1966 247-276 _ 7-25 cont. to 8-22-1966

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Minutes of Regular Weekly Study Meeting Redwood City Council August 1, 1966 7:30 P. M. Meeting call to order at 7:30 P. M. by Mayor Herkner. Discussion held on consideration of appointment to the Planning Commission. Councilman Rosselli stated due to fact two nominees proposed to this Commission resulted in a tie vote of the Council at the last meeting, he would like to nominate an additional candidate, Robert Q. Buickerood, previously under consideration for this Commission, and summarized his qualifications. Mayor Herkner asked whether Council would prefer to postpone taking action on this matter until a full Council present, particularly in view of additional nominee being presented. After further discussion as to whether action should be continued on this matter, majority of Council indicated they favored action being taken at this meeting. Councilman Henderson protested usual straw ballot procedure in view of unfavorable recent publicity given this procedure. Council discussion on this procedure indicated majority favored usual straw ballot procedure as being least likely to embarrass unsuccessful nominees. Harold Stehle, former Councilman, commented on value of Council's continuing practice of straw ballot procedure for best interests of all concerned. Councilman Rosselli nominated Robert Buickerood. Councilman Petersen nominated Marty Mohr. Councilman Granger nominated Henry Gall. Councilman Henderson requested balloting be accomplished by voice vote. After two straw ballots resulted in tie votes between two nominees, Mayor Herkner ordered this matter continued until full Council present. Councilman Henderson asked that report due from City Manager on August 8th on Woodside - Middlefield Overpass and Friendly Acres Water System acquisition be continued to August 15th in view of his vacation absence at next Council meeting. Councilman Henderson also requested that notification of the report schedule to be made to Council of these two items be given to some of those interested. (Memo 8/2/66) Councilman Bury commented on noticeable aroma in East side of City and questioned its cause. City Manager stated a check would be made as to cause and reported. (Memo 8/2/66) Councilman Henderson asked that a copy of the City Manager's recommendations concerning the Swimming Pool at Hoover School be sent to the School Board, if it had not already been sent. (Memo 8/2/66) Vikingland application for extension of time to conclude their closing -out sale was discussed. Minutes of Regular Meeting Redwood City Council August 1, 1966 8:00 P. M. Pledge of Allegiance led by Councilman Granger. Invocation led by Reverend George Harrison, First Baptist Church. ON ROLL CALL the following were noted present: Councilmen Robert H. Bury, Floyd D. Granger, Mary W. Henderson, Herbert G. Petersen, John S. Rosselli,.Mayor Sidney D. Herkner, and City Clerk Helen C. Moore