BOOK 18_1939-01-03 to 1942-08-10

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h' 3 It 0 in its public library for the establishment of.a memorial to be known as the H. W. Schaberg Memorial, said memorial to be of such character as the Library Board shall deem proper. The City Treasurer advised that a check in the amount of $20,000 was received with this letter and was de- posited in a separate bank account in the First National Bank. f In connection with the demand of'F. L. Baird for refund to him of the sum of $185.00 paid on the account of contract for the purchase of 'Lot 12,, Block 19, Central; Park, Mr. Baird was represented -by his attorney, A. J. Harwood, who submitted an affidavit signed by Mr. Baird stating his demand for refund was based upon the fact that the contract provided for subdivision of the property into three parcels, which was denied by the Planning Commission. C. H. Holt, who made this sale'to Mr. Baird, stated that the change made in the original contract for subdivision of the property into two parcels instead of three parcels was made with Mr. Baird's knowledge and that at no time, while he was handling real estate matters for the city, did Mr. Baird express any dissatisfaction with this particular contract. After discussion and on motion of Councilman Werder, seconded by Councilman Fletcher, it was 'agreed that the sum of $87.50 (the difference between the amount paid by Mr. Baird and commission paid Holt on this sale) be reoffered to F. L. Baird in settlement of this matter. H. S. KaTlam, an engineer in the employ of the Southern Pacific Co., appeared before the Council.to enlist the support of the City in endeavoring to obtain permisssion from -the State Division of Highways for an opening in the center strip on E1 Camino Real at'the intersection of.Harrison Street. He explained that this opening was desired for the purpose of permitting southbound trucks loaded with freight to make a left turn at this point without the necessity of going north to James Street and making a u -turn. He also explained that the Division of Highways had been requested to leave an opening in the center strip but had refused to do so. After discussion, this matter was ordered held over until the next meeting. On motion of Councilman Fletcher, seconded by Councilman Christensen, McCloud Motor Co. was granted permission for a used car lot in the rear of their new car showroom on Broadway. Request of Mr. McCloud for ONo Parking' signs near the service entrance of his building was, on motion of Councilman Fletcher, seconded by Councilman Werder, referred to the City Manager and Chief of'Police Department. V a N zlf