05/11/1981 Board of Public Works Minutes

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REGULAR MEETING MAY 11, 1981 He stated that his company had done many studies on potential liability problems caused by the erection of signs along streets and highways, and there were many cases where lack of signs caused lawsuits, and practically no cases were involved as a result of a sign being placed in the right -of -way. Mr. Hill stated that he appreciated Mr. Yarger's comments; however, he was extremely concerned about the potential liability of the city and the placement of the sign in the wrong place which could create the liability problem. Mr. Yarger stated that he felt sure the Board had an interest in the safety of its community. Another representative from Memorial Hospital advised the Board that considerable study and research had gone into this matter on the part of the hospital because the staff felt there was a serious problem regarding the emergency directional signage. It was noted by a representative from North American Signs that the state had been under the impression the signs were already installed since it had given approval previously. Mr. McGann asked when the Board would make its decision on the matter, and Mr. Hill stated that, hopefully, the Board would be able to make a site visit during the week and take final action at its next regularly scheduled meeting. FILING OF ASSESSMENT ROLL - VACATION RESOLUTION NO. 3508, 1981 (SUNNYMEDE THIRD ADD IT I OiV ) John E. Leszczynski, City Engineer, filed an Assessment Roll with respect to Vacation Resolution No. 3508, 1981, for the vacation of the first 14' north -south alley east of Sunnyside running north from Wall Street to the projected south right - of -way line of the east -west alley for a distance of 128.1' between Lots 694 and 693 of Sunnyside Third Addition to the City of South Bend. The following property may be injuriously or beneficially affected by such vacation: Lots 693 and 694 of Sunnyside Third Addition to the City of South Bend The Assessment Roll lists $0.00 net damages and $0.00 net benefits to the abutting properties. Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mr. Hill and carried, the Assessment Roll was filed and set for public hearing on June 8, 1981. REQUEST TO CONDUCT MARCH PROTESTING PRESIDENT'S ECONOMIC POLICY Mrs. Marece Neagu appeared before the Board and requested permission to hold a march on May 17, 1981, to protest President Reagan's economic policy since the President would be the commencement speaker at the University of Notre Dame and would be in town on that day. She stated that her group was anticipating several busloads of people from Chicago, Indianapolis and Detroit, in addition to any local people who wanted to be involved'in the march. She stated that hopefully there would be no disruption of traffic flow and she and her designees would try to see that that would not happen. The plans for the march called for the gathering of the protestors in Leeper Park and a march north on Michigan Street on the west side of the street to Angela and then east on Agenla to Notre Dame. Mrs. Nague stated that the sidewalks would be used for the march. Mr. Hill stated that the Board could not give approval of the march because of the other numerous responsibilities which must be taken into consideration regarding traffic control and general police functions in other areas on that same day. He recommended that the group proceed to the university from Leeper Park on the sidewalks and obey all traffic rules and regu- lations. He pointed out that three major intersections would need to be crossed, and police manpower would not be available to help at those locations. He asked Mrs. Nague work with the South Bend Police Department and Chief Thompson and his designees in order to coordinate the activity, and also that Mrs. Nague work with Notre Dame officials and the county police regarding the entering of another juris- diction other than the city. He asked if consideration had been given as to where all the busses and cars would be parked which would be bringing in the protestors. Mrs. Nague stated that someone had suggested the busses and cars park at the Toll Road entrance as on football game days and then pick up their riders after the protest at Notre Dame Avenue and Angela. Mrs. Nague stated that a minimum of 1,000 people were expected. REQUEST TO CONDUCT ROAD RUN - OSTEOPATHIC HOSPITAL AND BETHEL COLLEGE A request from the South Bend Osteopathic Hospital to conduct a road run on Saturday, August 19, 1981, starting at 9:00 a.m. was received. The proposed route for the run is as follows: LIB r—�