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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMN-BPW-1994-09-07BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE September 7, 1994 NOTES PRESENT: Commissioners Gerard, Seligmann, Smith, Tripp, Mayor Nichols, Superintendent Gray and Assistant Superintendents Fabbroni and Ferrel. Mayor Nichols chaired the meeting. There were no additions to or deletions from the agenda. 1. Aweal for Citv Trash Cans in West End. Sal Pirro was present to request that the board install trash cans in the west end. He noted various areas in the city where cans are placed. He questioned why the west end was ignored while downtown and collegetown have several cans. Comm. Gerard stated that he is a proponent of the idea although he questions the effectiveness of placing trash cans on the street. Alderperson Efroymson was present and suggested that the cans be redistributed if there is a problem with additional costs. Comm. Tripp recommended that the board look at the distribution of the cans and have staff present at a future meeting to discuss placement of trash cans. Comm. Smith stated that he feels trash is a private problem and deserves a private solution; people should be responsible for cleaning their own property. The board will discuss this issue along with staff at a future date. 2. Woolworth Lot Block Dance Update Alderperson Diann Sams was present to address the board concerning the proposed block dance in the Woolworth Lot. She told the board that the neighboring businesses have been notified. Asst. Supt. Ferrel has been in contact with GIAC and MAGPY (Mothers and Grandmothers Protecting Youth) and arrangements have been made for electricity and barricades. Ms. Sams added that Comm. Reeves was concerned with having a porta -john available, they have discovered that they are expensive and hope to find someone to donate one. The board agreed that this type of event would benefit the community. 3. Request for "No Parking" signs on Dunmore and E State Street Supt. Gray told the board that the street is physically wide enough for parking and believes that the request was brought on by the piled snow in the winter. Comm. Tripp suggested that a review from staff be brought back to a future meeting along with a resolution. BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING September 7, 1994 4. Request for Handicap Parking Space on Floral Avenue Supt. Gray explained that there are several parking areas on Floral Ave. because when the street was reconstructed, on street parking was removed and made available on city property. The street is not wide enough for loading and unloading, therefore off street parking spaces are required. The current request is for an additional lot for handicap parking across from 252 and 254 Floral Avenue. Supt. Gray added that the problem may be that the vehicles are not evenly distributed for the available space. Comm. Seligmann noted that if a designated handicap lot is provided, the board will be setting a policy. He suggested that the residents be allowed to lease the land and build a parking lot themselves. Supt. Gray added that the material to be removed from the Route 96 project could possibly be used for the lot. Comm. Smith requested that a review of the parking take place. The board agreed that staff should look into the situation and return with a report at a future meeting. S. Discussion on City /County Clean Up Week Mayor Nichols read Comm. Reeves' letter dated September 2, 1994 to Barbara Eckstrom asking for additional information that is needed from the BPW. Discussion followed on various possibilities of a clean up week. The problem with expense and too much trash from the last clean up week was also discussed. In Comm. Tripp's opinion, many residents illegally stock pile household trash not accepted on regular pickup days believing DPW will hold another clean up week. She added that more aggressive enforcement should be made by the Building Department to discourage stock piling. This issue will be discussed further once more information is received from the county's Solid Waste Division. The meeting adjourned at 5:15 p.m. IM Notes taken by: Donna L. Payne Administrative Secretary Page - 2