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.r 42 Avenue. Mr. Jain stated that they did not consider it with this problem. They will probably do some seal coating in the near future on this particular street. CONSIDERATION OF BIDS, CITY DUMP. The following bids were received: Frank Benevento $10.00 a month to the City Henry G. Rafter - $202.00 a month to the City In his letter, the City Manager stated that Mr. Rafter had requested that his bid be rescinded, due to the rm: fact that he is unable to comply with the bond and insurance requirements. He recommended that the bid of Frank Benevento be accepted. The Clerk read the letter fram Mr. Rafter asking that his bid be rescinded due to their inability to secure necessary financing and equipment. The City Engineer stated that Mrs. Rafter called and stated that they did (:: not want the bid. The City Manager asked that City Clerk to read the letter from Leslie Salt Company. Before the letter was read, Councilman Herkner wanted to know if the bidder had put in a bid bond. This was followed by discussion. Councilman Spillers moved to accept the bid of $10.00 and he offered RESOLUTION 2207 AWARDING THE DUMP BID TO FRANK BENEVENTO and moved its adoption, seconded by Councilman Weymouth and carried on roll call, Councilman Weiss being noted absent. EMPLOYMENT OF ATTORNEY FOR MARSHALL STREET IOW/VENTS. The Clerk read the letter of the City Manager herein he stated that the City Engineer advises that an attorney should be appointed by the City Council to conduct assessment proceedings for the improvement of Marshall Street adjacent to Parking Lot VI. Plans and specifications are now being prepared by Mr. Paul Adamson for this project, and contract and other legal documents are needed, since this portion of Marshall Street is to be improved under separate proceedings. Councilman Stout asked if this was because our City Attorney could not do the work. The City Attorney stated that he could do the work but he would have to let some otherwork go. He further stated that after he did the work there was still the chance that the bonding company would not accept the opinion of the full time City Attorney. Councilman S Spillers moved approval + p' pproval of the City Manager's recommendation, seconded by Councilman Weymouth. After considerable discussion, Councilman Spillers restated his motion and moved approval of the City Manager's recommendation and the City Manager be authorized to hir Currie & Leheack as attorneys at a fee of 2%. This was followed by more discussion. The City Manager recommended approval of the 2% fee. The motion carried unanimously. CITY ENGINEER RECOMMENDATION REGARDING EXTENSION OF 20 WORKING DAYS TO E. T. HAAS, HIGHLANDS OF EMERAL LAKE NO. 1 IMPROVEMENTS. The City Engineer recommended granting the extension due to delays caused by weather, acquisition of right-of-way and otherunforseen conditions. Councilman Herkner moved approval of the request, seconded by Councilman Spillers and carried. PENINSULA HUMANE SOCIETY PROPOSE AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING PROTECTION FOR BIRDS AND ANIMALS. The Clerk read the letter from the Humane Society and also their proposed ordinance. Councilman Granger referred this matter to the City Manager for his recommendation, seconded by Councilman Spillers and carried. rims Lii, APPLICATION FOR DANCE PERMIT, BEAUTICIAN SORORITY, APRIL 14, 1957. The Clerk read the application. The dance would be held in the American Legion Hall between the hours of la P. M. to 9 P. M. on April ]4th. The Police Chief recommended approval of the permit. Councilman Spillers moved that the permit be granted, seconded by Councilman Stout and carried. rm. PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDED APPROVAL OF THEIR INITIATIVE TO REZONE FROM R-2 TO R-3 DISTRICT ALL OF THE LANDS WHICH ARE NOW R-2 WITHIN THE AREA BOUNDED BY HUDSON STREET, POPLAR AVENUE, HESS ROAD AND THE REAR OF THE PROPERTY FRONTING WOODSIDE ROAD. The Planning Commission feels that these additional R-3 areas are necessary for the beat development of the city, and are in conformity with the proposed Land Use Plan. Councilman Herkner moved to set this matter for public hearing in two weeks, Aprill5th, seconded by Councilman Stout and carried. 1