19570528 City Council MinutesMay 21, 1957
The Council met for its regular session with Mayor Maxwell presiding. The roll
call showed- the following councilmen present Tuson, Sorensen, Kincaid, Purton,
Steed and Sommerseth.
Two bids were received for the second Avenue North Paving, L. I. D. #79. One bid
•fvom Washington Asphalt Company in the amount of $24,321.00, work to be completed
within 90 days, and the bid from Earl Joplin in the amount of $17,940.50, with a
completion cBime-of 60-days. After a meeting of the street committee, Chairman
Al Kincaidreported and made the recommendation that the bid of Earl Joplin, which
is just under the Engineer's estimate, be accepted. A motion was made,by Councilman
Kincaid and seconded by Councilman Steed that the bid from Earl Joplin, be`accepted.
Motion carried.
A report from Councilman TuSon,,Chaizman of the water committee, in regards to the
installing of a four inch water line on Seamont Lane. After some discussion this
was turned over to the Supervisor Lawson and Fire Chief Astell for investigation.
In regards to a Storm Sewer itettdke careho•fnfhe1.dtainageL-water that floods the
basement of Dewey Leyda's Building a motion was made by Councilman Tuson and sec-
onded by Councilman Sorensen that Engineer Reid be authorized to make an investigation
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and a preliminary study of the area of Fifth & Main streets and the alley. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Councilman Tuson and seconded by Councilman Sorensen that the
sprinkling rate for this summer be set for 180 dbrrethryml0fliow. Ft used over the
minnimum amount allowed. Motion carried. '
A letter was read from Russell Hultsch asking to have a strip of property 107 feet
long and 25 feet wide, located at llth and Laurel streets vacated. This was referred
to the street committee.for consideration.
The Peddlers Ordinance was discussed and turned over to the Attorney for re -writing.
• Police Chief Grimst&d recommended making seventh avenue a thru street. A motion was
made by Councilman Kincaid and seconded by Councilman Sorensen that Seventh Avenue
be fnade.athru street from Main to Casper street, and the Supervisor is instructed to'
haze it a cpcs rJnst4iled. Motion carried.
The Treasurers report for the month of April was read to the Council.
There bein no further11)ness the meeting adjourned.
City'Clerk Yor
May 28, 1957,
The Council met for Atspecial'meetingl, with Mayor Maxwell presiding., The following
Councilmen were present Tuson, Sorensen, Cloud, Kincaid, Purton, Steed and Sommerseth.
The following bids were opened for pipe and Hydrants and valves.;
United states Pipe & Foundry 8 inch pipe $2.864 Hydrants & valves no bid
4 inch pipe $1021
Pacific States Cast Iron 8 inch pipe J:87
4 inch pipe 1.324 Hydrants 103.40 Valves �$
Western Utilities Supply no bid on pipe"or hydrants valves 49,47
.Pacific Water Works 8 inch pipe 2:947
4 inch pipe 1.356 Hydrants 107.16 valves 39,10
Hallgren Co., no bid on pipe Hydrants 118.00 valves 37.60
Grinnell Company No bid
After a study of the bids, the water committee recommended and a motion was made
by Councilman Tuson and seconded by Councilman Cloud that we accept the bid from
United States Pipe & Foundry Company for the 8�and 4 inch Cast Iron Pipe, with
delivery within two week after receipt of order. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Councilman Tuson and seconded by Councilman Kincaid that we
accept the bid from Pacific States Eastr• Irahs for the Hydrants. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Councilman Tuson and seconded by Councilman Steed that we
accept the bid from Hallgren CMpany for the valves, Motion carried.
Mayor Maxwell brought ttip the subject of a blanket Bond for all ' y,.Employees,
which will cover all amployees, expept the Treasurer,for $10,00�,� a cost of
$1,63.72 per year,
Mayor Maxwell, Attorney Holte and Engineer Reid proceeded to explain and discuss(.:
The Metro Plan
There being n further busine the meeting adjourned.
City Clerk Mayor '