06/21/76 Board of Public Works Minutes

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REGULAR MEETING JUNE 21, 1976 APPLICATION FOR COTTON CANDY BOOTH.APPROVED The application of Tom Farkas to operate a cotton candy booth on River Bend Plaza from June 27 through July 5 was submitted to the Board with the favorable recommendation of Douglas Simpson, Director of the Plaza: -A certificate of insurance was attached to the application. Upon motion made by Mr. Farrand, seconded by Mr. Brunner and carried, the application was approved, subject to securing of the necessary license. - ETHNIC FESTIVAL APPLICATIONS APPROVED AND RIGHT -TO LIFE COMMITTEE APPLICATION TABLED The following applications for the Ethnic Festival were submitted to the Board with the favorable recommendation of Douglas Simpson, Director: Steve and Janet. Longfellow, Sale of Spoon Rings; Andrew Daugherty, Display Booth; Gloria.Dei Lutheran Church, Display of Swedish Items; Mr. & Mrs. Charles Lennon, The Lennon Kids Pops; St. Joseph County Right to Life Group, Sales booth, Tee shirts, photos, etc. There was a discussion regarding the application of the St. Joseph County Right to Life application. Mr. Simpson said they indicated they plan to,sell tee shirts. The Board members asked Mr. Simpson if there was any indication given as to what the tee shirts would have printed on them and Mr. Simpson said there was no mention made of what they might say. Mr. Brunner suggested that this type of activity might be inappropriate for an Ethnic Festival. Deputy City Attorney Georgia Luks said it was possible this might border on -the Board policy -for political fund raising on the Plaza. Mr. Brunner suggested that the Right to Life application be tabled for review by his Department. Upon motion made by Mr. Farrand, seconded by Mr. Brunner and carried, the applications of Steve and Janet Longfellow, Andrew Daugherty, the Gloria Dei Lutheran Church and Mr. & Mrs. Charles Lennon were approved subject to filing of the necessary insurance. Upon motion made by Mr. Farrand, seconded by Mr. Mullen and carried, the application of the Right to Life Group was tabled and referred to the City Attorney for review and a policy recommendation. BONDS APPROVED Ray S. Andrysiak, Bureau of Engineering, reported to the Board that the following bonds have been properly executed and can be approved: Contractor's Bond for Willie's Construction Company to 6/17/77 Excavation Bond for Spromberg Plumbing & Heating Co., to 8/16/76 Contractor's Bond for Kaser Concrete Contractors, Inc. to 6/17/76' Upon motion made by Mr. Farrand, seconded by Mr. Brunner and carried, the bonds were approved to the dates listed. STREET LIGHT OUTAGE REPORT FILED The Street Light Outage Report for the period of June 14 through 18 was received. The report indicated 10 outages. Upon motion made by Mr. Farrand, seconded by Mr. Mullen and carried, the report was ordered filed. REPORT - SANITARY SEWER PLANS FOR HILLSIDE AND HIGHLAND AVENUE AREA Mr. Farrand advised the Board that there was interest expressed by residents in the Hillside, Highland and Phillipa area for a sanitary sewer. The Engineering Department prepared four alternate plans and is now submitting them to the Board with the recommendation that Plan Four is the -best plan and with a preliminary improvement resolution which would allow them to prepare plans and cost estimates. Upon motion made by Mr. Farrand, seconded by Mr. Mullen and carried, the Board approved the preliminary improvement resolution and directed that the Bureau of Design and Administration prepare preliminary plans, cost estimates and a preliminary assessment roll for the project. 1