10/09/1978 Board of Public Works Minutes

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27 REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 9, 1978 OPEN AIR STAND APPROVED - LOGAN- STREET Frank Perri submitted an application for the operation of an Open Air Stand on Logan Street, North of Jefferson Street, for the sale of Christmas Trees. Submitted with the application was the permission of the property owner, Don Newman, for the stand operation. Upon motion made by Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr. Brunner and carried, the application was approved, subject to securing the necessary city license. HOLIDAY PARADE REQUEST RECEIVED The South Bend Downtown Council submitted a request to hold a Holiday Festival Parade in the downtown area on Saturday, November 18 at 10:00 a.m. The proposed route was attached. Upon motion made by Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr. Brunner and carried, the request was referred to Michele Dobski, River Bend Plaza Director, for review and recommendation. STREET LIGHT OUTAGE REPORT FILED The Street Light Outage Report for the period September 29 through October 4 was submitted to the Board. The report indicated thirty -five outages. Upon motion made by Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr. Mullen and carried, the report was ordered filed. PURCHASE AGREEMENT APPROVED - SALE OF 1038 N. BLAINE A Purchase Agreement between the City of South Bend and Electronic Service Co., Inc. for the sale of a city -owned lot at 1038 Blaine Avenue for $600.00. was submitted to the Board signed by Jack S. Cook for Electronic Service Co'.] The purchase agreement was prepared by Deputy City Attorney.Terry-A. Crone in accordance with the proposal accepted by the Board. -Upon motion made by Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr. Brunner and carried, the purchase agreement was approved and referred to the Legal Department for preparation of the deed and final closing. UNION STATION USE DISCUSSED Cliff Hurd was present on behalf of Union Square, Inc., owners of the Union Station property. Mr. Hurd advised the Board that the group's previous request for a license to operate a disco at Union Station should be disregarded since, under Indiana State Law, the owners cannot operate within the building but must lease to other operators. Mr. Hurd said there are plans to hold a concert or other events in the structure and he asked if it was necessary to secure a license for a one -day event. Mr. Hurd was advised that the City licensing requirement would apply whether the time period is one day or one year. The Board requested that Mr. Hurd check with John DeLee, Building Commissioner, regarding structural problems with the building which must be corrected before any use is contemplated and directed that any proposed use be submitted to Deputy City Attorney Terry Crone for review of any license requirements under the Municipal Code. There being no further business made by Mr. McMahon, seconded by adjourned at 11:15 a.m. ATTEST: Patricia DeClercq, Clerk to come before the Board, upon motion Mr. Mullen and carried, the meeting