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
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