03/13/1978 Board of Public Works Minutes

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50 REGULAR MEETING MARCH 13, 1978 a REQUEST FOR KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS FUND SOLICITATION APPROVED The Board received a request from Arthur Diamond, on behalf of the Knights of Columbus, to hold a Tootsie Roll Sale on April 7, 8 and 9 on downtown sidewalks. Proceeds of the sale are to go to Mental Health groups in St. Joseph County. Mr. Brunner suggested that, in light of the guidelines adopted today for exempt groups soliciting, the Legal Department should review the request to determine whether this group is required to seek permission for the sale. Mr. McMahon made a motion to approve the request and to refer it to the Legal Department for review and a determination as to whether or not the group is required to request permission for the sale. Mr. Brunner seconded the motion and it carried. REPORT ON CHUCKHOLE REPAIR ON STATE ROUTES Mr. McMahon reported that a letter was sent to the Indiana State Highway Commission requesting immediate action on chuckhole repair on state routes in the City. He noted that a crew of state workmen was in South Bend last Tuesday to begin repairs. A list of specific locations was submitted to the state and an inspector from the Engineering Department has been assigned to drive the routes each Monday and report on progress made. Any areas not covered by the state repair crew will be submitted to the state in subsequent letters. QUESTION REGARDING STREETS AND PARKING IN WEST SIDE AREA Christian Elser, 602 S. Warren, raised the question of a number of narrow residential streets in an area bounded by Walnut and Olive and Western Avenue and the Railroad tracks. He asked if the Board had considered making these streets one way. Mr. McMahon ppointed out that in residential areas, property owners can petition the Board for changes in parking and traffic. The request is then reviewed by the Bureau of Traffic and Lighting and the Police and Fire Departments. A determination is then made based on the wishes of a majority of the residents. Mr. Elser also called attention to residential lots in the vicinity of the West Side Democratic Club, Ford and Warren Streets, which have been plowed and are used for parking. He expressed concern because the lots are unpaved and are not fenced and cars using these lots may cause damage to cars parked on the street. The Board referred Mr. Elser to the Building Commissioner for investigation of any ordinance violations in the use of these lots for parking. There being no further business to come before the Board, upon motion made by Mr. McMahon, seconded by Mr. Brunner and carried, the meeting adjourned at 10:30 a.m. ATTEST: Patricia DeClercq, Cler