06/12/1978 Board of Public Works Minutes

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REGULAR MEETING 153 JUNE 12, 1978 asked if the width of the street could be left at thirty -two feet. Mr. McMahon said federal guidelines would not permit the work without widening the streets, but would include sidewalk, curb, sewer and street improvements. Councilman Miller said he objected to the charge that no work has been done in the neighborhood and pointed out that Linden Avenue was radically improved recently. Mr. McMahon pointed out that the Model Cities Sewer Project was completed and streets and curbs in the area were constructed where funds were available. Johnson Street and Fassnacht Street were included in the street and sewer work. Residents questioned additional truck traffic in the area and said signs have been posted prohibiting truck traffic from 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. Mr. Brunner said there will not be inter -city truck traffic permitted. However, truck traffic making local deliveries is permitted on any street. Mr. Brunner then pointed out that the Board is receptive to the views of the neighborhood. It was the City's view that this project conceived six years ago would be pursued. The residents have now made concise objections for not having: the project go through. He said the City responds affirmatively to requests of the neighborhood associations when it is possible. The City has not had a consensus of what the neighborhood wants and conflicting opinions have been expressed. The City will respond as quickly as possible when a consensus has been received. Councilman Miller said a substantial amount of money has been spent in that neighborhood. He noted if the residents only want Orange and Colfax repaved, the City could apply slurry seal and the federal money could be used in other areas, such as in the third district where sewer separation is needed. Mr. Carter said the residents would like the improvements made without any strings attached. Mr. Brunner said there has been a lack of 'communication between the City and the residents and asked that someone from the City be invited to attend any meetings were the project is discussed. Per. McMahon then suggested that the residents meet with David A. Wells, Manager of the Bureau of Design and Administration to discuss the alternative plan. Mr. Willis, 1119 W. Colfax called attention of the Board to the fact that a tree was killed in the parkway in front of his residence because the roots were going into the sewer. He said he does not feel it is his responsibility to remove the dead tree. Mr. McMahon said the Board would look into the matter. Following the meeting with Mr. Wells, Mr. Dennis Moran and Mr. Willis returned to the Board meeting Mr. Moran said it was his feeling that the residents were not agreeable to the use of federal money if it meant the streets were to be widened. He said he felt the residents needed to see an actual proposal on paper before they could judge what was to be done. Mr. McMahon said such a proposal could be prepared. Mr. Willis said he wanted the street improvements and would go along with the widening and parking restrictions if there was no other way. He said he felt the Mayor had been fair in giving the neighborhood an alternate plan for consideration. NOTIFICATION OF ASSIGNMENT OF VEHICLE NUMBERS FILED Chief Michael Borkowski submitted to the Board a schedule of reassignment of police vehicle numbers because of the new vehicles acquired. Upon motion made by Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr. Mullen and carried, the notification was filed. BID ADVERTISING APPROVED - FIRE DEPARTMENT AIR COMPRESSOR Chief Oscar Van Wiele submitted specifications for an air compressor for the Fire Department and requested that the Board authorize bid advertising. Upon motion made by Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr. Brunner and carried, the request was approved and the Clerk was directed to advertise, with sealed bids to be received on June 26.