05/06/74 Board of Public Works Minutes

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REGULAR MEETING MAY 6, 1974 1 1 and Lombardy Drive. Mr. Farrand;,explained that this sewer has been installed and inspected and 'is acceptable to the City. Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the Board approved the Project Completion Affidavit. The Maintenance Bond for the sewer project was presented to the Board. Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the Maintenance Bond was approved. The Maintenance Bond is effective until April 29, 1974. COMPLAINT - J. W. ADAMSON Mr. J. W. Adamson was present and complained to the Board that he had filed a dog complaint with the Legal Department and had not yet received notice from them that any action had been taken on his complaint. Mr. Roemer explained the procedure .to the Board. He said the Legal Department sends a letter when a complaint is filed in an attempt to get information from both parties concerned. He said a letter in regard to Mr. Adamson's complaint had been mailed last Friday and Mr. Adamson should receive his copy. Mr. Roemer said the complaint was received last Monday and he felt the Legal Department had acted within a reasonable amount of time on the matter. Mr. Adamson thanked the Board for the information. REQUEST FOR USE OF MORRIS CIVIC AUDITORIUM Mrs. Sandy Greenhut was present representing the Festival 174 celebration on River Bend Plaza. Mrs. Greenhut requested permission from the Board to use the Morris Civic Auditorium for a program on Thursday, July 4, 1974, with the rental fee to be waived. Mrs. Greenhut said an ethnic dance program will be presented and there will be no admission charged. Mrs. Greenhut also requested that the Board approve the closing of Washington Street and Jefferson Street, from St. Joseph Street to Main Street, on July 4 from 12:OO noon until 8:00 p.m. Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the Board referred the request to waive the fee for use of the Morris Civic Auditorium on July 4 to Floyd Jessup, Manager, for review and recommendation, advising him that the Board would like all possible consideration to be given to the request, since the Board is cooperating fully in plans for Festival 174. Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the request to close Washington and Jefferson Streets was referred to the Bureau of Traffic and Lighting, the Department of Redevelopment and the River Bend Plaza Director for review and recommendation. There being no further business to come before the Board, upon motion made, seconded and carried, the meeting adjourned at 10:15 a.m. ATTEST: CLERK