HomeMy WebLinkAboutMN-BPW-1992-07-29BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
July 29, 1992
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Present: Commissioners Brandford, Cox, Tripp, Reeves, Rusoff;
Alderperson Berg, Mayor Nichols, Superintendent Gray, Assistant
Superintendents Ferrel and Shimer.
ADDITIONS:
Discussion of Plumbing Inspector
Excess Stock of Concrete Asbestos Pipe at Water and Sewer
Extended Hours at City Parking Lots
Hillview Sewers - Report from City Attorney
Art and Design Commission
Proposed Traffic Task Force
DELETIONS:
DeWitt Park Policy
1. Request for use of DeWitt Park for Morris Dance Performance
The Morris Dance Performers have requested the use of DeWitt Park
for an August 2, 1992 performance. The Board decided that
approval would be given except that the request to "pass the hat"
be denied. A resolution will appear at the next regular meeting
so that there will be an official record of the event.
2. Hillview Sewers. City Attorney Chuck Guttman reported that a
proposal has been made for the Board to consider. The proposal
would include work to be done by the City costing approximately
$3,000 to $4,000 which would include replacement of the line with
a plastic pipe. The work would take place between manhole #1 on
South Cayuga Street and a point approximately five feet westerly
from the porch at 501 South Cayuga Street. Mr. Vanderburgh was
present and stated that the proposal was unacceptable. It was
noted that the City has no legal obligation to solve the sewer
problem. The Board agreed that a resolution accepting Attorney
Guttman's proposal appear at the next regular meeting.
3. Spencer Road. Commissioner Reeves pointed out that the 90
day trial period of the one -way configuration on Spencer Road is
almost up. Supt. Gray pointed out that if the configuration is
to remain permanent, the Charter and Ordinance Committee as well
as Common Council must approve of it. Heather Camacho, Spencer
Road resident, pointed out that safety was the biggest issue.
John Beach, S. Albany Street resident, agreed that safety is
important but that consideration to surrounding neighborhoods
needs to be taken. Rick Grossman, resident of Park Street,
commented on the large amount of commercial vehicles and the
traffic noise that is created in that area. Commissioner Tripp
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July 29, 1992
brought up three points, that the police should make priority of
Spencer Road and S. Albany Street area, that Attorney Guttman
look into commercial traffic restrictions and consider extending
the 90 day period so that student traffic could be considered.
There was concern for impact on the neighboring streets if the
traffic pattern is maintained. Commissioner Reeves reminded the
Board of previous traffic proposals for the area made by the
Traffic Engineer. Discussion followed on consideration of
evaluating the impact of surrounding areas. It was agreed that
the Board extend the trial period for an additional 75 days. A
resolution will appear at the next regular meeting to do so.
4. Proposed Traffic Task Force. Alderperson Berg reported on
the proposed task force. A resolution will be presented to
Common Council which will request a task force to be made up of
eleven members including one member of the Board. There was
concern that the task force will be implemented without
consultation from the Board. It was agreed that Alderperson Berg
would request that Common Council refer the resolution to the
Board for review before action is taken.
5. Excess Stock of Concrete Asbestos Pipe at Water and Sewer.
Asst. Supt. Shimer explained that the City currently holds
asbestos pipe in its inventory. This pipe was last used in the
1960's and is expected to be banned by OSHA. He requested the
Board to pass a resolution which would allow the City to receive
bids for the excess materials. During later discussion between
Supt. Gray and Asst. Supts. Ferrel and Shimer it was decided that
the materials would be sent to the county auction.
6. Extended Parking Lot Hours. Asst. Supt. Ferrel reported that
applications had been received for Parking Lot Attendants.
Attendants should be ready to start on August 17.
7. Arts and Design Commission. Commissioner Rusoff explained
that the new Commission is to oversee and recommend art and
design placements throughout the City.
The Board adjourned into executive session to discuss a personnel
matter at 6:00.
Meeting adjourned at 6:10.
Notes by:
Donna Payne
Administrative Secretary
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