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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMN-BPW-1999-01-12BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE January 12, 1999 NOTES PRESENT: Commissioners Ehrhardt, Gutenberger, Jenkins, Leonardo (arrived at 4:15), Perko, Mayor Cohen (arrived at 5:00), Alderperson Hershey, Superintendent Gray and Assistant Superintendents Fabbroni (arrived at 4:10) and Ferrel. Commissioner Ehrhardt chaired the meeting. Additions: Campbell Park Request to Use South West Park Truck Route Signage There were no deletions from the agenda. 1. Request for "Blind Person Area" Signs Comm. Gutenberger explained to the board that the Traffic Sub - committee reviewed the request. She added that Traffic Systems Engineer Dan Cole recommends denying the request and that the sub - committee agreed. A resolution will be brought forward for a vote at the next regular meeting. _2. Request from IFD For Elimination of Parking on Highland and Cascadilla Park Road. Comm. Ehrhardt explained that a request from the Fire Department came to the board after access to a home was hindered by on- street parking. It was noted that residents of the area were not notified of the meeting so this item will be brought back to a future meeting. A few residents from Cascadilla Park Road were present to address the board with their concerns. All seemed concerned with access by the Fire Department. It was noted that a representative from the Fire Department had measured the width of the street and found two places that parking could be allowed. Asst. Supt. Ferrel noted that plowing the street and garbage removal is very difficult with parked cars. This item will return to the board at a future meeting that residents are notified of. 3. Campbell Park. Supt. Gray explained that the land in question was recently surveyed and a proposed sub - division of the land has been presented to the adjacent owners. Discussion followed on the proposed property lines. It was noted that changes can be made and that nothing has been finalized. Supt. Gray suggested that he meet with Al Faulkerson of TG Miller, and residents to finalize the property lines. This item will be brought back to a regular meeting for approval by the board. Board of Public Works Committee of the Whole January 12, 1999 4. Bike Plan Update - City's Liability for Bicycle Lanes Comm. Ehrhardt noted that during the series of Bike Meetings the question of liability was brought up. The City Attorney has forwarded their opinion on the issue. Supt. Gray noted that it is a matter of prior notice. A complaint needs to be received and acted on by the department. He added that bike lanes require a higher level of maintenance. Asst. Supt. Ferrel noted that he is willing to put a street sweeper on the bike lanes more frequently but current man power only allows for occasional cleaning. Comm. Ehrhardt noted that Ithaca would not be the first city to incorporate bike lanes. 5. Request to Use Southwest Park Supt. Gray noted that he received a request to allow the contractor for the Lake Source Cooling Project to use Southwest Park for a recycling area. He added that he can handle the request administratively. The board did not object to the request. 6. Truck Route Signage Comm. Ehrhardt noted that Traffic Systems Engineer Dan Cole gave him a copy of proposed signage for the Truck Route signs. He noted that some signs would include "exception" lines on them. The board will be updated on this item as it proceeds. 7. Discussion of Board Schedule. Comm. Ehrhardt told the board that the current schedule does not seem to meet the needs of the board. He proposed that the board eliminate the sub - committees and add another COW meeting to the schedule. Discussion followed on times and days. The board agreed to vote on a resolution to approve a new schedule. The new schedule will have two COW meetings one on the first Wednesday and third Wednesday of each month at 4:30 p.m. and one regular meeting on the second Wednesday of each month at 4:30 p.m. 8. Miscellaneous Board Discussion Discussion took place concerning the election of a new vice - chair. A resolution will be voted on at the next regular meeting. Discussion also concerned the end of Albert Smith's term on the board. The meeting adjourned at 5:35 p.m. Notes taken by: Donna L. Payne Administrative Secretary Page - 2