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Newport Beach, May 7, 1945
The City Council of the City of Newport Beach met in regular
session in the City Council Chambers at the City Hall at the hour of
4 o'clock p.m. on above date with Mayor Hall presiding.
The roll was called, the following-Councilmen answering present:
Roll Call Allen, Stanley, Isbell, Reed, Hall. Absent, Councilmen: None. •
The Mayor asked if any of the Councilmen or anyone in the audience
wished the minutes of the previous meeting, or any part thereof, read, no one
responded and the reading of the minutes was dispensed with.
REPORTS OF HEADS OF DEPARTMENTS
The report of the City Treasurer was read, and on motion of
Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Stanley, and carried, the report I
was ordered filed, the reading of the reports of other departmental heads
dispensed with and all the reports ordered filed.
REPORTS OF SPECIAL COMMITTEES: None.
REPORTS OF STANDING 0014MIT'TEES: None.
Orville R. Horning
COMMUNICATIONS:
The application of Orville R. Horning for a license to operate a
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application granted
Pet Shop at 116, 22nd Street, Newport, was on motion of Councilman Allen,
seconded by Councilman Isbell and carried, granted.
A. Biscini application
The request of Alvero Biscini for the re- zoning of Lots 120 13 and
for re- zoning
the Nly half of 14, Block 2, Seashore Colony Tract from R -3 to C -1 restric-
tions, was on motion of Councilman Reed, seconded by Councilman Allen and
carried, referred to the Planning Commission.
A.D.Haigh application
The request of A. D. Haigh for the re- zonning of Lots 3, 4, 5, and
for re- zoning
6. Block 3, Seashore Colony Tract from R -3 to 0-1 restrictions was on motion
of Councilman Allen, seoonded by Councilman Isbell and carried, referred to
the Planning Commission.
T.W.Henderson letter
The letter of Tom W. Henderson calling attention to an alleged
referring to traffic
dangerous traffic situation at the intersection of 30th Street and Central
situation
Avenue and offering a suggestion to remedy the condition was presented and
on motion of Councilman Isbell, seconded by Counilman Reed and carried,
was referred to the Police Department.
Braden Finch applica-
The request of Braden Finch for the vacation of a certain alley
tion for vacation
issuing from Hazel Drive at either end, the property adjoining the entire
of certain alley
alley being owned by the applicant who agrees to defray the costs for the
necessary proceedings, was presented and considered by the Council and on
motion of Councilman Reed, seconded by Councilman Allen and carried, the
City Engineer was authorized to proceed with the abandonment of the alley.
George H. Coffin letter The letter of George H. Coffin complaining of the mooring of boats,
regarding mooring of
alleged to be for commercial purposes, in front of his property in Block 17,
boats
Balboa Eastside Addition, was presented and read and after an explanation
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of the City Engineer it was moved by Councilman Stanley, seconded by Councilman
Reed and carried, that the matter be referred to the Harbor Master.
Turning Basin suggest-
City Engineer Patterson brought the question of mooring of some
ed by City Engineer
of the larger boats which are being returned by the Navy to the former owners,
for temporary moorings
and suggested that the Turning Basin might be used as temporary moorings
for these vessels and on motion of Councilman Reed, seconded by Councilman
Isbell and carried, the recommendation of the City Engineer was approved.
J.A.Beek letter
The letter of J. A. Beek in reference to the use of 2i feet of a
regarding portion of
25 foot alley in Block 7, Section 5, Balboa Island by the property owners of
certain alley
that block, was presented and condered, the City Attorney advising on the
matter, and on motion of Councilman Reed, seconded by Councilman Isbell
and carried, the matter was Laid on the Table for further study.
M.A.Davis request
The communication of Mansell A. Davis requesting consideration of
regarding Buena Vista
a proposed improvement of Buena Vista Blvd. which would provide for a 25
Blvd.
foot alley to the rear of property facing on Buena Vista Blvd. and moving
the sidewalk fronting on said street 25 feet bayward. After giving the
proposal some consideration, it was moved by Councilman Sta-iley, seconded
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by Councilman Allen and carried, that the matter be referred to the City
Engineer.
F.W.Crocker letter
The letter of F. 11. Crocker, Co- ordinator of Civilian Defense
regarding Civilian
Corps, suggesting that all equipment issed for the Defense Corps be called
Defense equipment
in due to deterioration and abandonment with the exception of helmets
issued by the City. On motion of Councilman Stanley, seconded by Councilman
Allen and carried, the suggestim - was_ approved• anti .the equipment ordered
called in.
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D.W.Elliott letter
The letter of D. W. Elliott, together with a newspaper clipping,
regarding oil lease
and explaining why he was unable to attend the Council Meeting as requested
was read and on motion of Councilman Reed, seconded by Councilman Allen
and carried, the matter of Elliott's agreement with the City in relation
to oil development was Laid on the Table.
State Employees
The letter from the State Employees Retirement System acknowledg-
Retirement System
ing the approval of the contract providing for the City of Newport Beach to
letter
participate in the State Employees Retirement System was presented and read,
and on motion of Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Isbell and carried
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was ordered filed.
Letter of Elsie H.
The letter of Elsie H. Krinke, Supervisor of Census announcing
Krinke announcing
the preliminary result of the census taken of the population of the City of
result of Census
Newport Beach as of April 16, 1945 and being 9402 was presented and read
and on motion of Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Isbell and
carried, was ordered filed.
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The claims of the Bank of America for a refund of taxes paid by
Bank of America Claims
that institution, allegedly assessed for the year 1944.45 was presented,
regarding City taxes
and on advice of the City Attorney,.it was moved by Councilman Allen, seconded
by Councilman Isbell and carried, that the claims be denied.
The.request of City Engineer Patterson for the employment of
Approval for employment
Thurman Peterson in the Street Department at 85¢ per hour; Lorin Stacy
for certain persons in
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in the Water Department at 92¢ per hour and J. B. Webb in the Engineering
Street & Water Depts.
Department at a salary of $350.00 per month, was on motion of Councilman
Reed, seconded by Councilman Allen and carried, granted.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None.
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NEW BUSINESS
The.Clerk presented a letter from the City and County Health
City
Letter from &
Officer relative to construction of sewers in a portion of Corona del Mar.
County Health Officer
Upon motion of Councilman Allen, seconded.by Councilman Isbell and carried,
regarding sewers in
the said letter was ordered spread in full upon the minutes of the City
Corona del Mar
Council as follows%
April 17, 1945
The Honorable City Council
City of Newport Beach, Calif.
Gentlemen:
As Health Officer of the City of Newport Beach and of the County
of Orange, I wish to call your attention to certain sanitation
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conditions existing within your muicipality, as follows:
That portion of the City (Corona Del Mar) bounded on the north
by Coast Boulevard, on the south by Bay Side Drive and on the
west by Avocado Avenue, has no sewer facilities at all other
than local disposal by means of cesspools and/or septic tanks.
There are now constructed within this area some 200 homes, and
in addition thereto, the School Board is now constructing a large
new Grammar School.
The use and operation of cesspools within this area have only a
given life, after which they will not function in a manner satis-
factory to maintain public health standards. We have received an
increasing number of complaints about overflowing cesspools from
this area. This condition to exist, is not only unsanitary, but
endangers the public health.
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The essential present needs of this area in the matter of sewage
disposal,
collection and and which is made necessary as a health
measure,.are as follows:
(a) To construct lateral sewer.mains to
serve the area above described.
(b) To construct a trunk line to connect this
area with an existing main trunk sewer that
will carry the sewage effluent to the sewage
treatment plant.
In conclusion, it is my recommendation as Health Officer that
proceedings be instituted for the construction of said sewer
mains as.a health measure and for the preservation of public
health and safety.
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Yours very truly,
(Signed) Edw. Lee Russell, M.D.
Health Officer, Orange.County
Councilman Allen then offered and moved the adoption of Resolu=
Res. No. 315E
tion No. )_3,711%, entitled°
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
NEWPORT BEACH, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTED PURSUANT TO
THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 280E OF- THEi"SPECIAL
ASSESSMENT INVESTIGATION, LIMITATION AND MAJORITY
PROTEST ACT OF 1931," BEING PART 1, DIVISION 4
OF THE STREETS AND HIGHWAYS CODE OF THE STATE OF
CALIFORNIA.
which motion was seconded by Councilman Isbell, and upon roll call vote,
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the said resolution was adopted by the following votes
AYES, COUNCILMEN: Allen, Stanley, Isbell, Reed, Hall.
NOES, COUNCILMEN: None.
ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None.
Pursuant to instructions heretofore given by the City Council,
Plan No. 412
the City Engineer presented Plan No. 412, consisting of eight sheets,
Regarding construe-
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together with specifications for the construction of sanitary sewers in
tion of sewers
certain streets, alleys and easements in Corona Del Mar, whereupon
Councilman Allen moved that said Plans and Specifications be approved,
which motion was seconded by Councilman Reed and carried, by the following
vote:
AYES, COUNCILMEN: Allen, Stanley, Isbell, Reed, Hall.
NOES, COUNCILMEN: None.
ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None.
Plat No. 412 -A
The City Engineer then presented Plat No. 412 -A, being a "Plat
"Plat of the Assess-
of the Assessment District" for the construction of sanitary sewers in
ment District"
certain streets, alleys and easements in Corona del Mar, whereupon
Councilman Allen, moved that said Plat No. 412-A be approved, which motion was
seconded by Councilman Reed, and carried by the following vote:
AYES, COUNCILMEN: Allen, Stanley, Isbell, Reed, Hall.
NOES, COUNCILMEN: None.
ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None.
Councilman Allen, offered and movedthe adoption of Resolution
Res. No. 3159
No. 31,59, being a Resolution of Intention for the construction of Sanitary
Resolution of
sewers and appurtenant work in connection there�rkth in certain streets,
Intention
alleys and easements in Corona del Mar, which motion was seconded by
Councilman Stanley, and upon roll call, the said Resolution was adopted
by the following vote:
AYES, COUNCILMEN: Allen, Stanley, Isbell, Reed, Hall.
NOES, COUNCILMEN: None.
ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None.
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Grant Deed to the
Councilman Allen moved the adoption of a resolution, being a
City from Jesse B.
resolution accepting a grant deed, dated the 28th day of April, 1945, from
Wolfe et ux
Jesse B. Wolfe and Clara H. Wolfe, his wife, to the City of Newport Beach,
for an easement or right of way for the purpose of constructing pipe lines
and appurtenances to convey sewage and covering certain lands as described
In said grant deed. The motion for adoptions was duly seconded by Councilman
Isbell and the resolution was adopted by the following roll call vote,
to wit:
AYES, COUNCILMEN: Allen, Stanley, Isbell, Reed, Hall.
NOES, COUNCILMEN: None.
ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None.
Grant Deed to the
Councilman Allen, moved the adoption of a resolution, being a
City from W.P.Baker
resolution accepting a grant deed dated the 30th day of April, 1945, from
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Willis P. Baker and Edythe B. Baker, his wife, to the City of Newport Beach,
for an easement or right of way for the purpose of constructing pipe lines
and appurtenances to convey sewage and covering certain lands as described
in said grant deed. The motion for adoption was duly seconded by Councilman
Isbell and the resolution was adopted by the following roll call vote, to
wit:
AYES, COUNCILMEN: Allen, Stanley, Isbell, Reed, Hall.
NOES, COUNCILMEN: None.
ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None.
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Councilman Allen moved the adoption of a resolution, being a resolu-
Grant Deed to the
tion accepting a.grant deed dated the 30th day of April 1945, from Isabell E.
City from Isabell
Childs, a married woman, to the City of Newport Beach for an easement or
E. Childs
right of way for the purpose of construction.of pipe lines and appurtenances
to convey sewage and covering certain lands as described in mid grant deed.
The motion for adoption was duly seconded by Councilman Isbell and the
resolution was adopted by the following roll call vote, to wit:
AYES, COUNCILMEN: Allen, Stanley, Isbell, Reed, Hall.
NOES, COUNCILMEN: None.
ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None.
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Councilman Allen moved the adoption of a resolution, being a reso-
Grant Deed to the
lution accepting a grant deed dated the First day of May, 1945, from
City from Gerald
Gerald W. Ritchie and Beulah B. Ritchie, his wife, to the City of Newport
W. Ritchie et ux
Beach, for an easement or right of way for the purpose of constructing
pipe lines and appurtenances to convey sewage and covering certain lands
as described in said grant deed. The motion for adoption was duly
seconded by Councilman Isbell, and the resolution was adopted by the following
roll call vote, to wit:
AYES, COUNCILMEN: Allen, Stanley, Isbell, Reed, Hall.
NOES, COUNCILMEN: None.
ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None.
Councilman Allen moved the adoption of a resolution, being a reso-
Grant Deed to the
lution accepting a grant deed dated the 2nd day of May 1945, from James K.
City from J.K.
Ingham and Florence B. Ingham, husband and wife to the City of Newport
Ingham et ux
Beach for an easement or right of way for the purpose of constructing pipe
lines and appurtenances to convey sewage and covering certain lands as
described in maid grant deed. The motion for adoption was duly seconded
by Councilman Isbell and the resolution was adopted by the following
roll call vote, to wit:
AYES, COUNCILMEN: Allen, Stanley, Isbell, Reed, Hall.
NOES, COUNCILMEN: Norm.
ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None.
Regarding Ord. No.
City Attorney Thompson presented an ordinance, being an ordinance
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amending License Ordinance No. 393, and on motion of Councilman Allen,
seconded by Councilman Reed and carried, the reading of the ordinance was
dispensed with.
On motion of Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Isbell and
carried, the ordinance amending License ordinance No. 393 was passed to
the second reading by the following vote, to wit:
AYES, COUNCILMEN, Allen, Stanley, Isbell, Reed, Hall.
NOES, COUNCILMEN: None.
ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None.
Frank D. Bowland
The appointment of Frank David Howland as a special officer for
appointed Special
the Stag Cafe, was on motion of Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman
Officer
Stanley, and carried, confirmed.
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The motion was duly seconded by Councilman Isbell and the resolution
adopted by the following roll call vote, to wit:
AYES, COUNCILMEN: Allen, Stanley, Isbell, Reed, Hall.
NOES, COUNCILMEN: None.
ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None.
Resolution No. 226 of the City Planning Commission was presented and
Res. No. 226 of City
read, being a resolution recommending that the application of the Citizens
Planning Commission
National Trust and Savings Bank for a permit for variance from the provisions
of Zoning Ordinance No. 525 and covering certain parcels of land in Corona del
Mar, be denied whereupon Councilman Allen moved that the action of the
Planning Commission in rejecting said application for variance be approved.
The motion was duly seconded by Councilman Stanley, and carried by the following
roll call vote, to wits
AYES, COUNCILMEN: Allen, Stanley, Isbell, Reed, Hall.
NOES, COUNCILMEN: None.
ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None.
Resolution No. 227 of the City Planning Commission rejecting the
Res. No. 227 of City
application of the Citizens National Trust and Savings Bank for a variance
Planning Commission
affecting certain properties in Corona del Mar, and - recommending that the
City Council confirm said action of the Planning Commission, whereupon
Councilman Allen moved that the matter be advertsie-d for a public hearing to
be held on the 4th day of June, 1945. The motion was duly seconded by Councilman
Isbell and carried, by the following roll call vote.-to wit:
AYES, COUNCILMEN: Allen, Stanley, Isbell, Reed, Hall.
NOES, COUNCILMEN: None.
ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None.
The letter of John M. Allen, Secretary of the City Planning Commis—
John M. Allen letter
sion requesting that Zoning Ordinance No. 525 be amended in order to allow
regarding Zoning
certain reductions of variance not to exceed 50% in lot area requirements
Ordinance No. 525
was presented and read and onmotion of Councilman Isbell, seconded
by Councilman
Reed, a public hearing on the matter was ordered to be advertised for a hearing
to be held on the 4th day of June, 1945, by the following roll call vote, to wit:
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AYES, COUNCILMEN: Allen, Stanley, Isbell, Reed, Hall.
NOES, COUNCILMEN: None.
ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None.
Resolutions No--316o, 3161 and 3162 were presented, being resolutions
Res. No. 3160 &
authorizing water contracts to the following people:
No. 3161
Res. 3160 Heinz Kaiser
Water Contracts
Res. 3161 Standard Oil Co. of Calif.
Res. �,.� (No ;•EOq
On motion of Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Isbell and carried,
the resolutions were adopted by the following roll call vote, to wit:
AYES; COUNCILMEN: Allen, Reed, Stanley, Hall, Isbell.
NOES, COUNCILMEN: None.
ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None.
In the matter of the vacation of a portion of 31st Street, the City
No protests regarding
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Clerk advised that no protests had -been filed, whereupon the Mayor asked if
vacation of portion
any one in the audience wished to be heard on the question, no one responded,
of 31st st.
the resolution ordering the work being laid over for another meeting of the
Council.
The application of Kent Hitchcock for a permit to construct a
Kent Hitchcock applica
pleasure pier and float fronting on Lots 7 and 5, Tract 907, having been
tion for pier.:& float
approved by the City Engineer was on motion of Councilman Allen, seconded by
granted
Councilman Stanley.and carried, granted.
The application of Pierce Brothers for a permit to install a pier
Pierce Brothers
and slip float fronting on Lots 24 and 25, Tract 502, Harbor Island, having
permit granted to
been approved by the City Engineer was on motion of Councilman Stanley,
install pier
seconded by Councilman Allen and carried, granted.
The application of Norton Simon presented at a previous meeting of
Norton Simon permit
the City Council for a permit to install a boat slip in connection with an
to install boat slip
existing pier and referred to the Lido Isle Community Association for approval
denied
was on motion of Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Reed and carried,
denied on recommendation of the Lido Isle Community Association.
Res. No.
Resolution No. 3163 was presented, being a resolution of the City
3163
Council of.,the City of Newport Beach approving Memorandum of Agreement for
Regarding gas tax
expenditure of � (one — quarter) cent gas tax allocated for State Highways,
allocated for State
on motion of Councilman Allen, duly seconded by Councilman Reed, the
Highways
Resolution was passed by the following roll call vote, to wit:
AYES, COUNCILMEN: Allen, Reed, Stanley, Hall, Isbell.
NOES, COUNCILMEN: None.
ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None.
Then:month3,vrdemands:hav'ing� been,-duly audited by the' Finance
Audit of Monthly
Committ ®e". were on notion of'Couneilman Reed, seconded by Councilman
Demands
Isbell and carried, allowed and Warrants ordered drawn for same.
Councilman Allen moved the-- adoption of a resolution, being a
Min. Res.
resolution authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute on behalf of
Quitclaim deeds on
the City of Newport Beach, the following quitclaim deed to the following
tax redeemed property
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people and covering the following described property:
Robert L. Boyd Lot 3, Block "E". Tract 323
Corona del Mar
The motion was duly seconded by Councilman Isbell and the resolution
adopted by the following roll call vote, to wit:
AYES, COUNCILMEN: Allen, Stanley, Isbell, Reed, Hall.
NOES, COUNCILMEN: None.
ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None.
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Res. No. 3164-to Bids submitted for the purchase of City owned real estate
No. 3171 Incl. were opened and read, whereupon Resolutions Nos. 3164 to 3171 were
& No. 3162 & 3162 -A presented, being resolutions authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute
Sale of City Owned on behalf of the City of Newport Beach, grant deeds to the following people
Lots submitting the highest bids and covering the following described property%
Res. 162 Res. 3164 E. Cetto Lots 5,7,194,15,16,17 and 15,
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Rots E. Hostetler et ux Block 2, First Add to Npt. Htgs. Lots 14 & 15, Tract 444 Price $4,010.00.
Price $201.00+- Res. 3165 Roy V & Sue D.Shafer Lot-5,' Block 46, Third Add to
Newport Beach
Price $50.00 �.
162 -A Res. 3166 Robert W. Sche�e et ux Lot 10, Block 37, First Add to
Res.
Olive
3Jeanne Krost Newport Heights
Lot 4, Block P, Tract 323 Price $600.00w
Price $530.00 Res. 3167 Lloyd L. Hill et ux Lots 44 & 45, Tract 444
Price $910.00 ,
Res. 3165 Millard F. Watrous Lot. S, Block 1, Tract 919
Price $125.00
Res. 3169 A. F. B. Warner Lots 15 & 19, Tract 444
Price $210.00 A
Res. 3170 Wm. S. Bongard, et ux Lot 2, Block P, Tract 323
Corona del Mar
Price $600.00 N
Res. 3171 Donal M. Hummel et ux Lot 190.Block 29, First Add
to Newport Heights
Price W5.00
On motion of Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Isbell, the
above resolutions were passed by the following roll call vote, to wit:
AYES, COUNCILMEN-, Allen, Stanley, Dell, Reed, Hall.
NOES, COUNCILMEN% None.
ABSENT, COUNCILMEN: None.
On motion of Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Isbell and
carried the checks accompanying unsuccessful bids were ordered returned.
Boy Scout meeting The question of a location for a Boy Scout meeting place in
place under considers- Corona del Mar was brought up, the Council being:addressed by proponents
tion of Scouts and after some discussion, City Auditor Gant suggested that a
possible site consisting of City owned property might be available and
would report on the matter at a;later date.
Discussion regarding The matter of resurfacing the Balboa City Parking Lot came up
Balboa City Parking for discussion, many suggestions being offered on the question, Councilman
Lot. Stanley and City Engineer Patterson being named to look into the matter
with a view of working out some arrangement whereby the parking lot
could be either taken over by private interests to be improved or a revenue
provided for improvement and maintenance
Ralph P. Maskey Ralph P. Maskey came to the.Council and presented a map of a por-
suggestions regarding tion.of Tract 919 and suggested certain improvements in connection there -
Tract 919 with, no action was taken in the matter.
City Auditor Gant advised the Council regarding the status of
the budget.
ADJOURNMENT
On motion of Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Reed and
carried, an adjournment was taken to 4 o °clock p.m., May 14, 1945-
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