07/01/85 Board of Public Works Minutes

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REGULAR MEETING JULY 1, 1985 APPROVE REQUEST OF ST. STEPHEN'S PARISH TO CLOSE PORTION OF MAC PHERSON STREET FOR PARISH FESTIVAL In a letter to the Board, Rev. Thomas F,. Lemos C.S.C., St. Stephen's Parish, 1103 West Thomas Street;, South Bend, Indiana, advised that the parish Ethnic Festival is;scheduled for July 27 and 28, 1985 and requested the closing of MacPherson Street from Thomas to Napier from July 26th at 3:00 p.m. through July 28th for the purpose of this festival. As in the past, they will maintain. a ten foot (101) clear and unobstructed lane for emergency purposes. Mr. Leszczynski advised that this request has been reviewed by the Bureau of Traffic and Lighting and the Police. Department Traffic Division and they recommend approval. Therefore, upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mr. Vance and carried, the above recommendation was accepted and the request approved. DENY REQUEST TO CONDUCT STREET SERVICES - REV. AARON SCONIERS Mr. Leszczynski advised that the Bureau of Traffic and Lighting, Police Department Traffic Division and City Attorney's office have reviewed the request of Rev. Sconiers to conduct street services, said request submitted to.the Board on June 17, 1985. Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mr. Vance and carried, the above request was denied for safety reasons as the intersection of Chapin and Washington Streets is a busy and dangerous intersection. The Clerk was instructed to contact Rev. Sconiers and suggest that he submit an alternate location for consideration. APPROVE REQUEST TO LOCATE TEMPORARY TRAILER - 1612 ROBINSON Mr. Leszczynski advised that the Bureau of Traffic and Lighting, Building Department and Fire Department have reviewed the request of Mr. Mel Whittaker, 1707 Caroline Street, South Bend, Indiana, to place a temporary trailer at the above referred to address, said request submitted to the Board on June 27, 1985, and recommend approval. Mr. Jack Mathews, Building Commissioner advised that Mr. Whittaker must secure the necessary permits and properly secure the structure from possible wind damage. Upon a motion made by Mr. Leszczynski, seconded by Mr. Vance and carried, the above recommendations were accepted and the request approved. APPROVE BLOCK PARTY REQUESTS Mr. Leszczynski advised that the Bureau of Traffic and Lighting and the Police Department Traffic Division have reviewed the following Block Party requests and recommend approval: 1. Petitioner: Mrs. John F. Toth Address: 1351 East South Street Street to be closed: East South Street to the island where Longfellow meets South St. Dates and Times: August 3, 1985 - 4:00 p.m. - midnight (raindate: 8/4/85) Purpose: Neighborhood Block Party 2. Petitioner: Mrs. Julie Schreiber Address: 2402 Union Avenue Street to be closed: Union Avenue from McArthur to Solomon Dates and Times: July 28,-1985-.11:00 a.m. - 7:00 p-.m. Purpose: Block picnic