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REPORT OF TRAFFIC ENGINEER (continued)
<br />LOADING ZONE SURVEY FOR SOUTH BEND PUBLIC LIBRARY
<br />MAIN BRANCH - 122 WEST WAYNE STREET
<br />November 7 & 14, 1963 Thursdays
<br />s :30 =5:30 PM 6:30 -9 :00 PM
<br />OBSERVATIONS:
<br />1. Although there was an average of 273 persons entering or leaving the library each hour, only a very small
<br />percentage were dropped off or picked up in front of or alongside the library building.
<br />2. There was a relatively good turnover in parking spaces in the half - block immediately in front of the library,
<br />considering that after 6 :00 P.M. there was no time limit. Turnover was especially good in the 12 minute spaces at
<br />each end of the half- block.
<br />3. Loading and unloading in the travel lane on Wayne Street was accomplished expeditiously with traffic ordinarily,
<br />being able to pass the stopped vehicle without crossing the centerline.
<br />CONCLUSIONS:
<br />1. There was no congestion or hazard over and above that resulting from the narrow street width and the necessity
<br />for permitting parking.
<br />2. The turnover in parking spaces is believed to be sufficient to provide convenience to library patrons without
<br />increasing the congestion which results from too much maneuvering by vehicles.
<br />3. Previous experience with loading zones has shown that, because of the impossibility of constantly enforcing them
<br />and an apparent misunderstanding of their purposes by many people, they are very often misused to the extent that
<br />they are worthless for the use for which they were intended. It is felt that such would be the case in front of the
<br />library, where people having short -time business at the library might park in the loading zone for five or ten or mo
<br />minutes. The 12- minute meters at each end of the half -block were placed there for this purpose. Also, there would
<br />be a large amount of vehicles maneuvering in and out of these spaces which would increase congestion and delay.
<br />Finally, two or more prime parking spaces would be eliminated from the central business district core area, where
<br />there is already a shortage of parking space.
<br />4. Loading zones for special occasions or groups can be created by use of parking meter hoods. This has been done
<br />in the past quite effectively.
<br />5. Mr. Roger Francis, Director of the Public Library, was interviewed and stated that he does not have a specific
<br />need for a loading zone, nor have requests reached his office for such an installation. He did state that he will
<br />go along with whatever this department recommends.
<br />RECOMMENDATIONS:
<br />Because of the apparent adequacy of the present situation, the need for the parking spaces which are available, and
<br />the possibility of abuse of a loading zone, and of increased congestion, it is not recommended that a loading zone
<br />be installed in front of the Main Branch of the Public Library.
<br />Councilman Tellson made a motion that the report be accepted and placed on file. Councilman Allen seconded the
<br />motion. Motion carried.
<br />To the Common Council of the City of South Bend:
<br />Your Committee of the Whole, to whom was referred AN ORDINANCE PROHIBITING DISCRIMINATION IN REAL PROPERTY BECAUSE OF
<br />RACE, COLOR, NATIONAL ORIGIN, RELIGION, OR ANCESTRY BY CERTAIN OWNERS, SELLERS, RENTERS, LESSORS, GRANTORS, LESSEES,
<br />GRANTEES, ASSIGNEES, MANAGING AGENTS, REAL ESTATE BROIERS, REAL ESTATE SALESMEN, LENDERS, AND OTHERS, PROVIDING
<br />FOR THE RENAMING OF THE SOUTH BEND FAIR EMPLOYMENT PRACTICE COMMISSION, PRESCRIBING ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND POWERS,
<br />AND PROVIDING PENALTIES, Respectfully report that they have examined the matter and that in their opinion IT SHOULD
<br />BE CONTINUED IN THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE UNTIL THE NEXT MEETING OF THE COUNCIL.
<br />/s/ Paul E. Krueper, Jr.
<br />Acting Chairman
<br />December 2, 1963
<br />Councilman Allen made a motion that the report be accepted and placed on file. Councilman Glass seconded the motion.
<br />Motion carried.
<br />Ordinances to rezone Lots 1, 2, 3, 19, 20 and 21 of Lincoln Plaza, heretofore set for third reading at this meeting,
<br />were, upon motion made by Councilman Muszynski, seconded by Councilman Allen and unanimously carried, set over until
<br />the December 9, 1963 meeting of the Council.
<br />RESOLUTION NO. 58 - - -63
<br />RESOLUTION FOR ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATIONS IN THE GENERAL
<br />PARK FUND -- $1,500.00 AND THE TRANSFER OF SAME FROM ONE
<br />ACCOUNT TO ANOTHER IN THE SAME CATEGORY OF THE GENERAL
<br />PARK FUND
<br />WHEREAS, certain extraordinary conditions have developed since the adoption of the existing annual budget, so(that
<br />it is now necessary to appropriate more money than was appropriated in the annual budget for the various functions
<br />of the Department of Public Parks to meet such extraordinary emergencies, and
<br />WHEREAS, it has been ascertained that :certain amounts in the General Park Fund have more money than is needed at this
<br />time.
<br />SECTION I. That the following account be reduced in the amount set opposite each account, to -wit:
<br />Account No. Classification Item Amount
<br />311 Supplies Fuel, Coak & Oil $1,500.00
<br />Total $12500.00
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