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7. NEW BUSINESS (Cont'd . Lawson Associates Contract: Authorization was re- LAWSON ASSOCIATES quest ad to enter into a contract with Lawson Associates for CONTRACT AUTHORIZED, engin ering services for Block 6, Pedestrian Bridge and the R -66 East lamp, in an amount not to exceed $36,400.00, subject to Legal Counsel and HUD approval, R -66. This item was discussed at length in the Executive Session of this meeting with the public present. Mr. Lennon advised that based on the $2.6 million grant re- ceive , it specifically calls for $284,000.00 to be spent on the d velopment of Block 6 as it relates to the master plan for tie west bank of the St. Joseph River for the site im- prove ents from Monroe Street to Jefferson, and $31,040.00 to devel )p the Pedestrian Bridge and the East Ramp. Mr, Dan Lawson outlined their proposal and advised the grant would not include everything they had proposed in the master plan. They would set up the contract to start construction in the fall and do as much as they can with the budget avail - able and will go into the design portion as though the entire portion would be done and allow completion later as funds are available. With the money expended it will be a greatly im- proved area which will be acceptable but not complete. We are approximately $60,000 short of doing everything in the master plan; however, this can be completed later when funds are avail- able through the Redevelopment Commission or the Park Board. In r ference to President Helmen's question, there will be a continuous guard rail, 42" high, treated timber. The details of t e railing have not as yet been worked out, but it will be all wood. The concept includes lighting in the railing itself or as alternate on pole above railing. A study will be made on t e aesthetics itself. Will also work on a concept to keep the motorcycles off and the planking would be crossways. President Helmen said the use of bicycles and motorcycles on the Flaza would be a hazard to the pedestrians and this should be prevented. Mr. Wiggins said if we make provisions to park the ticycles this will help solve the problem the same as maki g provisions to park cars downtown. Mr., ene Evans advised there is an ordinance on record that bicy les must be wheeled and not ridden in the downtown area. He s ggested it be enforced. Mr. Lennon advised this will be brou ht to the Plaza Authority's attention. On m tion by Rev. Williams, seconded by Mr. Wiggins and unani- mous y carried, authorization was approved to enter into a cont act with Lawson Associates for engineering services, as note above, in an amount not to exceed $36,400.00, subject to L gal Counsel and HUD approval, R -66. 9LOM