08/27/73 Board of Public Works Minutes

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REGULAR MEETING 345 AUGUST 27, 1973 A discussion was held and this type of group participation for the purpose of fund raising has met with a greater degree of success for the youth than any other project. Also discussed were the complaints that were received reference previous walk programs. All were in agreement that certain guidelines be initiated, some of which are listed. % .A hard rule of six months notice to be given to the Board. 2. The cause must be a worthwhile one.. 3. A route to be filed at least three months in advance. 4. The time to be limited from 8 A.M. to 4 P.M. 5. All walks to be held on a Saturday. 6. The time between walks to be no less than two (2) weeks on free weekends. 7. The Police Department to be notified and fully informed well in advance. 8. Each march to be controlled by radio cars. 9. Regulation be definite reference clean-up after the march. 10. Since bike routes have been approved and marked, perhaps the "Walks" could be held on them and connect with the Mishawaka bike routes. 11. Any use of a park for dancing after the program must have Park Board approval and clearance. 12. The City must be indemnified and permits obtained well in advance. This memo is submitted for study and comment by the Board of Public Works. Mr. Seitz said that he had participated in the meetings and there were lengthy discussions held on this subject. He said they had recommended that the walks be eliminated and some type of clean-up activity or litter pick up be substituted., since they might be more constructive activities. However, the participants in the discussion felt that walks were most productive and would draw the most participants. The City representatives did have reservations about the walks but felt if the guidelines were followed, they would give it a try. Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the Board approved the guidelines presented to them for all walks throughout the city. APPROVAL OF PARADE REQUEST - CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH The Board received the following recommendation from the Bureau of Traffic and Lighting: To: Board -of Works FROM: Bureau of Traffic and Lighting, Clem Hazinski, Manager Subject: Parade - Calvary Baptist Church A request by the Calvary Baptist Church to hold a neighborhood parade at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 8, 1973 was referred to this Bureau. Approval is recommended provided: 1. A definite route of march is provided to Police. 2. A police escort is provided 3. The City is indemnified according to the rules of the Board. I talked to Captain Sweitzer of the Police Department and he stated that he does not object and will have a man available for escort.