05/22/1978 Board of Public Works Minutes

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124 REGULAR MEETING MAY 22, 1978 said the Board would have liked to be contacted prior to the neighbor- hood meetings so the type of installation could be explained. He said he felt most people would approve if they knew how the signals will work. He noted that he has spoken to some residents and they are satisfied when they are given an explanation on the operation of the signals. Mr. Brunner said the Board is concerned with the safety of pedestrians and motorists and will work with the Councilmen and the neighborhood associations to clear up any lingering questions. He said the Board is not insensitive to the concerns of the neighborhood. Mr. Mullen asked if the signals can be modified if the residents are not satisfied with the installation. Mr. McMahon said the City always has the ability to modify the installation. Mr. Brunner pointed out that the Board would keep a close watch on the intersection and the signals. Mr. McMahon noted that there is a crossing guard at the intersection and, during normal hours, the signal will cycle to allow for green on North Shore and Walk signals. Upon motion made by Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr. Mullen and carried, the letter was ordered filed. BLOCK PARTY APPROVED The Board received a request from Mrs. Charles Ekstrand to hold a Block Party on 27th Street, between Wall and Hastings Street, on Friday, June 2 from 4:00 p.m. until midmight. The Bureau of Traffic and Lighting reviewed the request with the Police Department and recommends approval. Upon motion made by Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr. Mullen and carried, the request was approved. LETTER OF AGREEMENT RE: DEDICATION OF RIGHT -OF -WAY AT IRONWOOD AND INWOOD ROAD FILED The following letter was received: Re: Proposed Garden Apartments to be located on a 75 acre tract north of Ireland Road East of Ironwood Road and South of Inwood Road. The undersigned hereby agrees that as and when it obtains title to the portions of the subject property adjacent to Ireland Road and Inwood Road it will dedicate for the benefit of the City of South Bend additional land as required to increase the right -of -way widths along the site's frontage as follows: 1. The proposed north right -of -way line for Ireland Road shall be forty (40) feet north of and parallel to the center line of Ireland Road. 2. The proposed south right -of -way line for Inwood Road shall be forty (40) feet south of and parallel to the centerline of Inwood Road. s/ Edward Ravitz EDWARD ROSE OF INDIANA CLOSING OF WASHINGTON STREET APPROVED FOR MEMORIAL PROGRAM The St. Joseph County Memorial Day Society requested permission to block Washington Street, from Main to Lafayette, on Monday, May 29 from 1:45 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. for a ceremony at the Court House monument. The Bureau of Traffic and Lighting reviewed the request and recommended approval, noting that entry to the American National Bank'Parking Garage will be controlled by the police officer on duty. Upon motion made by Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr. Mullen and carried, the street closing was approved. [1