19530915 City Council MinutesA letter was'read from Engineers Carey & Kramer in which
they state that the Storm
K sewer has been completed and they recommend that the City
accept the project as
completed.
A motion was made by councilman McGinness and seconded by
councilman Tuson that
the streetdepartment remove the culvert on Eighth Avenue
and lower it fora suitable
drainage. Motion carried.
A motion was made by councilman Maxwell and seconded by councilman Kincaid that an
exception be granted to Mr. Trafton Who lives on Walnut
street between third and fourth
avenue and Bob Krieger whollives on Dayton street between
7th and 8th, to continue their
driveway to the curb so their garage may be used, and the
attorney prepare the data
for signatures of the property owners to protect the City
from any damage which may
be caused by this change. Motion carried.
A motion was made by councilman McGinness and seconded by
councilman Engels that the
curb return be eliminated at the Southeast corner of seventh and Alder to allow access
to the existing driveway. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Councilman McGinness and seconded by councilman Maxwell that Ord. #640
setting Sap L. I. D. #73 for a.sewer on seventh avenue from Walnut to Cedar street and
on Cedar Street from 7th to 8th avenues. Motion carried.
A motion was made by eouncilmah Maxwell and seconded by councilman McGinness that the
engineer establish -the grade on second avenue from Main to James street and James st.
from second to third avenue by Sept. 10. Motion carried.
A motion was made by councilman Maxwell and seconded by councilman Tuson to close
SuOset avenue from Main to Bell street for the salmon derby Sept.2�: s�.7 Motion carried.
A motion was made by Councilman McGinness that we defer action on the bill of Joplin for
the removal of trees. No second to the Motion.
A motion was made by councilman McGinness and seconded by'councilman Kincaid that the
x bills for engineering dnd L. 0. Franklin bill be paid. Motion carried.
A motion was made by councilman.Vollan and seconded by councilman Tuson that $10
-----�� per month be paid to Mr. Womer-for issuing and filing building permits, retroactive
to July first. Motion carried.
A motion was madeAfpcbman McGinneas and seconded by council.pan Maxwell that the
bill'of Earl Jopline 3. Motion carried.
The Council proceeded to make up the Preliminary Budget for 1954. After:some time
being spen to make up th budget, the meeting dJoYned.
�-1 City Clerk Mayor
September 15, 1953
The Council met or its regular session with Mayor McGibbon presiding. The roll
call showed the ollowing councilmen present Vmllah, Kincaid, Tuson, Maxwell, Bishop,
and McGinness.
The measurers report was read to the Council.
Six bids were received on the sewer for seventh avenue, L. I. D. #?3, one from
Frank CoUccio Construction co., $6,113.20, Kent ConstructionCo., 5250.50,
Superior Construction Co., 4683.60, John Patricelli 5039.25,_ National Construction
Co., 8314.75 and Stoll & Freese Plymmbing & heating for $6484.46.
A motion was madeby councilman McGinness and seconded by councilman Tuson that the
low bid from Superior Construction Co., be accepted and the Mayor and Clerk are
authorized to sign the contract providing a performance bond is produced within 5
days. Motion carried.
This was the night set for the hearing on the assessment roll for L. I. D. 66.
Mr. Glanville a property owner in the district read a letter from the property
owners objecting to the assessment roll, claiming that the roll is more than
the estimated cost plus 10%. Some time was spent in going over the details of bhe
details of the project. A motion was made by councilman McGinness and seconded by
Councilman Bishop that the assessment roll be accepted by the City assuming $3369.51
and the property owners pay $6176.61. A roll call voted showed Vollan yes, Kincaid
yes, Tuson yes, Maxwell no, Bishop yes and McGinness yes.
A %tion was made by councilman McGinness and seconded by councilman Vollan that
thenhearing on Assessment roll for L. I. D. #66 he held October 20. Motion carried.
A motion was made by councilman Maxwell and seconded by councilman Tuson that National
Construction Co., be granted the 15 days excention of time for clean up work, as
they requested. Motion carried.
The letter from Mr. Pakkala in regards to the tree in the alley was referred to
the street committee.
A letter was read from the Library Board in which they ask for the changing of
the registers so they may have better heating and more space for shelves, also
another letter was. read asking for the appointment of Harold Huseby to the library
board to replace Mrs. Bailey, who has resigned beacuse of illness. A motion was
made by councilman McGinnnes§ and seconded by councilman Maxwell that the council
confirm the appointment. M tion carried.
The letter which was read from Mr. Riley asking for permission to extend the water
line on Glen Street from ninth the -Olympic Avenue was referred to the watereommittee
by a motion made by Councilman McGinness and a second by councilman Tuson. Motion
carried.
A motion was made by councilman Maxwell and seconded by councilman Kincaid that the
water department borrow-$9000 from the Bond fund to be paid back by the first of the
year. Motion carried.
A motion was made by councilman McGinness and seconded by councilman Tuson that the
Street department borrow $2000 from the bond fund, to be paid back by the first of
the year. Motion carried.
A mo Aon was made by councilman McGinness and seconded by councilman Tuson that
Em. Ord. #641 for the payment of 03369.51 the amount the city is going to pay
for Eighth street L. I. D. #66 be published. Motion carried.,,,
A motion was made by councilman Tuson and seconded by councilman McGinness that
Em Ord. #642 for the balcktopping the center strip of Main Street from Sixth Avenue
to Ninth avenue, be published. iO tion carried.
A motion was made by councilman McGinness and seconded by councilman Tuson that the
Engineers grade on second avenue from Main to James street and James street from
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second toethird avenue be approved and filed. Motion carried.
A motion was made by councilman Maxwell and seconded by councillmaj} Vollan that the
City Clerk purchase two venetian blinds for the police office. Motion carried.
Councilman Vollan reported on -the number of activities which were held in the city
park this past summer.
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There being no further bus' ss the meeting adjourned:--
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City Clerk _Mayor
October 5, 1953
The Council met for their special night for the final budget,,with Mayor McGibbon
presiding with the following councilmen present Tuson, Kincaid, Vollan, Bishop,
Maxwell and McGinness.
A motion 'was made by councilman Vollan and seconded by councilman Maxwell that we
.eliminate the hydrant rental from the budget. Motion carried. ;
After_ several.hours being spent on reducing the budget'to the 15 mills the tax
levy is as follows; Curent Expense 7 mills,, .13,077:70, Street fund 6.6 milts
12.9330.000 General Sevier':4 mill, 747:30, L. I: D: Guarantee fund 1 mill, .1,868.25.
making the'toial mills of 15, total money $28,023.25, with 1 mill for the special
levy, 1,868.29 for the new fire truck.
A motion Was made by councilman Maxwell and seconded by councilman Kincaid that
the Budget Ordinance No.643 be passed and published. Motion carried.
October` 6, 1903
Ihe Council met for its regular session with Mayor McGibbon presiding. The roll
call showed the following -councilmen present Tuson, Kincaid,, Vollan, Engels,
Maxwell Bishop and McGinness.
The water collectors report was read to the Council.
A motion was made by councilman Tuson and seconded by councilman Bishop that
Emergency Ordinance#641 for the payment of'$3369.51 as a pvmtion of the cost of
Eight Avenue from Pine to(Fir'Street) Spruce street. A roll call vote showed
Tuson yes, Kincaid yes, Vollan,yes, Engels yes, Maxwell yes, Bishop yes,
McGinness yes.
A motion was made by councilman McGinness and seconded by councilman.Kincaid
that.Emergency Ordinance No. 642 for $2000 for the center"pavin# of Main street
be passed and published. axroll call vote showed Tuson yes -."Kincaid yes, Vollan
yes Engels yes, Maxwell yes, Bishop yes, McGinness yes.
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