05/21/1979 Board of Public Works Minutes

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56 REGULAR MEETING 14AY 21, 1979 City through an Economic Development Bond but title will revert to the partnership and Mr. Crone has indicated that the partnership should deed the property to the City, Upon 'motion made by Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr. Mullen and carried, the legal description was amended as recommended. Bernard Bailey,- 224 N. St. Peter, said he objected to the vacation and noted that he has lived at that address most of his life and uses the alley. He noted that it has been plugged the past couple of weeks by construction equipment and it is an inconvenience. He noted there are other areas where alleys have been vacated to provide parking, the people have left the alley open for public access through the parking lot. Donald Hartke, 218 N. St. Peter Street, advised the Board that he and his father operate a paint store at that address and receive regular deliveries from semi - trailers. Since the alley has been blocked by construction materials, thesem`s leave the material on St. Peter Street and he must move it into his building a distance of more than one hundred and fifty feet. He said this is causing a problem for him. Delivery trucks would prefer to come directly into the alley. Mr, McMahon said he was concerned about the semi - trucks blocking St, Peter Street to make deliveries and he suggested that Mr, Peddycord meet with Mr. Hartke and Mr. Bailey to discuss whether or not access'to the property could be retained. Mr, Peddycord agreed to meet with them to discuss the matter. Upon motion made by Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr. Brunner and carried, the matter was tabled and the public hearing continued until Mr. Peddycord advises the Board of the outcome of his meeting with Mr. Bailey and Mr. Hartke. CONTRACT WITH WYVERN RESEARCH ASSOCIATES APPROVED John Cimino, Coordinator for the Police Merit Promotional Plan, submitted to the Board a contract with Wyvern Research Associates for the next Police Performance Evaluation. The contract is similar to the previous contract entered into and provides for the cost to evaluate each officer to be no more than $18.00. Funds for the contract have been encumbered. Upon motion made by Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr. Mullen and carried, the contract was approved. REQUEST TO USE FIRE TRUCK IN PARADE APPROVED Chief Oscar Van Wiele submitted to the Board the request of the West Side Memorial Parade Committee to use a.reserve engine in their annual parade to be held on Monday, May 28. Chief Van Wiele recommended approval. Upon motion made by Mr McMahon, seconded by Mr. Mullen and carried, the request was approved. SALE OF ABANDONED VEHICLES AUTHORIZED Ted Latkowski, Environmental Control Officer, advised the Board that there are approximately two hundred abandoned vehicles which have been towed to the City Lot at 915 S. Olive Street. The vehicles are valued at less than $100 and.can now be- dis.poaed of in accordance with the Abandoned Vehicle Ordinance. Upon motion made by Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr. Mullen and carried, the Board authorized advertising for the sale of the vehicles. REQUEST TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS - PAINTING OF COLFAX GARAGE Peter H. Mullen, City Controller, requested that the Board approve advertising for bids for the painting of the Colfax Parking Garage. Specifications are being prepared and will be filed with the Board. Upon motion made by Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr. Mullen and carried, the Board authorized advertising for bids. 1 1 i