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1956.08.28_00001August 28th,1956 98 The council met in regular session,the meeting was called to order byMayorMcCosh,councilmen present were:Freak Holmes,Dave Jones,JohnHenry,Marshall Burress,Fred Krueger and Merle dest. The minutes of the previous meeting of August 14th were read,minutes oftherecessedmeetingheldonAugustl¾th were read,stadn aproved asread.Bills were read:The motion by Holmes seconded by "enrybillsbepaidandwarrantsdrawn.Motion carried. CURRERT EXPENSE: Warrants Nos.7369 thru 7404 paid in the amount of #9,662.58 WATER &SEMER: Warrants Nos.3302 thru 331¼paid in the amount of 2,3§¼.29 STREET: Warrants Nos.1612 thru 1621 paid in the amount of 763.7§ PARK: Warrants Nos.608 thru 616 paid in the amount of $43.88 COMBINED WATER &SEWER: Warrent No.90 in the amount of 13,901.95 THE WESTVIEW ADDITION:utilities report tabled till later in meeting.when the Uity attorney would be present. GARBAGE PROPOSAL &SANITARY FILL:Mayor suggested meeting on Garbage proposal be set for next luesday Sept 3rd and in the absence of Law,who is chairman,Eolmes appointed chairman of committee and Burress as a committee member,mad bring in report at next council meeting,i WATER &SEWER PAXTON ADDITION:Engineer Don Gray gave report,andrecommendedtoproceedonbothprojects(W.Broadway &Paxton Addition)The motion by Krueger seconded by Burress to accept the engineersrecommendationandeptendexistingcontracttoincludebothprojects now held by Mullins bons't Co.Motion carried. STREET SURFACING ON CRESTVIEW DRIVE:reported on by Engineer Don Gray.Tabled until next council meeting. DIVISION STREET:right-a-way report tabled until later in the meeting. GAS BOND SALE:Mr.Shenhan Ellsworth of Harper &Bon presented reoort.Recommended to call on Barper &Son for bids on bonds to negotiate saleofsame.ihe motion by Henry to accept Mr.Ellsworths proposal for saleofonds.Motion died for lace of second.Matter be taken under advisementuntilnextcouncilmeetingSeptllthandhaveMr.horgrimson give reportofh.earing held Sept 10th. RADIO BUILDING:tabled for next council meeting. ALBERTUS BUILDING:City Attorney gave report.Attorney advised ordinancebechangedsoastodeclarebuildingasanuisance.The motion byKruegersecondedbyHolmesthatweInstructityAttonaeythatpresentordinanceonmovingofbuildings,be redrawn.Motion carried.TheimotionbyJonessecondedbyHolmes,to instruct City Attorney to draw upnusianceordinancethattheAlbertusBuildingbedeclaredanusiance,and abatement proceedings be taken.Burress,Henry No,West &Krueger notvoting.Motion lost. LETTER:from Bob Nuber State Director of Aeronautica read.Discussion.The motion by Barress seconded by Jones to apply for Federal Funds forimprovementofexistingAirport.Motion carried. DTVISION STREET RIGHT-A-WAY:report was giken by Charles Bedford.The Motion by West seconded by Jones in accordance to a previous record ofthecouncilanddiscussionofcouncilwenowgoonrecore,that we willnotatanytimepayfortheproperty,and sidewalks be omitted on un-platted land unless land is dedicated.Motion carried.The motion by Holmes seconded by West,we instruct Mr.Bedford to proceed with property acqiistion on division.Motion carried. August 28,19§6 Cont'd WEST-VIEW ADDITION UTILITIES:The motion by Holmes seconded by West to instruct Gity Attorney to enforce land owners to.secure water & sewer in the West View Tracts and initiate proceedings if nemessary.Motion carried. REQUEST FOR SPECIAL WATER RATES:Letter from Tarrace Homes was read.The motion by Krueger seconded by Jones,request be denied.Mot car. RESOLUTION #141:requesting extension of lease for Bureau of Reclama- tion sewer facilities was read.The motion by West seconded by Burress Resolution i 140 be read.Motion carried.The motion by Burress sec-onded by West Resolution #140 te adopted.Motion carried. REFORT ON WESTVIEW TRACTS:given by City Attorney Ralph Kenison BROADWAY STREET BIDS:were apened and read by Engineer Don Gray.report to be given later in meeting. ORDINANCE:establishing Equipment Rental Fund:Copies given to thecouncilmenforsttdy.L' PLANNÏNG COMMISSION:recommendation was given on the Western Addition The motion by West seconded by Krueger recommendation of the Planning Commission Western Addition Plat be accepted.Motion carried. PLANNING COMMISSION:Recommendation was given on the Austin Elkins Addition:The motion by est seconded by Krueger to accept planning commission recommendation.Motion carried. A PROPOSED SITE:for the VistxFire-Sub Station was presented,cost of lot #800.00.The motion by Burress seconded by Krueger recogmend the purchase of this lot (corener of grape Dr.&Love st.)be approved. Motion carried. WESTLAKE TRACTS:Mr.John Prichard appeared before the council in re- gards to annexing Westlake Tracts into the city.The motion by West seconded by Krueger that Westlake tracts group prepare a skeeth in- diesting eres to be annexed.Motion carried. ENGINEER:Don Gray gave report on Bid opening Broadway street.The motion by West seconded by Holmes tid be taken under advisement.Mot car. STREET GRADES:at Locust &Peninsula Dr.prltlem presented by Joe Middleton,Engineer to make a study of problem on Wednesday morning. WELL #6:Lekeview Terrace:Mr.Durand ap eered before the council in regards to not fullfilling contract.The motion by Barress that we rescind the penalty involked.Motion lost for want of second.The motion by Henry seconded by West matter be tabled for further stugy LETTER:requesting Larson Airplanes be allowed to fly at a level of 1000*ft during the hours of die parade on Saturday Sept Sth was read. The motion by West seconded by Jones request be granted.Motion carried. BID ON ELECTRICAL:for the sewage lift plant-was reported on by the Engineer.The motion by West seconded by Jones that the engineer be authorized to call for bids on the electrical item of the lift station again.Motion carried. Meeting recessed. ATTEST:ATTEST:'s Mabel *sterman C.K.McCosh e- City Clerk Mayor -