05/30/1978 Board of Public Works Minutes

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137 REGULAR MEETING MAY 30, 1978 4. During 1978 to then proceed as to further determination of full actuation of the controller after instructions to the children have been given. In brief, a solid state actuated controller has in most cases the possibility of numerous phasing possibilities. Personnel, through this Bureau in cooperation with the manufacturer, will attempt to phase the signal in such a way to be the least confusing to the children of Madison School during the summer months. It is recommended that the above mentioned enforcement problems brought out by the citizens be referred to the Chief of Police for necessary enforcement. s/ Ralph J. Wadzinski Upon motion made by Mr. Mullen, seconded by Mr. Brunner and carried, the report was filed and the Bureau of Traffic and Lighting and Police Department will be directed to implement the recommendations made. TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES APPROVED The Bureau of Traffic and Lighting recommended approval of the following traffic control devices: A. Removal of "No Turn on Red" on Columbia and Western B. Removal of "No Turn on Red" on St. Joseph at Washington C. Install "Stop_ Signs" and "One Way -Do Not Enter" Signs at Block Six and Jefferson, where no signage presently exists. -- Upon motion made by Mr.- Mullenp seconded by Mr. Brunner and carried, the recommendations were approved. RIVER BEND PLAZA REOUEST.APPROVED Mikki Dobski, Director of River Bend Plaza, submitted to the Board an application from the Presbyterian Players to present scenes from "Oliver" on Saturday, June 17 on Robertson's Stage from 1:00 to 1:30 p.m. Upon motion made by Mr. Mullen, seconded by Mr. Brunner and carried, the application was approved. BOND APPROVED Ray S. Andrysiak, Bureau of Engineering, submitted to the Board an Excavation Bond for Gerald J. O'Brien, noting that it was properly executed and could be approved. Upon motion made by Mr. Mullen, seconded by Mr. Brunner and carried, the bond was approved. CLAIMS APPROVED Michael L. Vance, Deputy City Controller, submitted to the Board Claim Docket Numbers 9618 through 10061 and recommended approval. Upon motion made by Mr. Brunner, seconded by Mr. Mullen and carried, the Board approved Claim Docket Numbers 9618 through 10061 and directed that checks for payment be issued. OPEN AIR STAND APPT=A!P11ON FOR 1346 N. IRONWOOD TABLED The Board received an application from Steve Crane to operate a Fireworks Stand at 1346 N. Ironwood from June 23 through July 5. Permission of the property owner was attached. David A. Wells, Manager of the Bureau of Design and Administration, pointed out that this is in the area of the North Ironwood Drive improvements and recommended that the application be checked with Patrick McMahon, Director of Public Works, before action is taken. Upon motion made by Mr. Mullen, seconded by Mr. Brunner and carried, the application was tabled for one week.