HomeMy WebLinkAboutMN-BPW-1991-08-21BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
August 21, 1991
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Present: Commissioners Berg, Brandford, Cox, Reeves, Rusoff,
Tripp, Mayor Nichols; Council Liaison Blanchard, Asst. Supt.
Ferrel, Asst. City Atty. Kennedy.
Commissioner Reeves chaired the meeting.
ADDITIONS:
1. Request to close off the 100 block of Cleveland Ave. on
Saturday August 31, 1991 from 10:00 am to 10:00 pm for the
Southside Community Center Festival. Tentative approval
granted.
TABLED ITEMS:
1. Request reduced speed on Route 79 - Barbara Blanchard
2. Discussion of automated ticket dispensers in downtown ramps.
3. Northside land use as it effects consolidation of the
Department of Public Works.
4. Mowing policy at Flood Control Channel.
5. Extended hours in the downtown parking lots. Staff to evaluated
and return with recommendations.
6. Policy regarding posting of political decorum on City property
from the Asst. City Attorney.
7. Southwest Park - resolution dated June 12, 1991
1. Preliminar ' approval 'ven to the Southside Community Festival
to close the 100 block of Cleveland Ave., on August 31, 1991 from
10:00 am to 10:00 pm. beginning at Corn Street to the 200 and 300
block of Plain Street beginning at Green and extending to Clinton
Street. Formal Resolution to be presented at the August 28, 1991
BPW meeting.
2. Newman Municipal Golf Course fees and lease ro osal -
Steve Torrant present to discuss possible lease arrangement and
effect of increased rates on participation.
It was reported that the increase in fees had a very minor effect
on participation. Weather has had a greater effect in lower
participation than fee increases.
The City Attorney is to research legality and limitations on
Possible lease arrangement and report to committee.
Final decision would lie with the Common Council and BPW as this is
a budget item. The main reason for a lease arrangement is to allow
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for improvements to be made to the course. The mayor is to report
back on other ways of funding improvements. Once this information
is obtained and evaluated Steve may be asked to do a preliminary
proposal.
3. Northside land use as it effects consolidation of the Department
of Public Works.
Discussion followed about the Science Center. Acting
Superintendent Gray will report back on this issue.
4. Dryden Road Parking Garage further discussion
Jim Miller will be asked to update to 8/1/91 the information on
this item. The Finance Department will also be asked to report on
lost revenue.
5. Review of Transit Agreement for construction and maintenance.
Cornell, the County and the City are meeting to review proposed
changes. A discussion followed on possible future parking
problems. No action was taken. Lighting at the facility was
discussed.
6. Mowing policy at Flood Control Channel
Rick reported that he is waiting for written policy from the DEC.
Mowing and wire around trees, to prevent further damage by beavers,
has been accomplished this year.
7. Extended hours in the downtown Parking lots.
Discussion on what information was needed and how to collect it, to
determine if attendant hours at the lot should be expanded.
Staff is to be polled and a report brought back to the next
meeting.
8. Request of South Hill Elementary School to close Hudson Street
on 9/6/91.
The request of South Hill Elementary school was tentatively
approved for closure on 9/6/91. Resolution to be brought to the
8/28/91 meeting.
9. Traffic Island at State and Mitchell Streets.
Discussion was held on the temporary traffic island currently at
State and Mitchell Streets. It was determined that the BPW wishes
to make this a permanent structure as soon as funds are available.
Plantings and an attractive appearance are requested by members of
the board. The police chief will be asked for recommendations and
dollars required will be reported back to the board by Asst. Supt.
Ferrel.
10. Report of Vice Chairman Carol Reeves
Commissioner Reeves reported that the two way radios were approved
by B & A to be installed in the water and Sewer vehicles.
The energy Conservation software has been favorably received.
However, a request for further study to find software that is
compatible with the current hardware is underway.
Meeting adjourned at 5:35 pm.
Notes by
Donna Wild
Administrative Secretary