03/01/76 Board of Public Works Minutes

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REGULAR MEETING MARCH 1, 1976 PURCHASE AGREEMENT APPROVED - NORTHEAST CORNER COLFAX AND INNERBELT A purchase agreement for the sale of the city -owned property at the northeast corner of Colfax Avenue and the Innerbelt was submitted to the.Board for their approval on February 23, 1976. The Board members had asked that a representative of Southold, prospective purchasers of the property, advise them of the plans for the property. William Welsheimer, President of Southold Heritage Foundation, was present. Mr. Welsheimer explained to the Board that the foundation has purchased the Adler Horne on Laurel Street. This is -one of the early South Bend homes and is in good condition but has been gloved onto the back of a small lot. Mr. Welsheimer said Southold plans to move the house to this location on Colfax and the innerbelt. The house will then be sold and restored. Mr. Welsheimer said they have a prospective buyer for the house. Mr. Mullen asked if the house would go on the tax rolls and Mr. Welsheimer said the taxes are presently paid on the house and will be kept current, when it is moved. Mr. Farrand noted that the purchase agreement also includes an easement agreement giving the City of South Bend easement rights for fence maintenance. Upon motion made by Mr. Farrand, seconded by Mr. Brunner and carried, the Board approved the purchase agreement and referred it to the City Attorney's Office for preparation of the deed and final closing. RIVER BEND PLAZA REQUESTS The Board received requests from Douglas Simpson, Director of River Bend Plaza, for the.following: Gara e Sale on June 5 and 6 in the Colfax Parking Garage. Mr. Simpson noted that the event would be held in'the garage, with space rented to participating organizations. Food would also be sold. There was a discussion regarding the liability requirements and whether the event would be in conflict with the parking garage bond ordinance. Mr. Brunner asked Mr. Simpson if he was requesting that River Bend Plaza, as the sponsoring organization, could rent the garage at a reasonable charge based on normal Saturday and Sunday revenues, and then charge participating groups for space. Mr. Simpson said this was what he had in mind. Chris Trippel of the Chamber of Commerce was present and told the Board this is done in other cities such as Evansville with much success. Upon motion made by Mr. Brunner, seconded by Mr. Mullen and carried, the request was referred to the Legal Department for a review of the licensing and liability requirements and the bond ordinance regulations with a report to be made as soon as possible. St. Patrick's Day Program. Mr. Simpson submitted to the Board a schedule of events or a St. Patrick's Day Celebration on the Plaza. There will be musical events, a program over the noon hour and plans are to have strolling vendors selling green carnations, green soft drinks and Irish food. Upon motion made by Mr. Farrand, seconded by Mr. Brunner and carried, the Board approved the program, subject to the proper vending licenses and liability insurance being provided. PETITION TO VACATE DENIED - PORTION OF CARLISLE STREET AND TWO ALLEYS The Bureau of Design and Administration reported to the Board that they have reviewed the petition of the City of South Bend.to vacate a portion of Carlisle Street and two alleys at the site of Fire Station #4. The Bureau report said present use of the property did not indicate any need to proceed with the vacation. Upon motion made by Mr. Farrand, seconded by Mr. Mullen and carried, the petition was denied.