10/15/1979 Board of Public Works Minutes

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REGULAR MEETING 225 OCTOBER 15,, 1.979 SPECIAL MEETING SCHEDULED - FIRST BANK CENTER GARAGE Mr. McMahon noted that the Board would hold a Special Meeting to award the bids for the Garage Portion of the First Bank Center Project. Upon motion made by Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr. Brunner and carried, a special meeting was set for Friday, October 19, 1979 at 9:30 a,m. FUND SOLICITATION APPROVED FOR KIDNEY FOUNDATION - OCTOBER 21 Firefighter Darrell Young submitted a request to the Board to conduct a fund solicitation to benefit the Kidney Foundation at the intersection of Chippewa and U.S. 31 on Sunday, October 21 from noon until 4:00 p.m. It is anticipated there will be ten participants in the solicitation. The Bureau of Traffic and Lighting reviewed the request with the Police Department Traffic Detail and reported approval is recommended with the following stipulations: 1. The solicitation will be conducted on the sidewalk area and not in the intersection and must in no way impede, stop, delay or otherwise interfere with the safe and efficient movement of vehicular traffic. 2. The solicitation will be conducted between the hours of noon and 4:00 p.m, on Sunday, October 21, 1979. 3. All participants must sign a Hold Harmless Agreement indemnifying the City of South Bend. Upon motion made by Mr, McMahon, seconded by Mr, Brunner and carried, the request was approved subject to the requirements of the Bureau of Traffic and Lighting and the Police Department. REQUEST TO CLOSE PORTION OF WASHINGTON ST. ON NOVEMBER 11 APPROVED The Board received a request from Red Conery on behalf of the St. Joseph County Commander's Council to close the south half of Washington Street on Sunday, November 11 from 10:00 a.m. to noon for the annual Veteran's Day Ceremony. Upon motion made by Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr, Mullen and carried, the request was approved. TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES APPROVED Ralph J. Wadzinski, Manager of the Bureau of Traffic and Lighting, recommended approval of the following traffic control devices: 1. Designated Handicapped Parking Space at 819 E. Milton at the request of the resident, with the property owner's approval. 2. Revise No Parking Zone to No Parking within 15' of pavement Tow -Away Zone, in front of 4210 Lincolnway West, at the location of the Beacon Bowl, to improve sight distance for the two drives. Requested by the Bureau of Traffic and Lighting, with the concurrence of the owner. Upon motion made by Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr. Brunner and carried, the requests were approved.