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94 Mr. Tehaney was questioned on each of the conditions and agreed without protest to all of the Commission's recommendations, including the above. Mr. Tehaney stated that he agreed to these conditions under a misunderstanding of his rights of appeal. It was his wrong belief, that, if he did not agree to these conditions or recommendations at the Planning Commission meeting his bubdivision map proceedings would be terminated. Mr. Tehaney spoke at some length on why he objected to the three above conditions. He wanted to put in a cul-de-sac. If he was required to pay $160 per lot subdivision cost he did not feel that he should also be required to put up a bond. He also talked about putting in the half street on Valota Road and also on Sierra Street. Engineer Moen compared this subdivision with similar circumstances in Carleton Court. This was followed by a lengthy discussion which included the Council, Mr. Moen, Planning Commissioner Greenwold and Mr. Tehaney. Fire Chief Lodi spoke against cul-de-sacs. Councilman Spillers moved that the public hearing be closed, seconded by Councilman Stout and carried. ...r There was considerable discussion in regards to the paving of one-half of Sierra Street and/or the paving of one-half of_Valota. Councilman Spillers moved to accept the Planning Commission's recommend- ations,. leaving out the condition of paving on Valota Road. There was discussion on how this property in question would be assessed when Valota Road is improved. Councilman Stout seconded the motion because he was of the opinion that Valota Road should be put in all at one time. Motion carried. Councilman Granger asked the engineers if lines have been set for Valota Road. Engineer Moen stated that plans are being prepared now. The letter which was approved (Planning,Commission recommendations and conditions) was the supplemental letter wherein the subdivider will not have to produce a bond, but only -be required to pay the $160 per lot to provide money for the assessment district when it is formed and provide funds to acquire drainage easement to conform to Carleton Court requirements. PROPOSED BRANCH LIBRARY REPORT BY COUNCILMAN STOUT. Councilman Stout stated that the Library Board selected 01" the site of Roosevelt School. The school will lease the land to the City for $1.00 per year for 99 years. The Library building will not require any capital outlay and will not increase the tax rate. Councilman Stout moved that the City Manager be instructed to contact an architect to provide preliminary plans, seconded by Councilman Granger, Councilman Jones stated that the Library has the money to build the building. Motion carried. PUBLIC HEARING, PROPOSED OFFICIAL PLAN LINES FOR WIDENING OF JEFFERSON AVENUE. Affidavit of mailing was ordered filed. There were no written protests. Mr. W. J. Grace, 1353 Jefferson Avenue, spoke at some length and wanted to know haw much land the City was going to require, 5' or 122". This question brought on a very lengthy discussion as to what land would be required, the present property lines, the proposed property lines, the width of the proposed street, expenditure of gas tax money, effect of a possible change in the fire rates because of the narrow street with the present traffic condition and present set back of houses compared to the effect of later set backs in the event Jefferson Avenue is widened. There were a number of people present, some in favor and some against the proposed improvement and plan err lines. Councilman Royer moved that the public hearing be closed, seconded by Councilman Spillers, and carried. Councilman Granger was of the opinion that a 60' street could be had and still protect the rights of the people in the area. Councilman Granger then moved to carry this on the agenda and have the engineers • again check into this matter and look into the thinking of the people involved, seconded by Councilman � Spillers and carried on the agenda for thirty days (April 16th). Motion carried. PUBLIC HEARING PROPOSED OFFICIAL PLAN LINES ROSE AVENUE BETWEEN BAY ROAD AND PAGE STREET. Affidavit of mailing was ordered filed. There were a number of people present regarding the extension of Rose Avenue. Most of the people present did not want to be burdened with the cost of purchasing Mr. V. M. Domer's house and property at 3530 Page Street. Some of the people speaking before the Council were H. K. Lofgren,