03/26/73 Board of Public Works Minutes

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REGULAR MEETING MARCH 26, 1973 Since I consider the immediate installation of some type of "high curb" barrier a matter of public safety, I am notifying the Board of Public Safety of the hazardous Angela hilly curve by way of this letter. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, s/ Roger 0. Parent Mr. Richardson said that there is no doubt that the Angela Hill curve needs to be straightened but the problem is to find the funding. Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the Board referred the matter to Mr. David Wells, Bureau of Administration and Design, for study and the preparation of a cost estimate. REQUEST TO HOLD WHITE CANE SALE The Board received a request from the Blind and Sighted Workers of St. Joseph County to hold their annual White Cane Sale from April 12th to April 28th, 1973. They have received their permit from the Charitable Solicitations Commission. Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the Board approved the request. LETTER RE: PROPOSED CAR WASH, CORNER OF MIAMI AND IRELAND ROADS The Board received a letter from Dr. Robert R. Allen concerning a vacated Shell Station at the Corner of Miami and Ireland Roads which is being converted into a car wash. Dr. Allen's concern was that a car wash at this location would add to the congestion in the area and create more traffic problems. Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the Board referred this matter to Mr. Forrest West, Director, Bureau of Buildings and Permits, with the request that he investigate this matter to see whether this can legally be done at that location. The Board asked that Mr. West confer with Mr. Clem Hazinski, Manager, Bureau of Traffic and Lighting, to see if there is anything in the traffic ordinances to prohibit this. Mr. West is also asked to check on _a former Shell location on South Michigan Street and other vacated Shell locations in the City to see whether this same situation is occurring. LETTER FROM INDIANA STATE HIGHWAY COMMISSION RE: COOPER BRIDGE The following letter was received by the Board: March 12, 1973 Ms. Patricia DeClercq, Clerk Board of Public Works City of South Bend South Bend, Indiana 46601 Dear Ms. DeClercq: Further in response to your letter of February 27, 1973, concerning the condition of the pavement on the SR 23 bridge over the St. Joseph River, I am attaching a copy of correspondence received from Mr. Lucas, District Engineer of the LaPorte District. You will note that he states that this bridge is being recommended for deck repair this summer. Sincerely, s/ Richard A. Boehning Chairman Attached to Mr. Boehning's letter was a carbon copy of a letter to him from Mr. D.D. Mason, District Maintenance Engineer, stating that the Cooper Bridge is scheduled for deck repairs this summer. Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the letter was ordered filed and a letter is to be sent to the Indiana State Highway Commission expressing the thanks of the Board for this information.