HomeMy WebLinkAboutMN-BPW-1994-06-01BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
June 1, 1994
NOTE
PRESENT: Commissioners Gerard, Reeves, Rusoff, Smith, Tripp, Mayor Nichols,
Superintendent Gray, and Assistant Superintendents Ferrel and Fabbroni.
Commissioner Reeves chaired the meeting.
There were no additions to or deletions from the agenda.
1. Revised Design of Drop In Center,
Herman Sieverding, Deputy Director for Planning and Development was present to
introduce Scheme 2 of the Drop In Center to the Board. The revised design utilizes
approximately 14,000 square feet adjacent to the Water and Sewer Building on First
Street. There are negotiations taking place with Bowl- o -Drome for parking along with
the spaces in front of the building to meet zoning. Alderperson Efroymson questioned
if the on- street parking would be available after hours to accommodate the
neighborhood. It was noted that appropriate signage could be installed for overnight
parking. The consensus of the Board was to recommend that B &A accept Scheme 2
for the Drop In Center.
2. Personnnr eo.n - Board had Power to Act,
Supt. Gray noted that the agenda indicated that this item was to take place in
executive session. It was no longer necessary since it was already published in the
Common Council Agenda.
BUDGET, ADMINISTRATION & COMMUNICATIONS ITEM - Commissioner Reeves.
by. Commissioner Reeves, seconded by: Commissioner Rusoff
A. Proposed Salary Increase for Richard L. Ferrel.
WHEREAS, Richard L. Ferrel was appointed to the position of Assistant
Superintendent for Streets and Facilities in August of 1991 at the base salary, and
WHEREAS, Mr. Ferrel provides strong leadership, is a willing team member of any
city wide project or problem and carries a great deal of responsibility, and
WHEREAS, Mr. Ferrel has demonstrated his ability to perform the complex and
new Ideas into position as
the Streets desire
Group; now, therefore, be
it
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING
June 1, 1994
RESOLVED, That the Board of Public Works recommends that the Budget and
Administration Committee approve an increase in salary to $56,000 for Assistant
Superintendent Richard L. Ferrel, and, be it further
RESOLVED, That the funds for this be derived as follows:
A count Change
No. Name Increase Decrease
1440 -110 City Eng. - Staff Salary
5010.105 Streets Admin. - Admin Salary $3,500 $4.000
Related Accounts $ 500
Carried Unanimously
3. Seneca Street Garage Improvements
Asst. Supt. Ferrel explained that City Electrician, Jim Crandall, estimated the cost of
replacement of existing light fixtures at approximately $19,000. The new fixtures
would be 100 watts, double the existing. He noted that this would increase utility
costs and that the budget would need to reflect that. Fred Thomas Associates has
volunteered one of their electricians to assist in upgrading the lighting of the garages.
In addition, staff is looking into a blue light phone system. They have not rec d to install
a
bid as of the meeting date but hope to receive one soon. They have planne
two phones on the upper levels and one on each of the lower levels. These phones
could be tied into the Police Department. The Board agreed that a resolution
be passed recommending the upgrades to B &A. should
4. Sidewalk Assessment - 112 W. Marshall Street.
This item is continued from a previous meeting. Supt. Gray noted that Asst. Attorney
Kennedy has advised the Board that the assessment should stand. The contractor
made the repairs, the city paid for the repairs and now need to recover the funds.
The Board agreed with the Attorney's Offj �that the assessment should be paid, If
the property owners felt the workmanship was not adequate, they could take the
matter up in small claims court with the contractor. Supt. Gray also pointed out that
since the bill has been added to the property taxes, it is out of the Board's hands and
can only be expunged by Common Council. The property owners should have
followed the usual appeal procedures which were previously offered. A resolution
accepting the Attorney's recommendation will be voted on at the next meeting.
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BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS
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June 1, 1994
5. Review of Traffic Task Force Recommendations
Comm. Tripp presented a chart to the Board which indicated what actions the Board
would take. The first recommendation is the consideration to lower the speed limit
within the city. Joe Daley stated that the perception of what the speed is and the
actual speed varies. Many neighborhoods feel that vehicles speed; data should be
collected to see if it is a genuine problem. The Board decided to refer this to staff for
data and that the item should return for discussion. The recommendation to notify
neighborhoods that will be impacted will be discussed at a future meeting. Mr. Daley
stated that there were several requests to post Ithaca Road reminding motorists they
are entering a residential area, especially the truck traffic. This item will be referred to
staff. Limiting daytime parking hours on street near C.U. is currently taking place in
several neighborhoods and will be discussed at a future meeting. The removal of
some parking spaces at the west side of the Buffalo & Stewart Ave intersection is
being referred back to staff. Mr. Daley stated that the line of sight is hindered due to
the parked cars. Possibly bump outs would solve the problem. Better definition of
Stewart Ave and Campus Road intersection will be referred to staff along with Jon
Meigs; there was general support from the Board, further discussion will follow.
Redesign of University and Willard Way intersection is underway, will be referred to
staff and involve further discussion. The consideration of sidewalks on the north side
of State Street will be discussed at a future meeting. Improvements from Route 366
to the Ithaca/Mitchell Street intersection will be referred to staff. Consideration of four -
way stops at Buffalo & Plain, Buffalo & Albany, Court & Albany and Court & Plain will
be referred to staff and discussed at future meetings. The installation of a flashing
light on Buffalo Street in the school zone is underway. Traffic counts for pre and post
Route 96 construction is underway and will return to the Board for discussion. The
installation of bump -outs at Buffalo, Court, Esty and Cascadilla intersections with
Meadow will be discussed at a future meeting. Mr. Daley stated that the bump -outs
will remind motorists that they are entering residential neighborhoods. Discussion will
take place on the synchronization of traffic signals, as will the consideration of
installing experimental speed humps. Improved pedestrian safety for crossing
Meadow Street will be referred to the Planning Department and return to the Board for
discussion. The Board will continue to sort the list of recommendations from the
Traffic Task force at the next COW meeting.
The meeting adjourned at 6:05 p.m.
Notes taken by:
Donna L. Payne
Administrative Secretary
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