HomeMy WebLinkAboutMN-BPW-1998-07-14BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
July 14, 1998
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PRESENT: Commissioners Ehrhardt, Jenkins (arrived at 4:10), Leonardo, Smith,
Vargas, Mayor Cohen (arrived at 4:15), Alderperson Marcham (arrived at 4:10),
Superintendent Gray and Assistant Superintendent Ferrel.
Commissioner Ehrhardt chaired the meeting.
There were no additions to or deletions from the agenda.
1. Request for Encroachment.
418 EAST LINCOLN STREET
Comm. Ehrhardt told the board that the agreement for this encroachment contains the
usual terms that the department has set. The board agreed to approve of this
encroachment and will vote on a resolution at the next regular meeting.
316 FALL CREEK DRIVE
Comm. Ehrhardt noted that this agreement did not meet the usual conditions. Supt.
Gray told the board that correspondence with the attorney handling the property could
correct the wording. A resolution to approve of the encroachment will be presented at
the next regular meeting.
2. Requests for Use of Cass Park
Supt. Gray explained to the board that John Doyle, Recreation Supervisor for Cass
Park, has requested that all requests for the use of Cass Park go through his office.
Supt. Gray noted that the City Charter charges the Board and Department of Public
Works with oversight of the parks. He noted that the Youth Bureau schedules activities
and pavilion use for the parks. He suggested that the board review what roles each
department play within the parks and their uses. He added that he's not advising the
board to change the charter. Comm. Ehrhardt told the board he did not see this as a
turf war, the charter gives the board control of the parks and that it was up to Council to
decide to change. Discussion followed on the department's role with maintenance
within the city. It was decided that the Supt. Gray would contact the Youth Bureau and
convey their decision to not change the process at this time.
3. Stewart Avenue Funding.
Supt. Gray told the board that the NYSDOT's annual inspection of the Stewart Avenue
bridge resulted in a yellow flag. Staff is requesting that the board request B &A to
release funds to allow improvements to the bridge to take place. A resolution will be
voted on by the board at their next meeting.
Board of Public Works
Committee of the Whole
July 14, 1998
4. Update on Lansing Instruments
Supt. Gray noted that the previous resolution approved by the board refers to a sketch
which has been modified. He suggested that the board approve of an updated
resolution to included the expansion of the facility and parking area.
5. Ownership of Miller Street
Supt. Gray explained to the board that there is a prospective buyer of property on Miller
Street. The area in question is believed to belong to the city. He added that the
Attorney's Office has done extensive research and that they are not convinced that the
land in question belongs to the city. It is being suggested the city give the buyer of the
property a quit claim deed. He added that there is no use of the land for the city. The
board agreed to vote on a resolution to approve of a quit claim deed for the property.
6. Authorization for Dan Cole to Attend Traffic Seminar in Toronto.
Comm. Ehrhardt told the board that the traffic sub - committee would like for Dan Cole,
Traffic Systems Engineer to attend a traffic calming seminar in Toronto. The board
agreed to vote on a resolution at the next meeting to recommend that arrangements be
made for Mr. Cole to attend the seminar.
The meeting adjourned at 5:00 p.m.
Notes taken by:
Donna L. Payne
Administrative Secretary
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