09/17/73 Board of Public Works Minutes

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REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 17, 1973 REQUEST FOR TRAFFIC CONTROL AT 221 SOUTH LAFAYETTE The Board received a letter from Robert E. Zimmerman, Attorney for Freeman Yeager, requesting that the Board discuss with them problems at the location of Yeager Buick. Mr. Zimmerman and Mr. Yeager were present. Mr. Yeager told the Board that a new business will be operated at his location at 221 S. Lafayette and will be using an existing driveway. There is a parking meter next to the drive which hinders use of the drive and encourages parking which blocks the driveway. He asked that the Board consider removing the parking meter north of the driveway and converting the meter south of the driveway to a 12 minute meter. Mr. Yeager also called the attention of the Board to conditions in the alley adjacent to their property. People are using the alley for a short cut during the downtown construction and they drive at excessive speeds. Mr. Yeager requested that the Board consider installing four-way stop signs at the alley intersection. Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the Board referred the requests to the Bureau of Traffic and Lighting for investigation and recommendation. REQUEST FOR PARADE - RIVER PARK BUSINESSMEN'S ASSOCIATION The Board received a request from the River Park Businessmen's Association to hold a John Adams Football Parade on October 6, 1973. Insurance coverage has been arranged and a proposed route was submitted to the Board with a request for a police escort. Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the request was referred to the Bureau of Traffic and Lighting for investigation and recommendation. REQUEST FOR COUNCIL OF THE RETARDED "RIDE A BIKE PROJECT" The Board received a request from the Council for the Retarded to hold their "Ride a Bike Project" on Sunday, April 28, 1974. The letter noted that the Board has adopted guidelines requiring that all such projects be held on Saturday. They are requesting that the Board allow.this project to be held on Sunday because it is coordinated by their state organization and all printed materials will carry the Sunday date. Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the Board referred the request to the Bureau of Traffic and Lighting for review and recommendation. PROJECT COMPLETION AFFIDAVIT - RIVERSIDE MANOR, THIRD ADDITION The Board received the Project Completion Affidavit for Riverside Manor Third Addition, covering the street construction. A Maintenance Bond for the project is to be filed with the Board. Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the Board approved.the Project Completion Affidavit, subject to receipt of the Maintenance Bond. APPROVAL OF BONDS Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the following bonds were approved by the Board, upon favorable recommendation by Ray S. Andrysiak, Bureau of Engineering. Excavation Bond for Wallace Mitchell to 1/31/74 Excavation Bond for Modern Environmental Piping Corp. to 9/12/74 Excavation Bond for Wendell F. Dazell to 6/18/74 Excavation Bond for Norman Harry Wiseman to 6/18/74 CONDITION OF CROSSWALKS AND DEBRIS ALONG THE PENN CENTRAL RIGHT OF WAY The Board received a memo from Mr. Clem Hazinski, Manager of the Bureau of Traffic and Lighting, regarding complaints which have been received about debris along the right of way and unsafe crosswalks of the Penn Central Railroad. Upon motion made, seconded and carried, the Board referred this matter to the City Attorney for his review and a recommendation for possible action. STREET LIGHT OUTAGE REPORT The Street Light Outage Report for the period of September 5 to September 12, 1973 was received and ordered filed.