07/02/1979 Board of Public Works Minutes

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u b, REGULAR MEETING JULY 2, 1979 would be used for park purposes. Mr. Brunner pointed out the development of Island Park and Bicentennial Park along the riverfront which have been developed and are being,used. This land was not available to the citizens and has now been developed into a beautiful park area. Councilman Walter Szymkowiak commended the Gates Chevrolet Company and Mr, Gates for their efforts to improve the area around their business by acquiring land and removing substandard buildings. He said they are interested in the downtown and he would like the Board-of Works'- .-and.._the- _Pa:rk_ Board to consider this offer. Upon motion made.by Mr Mullen, seconded by Mr. Brunner and carried, the offer was referred to the Board of Park Commissioners for review and recommendation. BLOCK PARTY APPROVED - MEADOW,: LANE Ralph J. Wadzinski, Manager of the Bureau of Traffic and Lighting, reported to the Board that he had reviewed the request of the Maurice Matthys Little League to hold a Block Party on Meadow Lane, between Lombardy and Evergreen, on Saturday, July 21 from 3:00 p.m. to Midnight. The Police Department Traffic Bureau concurs that approval can be given and Mr. Wadzinski recommended approval. Upon motion made by Mr. Mullen, seconded by Mr. Brunner and carried, the block party was approved, STREET LIGHT RECOMMENDATIONS APPROVED Joseph J. Pluta, Assistant Manager of the Bureau of Traffic and Lighting, recommended approval of the following street light recommendations: Remove: 600 S. Michigan (7 lights) 43,000L FL UG SP $107.59/mo. 600 S. Main (3 Lights) 20,000L FL UG SP 36.33/mo. Install: 600 S. Michigan (7 lights) 50,000L HPS UG SP $106,75/mo. 600 S. Main (3 lights) 50,000L HPS UG SP 45.75/mo. Total Increase 152.20/mo. Upon motion made by Mr, Mullen, seconded by Mr. Brunner and carried, the recommendations were approved. BLOCK PARTY APPROVED - MATTHEWS LANE The Board received a request from Veronica Mueller to hold a Block Party on Matthews Lane on Wednesday, July 4 from 3:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. The Bureau of Traffic and Lighting reviewed the request and recommended approval. Upon motion made by Mr. Mullen, seconded by Mr. Brunner and carried, the block party was approved. APPROVAL OF TITLE SHEET - IRELAND ROAD WIDENING John E. Leszczynski, Manager of the Bureau of Public Construction, submitted to the Board the title sheet approving the plans for the widening of Ireland Road, from Fellows Street to Michigan Street. The Board is presently advertising for bids for the project. Upon motion made by Mr. Mullen, seconded by Mr. Brunner and carried, the title sheet approving the plans was approved. REQUEST FOR BLOCK ?ARTY ON WALL STREET RECEIVED The Board received a request from Pamela DeCola to hold a Block Party in the 1300 -1400 blocks of Wall Street on Saturday, July 14 from 4:00 p.m. to midnight. Upon motion made by Per. Mullen,. seconded by Mr. Brunner and carried, the request was referred to the Bureau of Traffic and Lighting and the Police Department for review and recommendation.