HomeMy WebLinkAboutMN-BPW-1992-07-15BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
July 15, 1992
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Present: Commissioners Brandford, Cox, Gerard Tripp,
Mayor Nichols, Alderperson Berg, Superintendent Gra, Assistant
Superintendent Shimer.
1. Hillview Sewer Line. Mr. Vanderburgh, homeowner, was present
and outlined the steps he has taken to settle this matter. Mayor
Nichols stated that Attorney Guttman would be giving a report on
the status of this topic and the Board would be able to proceed
at that point.
2. Request to void Miscellaneous Account Receivables. City
Chamberlain Debbie Parsons was present to explain that there are
numerous account receivables that are uncollectable, most due to
bankruptcy. She also stated that the City Attorney's office has
a file on these judgements. Commissioner Cox was concerned that
the bills should be written off and not expunged, since they were
not written in error. Chamberlain Parsons stated that if the
bills are written off, the right to collect is not relinquished
when and if the judgements are settled. The Board approved of
this process.
3. Water and Sewer Late Fees. Chamberlain Parsons was present
to submit an appeal letter to the Board. The consensus was that
the bill be handled by the Chamberlain's Office. The Board then
discussed what procedures to follow in future requests. Supt.
Gray suggested that such appeals should be handled case by case
as they are currently being handled. The Board agreed.
4. Request to use DeWitt park from Ithaca College. Commissioner
Reeves asked for questions or comments, which the Board declined.
A resolution approving the use of DeWitt Park will be presented
at the next regular meeting.
5. Mountain Bikes in Wild Flower Preserve. It was pointed out
that there are currently signs which prohibit vehicular traffic,
which are being ignored by many bicyclists. Asst. Supt. Shimer
stated that currently the Gorge Ranger, James Lister and Chief
Operator of the Water Treatment Plant, Chuck Baker, are directing
bicyclists to the railroad right -of -way. Chief Operator Baker is
presently obtaining estimates for new signage. Commissioner
Brandford presented his proposed resolution which would request
communications with the Bicycle Commission and the Six Mile Creek
Committee to establish prohibited areas for bicycles in the Six
Mile Creek area. That resolution will be presented at the next
regular meeting.
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6. Use of Steamboat Landing. Commissioner Reeves gave an update
on the creation of a proposed form for the use of Steamboat
Landing. With this form is a formula to calculate the fee for
its use. Both are currently being reviewed by the City
Attorney's Office.
7. Quit Claim Easement - Johnson Bo yard. Supt. Gray reported
that the survey work has been scheduled to be done.
8. Street Closing Procedures. Commissioner Reeves asked for
comments regarding the list of procedures for obtaining a street
closing or City park usage permit. Mayor Nichols expressed his
concern with the 30 -day waiting period being too harsh. Supt.
Gray stated that many times people will give such requests one
week in advance. Commissioner Tripp questioned the usage of
parks. Commissioner Reeves explained that it was intended for
only neighborhood parks, not Cass, Stewart or DeWitt.
Commissioner Tripp offered to make a draft of procedures for
DeWitt Park usage. The Board agreed that two steps of actions
can take place with requests; first, is that the Superintendent
will approve, deny, or forward requests to the Board; second, is
that upon the Superintendent's denial, it may be appealed to the
Board. A final copy of this list will be distributed to the
Board.
9. Street Hierarchv. Alderperson Berg discussed the resolution
which Common Council passed at its July 1, 1992 meeting. He
explained that the Planning and Development Committee is to
review the establishment of a community task force. The Mayor
explained that P &D, the Board or himself would then be able to
create the task force. Discussion followed regarding advantages
or each entity forming it. Commissioner Cox suggested that the
Board get back to the list of priority traffic issues which were
set at the beginning of the year. The Board agreed that the list
be discussed at the next meeting. Discussion followed.
Commissioner Reeves suggested that the Board hold off further
discussion until P &D has reviewed this issue. She then
questioned how to handle existing and future requests on parking
and traffic issues. It was decided that a schedule of the
existing concerns should be made in order to settle them.
Meeting adjourned at 6:10 p.m.
Notes by
Donna Payne
Administrative Secretary
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