03/31/1980 Board of Public Works Minutes

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390 REGULAR MEETING MARCH 31, 1980 and final award of the bid. Upon a motion made by Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr. Kernan and carried, the request was approved and the Clerk was instructed to cause advertising on April 4 and April 11, 1980, with the bids to be received and opened by the Board at its meeting on April 14, 1980. APPROVE APPLICATION FOR OPEN AIR STAND - (D.D. PRODUCTIONS) An application from D. D. Productions was considered by the Board (tabled at March 24, 1980 meeting). Permission was received from Stanley E. Thomas, the owner of the vacant lot at the northwest corner of Ford Street and Grant Street to allow D. D. Productions to park a trailer on said lot for the purpose of operating a concession stand to sell Dyngus Day postcards on April 7, 1980. A Certificate of Insurance was included. Upon a motion made by Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr. Kernan and carried, the request was approved. DENY APPLICATION FOR OPEN AIR STAND (KITES OF THE 4 WINDS An application in the name of Sallie Vansant was received by the Board for permission to park a concession trailer on Greenlawn Avenue on Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., and Sundays from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. through the end of June. Mr. McMahon explained to Ms. Vansant that the Board's policy has been not to approve stands on city right -of -way except for River Bend Plaza.. He explained that there would be a traffic congestion problem because Greenlawn is a heavily traveled street, in addition to the public safety of patrons of the stand and pedestrians in the area. Ms. Vansant stated that she desired to have a trailer in Potawatomi Park, and Mr. McMahon informed her that she must present her request for use of park land to the Park Board. He stated that perhaps Wall Street running into the park could be used because it was not a dedicated street; however, Park Board approval would be needed. Upon a motion made by Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr. Kernan and carried, the application was denied subject to the indentification of private property and permission from that particular property owner. HEARINGS ON TAXI LICENSE DENIALS At the March 24, 1980, meeting of the Board, the applications of Donald E. Overbay and Steve Paul Botka for a taxi license were denied upon the recommendation of City Controller Joseph E. Kernan.. Mr. Overbay and Mr. Botka had been advised of their right for a hearing on the matter and had expressed their desire to appear before the Board; however, no one was present on their behalf and, upon a motion made by Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr. Hill and carried, the previous action by the Board to deny the application was confirmed. APPROVE GARAGE SALE - RIVER BEND PLAZA The Board received a request from Mikki Dobski, Coordinator of River Bend Plaza, for permission to hold the community -wide World's Largest Garage Sale on Saturday, July 14, 1980, in the city parking garage at the corner of Main and Colfax Streets, from 10:00 a.m, to 4:00 p.m. It was requested that the entire garage be used for the sale and that no vehicles be allowed to park in the garage once the sale begins. The Ardmore Lions Club would provide the concession stands in accordance with Health Department regulations and the necessary insurance require- ments. Upon a motion made by Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr. Kernan and carried, the request was approved.