1949-07-05 Council MinutesA motion was made by Councilman Tucker and seconded by Councilman Maxwell that the
Progressive party be given permission to establish a booth on the sidewalk at the
corner of fifth and Main streetfor the purpose of circulating a petition in regard
to the recall of the Taft Hartley law. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Councilman Vallen and seconded by Councilman Engels that the pool
in the City Park be filled with water and kept in a satisfactory condition, Motion carried.
The Street Department was instructed to paint the necessary crosswalk warning sign on
Main street.between fifth and sixth Avenue, also that the curb Lbe painted for no parking
ten feet east and west of said cross walk. Carried.
A motion was made by Councilman Vallen and seconded by Councilman McGinness that an automatic
switch such as will be passed by the Insurance underwriters, be installed on the Fire Sirene
same to be purchased from the lowest bidder. Motion caftied.
The water committee was requested to investigate the possibilities of securing a more adequate
supply of water and submit an estimate cost of making the necessary survey on the different
projects,This ectimate would have nothing to do with the cost of securing the water, same to
be presented at the next meeting.'
A motion was m9de,by Councilman Waggoner.and seconded by Councilman Vallen that the zoning
ordinance be adopted. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Councilman Waggoner and s econded by Councilman Savage that Ordinance
Nos. 585, 586 and 587 be adopted. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Councilman Waggoner and seconded by Councilman Savage that the Clerk
write a letter of appreciation to the members of the Zoning Committee for the fine service
they had rendered the City. motion carried.
Therebeing no further business the meeting adjourn
Asst. City Clerk - Mayor
July 5, 1949
The Council met in regular session with Mayor McGibbon presiding. The roll call showed the
following councilmen present Vollan, Tucker, McGinness, Engels, Maxwell and Savage.
The Water collectors report was read.
A motion was made by Councilman McGinness and seconded by Councilman Savage that the bills
which were approved by the Auditing Committee be allowed and warrants be drawn on the proper
funds. Motion carried.
The request of Chief Rasmussen for his vacation the last two weeks in July was apix oved by
the Mayor and Councilmen.
A petition for a sewer South of;:theoNorth City limits was read to the Council. A motion
was made by Councilman Tucker that the Engineer draw up plans and specifications for the
North City limits sewer. Motion was withdrawn. A motion was made by Councilman McGinness
and seconded by Councilman Savage that the petition submitted be referred to the Engineer
for specifications. Motion carf:ied..
A motion was made that Ordinance No. 588 be adopted, Councilman Savage making the motion
and a second by Councilman Tucker. Motion carried.
A letter was read from the Suburban Transportation System in which they state a bus
service has been asked for on Olympic avenue which will mean the buses will be routed
on Main Street. They ask to have•the Hawthorne trees along Main Street trimmed, so the
buses will not be -scratched or they are more in favor of having the middle of Main Street
surfaced from Sixth to Ninth Avenue. Mayor McGibbon referred this to the Street Committee
for a report at the next meeting.
Councilman Tucker reported he had received two bids for a survey on the Water system. One
from Carl D. Pollock Co., for $915 and a bid from General Engineering Co., for $750.
Tucker suggested that the General Engineering Cb., be employed and the Finance Committee
is to consider where the money will come from. A motion was made by Councilman Tucker
and seconded by councilman McGinness that the General Engineering Co., be employed at a
cost of $750. Motion carried.
A report from the Street Committee Councilman McGinness, Chairman that they were against
accepting less than 60 feet for street purposes.
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Councilman Vollan reported a AAW should be kept of all small equipment%purchased for
the City.
Julius Larsen came before the Council and reported that Burdett Morse had left timber in
the alley at second and James street. The Clerk was asked to notify him to remove them
immediately, if he does not do so the City will and the expense will be charged to him.
There being no further busine s the meeting adjourned. '
City Clerk Mayor
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