02/09/76 Board of Public Works Minutes

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U REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 9, 1976 REQUEST FOR FREE PARKING 100 BLOCK SOUTH MICHIGAN A letter from R. Blakeney, Chairman of the Parking Committee for the Downtown. South Bend Council, was transmitted to the Board by Mayor Peter J. Nemeth. The letter asked 'that the balance of the 100 block of South Michigan Street be opened to two hour free parking, with access from Jefferson Street. Mayor Nemeth submitted to the Board a copy of his response to Mr. Blakeney in which he indicated that he would request that the Board of Public Works consider taking action on the matter. Upon motion made by Mr. Farrand, seconded by Mr. Brunner and carried; the letters were ordered filed and copies will be sent to each Board member for review and further discussion with Mayor Nemeth. RESPONSE FROM CONGRESSMAN JOHN BRADEMAS RE: PENN CENTRAL CROSSINGS Third District Congressman John Brademas received a copy of the letter sent to representatives of the Penn Cen.tral'Railroad asking that some immediate action be taken regarding the malfunction of crossing gate arms in South Bend, particularly the crossings between Miami and Ironwood. A reply was received from Congressman Brademas acknowledging receipt of the letter and advising the Board that his office had discussed this matter with Senator Hartke's office and that he would again call this matter to Senator Harkke's attention. Upon motion made*bv Mr. Farrand, seconded by Mr. Brunner and carried, the letter was ordered filed. TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES APPROVED Ralph Wadzinski, Manager of the Bureau of Traffic and Lighting, recommended the following installations to the Board: 1. Removal of snow route signs in the 100 block East LaSalle. This is a No Parking area so there is no need for snow route signs. Upon motion made by Mr. Farrand, seconded by Mr. Mullen and carried, the removal of the signs was approved. 2. Removal of One Hour Parking zone at 1604 Leer Street. This parking limit was installed for turnover of parking for a Barber Shop which is no longer there. Upon motion made by Mr. Farrand, seconded by Mr. Mullen and carried, the removal was approved. 3. Installation of No Parking Zone, 1600 Leer Street, near the Montessori School, for the loading and unloading of school children. Upon motion made by Mr. Farrand, seconded by Mr. Mullen and carried, the installation was approved. AGREEMENT WITH COLE ASSOCIATES, INC. FOR LOGAN STREET IMPROVEMENTS APPROVED An agreement between the Board of Public Works and Cole Associates, Inc. for the engineering work for the Logan Street improvements was referred -to City Attorney Thomas Brunner for his review. The agreements were returned with Mr. Brunner's signature of approval. Upon motion made by Mr. Farrand, seconded by Mr. Brunner and carried, the Board approved the agreements with Cole Associates, Inc for the design work for the improvements on Logan Street from the Grand Trunk and Western Railroad north to Bulla Street. TITLE INSURANCE FOR CENTURY CENTER PROPERTY FILED Robert 11. Parker, Deputy City Attorney, transmitted to the Board the title insurance for the Century Center property purchased by the City of South Bend from the Department of Redevelopment. Upon motion made by Mr. Farrand, seconded by Mr. Brunner and carried, the title insurance was ordered filed.