07/31/1978 Board of Public Works Minutes

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205 REGULAR MEETING JULY 31, 1978 REQUEST FOR FOUR -WAY STOP AT MAC ARTHUR AND ROCKNE Councilman Roger Parent submitted to the Board a letter and petition signed by residents requesting a four -way stop at MacArthur and Rockne. Upon motion made by Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr. Mullen and carried, the request and petition were referred to the Bureau of Traffic and Lighting for review and recommendation. RECORDING OF TRANSCRIPT OF VACATION RESOLUTION NO. 2658 APPROVED Mr. McMahon noted that it had been called to the attention of the Board that Vacation Resolution No. 2658, approved November 20, 1950 following all procedures required for the vacating of property, was completed but the transcript of the proceedings was not recorded. The real estate involved is the alley south of Fredrickson Street, from O'Brien Street to the west line of the alley east of O'Brien Street. Upon motion made by Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr. Brunner and carried, the Board approved recording of the transcript. FILING OF RESPONSE REGARDING EWING AND HIGH STREETS Patrick M. McMahon filed with the Board a response sent to Councilman Mary Christine Adams in regard to her inquiry about the proper designation for Ewing and High Streets. The response noted that they are designated as streets and that "boulevard" denotes no special classification regarding truck traffic. Truck routes are identified by ordinance of the Common Council and a list of all designated truck routes is on file with the City Clerk. Upon motion made by Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr. Mullen and carried, the letter was, ordered filed. PURCHASE AGREEMENT APPROVED - SALE OF 1813 S. CARLISLE STREET A purchase agreement between the City of South Bend and Christopher Pejza for the purchase of a city -owned lot at 1813 S. Carlisle Street was prepared by Deputy City Attorney Terry A. Crone and submitted to Mr. Pejza for approval. The agreement provides for a purchase price of $625.00. Mr. Pejza has signed the agreement and it is now submitted to the Board for approval. Upon motion made by Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr. Brunner and carried, the Board approved the purchase agreement and directed that a deed to the property be prepared. RETROACTIVE APPROVAL OF BLOCK PARTY - 1100 -1200 E. BRONSON A request for a Block Party in the 1100 -1200 Block E. Bronson Street on Saturday, July 29 from 7:00 p.m. to midnight was received by the Board on Friday. The request was reviewed by the Bureau of Traffic and Lighting and the Police Department and they recommended approval. Upon motion made by Mr. Brunner, seconded by Mr. McMahon and carried, the Block Party was approved retroactively. REQUEST TO PURCHASE 1012 S. FRANKLIN STREET RECEIVED Leslie Daniel submitted a request for information regarding the purchase of a city -owned lot at 1012 S. Franklin Street. Upon motion made by Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr. Brunner and carried, the request was filed and referred to the Park Department, Redevelopment Office, Community Development, Department of Engineering and the Mayor's Office for review and a determination as to whether the lot should be retained for any purpose.