05/30/1978 Board of Public Works Minutes

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135 REGULAR MEETING MAY 30, 1978 BIKE- A -THON DATE APPROVED - AMERICAN DIABETES ASSOCIATION The Board received a request from the American Diabetes Association to hold their annual Bike -A -Thon on Sunday, October 1, 1978. The request noted that there was a Bike -A -Thon scheduled for October 8 and the guidelines require two weeks between events. However, the Association noted that this is a state -wide event to be coordinated in all areas on that date. Upon motion made by Mr. Mullen, seconded by Mr. Brunner and carried, the Board approved the date of October 1 for the American Diabetes Association Bike -A -Thon and referred the, reque,sa' arndc-the route to the Bureau of Traffic and Lighting and the Police Department for review and recommendation. REQUESTS TO PURCHASE CITY - OWNED PROPERTY FILED The Board received an inquiry from Lester Martin regarding possible purchase of a lot at 711 Marietta Street and from Mr. & Mrs. James Clark regarding possible purchase of a lot at 2530 Bertrand Street, both city -owned lots. Upon motion made by Mr. Mullen, seconded by Mr. Brunner and carried, the requests were filed and referred to the Department of Parks, Redevelopment and Engineering for review and a determination as to whether the lots should be retained for any purpose. REQUEST TO SELL PARKING METERS APPROVED Joseph Paszli, Manager, Parking Garages, requested permission to sell 65 obsolete parking meters at the Garage Sale to be held on Saturday, June 10 at the Colfax Parking Garage. Estimated value of the meters is $7.50 each. Richard Welch, Director of Discovery Hall, noted that he has requested that two parking meters be donated to the Discovery Hall Museum and Mr. Mullen said he saw no problem with.that. Upon motion made by Mr. Mullen, seconded by Mr.- "Brunner and carried, the Board approved the request, with the suggestion that Mr. Paszli review the selling price of the meters with Mr. Mullen prior to the sale. PETITION FILED FOR TRAFFIC CONTROL SIGNS ON LEEPER AND STANFIELD A petition signed by approximately 100 residents of the Leeper Avenue - Stanfield Street area was filed with the Board. The petition requests traffic control signs on Leeper Avenue and Stanfield Street, between Angela Boulevard and North Shore and Howard. Because of the number of children in the area, it was suggested that speed limit signs, stop signs and other warning signs be posted. Upon motion made by Mr. Mullen, seconded by Mr. Brunner and carried, the petition was filed and referred to the Bureau of Traffic and Lighting for review and recommendation. SIGNING OF TITLE SHEET - BASNEY FORD COMPLEX DRAINAGE PLAN The Bureau of Design and Administration submitted to the Board the title sheet approving the plans for the Basney Ford Complex Drainage Plan. David A. Wells, Manager of the Bureau of Design and Administration, explained to the Board that this is a private development between Basney Ford and property owners along the K -Mart property. Plans have been submitted and approved and he recommended that the title sheet be signed. Upon motion made by Mr. Mullen, seconded by Mr. Brunner and carried, the title sheet approving the plans was signed.