HomeMy WebLinkAboutMN-BPW-1989-10-18BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
Meeting of October 18, 1989
NOTES
Present: Commissioners, Cannon, Cox, Daley, Reeves, Sprague; Acting Supt.
Fabbroni, City Engr. Gray.
Commissioner Reeves chaired the meeting.
The following were additions to the Agenda:
7. Parking Permits.
8. Intersection at State and Albany - traffic problems.
The following were deletions to the Agenda:
4. Staff Updates:
a) Lighting in Southside Area.
b) Collegetown Maintenance Increase.
c) Octopus Sidnalization - DOT requests information.
5. BPW Opinion of proposed baling station at Commercial Avenue.
6. South Hill Drainage - Review of proposal.
1. ENCROACHMENT REQUEST AT 414 SPENCER ROAD
Margaret Beers - Schnock, Assistant City Attorney, and Mr. Dekay,
representing the property owners at 414 Spencer Road, were present
for discussion. Margaret noted that the City Attorney's Office has
not changed their position regarding this encroachment, they still
feel the amount to be 66, while Mr. Mazza, the property owner's
attorney, feels the amount to be 50'. Margaret further noted that
the BPW does not have the authority to grant a right -of -way easement
or encroachment to that extent. She also noted that the property
owners are looking for a permanent encroachment, and that the hold -up
was due to the fact that the attorneys could not agree. Mr. Dekay
was concerned about the clause referring to the part where the City
could revoke the license. Discussion followed about the annexation.
Acting Supt. Fabbroni noted that the State redesigned some streets.
Discussion followed about what the BPW could grant the property
owners. They could grant a license agreement but not a permanent
encroachment. Commissioner Daley reviewed the original resolution
which the BPW tabled, and it was noted that the last RESOLVED
concerning revocation by the Landmarks Commission was stricken. City
Engineer Gray noted the map and original parts of the house as well
as additions and will contact the City Attorney's office with his
thoughts. The BPW asked the attorneys to get together and report
back, and it was noted that the BPW does have "Power to Act" on this
request.
2. REQUEST FOR EXPUNGEMENT OF LATE PENALTY ON WATER & SEWER BILL
A request was received from Beverly Beer of 312 Eastwood Avenue, to
expunge the late penalty on her water and sewer bill. Ms. Beer wrote
a letter to the BPW as she could not appear in person. She said she
mailed the bill on August 15th, the day it was due, but the
Chamberlain's office did not receive it until a few days later, and
it was not postmarked on the 15th. City Chamberlain Parsons noted
that this was not the first time this has happened with Ms. Beer,
and noted that her office had given her breaks before. The BPW
decided to deny this request.
3. PARKING PERMITS
City Chamberlain Parsons noted a resolution the BPW passed a few years
ago increasing the amount of available parking permits from January
through October of each year. She noted that in November and December
the availability amount decreases to allow parking for shoppers. She
noted that in the past this has caused problems as not enough permits
are available for all -day parkers. Discussion followed. The BPW
decided to extend the original resolution for increased permit
availability to include the month of November, and asked the City
Chamberlain to post the upcoming decrease in permit availability at
all parking facilities to give permit holders enough time to arrange
for parking in December.
4. CASCADILLA AVENUE TRAFFIC PROBLEMS
Art Santora, a resident in this area, was present for discussion.
Acting Supt. Fabbroni noted that the Traffic Engineer had received
a request for speed bumps on Cascadilla Avenue, and also wants a "no
through traffic" sign posted on this street. He noted that the
Traffic Engineer does not feel that this sign is legal. Discussion
followed about enforcement of this sign. Mr. Santora noted his
concerns, and felt that it was very unsafe to cross Cayuga Street.
Discussion followed about putting in a stop sign and the bikeway in
this neighborhood. Acting Supt. Fabbroni noted that he has ordered
the "no- through traffic" sign. Staff will review this street again
for alternatives and report back to the BPW.
5. MAYORS 1990 BUDGET
Acting Supt. Fabbroni discussed the Mayor's 1990 Budget with the BPW.
He noted that the budget did not include any new capital projects.
He further noted that the Mayor anticipated a 5J% tax increase with
this budget. Acting Supt. Fabbroni noted a major problem was the
proposed County landfill tipping fee, which was not included in the
budget, and the Mayor had told him to absorb this expense through
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DPW accounts. Acting Supt. Fabbroni noted that he is looking for
a revenue generating activity to compensate for these tipping fees.
Discussion followed. Acting Supt. Fabbroni noted a few suggestions
to compensate for the tipping fee - billing residents quarterly,
charging each unit individually. Commissioner Cox asked about the
parking facilities and if the City is making any money on it, which
the City is not. It was noted that if the City did charge units
individually, something would have to be done about the tax - exempt
properties. The BPW agreed that the DPW operations would not suffer
because of the tipping fees, and BPW will generate revenue for this
expense. Acting Supt. Fabbroni discussed his equipment needs for
1990 and noted that this equipment is on a preventative maintenance
program. Discussion followed about projects paying for the equipment
needed to do the work. Discussion followed about the vehicle
replacement program and the money required to keep this in effect.
It was noted that the budget is to be reviewed by B &A and then on
to Common Council for their approval, and some things may be changed
by then.
Meeting adjourned at 6:06 p.m.
Notes by
Lisa Cornell
Administrative Secretary
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