06282016 Board of Public Works Meeting

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REGULAR MEETING JUNE 28. 2016 220 Dominik The Genera] Sidewalk Cafe Monday- 609 & 613 East Ma adikBelos Deli & Cafe Permit Friday, 7:00 Jefferson Blvd, a.m. to 7:00 p.m.; Saturday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 P.M. ADDITION TO THE AGENDA — NON-RESIDENTIAL BLOCK PARTY — NAP TOWN RIDER'S ANNUAL ANNIVERSARY PARTY Mr. Samuel Brown, Petitioner, introduced himself to the Board and stated he is an honorary member of the Nap Town Motorcycle Club and is trying to help them get the paperwork processed for an annual event they hold. He stated they are requesting to close Werwinski Street between College Street and Wilbur Street during their events on July 8, 9, and 10 from 8:00 a.m. Friday to 3:00 a.m. Sunday for parking, to keep the traffic out of the residential neighborhood. He stated he talked to the business on the block and they are okay with the closure as long as there is no trash. He noted he is planning on talking to the neighbors on Longley Street also. Lieutenant Gene Eyster stated he first received an application that had no times or description of the event last week and was given all unfavorable recommendations from Fire, Police and Traffic Departments. He stated this morning he received another application with the times and event time but he still recommends against the event due to the last minute application; Mr. Brown is not the property owner; and no neighbors have signedoff on the application. He added City Ordinance allows only until 8:00 p.m. for block parties. Fire Chief Steve Cox stated his concern is having direct access to the buildings on the street, noting if parking is allowed in the street, the Fire Department would have difficulty accessing the businesses on the block. Mr. Brown stated he would make sure that if there was an emergency, he would have the people available to move their cars. Chief Cox noted they had concerns about the original application with no times and no name of the event, but the Fire Department is all about access and whether it is impeded. Ms. Maradik asked if the businesses on the street were contacted. Mr. Brown stated no one is operating at the time of the event, adding there are two (2) businesses in the _ location and both are closed. IIe stated it was his fault for not getting all of the information on the application. Mr. Gilot asked if he can live with the restriction of 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. of the Ordinance. Mr. Brown stated there are two (2) events, one a Birthday Party on Friday, and Saturday is a President's Meeting, dinner, and dance. Mr. Eric Horvath, Director of Public Works, stated there are no restrictions on the street for parking, it is allowed on both sides of the street. Mr. Brown stated it is so narrow, they are trying to keep traffic away from the residential area. Chief Cox stated he drove down the street this morning and it isn't actually that narrow, noting there is room for a fire truck. He noted if the street was closed they couldn't get a fire truck down there. Assistant Chief Jeff Rynearson stated he has concerns that if the street is blocked off it encourages people to park in the street and congregate in the street. if it is left open with traffic flow, they won't congregate. Lieutenant Eyster questioned where the event is supposed to be held. Mr. Brown stated at 648 College Street, adding that was on the application. Ms. Dorau suggested if parking is on both sides of the street, they could just go ahead and park, asking Mr. Brown if his goal is to keep traffic for the event under control. Mr. Brown stated it is adding they don't want to upset the residents. Mr. Gilot asked if a sign could be posted stating "Open for Local Traffic only; Keep 12' Fire Lane Open" and a half blockage placed at each end of the street. Mr. Horvath agreed it could. Ms. Maradik added it should also state "No Congregating in Streets". The Board agreed the application submitted was not the appropriate application, this was not actually a block party. Mr. Relos made a motion to approve the restriction of access with partial closure at each end and signs stating traffic restricted for event traffic only, maintenance of 12' fire lane, and no congregating in the street. Ms. Maradik seconded the motion, which carried. APPROVE TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES Upon a motion made by Ms. Maradik, seconded by Mr. Relos and carried, the following traffic control devices were approved: NEW INSTALLATION: Handicapped Accessible Parking Space Sign LOCATION: 130 E A]tgeld St. 2615 Frederickson St. REMARKS: All criteria has been met