09/13/76 Board of Public Works Minutes

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REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 13, 1976 REQUEST FOR KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS MARCH The Board received a request from the Knights of Columbus to march from their building at 816 N. Michigan to the Monument at the Court House in observance of Columbus Day on October 12, 1976 at 11:30 a.m. They also request a police escort. Upon motion made by Mr. Farrand, seconded by Mr. Brunner and carried, the request was filed and referred to the Bureau of Traffic and Lighting and the Police Department for review and recommendation. RIVER BEND PLAZA APPLICATIONS Ronald Bock, Director of River Bend Plaza, submitted the following applications to the Board with his favorable recommendation: A. Aktive Vacuum Sales and Service - September 16, 17 and 18. Sale of hot dogs and cokes on the sidewalk at 329 S. Michigan. from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Upon motion made by Mr. Farrand, seconded by Mr. Mullen and carried, the application was approved subject to securing the necessary license and.filing a Certificate of Insurance with the Board. B. Security Control Systems, Inc. - Display in the Osco block on September 23 and 24 from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Upon motion made by Mr. Farrand, seconded by Mr. Mullen and carried, the application was approved and Mr. Bock was directed to check with Ralph Wadzinski in regard to parking the display unit. C. Sunny Day Concert - September 23, 1976 - noon to 3:00 p.m. in the Baer's Block. Upon motion made by Mr. Farrand, seconded by Mr. Mullen and carried, the application was approved. . Mr. Brunner noted that this is a non -union group and said there had been a previous policy on River Bend Plaza, regarding activities by non -union musical groups. Mr. Brunner requested that Mr. Mullen investigate this matter and determine what the policy is and if it should be continued. TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES APPROVED Ralph Wadzinski, Manager of the Bureau of.Traffic and Lighting, recommended the following traffic control installations to the Board: 1. Stop signs to be installed on 21st Street at Mishawaka Avenue. 2. Stop signs to be installed on 20th Street at Nor.thside 3. Stop signs to be installed on 21st Street at Pleasant Street. Upon motion made by.Mr. Farrand, seconded by Mr. Mullen and carried, the installations were approved. BID ADVERTISING APPROVED - CENTURY CENTER FUEL OIL Mr. Farrand noted that the City will need to purchase fuel oil for the heating needs of Century Center and requested permission to advertise for bids for 200,000 gallons of fuel oil for the period of October 1, 1976 through December 31, 1977. Specifications were submitted. Mr. Mullen asked whether the city could now bid fuel requirements and Mr. Farrand said it was his understanding that the controls had been lifted. He said this is a new item not purchased before and suppliers have indicated that they could submit bids. Upon motion made by Mr. Farrand, seconded by Mr. Mullen and carried, the Board authorized the advertising for bids, with sealed bids to be received on September 27, 1976.