01/21/1980 Board of Public Works Minutes

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320 REGULAR MEETING APPROVE REQUEST - MICHIANA LUNG RUN JANUARY 21. 1980 Mr. McMahon indicated that the American Lung Association was request- ing permission to conduct a foot race called the Michiana Lung Run on June 7, 1980, at 8:00 a.m. He indicated that the Bureau of Traffic and Lighting and the Traffic Division concurred and recommended approval of the race. It was indicated that the route was the same as that used in 1979 and appeared to be satisfactory. The parties involved were asked to contact Captain Sweitzer within the next month to arrange for manpower. Upon a motion made by Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr. Kernan and carried, the request was approved, subject to the filing of the appropriate Certificate of Insurance. APPROVE REQUEST — MICHIANA BLOOD DONORS RUN Mr. McMahon indicated that the St. Joseph County Blood Bank was requesting permission to conduct a marathon on May 24, 1980. He indicated that the Bureau of Traffic and Lighting and the Traffic Division concurred and recommended approval of the marathon. The starting and finishing point was designated at Leeper Park, with the route being Riverside Drive to Pinhook Park and back. It was recommended that the starting time of the race be no later than 9:00 a.m., with 8:00 a.m, preferable. The parties involved were asked to contact Captain Sweitzer within the next two weeks to arrange for manpower. Upon a motion made by Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr. Hill and carried, the request was approved subject to the filing of the appropriate Certificate of Insurance. APPROVAL OF TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES Ralph J. Wadzinski, Manager of the Bureau of Traffic and Lighting, submitted to the Board the following recommendations for traffic control: New installation of 1 -hour parking, 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, West side of Franklin Street from Sample to Garst, as requested by the Department of Public Welfare and the Bureau of Traffic and Lighting. Upon motion made by Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr. Kernan and carried, the recommendation was approved. Removal of 1 -hour parking, revised to no parking, stopping, standing - tow zone - South side of 400 West Sample, from the South Bend Lathe Gate E to Franklin Street, as requested by the Traffic Division and the Bureau of Traffic and Lighting. Upon motion made by Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr. Kernan and carried, the recommendation was approved. New installation of no parking - both sides of Sample Street from Arnold, east to alley,east of and parallel to Michigan Street, as requested by the Bureau of Traffic and Lighting and the Indiana State Highway Commission. Upon motion made by Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr. Hill and carried, the recommendation was approved. New installation of stop sign on Crescent at Niles, as requested by the Bureau of Traffic and Lighting. Upon motion made by Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr. Kernan and carried, the recommendation was approved. New installation of 1 -hour parking, 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., East side of 500 South Main, north one -half block, as requested by the Salvation Army Thrift Store. Upon motion made by Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr. Kernan and carried, the recommendation was approved.