04/13/1981 Board of Public Works Minutes

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REGULAR MEETING APRIL 13. 1981 The following property may be injuriously or beneficially affected by such vacation: Lots 693 and 694 of Sunnyside 3rd Addition to the City of South Bend. Notice of this Resolution shall be published on the 17th and 24th day of April, 1981, in the South Bend Tribune and in the Tri- County News. This Board, at its office, on the 4th day of May, 1981, at 9:30 o'clock A.M., will hear and receive remonstrances from all persons interested in or affected by these proceedings. Adopted this 13th day of April, 1981. BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS s/ John E. Leszczynski s/ Richard L. Hill s/ Joseph E. Kernan ATTEST:. s/ Barbara J. Byers, Clerk The reports of the Area Plan Commission, Community Development Department and the Engineering Department indicated that there were.no objections to the proposed vacation. Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mr. Hill and carried, the reports were filed and Vacation Resolution No. 3508, 1981, was adopted and set for public hearing on May 4, 1981. APPROVE RECOMMENDATION TO DENY POOL HALL LICENSE (1302 MICHIGAN STREET) In a letter to the Board, Mr. Kernan recommended that the application of James Williams, Archie's House of Barbeque, for a pool hall license at 1302 Michigan Street be denied, after review by the Police Department and the Building Department. It was noted that the location of the pool hall at 1302 Michigan Street would violate the zoning code as it pertains to controlled usage requirements.. Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mr. Hill and carried, the recommendation to deny the license was approved, and the Clerk was instructed to advise Mr. Williams of his right to a hearing before the Board. Mr. Kernan abstained from voting. APPROVE DYNGUS DAY CELEBRATION ON RIVER BEND PLAZA In a letter to the Board, Ms. Mikki Dobski, River Bend Plaza Co- ordinator, requested permission to host a Dyngus Day Program on the stage at Robertson's on Monday, April 20, 1981, starting at 12:00 noon. Ms. Dobski advised that WSBT would provide live coverage of the event and, although plans were not complete at the present time, it was anticipated the program would include a polka band, dancers, speeches by various Polish citizens and sausage sandwiches and Polish pastries. Upon a motion made by Mr. Hill, seconded by Mr. Leszczynski and carried, the request was approved subject to the filing of the appropriate Certificates of Insurance for participating vendors and the issuance of all appropriate licenses. REQUEST FOR RIVER BEND RUN (ETHNIC FESTIVAL) A request of the Special Olympics to conduct the annual 4th of July five -mile run in conjunction with the Ethnic Festival was received. It was noted that a request had been made to the Century Center Board of Managers for use of the Century Center parking lot during the race. Two proposed routes were submitted for consideration. Upon a motion made by Mr. Hill, seconded by Mr. Leszczynski and carried, the request was referred to the Bureau of Traffic and Lighting and the Police Traffic Division for review and recommendation.