06/24/74 Board of Public Works Minutes

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REGULAR MEETING JUNE 241 1974 U S 20 (Colfax) would also have to be detoured (due to the anticipated crowd that will gather on the bridge to watch the display) via LaSalle, Hill and Sycamore. It would be necessary for the police department to have enough manpower to cover the detour. Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the Board approved the recommendations of the Bureau of Traffic and Lighting, subject to the ability of the Police Department to provide the necessary manpower to handle the traffic detour. BLOCK PARTY APPROVED - WINSTON DRIVE The Board received a recommendation from Ralph Wadzinski, Bureau of Traffic and Lighting, that approval could be given for a Block Party on Winston Drive, from Cabot to Hepler, on Sunday, July 7 from noon to 8:00 p.m., providing the Police are notified and the City is indemnified according to the rules of the Board. Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the Board approved the Block Party subject to the above requirements. APPROVAL OF CHANGE ORDER NO. 11 - WA9TRWATRP TRVAMMVMm nrT*Tm T - ----- Change Order Number ll: for the Wastewater Treatment Plant Additions was presented to the Board. Mr. David Wells, Director, Division of Design and Administration, advised the Board that most of the Change Order was for minor modifications and also for ,the:. new scum burner building. This was needed to meet County air Pollution standards. The Change Order is an increase of $173,844.94. Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the Change Order was approved. FILING OF APPLICATIONS - RIVER BEND PLAZA BOOTHS Louis Wilcox, Director, River Bend Plaza, was present and submitted applications fo the Board for booths on River Bend Plaza. Some of the applications for food booths did not have the required health permits and liability insurance attached. Mr. Roemer recommended that the Board extend the deadline for applications, since so much time and effort has gone into planning the Ethnic Festival 174. Mr. Wilcox noted that part of the problem is the inability of groups to meet the Health Department standards in regard to keeping hot foods hot and cold foods cold. He said a meeting has been scheduled for tomorrow with representatives of the Health Department and the Electrical Inspection Department to see whether the problem can be resolved. Mr. Wilcox said electricity could be supplied through the Wyman's facility, but he did not know what the cost of providing the necessary service would be. Mr. Roemer suggested that Mr. Wilcox get an estimate of the cost of the electric service. Mr. Wilcox asked about the status of the ethnic food booths selling food on the Plaza. Mr. Roemer said they should be required to purchase an Open Air Stand license. Mr. Roemer then suggested that the various groups work with Deputy City Attorney Kathleen Cekanski for the necessary permits and they will then be submitted to the Board for approval. Mr. Wilcox inquired about the insurance requirements for the ethnic food booths. Miss Cekanski said a binder to the existing policy was being written to cover these booths. Mr. Wilcox asked for a written memo to that effect. Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the Board directed that all applications for booths on River Bend Plaza, when they have the necessary permits and licenses attached, be submitted to the Board for approval. There was a discussion regarding high school groups who are non-profit and who operate on the Plaza. Mr. Roemer recommended that they be asked to present a letter from the school principal stating that the activity is school sanctioned and that the proceeds are to go back to the school. If a letter is received for such a group, the insurance will be waived and they will only need to secure the open air stand license. Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the Board directed that school groups who provide a letter from their principal will be allowed to operate on the Plaza without posting insurance but will need to purchase the license. 1