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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMN-BPW-1994-02-02Cw BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE February 2, 1994 NOTES 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 to the agenda. Deletions: Snow Removal Priorities Suggested Changes in Snow Removal Ordinance 1. Request for Sunday Parking at the St James A.M.E. Zion Church Mr. Evans Bailey was present to address the Board of the parking needs for the St. James A.M.E. Zion Church located at 116 Cleveland Avenue. Mr. Bailey stated that the church would like to have "No Parking" signs installed in front of the church to allow drop offs and pick ups of church members. He explained that there are many elderly and handicapped people that attend the church and find it difficult to park close to the church. Installation of signs will allow them easier access to the church. Supt. Gray stated that he did not see a problem with the request since most other churches have these areas. Asst. Supt. Ferrel told the Board that he would be able to add the location to the priority list and the signs could be installed soon after the snow melts. A resolution will be voted on at the next regular meeting. 2. Parking Request for 4 - 2 Hour Parking Spaces at Farm and North Aurora Streets Alderpersons Gray and Thorpe were present, both indicated that there is no opposition to the request from the neighbors. Sarah Adams, of the Planning and Development Board, was also present. Ms. Adams stated that the P &D Board did not feel it was a problem. It was suggested that the spaces be posted as 2 hour parking 9:00 am until 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday. The Board felt that this type of regulation would be easier to enforce. Commissioner Brandford suggested that Dr. Gardner be consulted on the times for the 2 hour parking. A resolution will be presented at the next regular meeting. BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING February 2, 1994 3 Sidewalk Assessment - 112 West Marshall Street. Sarah Adams and Vicky Romanoff, owners of 112 West Marshall Street, were present to address the Board. Ms. Adams explained that in 1992, they hired F&J Masonry to do sidewalk work along with other work on their property. They made a $500.00 down payment for the work. The contractor completed the work although there were items of dispute. Ms. Adams told the Board that there was some damage done during the work and that the sidewalk thickness was questioned. Ms. Adams said that in 1993 they received a bill from the City for the sidewalk work and did not understand why since they had hired the contractor; the bill has since been added to the property taxes. Supt. Gray explained what probably happened was the sidewalk inspector saw the walk was completed, had not issued a permit for that address, therefore felt the walk was done under the sidewalk program. Subsequently, the bill was issued and the city contractor was paid through the Capital Project. Commissioner Reeves stated that she had spoken to Creig Hebdon, Junior Engineer, and that he had determined the sidewalk was acceptable to city specifications and that upon completion, was billed. The Board questioned what should be done about the down payment. Commissioner Tripp suggested that Asst. City Attorney Kennedy be asked to guide the Board. Should the $500 be retrieved from F&J Masonry and should the penalty on the taxes be waived. A report from the Attorney's office and a resolution will be presented at the next regular meeting. 4. 1994 Golf Course Rates Steve Torrant, Golf Course Manager, was present to give the Board his recommended rates. He explained that he added an additional 10% on the original proposal. He also showed the Board what other local courses are charging. The proposed 1994 rates were lower than the local courses. He then expressed his interest in installing a driving range. He explained that it has potential to earn revenue. He then explained where it could be located and that the work could be done in house. Commissioner Smith told the Board that this possibility would be looked at closer by the new committee. A resolution accepting the proposed rates will be voted on at the next regular meeting. The Board went into Executive Session at 5:05 pm for an SJS Item until 5:50 pm. The meeting adjourned at 5:50 p.m. Notes taken by: Donna L. Payne Administrative Secretary Page - 2