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19520902 City Council MinutesThree bids Were received for L. I. D. No 68, United Paving Co., $43.Aq..50 Diesel Oil Sales Co., $42,675.75, Earl L. Joplin, $362000.00. Three Bids were received for L. I. D. 69, for the improvement of Alder street from sixth to seventh avenue, United Paving Co., $7353.16, Diesel Oil sales, $8,519.00, Earl Joplin $6405.40. Three bids were received for L. I. D. #70 for the improvement of Hebe Way from fifth to sixth avenue, United Paving co., $4,095.90, Diesel Oil Sales, $4474.32, Earl Joplin for $3432.30. A motion was made by councilman McGinness and seconded by councilman Tucker to accept the bids from Earl Joplin for L. I. D. 69 & 70. Motion carried. A motion was made by councilman Tucker and seconded°by councilman Holmquist that the cost for installing the water line to the City beach be charged to the park department Motion carried. A motion was made by councilman Tucker and seconded byeouncilman Maxwell to withdraw the motion for the Attorney to draw up an ordinance setting up the reserve funds for the City. Motion carried. A motion wasnmade by councilman Maxwell and seconded by councilman Tuson that the council adjourn until Thursday night. Motion carried. The Council met for the adjourned Thursday night with Mayor McGibbon presiding with councilmen Tucker, Tuson, Maxwell and McGinness present. After receiving an opinion from Attorney Holte a motion was made by councilman Maxwell and seconded by councilman McGinness to accept the bid from Earl Joplin and the contract be drawn up and signed. Motion carried. There being no further bus' ess the meeting adjourned. City Clerk Mayor August 19, 1952 The Council met for its regular session with Mayor'McGibbon presiding. The roll call showed the following councilmen present Tucker, Tuson, Vollan, Maxwell McGinness and Hohmquis t. The Treasurers report was read to the council, and minutes were read. A motion was made by councilman McGinness and seconded by councilman Maxwell that Ordinance No. 624 be passes and published. Motion carried. Supt,La�� on reported he would like to have water and sewer connections that are 3'ought to the property lines on Alder and Wahnut street east of ninth Avenue before the paving is done. This was referred to the committee. Mayor McGibbon called to the attention of the Supt. the hazard of the resouvoir on Ninth and Main street. Also any dirt any excess dirt on street improvements be put in'the alley at ninth and Maple street. Councilman Tucker reported after the committee meeting that the water department could not afford to pay for the replacement of the Lindsay line, and would have to consult Attorney Holte if it could be done under a Local Improvement District. They intended to use the Lindsey line for irregation purposes. The Ryland contract was signed Augast 19. There being no further business the meeting adjourned. a ity. Cl k Mayor September 2, 1952 The Council met for its regular session with Mayor McGibbon presiding. The roll call showed the following councilmen present Tucker, %-ison,-McGinness, Maxwell and Holmquist. A motion tivas made'by councilman Tucker and seconded by councilman Maxwell that the bills which vrere approved by the auditing committee be allowed and wqrrants be drawn on the proper funds. Motion carried. A motion was made by councilman Maxwell and seconded by councilman Tuson that the two bills for work on L. I..D..68 and 70 be paid as per contract for work done to date, Motion carried. A motion was made by councilman McGinness and seconded by councilman Tucker that service be set up for filing of maps for the streetf water and sewer departments. Motion carried. A motion was made by councilman Tucker and seconded by councilman Maxwell to sell the West 12 feet of Lot 20 Block 41 less the south 5 feet and the West 12 feet of lot 21 Block 41 less the north 5 f6et, to Rex Willis for $50. Motion carried. Attorney Holte reported that the City could not form a Local Improvement District outside the City. . A motion was made by councilman McGinness and seconded by councilman Tucker that the Supt. be authorized to have the work done on Eighth Avnnue from Spruce to Pine street not to exceed $1800. Motion carried. The Council proceeded to make up the Preliminary Budget for 1953. There being no further business the meeting adjourned-. City Clerk Mayor September 16, 1952 The Council met for its regular session with Mayor McGibbon presiding. The roll call showed the following councilmen present Tucker, Vollan, Engels, Maxwell and McGinness. A motion was made by councilman Tucker and seconded by councilman Maxwell that the change in salary as outlined by the Mayor, for the new Asst. water Supt. at the monthly pay of $300 and Claude Londerville be put on an hourly rate of $1.70 for meter reader and meter repair and service connections; Mr. Nissen is to take the place of John Shirly Ass't. Supt. at the monthly pay of $280 per month. Motion carried. 4 ' The water collector reported to the Council about the water meter for the Church of God. The meter registers in gallons instead of Cubic feet. After checking back from the time the meter was installed in 1950 to the present time it was found out they had been overcharged for water $240.05. A motion was made by councilman Tucker and seconded by councilman McGinness that a refund be made to the Church of God. Motion carried. Mr. Hollingshead came before the council and asked for permission to paint parking lanes in the area around the High School Glen street from sixth to Seventh and Daley street from Mird to Seventh. A motion was made by councilman Maxwell and seconded by councilman Tucker that this permission be granted. Motion carried. A motion was made by councilman McGinness andseconded by councilman maxwell that Mr. Butcher be permitted to build a carport at sixth and Daley street; to be built onefoot ten inches from the property line. Motion carried. Chief Rasmussen asked :�o have a curfdmvOrdinance drawn up and put in force. A motion was made by councilman Tucker and seconded by councilman Maxwell that steps be taken to bring the 40 acres of property owned by the waterdepartment and the ad- joining property which avant to, into the city. .Motion carried. It was reported that the Brady Construction Co., would like to have Front Street from Junes to Dayton street vacated. Mayor McGibbon referred this to the street Committee. A motion was made by councilman Tucker and seconded by Councilman McGinness to authorize the Engineer to make a topographical survey and draw up a map showing the best location for a resouvoir, not to exceed $150. Motion carried. A motion was made by councilman Tucker -and seconded b y councilman Engels to trade a piece of property owned by the city for a piece of property owned by Mr. Abelson. A vote showed that - the motion lost. A motion was made by councilman Tucker for a reconsideration for the exchange of property Therebeing no further business the meeting adjourned. ity Clerk. Mayor Octobet 6, 1952 The Council'met for a special session with Mayor McGibbon presiding for the final budgetfor 1953. The roll call showed the following councilmen present Tucker, Vollan, Maxwell, Holmquist and McGinness. After considerable time being spent in cutting the budget a motion was made by councilman Maxwell and seconded by councilman McGinness.to adjourn until Tuesday night. Motion carried. October 7, 1952 The Council met for its regular and adjourned meeting the Mayor McGibbon presiding. The roll call showed the following councilmen present Tucker.? Engels, Vollan, Maxwell, Holmquist and McGinness.