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• Action on these matters was referred to the City Attorney, to drq.w up what is
necessary to annex one half of the street from 206t to 210111.
The Street Committee would like to purchase the right of way 30 ft. x 270 ft. on
the east side of Second between James and Dayton, for a price not to exceed $2000,
It was moved by Councilman Sorensen and seconded by Councilman Slye that the city
enter into negotiations to purchase a piece of property from Henry and Salina Batts,
30 ft. x 270 ft. on the east side of Second Avenue between James and Dayton, purchase
price not to exceed $2000. This would amount to an exchange of property for assess-
ments, as there will be an LID against this for improving the street. Motion carried.
The Street Committee will have an informal preliminary meeting with property ownees
in the from Five Corners to the High School on January 289 to discuss possible
area
improvements on 5k S.E. from 179 Pl. S. to 25k S`. This would include arterial fund
participation.
Mayor Tub on recessed the meeting to January 141► for the hearing on the final assess-
ment roll on LID #120, Third Avenue paving. That evening, council will also meet
with Mr. James Fraser, financial consultant.
January 14,E 1964
Recessed meeting was called to order by Mayor Tuson with Councilman Harrison, Smets,
Christensen, Slye and Sorensen present.
Hearing was held on the final assessment roll of LID #120, Third Avenue paving. It
was pointed out by Engineer Jones of Reid, Middleton & Associates, Inc. that the final
overall cost was less than the preliminary estimate. There was one written protest
from Robert Dority. Comments from the audience included Mr. Dority, protesting being
charged for curbs and gutters when hib property already had this improvement. Mr.
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Jones explained to Mr. Dority's satisfaction that the charge on his assessment was
for paving only, not for curbs and gutters. Charles Shepherd also asked questions
concerning his assessment, which were answered by Mr. Jones. It was then moved by
Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Smets that Ordinance #1037 be passed°, ap-
proving and confirming the assessment roll (final) on LIB #120, and the motion carried.
ORDINANCE FOR BOND ISSUE, IF NECESSARY
City Attorney Murphy presented an ordinance providing General Obligation bond coverage
of $35,000, which is a legal -requirement in thecity's down payment on the purchase of
the Thayer property.. This was Ordinance #1038 authorizing the sale.of bonds if
necessary, to $3590009 providing for issuance of interest bearing warrants. It was
moved by Councilman -Christensen, seconded by Councilman Sorensen that Ordinance #1038
be passed, and the motion carried.
MEETING WITH STATE HIGHWAY DEPT.
D. C. Lawson reported on a meeting with Mr. Paul McKay, District Engineer of -the State
Highway Department, at which Acting City Engineer Moran, Police Chief Grimstad, Harry
Wagner, Chamber of Commerce president, and Al Kincaid, Street and Road Committee
Chairman of the Chamber w1are also present.. Two matters were brought up: (1) paving
of Fifth Avenue So. from Maple to Elm, and (2) the need for a traffic control signal
at 9k and Edmonds Way (Westgate). Mr. Lawson reported that after discussion Mr. McKay
committed himself to having the traffic control signal done by April, and that the
paving would be done at the earliest date in the Spring possible for this type of job.
The group also asked consideration for earlier completion of the freeway access from
the Ferry Dock to the Freeway. Councilman Smets asked if anything was reported on the
light at 205t' & 7614. Mr. Lawson reported nothing was said about that. Mr. Moran
• stated he understood this is under contract.
CORRESPONDENCE
The City Clerk read a letter of January 10M from City Attorney Murphy to Mr. Manson
Backus, Aurora Village Shopping Center, concerning the water drainage problem.
A letter was read, dated January 13v, from A. G. Simpson, tendering his resignation
from the City Council, effective immediately. It was moved by Councilman Slye and
seconded by Councilman Christensen to accept Mr. Simpson's resignation, giving due
notice of the service he has given to the City and thanking him for his=`work while
councilman. Motion carried.
It was then moved by Councilman Christensen, seconded by Councilman Harrison to ask
the City Attorney to draw two resolutions - one for the service of Mayor McGinness,
and one for Councilman Simpson, commending them for their faithful work in the city
business over the past years, and thanking them; and these Resolutions to be spread
on the minutes and published in the papers, and .copies sent -to the individuals in-
volved. Motion carried.
Mr. Don Cnatrell thanked the council for -taking action on the water problem at 176k
and 72nd W.
Councilman Sorensen, for the Street Committee, asked the method by which 761' W., which
had been deleted from the Comprehensive Plan when adopted, could be put back into the
Comprehensive Plan, for widening the street. Attorney Murphy advised that it must be-
gin with Planning Commission and be sent again from there to council.
Meeting was then adjourned.
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