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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMN-BPW-1990-05-30BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE May 30, 1990 NOTES Present: Commissioners Berg, Cannon, Connor, Cox, Reeves, Sprague, Mayor Nichols; Supt. Thadani, Acting Asst. Supt. Carpenter, City Engr. Gray, Asst. City Atty. Kennedy, Asst. Streets & Sanitation Supervisor Kelly, Alderperson Daley, Alderperson Golder. The following were additions to the Agenda: Installation of memorative marker at Stewart Park. Encroachment request at 1311 N. Cayuga Street. Festival Lands mowing policy. The following were deletions to the Agenda: Cornell Transit Study - Bernie Carpenter. a) Cornell Park and Ride Lot at East Hill Plaza. Elmira Road Sidewalks. Newman Golf Course Shelter. Central School Parking. Parking Garage Signage - Kathe Evans. Dey Street Petition for stop signs. Parking regulations on upper East Hill - summary of public meeting held on May 24, 1990. 1. Ithaca Green Market at Dewitt Park (Committee has "Power to Act") Several members of the public and this market spoke in favor of supporting a Saturday market at Dewitt Park. A petition was submitted to the BPW with 450 signatures supporting this market. Alderperson Golder also spoke in favor of this market, noting it encourages small businesses, and further noted that Alderperson Schroeder also is in favor of this. Anna Steinkraus, president of the Ithaca Farmers Market, asked that the rules for this market be looked at carefully. Discussion followed about the City's current commitment to the Ithaca Farmers Market at the Steamboat Landing site. Commissioner Cannon asked about this market creating competition for the Ithaca Farmers Market. Commissioner Berg noted that he supports the Green Market as he felt this is a question of fairness. Commissioner Connor was also in favor of this market and suggested that the criteria be spelled out and that a ceiling BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS Committee of the Whole May 30, 1990 be put on the earnings. Commissioner Reeves noted that the BPW has "Power to Act" at this meeting. Discussion again followed and the BPW decided to table this item till next week's meeting. 2. Encroachment request at 1311 N. Cayuga Street. Attorney Stephen Bowman was present on behalf of his clients, Renato and Sharon Jimenez of 1311 North Cayuga Street. He explained that the house located at this address was partially on a City street - Water Street, which has not been developed. His clients are asking for an easement agreement for as long as the house stands. Discussion followed about what future uses this part of the street may have, which was probably none. Commissioner Cox suggested that the BPW approve an easement which would allow the structure to remain until totally destroyed and request a new survey to be done and locate new underdrain. The BPW agreed to approve an easement and asked the attorneys to work together to draw up an agreement. 3. Tompkins Co. /City of Ithaca Recycling Drop -off Center. Supt. Thadani gave the BPW a brief update on this Center At regarding weekend unmanned operation. Supervisor Kelly noted that he did not think the situation was as bad as he thought it would be without staff on weekends. Supt. Thadani noted that the County is unhappy with the Center being unstaffed on weekends and referred to a letter from Bill Mobbs, County Public Works Commissioner, stating that the City is responsible for supervision and maintenance of this Center. Commissioner Reeves further pointed this out by referring to the contract, Page 2, Item 5. Discussion followed. Commissioner Cannon suggested that the BPW continue the unstaffed weekend operations, which the BPW agreed to and further asked that the City and County attorneys (with staff input) review and amend the contract. 4. Parking Management Ad -hoc Committee. Alderperson Daley was present to discuss his proposed resolution regarding formation of an ad -hoc parking management committee. It was noted that the BPW tabled a resolution regarding this at their last meeting. Discussion followed about job descriptions and possibly merging of the traffic and parking divisions. It was noted that this committee would discuss these items and propose solutions. The BPW agreed with the resolution proposed by Alderperson Daley with the exception of Item #1 under the third Whereas regarding determining the feasibility of combining parking and traffic engineering. Page - 2 BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS Committee of the Whole May 30, 1990 S. Installation of memorative marker at Stewart Park. Terry Harbin was present to request permission to install plague in the large pavilion at Stewart Park commemorating the early Ithaca movie business. He noted he already has approval from the Landmarks Preservation Committee and the Interim Parks Commission, and that this marker installation will be in conjunction with the Ithaca Festival. After reviewing the plague, the BPW gave Mr. Harbin permission to install this plague in Stewart Park. 6. Award of Contract for installation of a Bolted Steel Tank at Haller Blvd. - Committee has "Power to Act ". Discussion followed about the resolution tabled from the last BPW meeting and City Engr. Gray explained his justification for preferring a steel bolted tank rather than a welded tank. It was noted that this tank's color will be dark blue, a "standard" color for silos. The BPW passed the following resolution: Resolution by Commissioner Cox; seconded by Commissioner Sprague. Award of Contract for installation of a Bolted Steel Tank at Haller Blvd. WHEREAS, The City received bids for a new factory- coated steel bolted tank for water storage to be installed at Haller Blvd. on May 21, 1990 and these have been reviewed by the Engineering Office, and WHEREAS, an economical analysis determined that it is slightly more advantageous to use a glass -lined tank as opposed to a factory- coated epoxy tank, now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the contract for installation of a glass -lined bolted steel tank at Haller Blvd. be awarded to J. Andrew Lange, Inc. for their low bid of $72,500. Carried Unanimously 7. Dryden Road Parking Garage Summary of 24 hour operation a) Report of lost revenue resulting from Sunday free period from 9 am to 1 pm. The BPW reviewed material the free period of parking on Sundays (W and discussed the lost revenue during this period of time. Discussion followed about extending the 24 hour operation. Council Liaison Blanchard noted that many Council members are not Page - 3 BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS Committee of the Whole May 30, 1990 happy with the free parking. Alderperson Golder noted that not all members are unhappy with this. Discussion followed about the personnel costs involved with the 24 hour operation of the Dryden Road Parking Garage. The BPW decided to extend the 24 hour operation of this garage through August. Meeting adjourned at 6:20 p.m. Notes by Lisa Cornell Administrative Secretary Page - 4