HomeMy WebLinkAboutMN-BPW-1993-09-01BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
September 1, 1993
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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
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