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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMN-BPW-1993-09-01BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE September 1, 1993 a PRESENT: Commissioners Brandford, Gerard, Reeves, Rusoff, Smith, Tripp, Mayor Nichols, Superintendent Gray and Assistant Superintendent Ferrel. Commissioner Reeves chaired the meeting. There were no additions or deletions to the agenda Leah Clark, 116 South Cayuga Street, was present to request overnight parking permits for the Woolworth Lot. She explained that she does not feel safe parking in the Green and Seneca Street Garages or on- street parking. She further explained that her studies require her and her roommate to attend a lab at 12:00 am, they return at 3:00 am. Supt. Gray explained that only 25 permits would be allowed and that her chances of getting one would be slim. Ms. Clark stated that she understood, but a slim chance is better than no chance. Mayor Nichols noted that availability of spaces to shoppers during the day is a concern. Night time permits will not affect business and that it would benefit residents of the downtown area. The Board agreed that night permits would be appropriate from 9:00 pm until 9:00 am at a rate of $22.00. A resolution will be presented at the next regular meeting for the Board's approval. 2 Update on Downtown Signage Susan Blumenthal was present to update the Board on the status of the downtown signage project. She described the signs and area of placement. She is striving for signage which directs motorists to the downtown area, to parking and signage within the garages. Signage within the garages would consist of parking rates and directional signs. Alderperson Berg questioned how signage would be changed when rates are increased. Ms. Blumenthal described two methods being considered, one would include scraping off the number and reapplying or use of decals. Superintendent Gray stated that he is concerned with the proposed size of signs, they may be difficult to install. He also questioned if an oval sign with rates could be placed on a larger sign making it easier to post the rates. Ms. Blumenthal stated that the signs should be ordered in the next couple of weeks. She will keep the Board informed of the situation. BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE September 1, 1993 3. License Fee Red ctign - Board had Power to Act- 12- JUILDIN .R PROPPRIM AND TRANSIT ITEMS Commissioner Rusoff. by Commissioner Tripp; seconded by Commissioner Smith WHEREAS, the Board of Public Works has received a request to reduce the license fee for the property at 1201 -1205 North Tioga Street, and WHEREAS, Tsvi Bokaer, property owner, claims that a portion of land in the original license fee is not in use by his property; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Board of Public Works has reviewed and approves of the request for the reduced license fee since the portion of land is not in use by the property owner. Discussion followed regarding the footage of land in use. Supt. Gray stated that Mr. Bokaer was actually being under charged and that the square footage was not properly calculated in 1987. Ayes - (1) Brandford Nays - (5) Nichols, Gerard, Reeves, Smith, Tripp Motion Falls 4. Aurora and Hillview Traffi ,$ignal Asst. Supt. Ferkl explained that a press release was issued stating the light will be in working order on Friday between the hours of 7 am and 7 pm, seven days a week. There is still work to be done including running the conduit for detectors and a pedestrian button is planned for installation. The detector and ped. button are expected in the spring meanwhile, there will be a 60 second cycle. 5 Parking R ect R vi P Mayor Nichols suggested that undercover permits be allowed for the Green Street Gars since McCurdy's is not drawing customers to that floor. Commissioner Reeves said that the number of permits issued to Fred Thomas Assoc. could be subtracted out of the number of available permits. It was suggested that the prices and quantities mirror the figures of Seneca Street. Input from Chamberlain Parsons was requested. This item will return to the agenda for a future meeting. The meeting adjourned at 5:30 p.m. Notes taken by: Donna L. Payne Administrative Secretary Page - 2