1950-12-05 City Council MinutesDecember 5, 1950
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The Council met for its regular session with Mayor McGibbon presiding. The roll
call showed the following councilmen present Vollan, Tucker; Tuson, McGinness,
Engels, Maxwell and Peterson. .
The water collectors report was:read.'.The requests which were received for Street
lights were turned over to the chairman of the Safety Committee.
A motion was made by councilman Vollan and seconded by councilman Tucker that the bill
for $370 for Engineering of the Yosts'.40 acres be allowed. Motion carried.
A motion was made by councilman Vollan and seconded by councilman Maxwell that the bills
which were approved by the Auditing committee be allowed and warrants be drawn on the
proper.funds. Motion carried.
P1layor Iv4cGibbon reported he had received a letter from the County Engineer in regards to
the naming and numbering of. the streets in the 114apleivood Precinct.' A motion was made
by councilman Tucker and seconded by councilman Peterson that the Clerk write the
County Engineer stating that the Council recommends the naming and number of said streets
and we offer any serviceand co-operation we can. Motion carried.
Mr. Larson came beforenthe with a complaint of water running into his basement from the
street. Ike was assured this matter would-be taken tare of immediately.
Mr. Bu.cklin came before the council and asked for a water main on C street, so that he
could have water in his new home. Councilman Tucker suggested this be turned over to
the water committee for investigation.
A motion was made by councilman Tucker and seconded by councilman Maxwell that Third and
Fourth Avenues between Dayton- and Walnut streets be re -numbered. Motion carried.
A motion was made by councilman Maxwell and seconded by councilman Tuson that the name
of Sprueeestreet be given to the street whi-ch is now named Brower Road. Motion carried.
A motion was made by councilman Tucker and -seconded by councilman Engels that -we call for
bids for the drilling -of test.holes in. the newly purchased:,property bids to be opened
December 19, at 8 01colock P. MI. Motion carried.
A motion was made by councilman Vollan and seconded by councilman Peterson that money be
used from the City Hall fund to repair the chairs in the City Hall. Motion carried.
A motion was made by councilman McGinness and seconded by Councilman Tucker that the
Street Department be authorized to burn -the brush�on the City property in the alley
between.Maple and Alder Streets. Motion carried.
There being no further business t e meeting adjourned.
December' 19, 1950
The Council met for its regular session w ith Mayor McGibbon presiding. The roll call
1.showed the following councilmen pretent..,yol an, Tucker, Tuson, McGinness, Engels,
Maxwell and Peterson.
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The Treasurers report was read. A.jetter was read. from the County -,Auditor in regards to
our city election. A motion was made by councilman Tucker and seconded by councilman
Engels that lwe adopt the resolution!lto.hold the city primary,and General Election at the
City Hall -arid the voting machines be, used ;and, arrangements be , made with the,.County
Auditor. Motion carried.
Five bids werereceiyed for the dri.11int,of test holes and surging of.,.the wells, from
N:...C. Jannsen, a`y��..Miller.,.H. ,0-..•,Meyer,.. Shilling •& Shilling, and.L. R. Goudio. After
some` conversation witli! the -,bidders -a motion was made by councilman Tucker thdt a special
meeting be called,Thursday for consideration of .the bids.
A'motion was made bycouncilman Maxwell'and'seconded by councilman McGinness that an•,order
be placed with P. U. D. to install 44 residential type lights and 18 commercial type.
light directing units -per schedule.and mqp., lig}ts.to.b_e installed as soon as possible
Motion carried.
A motion was -.made•by. councilman-Tuson and seconded-bycouncil"man Vollan that'a'five minute
parking be established in frontof the new post office building from the west line of the
post office to 60 feet east with signs and curb marking, effective January first.
Motion carried.
A motion was made by councilman McGinness and seconded by councilman Maxwell that the
loading zone in front of the pest office building.on Fifth avenue be abolished the first
of the year. Motion carried.