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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMN-BPW-1992-09-02BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE September 2, 1992 NOTES PRESENT: Commissioners Cox, Brandford, Gerard, Tripp and Reeves; Mayor Nichols, Alderperson Berg, Superintendent of Public Works Gray, Assistant Supt. Ferrel and Shimer. 1. Benefit Assessment District for Parking. Commissioner Reeves reported that this item will be discussed at the September 30, 1992 Committee of the Whole meeting. Herman Sieverding, Deputy Planning Director will be present to discuss this item with the Board. 2. Reguest for Parking Arrangement in "Woolworth's" lot for Tompkins County Senior Citizen's Council. Currently, the Senior Council uses Parking Lot D (Woolworth's parking lot) for overnight parking for their road trips. The Council claims that there is an established agreement with the City that members may park in the lot for $2.00 per day. There was concern that the present construction of the Court Facility is using several parking spaces which effect downtown parking. These spaces will be occupied for the next year. The Board agreed that Marilyn Grey from the Senior Citizen Council should be present to address this issue at the next Committee of the Whole meeting. 3. South Hill Traffic and Parking Concerns. The Board discussed some of the concerns which the South Hill Civic Association has presented regarding the intersections of Prospect, Turner and Spencer and Prospect and Aurora Streets. Commissioner Reeves reminded the Board that requested painting of crosswalks in the area are to be done as soon staff is able to do so. She also told the Board of the upcoming public hearing concerning installation of new sidewalks on South Hill Terrace. Commissioner Reeves questioned the Board of how they felt about installing "No Thru Traffic" signs at the intersection of Turner Place and Prospect Street. The Board questioned legality of these signs. Superintendent Gray stated that though they are not illegal to install, there is no legal standing of these signs, therefore they are unenforceable. The Board agreed that a resolution to install the signs would appear at the next regular meeting. BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE September 2, 1992 3. College Avenue and Mitchell Street Traffic and Parking Concerns. Asst. Supt. Ferrel explained that staff will be extending the existing guiderail down to the ground. Supt. Gray questioned whether the Board wanted guiderail installed at the beginning of the curve, currently it starts mid -way through. Discussion followed regarding occurrences of accidents at the curve. The Board decided that consideration should be given to reconstructing the curve. A resolution will be presented at the next regular meeting directing staff to install additional signage and to extend the existing guiderail. 4. Task Force on Traffic Issues. Mayor Nichols stated that the members of TFTI would be announced at that evening's Common Council meeting. He added that the Board's representative would be Paul Brandford and chaired by Joe Daley. Goals and objectives of the task force will be announced at a later date. 5. South Titus Avenue Traffic and Parking Concerns. Mr. Hall of 417 S. Titus Ave. was present to answer questions from the Board regarding the neighborhood. Commissioner Reeves stated that Traffic Engineer Frank Gombas has similar thoughts as Mr. Hall's proposal #2 on revising the area of South Titus, South and Fair Streets. Supt. Gray explained that the proposal, although feasible, would not be likely to occur in the next few years since the pavement and curbs are serviceable. Mayor Nichols pointed out that one issue is enforcement and the Board cannot always solve problems such as this one. The Board agreed that Chief McEwen should be contacted on enforcement of this area. Mr. Hall suggested that South Titus Ave. from South Street to Fair Street next to South Titus park be blocked off, even if only temporary. The Board discussed this idea and determined that a trial period of 120 days for this concept would be conclusive for a permanent arrangement. 6. Assignment Priority Tasks. Commissioner Brandford suggested that the Board move forward with the issues, one being consolidation of DPW. Commissioner Tripp suggested that since there were several studies done on the subject that a presentation be made of an overview of them. Supt. Gray and Asst. Supt. Shimer gave their opinion of how they each felt the consolidation should be handled. The Board requested that Asst. Supt. Shimer make copies of each study available for the Board. It was agreed that this issue would be discussed further at the September 30, 1992 Committee of the Whole. Meeting adjourned at 5:55 pm. Notes taken by: Donna L. Payne Administrative Secretary Page - 2