1961 07 11664
July 11,1961
The Council met in regular session,the meeting was called to order by Mayor Law,
councilmen present were:Russell Stark,Harold Stadshaug,William Hilderbrand and
Fred Krueger.Mr.J0hn Dietzen was absent.
The minutes of the previous meeting of June 27th,were approved by the council
BILLS:were audited by the council.The motion by Krueger seconded by Hilderbrand,
bills be paid and warrants drawn.Motion carried.
CURRENT EXPENSE:Total amount paid:$5,001;.95
WATER &SEWER:Total amount paid:8,297.08
STREET:Total amount paid:1^7.30
PARK &RECREATION:Total amount paid:873.51
EQUIPMENT RENTAL:Total amount paid:333.02
SANITATION:Total amount paid:li,l;25.90
G.O.B.#6:Total amount paid:23,988.76
SPECIAL BILLS:Letter from Acting City Engineer,J.Garth Anderson,on the release of
15%retainage in the amount of $1,089.U8 for Dog Pound,stating no liens have been
filed and clearances were received from the Tax Commission,and recommending the
release of the 15$retainage was read.The motion by Stark seconded by Krueger,to
accept the engineers recommendation,bill be paid and warrant drawn.Motion carried.
SPECIAL BILL WELL //'8:Letter from Acting City Engineer,J.Garth Anderson,recommend-
ing the release of the 15$retainage in the amount of $600.60 for well ff 8 Pumphouse
was read.The motion by Hilderbrand seconded by Stadshaug,to accept the engineers
recommendation and bill be paid and warrant drawn .Motion carried.
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SPECIAL BILL WATER &SEWER MAINS:Letter from Acting City Engineer,J.Garth Anderson,
stating that the contract had been satisfactorily completed by C &S.Construction
Company and recommending the acceptance of the contract in the amount of $7,lhO.[i2
was read.The motion by Krueger seconded by Stadshaug to accept the engineers recomm
endation and bill be paid and warrant drawn.Motion carried.
G.O.B.#6:to Sceva Construction Co,for Progress payment on Swimming Pool,Estimate
No h,in the amount of $23,980.58 and bill to Best Way Motor Freight,shipping charges
for cement test cylinders in the amount of $818 was read.The motion by Stadshaug
seconded by Hilderbrand,bills be paid and warrants drawn.Motion carried.
0[APPOINTMENT OF COUNCILMAN:Mayor Law,called for nominations.Mr.Hilderbrand nomin-
\\r ated Gordon Ebbert.The motion by Krueger seconded by Stadshaug,norm*nations be closed
Motion carried unanimously.Mr.Ebbert was sworn in by City Clerk,effective as of
July 11th,1961,term to expire April 1,1962.
.ELKS LODGE SPRINKLER SYSTEM INSTALLATION:Letter from City Manager,Chester Waggener,
together with correspondence in considering the appeal by the Elks Lodge for a Sprinkler
system to be installed not later than Nov 1,1961 was read.Mr.Bistline appeared be
fore the council,explained that they had installed the sheet rock,and could not afford
to put in the sprinkler system at this time.Discussion.Mr.Olander also present.
Mr.Krueger felt that the 1st of November should be the deadline.The motion by
Hilderbrand seconded by Stadshaug,that the request for estension of time by the Elks
Club be denied.Motion carried.
PERMIT FOR WHOLESALE-RETAIL ESTABLISHMENT IN PKS"ZONE:Minutes of the Planning
\VU Commission of July 6,1961,recommending approval to the ^ity Council for a building
\permit was read.The motion by Stark seconded by Hilderbrand to accept the Planning
Commissions recommendation.Motion carried.
\9KVAMME ADDITION FINAL PUT:Minutes of the Planning Commission of July 6,196I,
\\»recommending the approval of the Kvamme Addition Plat was read.The motion by Krueger
*seconded by Stadshaug to accept the recommendation of the Planning Commission.Motion
carried.
REQUEST TO MOVE HOUSE FROM LARSON A.F.B.TO CITY LOT:Mrs.Prueher appeared before
the council in regards to moving a house from Larson A.F.B.to their Lot on Lakeside
\Drvie.Discussion.The motion by Stark seconded by Stadshaug,building be moved in
with provisions,must meet building code specifications.Motion carried.
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CHAMBER OF COMMERCE REQUEST:Mr. Logan Beam appeared before the council,in regards
to expenses occured when the Mayor went back to Wash.D.C.in regards to bid on
Trailer Park,on April 30th,thru May 2nd,1961,wishes to have expenses shared by
the City,approximately $187.50.Discussion.Mr.Beam also expressed wishes to
help in any way the Chamber could on the opening of the City Swimming Pool.
ORDINANCE ADOPTING 1961 EDITION UNIFORM SIGN CODE:was read for the first time by JO^"/
title only.The motion by Stadshaug seconded by Stark to accept the first reading,
subject to change from the 1958 edition.Motion carried.
ORDINANCE NO.kkO ESTABLISHING ARTERIAL STREET FUND:was read for the second time byy^y^
title only.The motion by Krueger seconded by Stadshaug,Ordinance No.U-UO be
adopted and published.Motion carried.
WHEELER ROAD &5th AVE INTERSECTION DESIGN:was presented by Acting City Engineer,J.////
Garth Anderson,discussion.The motion by Stark seconded by Krueger,design be approv
ed to start work,providing have extra man power,with the stipulation that it is
not to exceed $1200.00.Motion carried.
SEAL COATING OF STREETS:Acting City Engineer,J.Garth Anderson,exnlained that JO/9'^I
several streets needed seal coating,presented a map showing the areas that they
would like to seal coat at this time,and requesting authorization to call for bids
to be opened and read at the next council meeting.The motion by Krueger seconded by
Stark,engineer's request to call for bids for seal coating be approved.Motion
carried.Discussion on Traffic Problem at Broadway and Alder and Division and 3rd,
Approved posting No Left Turn sign at Broadway and Division.
LETTER FROM AMERICAN MUNICIPAL ASSOCIATION:inviting officials of the C5ty to attend ,|Cft
the 38th Annual American Municipal Congress at the °lympic Hotel in Seattle,Wn.in
August 1961,was read and placed in file.
CONFERENCE WITH RECREATION OFFICIALS:to be held 8:00 P.M.Tuesday July 18th, 1961.
REPORT ON CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS:was given by Acting City Engineer,stated Water &/0/(fi
Sewer lines was in,West View Tracts and completed.Swimming Pool to be finished
by July 19th.Airport,cleared for F.F.A.to proceed and Basin Paving to start
August 10th,to be completed by Sept 1st,1961.
INCINERATOR BARRELS:Fire Chief Roily stated that they had 5U0 signatures,to pick
up burning barrels,very few complaints.
SWIMMING POOL FEE SCHEDULE:with revisions was presented for council approval,in />D0 0
view of the swimming pool opening on a later date than anticipated.The motion by
Stark seconded by Stadshaug,schedule be approved.Motion carried,with Hilderbrand
voting No.
Meeting with Japanese Counsel at the Turf Cafe twelve noon on Wednesday,wish all
councilmen to be present.
Meeting adjourned.
ATTEST:^a^^^^^^^J ATTEST:^
Mabel WaTerman Alex Law
City Cierk Mayor