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rwm I_ R 7 S. COCCO REQUEST REFUND OF BUILDING FEE OF . 18.00. BUILDING -PLAi,T ABAT,M0147D. The City Attorney said there was no legal way that the City can return the money. The people might be given credit for any other build— ing permit they might ask for. Based on the City Attorney's statement, Councilman Stout moved that the request be denied, seconded by Councilman .eiss. Councilman Britschgi stated that the City is allowed to return tax money and he asked that the City Attorney check into the matter and report back in one week. Councilman Britschgi amended the motion and asked that the Attorney to work out an agreement and continue the matter on the agenda for one week, seconded by Councilman Spillers and carried. JUNIOR CHAMBER OF COMMERCE REGARDING OFFICIAL GUEEN FOR FIESTA. The Redwood City Junior Chamber of Commerce requested the Council authorize them to select the official Redwood City candidate for the 1956 Centennial San Mateo County fair and Floral Fiesta Dream Girl Contest. The Jr. C. of C. will hold a contest open to all eligible condidates to select the prettiest girl in Redwood City. They will take care of all necessary details and expenses necessary in the promotion of such a contest and subsequent action required to comply; with the Dream Girl Contest regulations. Councilman Britschgi stated that the Council favors the contest, and moved approval of request, seconded by Councilman Spillers and carried. PACIFIC TELEPHONE AND TELEGRAPH COMPANY LETTER OF APPRECIATION FOR STREET DEPARTMENT COOPERATION. The Clerk read the letter. The Mayor extended thanks to the department that did the work. Councilman Britschgi suggested that the letter be sent to the Street Department and placed on the bulletin board so the might all read it. NATIONAL GUARD DEPARTURE CEREMONY JUNE 15, 1956. Proclaim June 15th as National Guard Day. The Clerk read the letter. Councilman Britschgi moved that the Council proclaim June 15th as National Guard Day, seconded by Councilman Spillers. Councilman Granger recommended that Councilman Britschgi include in his motion that the Council will be present for the program scheduled at 7:30. Councilman Britschgi agreed and the motion FM carried. 6M CLAIM JAMES MANGUSON ALLEGED INJURIES AT GARFIELD SCHOOL. This is outside the City Limits. Councilman Spillers moved that the claim be denied, seconded by Councilman Britschgi and carried. FURTHER DISCUSSION REGARDING PROPOSED EXTENSION OF FRANKLIN STREET AS PROPOSED BY THE SOUTHERN PACIFIC C,0l! ANY. This was set for a study meeting on June 13th: MRS. R. MURRAY REQUEST REVIEY7 OF APPLICATION FOR WATER SERVICE AT 1520.EDGEVTOOD ROAD. Denied at D2ay 28th meeting. The Clerk read Mrs. Murray's letter. Water Superintendent Winter presented the Council with a sketch of the property and the situation surrounding the property, and he explained what the Water Department could do in the way of water service and whate would be expected of Mrs. Murray in the event the request was granted. This was followed by discussion. Councilman Spillers moved that the permit be granted as recommended by the hater Superintendent (the City would set the three crater meters, the people mould run their own line from the meters in and they would have to take what the City offered). This motion lost for lack of a P..., second. 6. This was followed by discussion. City Engineer Jain stated his reasoning in this situation which he feels would eventually lead to the same trouble the City is now having with the Glenwood Avenue residents. The Mayor asked if a 6" line would be sufficient. Mr. Jain thought that in all probability it would take care of possible future development. Councilman Spillers moved that the permit be granted and the people be required to put in a 6" line across the full length of the property, seconded by Councilman Granger. Motion bow carried. The Mayor announced that there would be a study meeting on June 13th, Councilman Granger moved that the City Attorney be instructed to draw up an ordinance with regard to moving of houses. He wanted to know who was supervising the moving of Davies house on Franklin Street. Councilman Spillers seconded the motion which carried.