HomeMy WebLinkAboutMN-BPW-1995-08-02BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
August 2, 1995
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PRESENT: Commissioners Ehrhardt, Reeves, Mayor Nichols, Alderperson Johnson,
Superintendent Gray, Assistant Superintendent Fabbroni.
Commissioner Reeves chaired the meeting.
Additions: Status of West End Trash Cans
Request for Addition of Handball Court at Wood Street Park
There were no deletions from the agenda.
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Alderperson Johnson noted that Joe Cassaniti approached him regarding placement of
trash cans. Supt. Gray added that he had a lengthy discussion with Bill Myers of
AFCU and locations have been established. Alderperson Johnson added that there is
a stub of a meter post which needs to be removed since it is a tripping hazard.
2. Special Parking Permit for Cass Park
FAW Domenic Quercia has received a Floating Object Permit from the NYS Parks,
Recreation and Historic Preservation Department allowing him to moor his boat in
Cayuga Inlet. Mr. Quercia is requesting that the BPW grant him permission to park
overnight in Cass Park. Supt. Gray noted that City parks close at 10:00 pm, although
there are no parking restrictions. Currently, the Police Department does not ticket
cars since it is not clear that overnight parking is prohibited in parks. It was noted that
Hanger Theater patrons utilize the parking lot within Cass Park. Supt. Gray suggested
that a regulation be adopted to prohibit parking within parks from 2:00 am until 6:00
am. A resolution restricting parking within parks will be presented at the next regular
meeting. Mayor Nichols suggested that Mr. Quercia request that the state allow him
to park in their lot. This item will appear as a resolution at the next regular meeting to
deny Mr. Quercia overnight parking in Cass Park.
3. Dogs on Commons
The board received a letter from Jean Deming, Commons Coordinator, requesting
input on a proposed Code change. The proposal would set up a permit system to
allow dogs on the Commons. Chief McEwen responded to Ms. Deming stating that a
permit system would be very difficult to enforce. He suggested that either all dogs be
allowed or no dogs at all. Ms. Deming cited several incidences in which dogs were
involved, including a near fight during a candle light vigil. Comm. Ehrhardt noted that
the Commons is a pedestrian mall and that it is not an environment for dogs. A
resolution will be presented at the next regular meeting recommending that the
Commons Advisory Board prohibit all dogs from the Commons.
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING
August 2, 1995
4. Request for Addition of Handball Court at Wood Street Park.
Paul Stevenson, Community Development Administrator, was present to address the
board. He submitted a petition of approximately 200 signatures requesting the city to
consider installing a handball court in Wood Street Park. He explained that there is
approximately $5,000 remaining from the CDBG grant which can be used. Discussion
followed on placement and use of the court. The board decided to vote on a
resolution at the next meeting to approve the proposal in concept. Mr. Stevenson will
follow up with a proposal which will be presented to the board at a future meeting.
5. Cornell Zoning and Parking Regulations.
Alderperson Johnson noted that he felt the board should be involved with discussions
concerning zoning and parking planning being done by Cornell.
6. Traffic Committee.
A. South Titus Avenue - Street Improvements.
Comm. Ehrhardt questioned if the barricades on Titus have been placed permanently?
Comm. Reeves noted that the last resolution passed requested staff to take necessary
steps to abandon the section of street. She added that if the board wanted to revisit
,,,► the issue, they could and that the previous decision can be overturned. Dan Cole,
Traffic Systems Engineer, noted that he would like to collect data in order to make a
recommendation. Discussion followed regarding traffic flows. The board decided that
the issue of closing S. Titus be reopened and that the recently adopted procedures for
traffic requests should be followed. A report will be given at the next meeting.
B. Bump Outs at North Tioga Street and Tompkins Street.
Comm. Ehrhardt suggested that since the permanent bump outs have not been
installed, the procedures for traffic requests should be followed. Discussion followed
regarding visibility and comparison to Farm and Tioga. It was decided that more
information should be collected.
7. Sidewalk Retaining Wall - Dryden Road.
Supt. Gray reviewed the matter which proposes a new sidewalk to be installed. There
have been several points argued that a new walk would increase pedestrian safety.
He added that the adjacent property owners are against the idea. Discussion followed
concerning previous proposals to increase pedestrian safety. Comm. Ehrhardt noted
that he would like to discuss the issue with Dick Booth since he initiated the letter
proposing the new sidewalk. This item will returned to a future meeting for further
discussion.
The meeting adjourned at 5:35 p.m.
Notes taken by:
Donna L. Payne
Administrative Secretary
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