATHON APPROVED ON RIVER BEND PLAZA The Board received a report from Ralph Wadzinski, Bureau of Traffic and Lighting, that a request had been received from the South Bend Track Club to hold their third annual Mini -Marathon on River Bend Plaza on Sunday, August 3, 1975 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The route to be used is the same as last year. Mr. Wadzinski recommended that approval be given subject to coordination by the Bureau of Traffic and Lighting and the Police Department. Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the Board approved the request subject to coordination of the event by the Bureau of Traffic and Lighting and the Police Department. REPORT ON APPROVAL OF PARKING FOR POTPOURRI ART FAIR Mr. Farrand noted that the Board has given approval for on -street parking on Lincolnway East, from Miami to Twyckenham, for the Potpourri Art Fair on August 2 and 3. He said last year, when this was allowed, there was a problem with the blocking of private driveways in the area. Mr. Farrand then directed the Clerk to send a letter to the Potpourri indicating that there should be no parking which would obstruct private or commercial driveways in the area and that the police will be instructed that all driveways are to be kept clear. A copy of the letter is to be sent to Chief Walsh. APPROVAL OF TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES The Bureau of Traffic and Lighting recommended that "No Parking" signs be installed on the east side of Olive Street, from Lincolnway West to the south property line of the first residence, approximately 150 feet. Increased traffic volume and the narrow width of Olive Street require the parking ban. Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the installation was approved. LETTER RE: WESTERN AVENUE -WALNUT STREET VIADUCT The Board received a letter from the Western Avenue Business Council asking for additional lighting under the Western Avenue and Walnut Street viaduct and for painting the underside of the viaduct Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the request was referred to the Bureau of Traffic and Lighting for review and recommendation. RIVER BEND PLAZA APPLICATIONS APPROVED The Board received an application from the New Creation Players for a display of music, dance and theatre on River Bend Plaza on July 26. The application was favorably recommended by Louis Wilcox. Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the Board approved the application. The following applications for Sidewalk Days on July 25 and 26 were recommended favorably by Mr. Wilcox: Zondervan Family Bookstore, Jennifer's, Ault Camera Shop, Fox Jewelry Storp, Osco Drug Store and Robertson's and Career Shop. Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the applications were approved subject to licensing and the filing of the necessary insurance certificates. 1