BOOK 20_1945-05-21 to 1946-09-03

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■ 310 appraisal. Councilman Granger believed the city should bear the cost while ill on this property, namely, Lot 7, Block 10, Sweeney Addition. The Council had no objection to receiving the bids which were as follows: Councilman Britschgi was not in favor of this but suggested that the city pay the cost of the appraisal and as the assessment district is formed ' cussion as to whose bid should be accepted inasmuch as they were identical. it Mr. Morrissey appeared and asked that Mrs. Andrini be awarded the bid in- charge the cost of the appraisal to the district. City Attorney McCarthy ~ '' inasmuch as Mrs. Andrini's bid had been received first, her bid would be accepted. Councilman Britschgi did not beieve this method should be fol- advised it would be a proper charge against the assessment district. Coun- cilman Granger amended his motion to include that the cost of the appraisal be paid by: the city and charged to the assessment district when it is formed., The motion was seconded by Councilman McNulty. Motion passed unanimously. Mr. Ole S. Oleson appeared before the Council representing the Peninsula Celebra- tion Committee requesting that the Council appropriate 01000, or the cost of the fire workds, for the 4th of July celebration. He explained that the Peninsula Celebration committee was now incorporated and that funds derived from the celebration would be.kept for a proposed rodeo grounds. There was some discussion as to whether the advertising which the city would derive from the celebration would be sufficient to warrant paying for the fire- works. Councilman Fletcher moved, seconded by Councilman Britschgi, that the City Manager be instructed to study the budget and see if funds are " available and report back at the next meeting. Under the question, City Manager Blom advised he would also determine what costs, other than that of fireworks, the city would have to assume in regard to the celebration. Motion passed unanimously. Dr. Bernard Silber appeared before the Council requesting permission to use building at 88-90 Birch Street for the exclusive use of doctors and dentists. City Attorney McCarthy advised that there is no restriction for such build- ings must be presented to.the Council, however, Dr. Silber advised that there would be no change in plans and that only name plates would be placed on the ourside of the building. It was decided that no action was neces- sary by the Council. City Manager Blom advised that at the last meeting of the Council bids had been received on two pieces of property and that on one piece the highest bid had been less than 90% of the appraised value. One of the bidders had asked to be allowed to resubmit a bid. .Another bid had also been received ill on this property, namely, Lot 7, Block 10, Sweeney Addition. The Council had no objection to receiving the bids which were as follows: Mr. W. H. Morrissey on behalf of Mrs. Andrini: $1100.00, $120.00 certified i; check enclosed Mrs. Marion Longwenus: $1100.00, $110.00 terrified check enclosed. The appraised value of this lot was $1100.00. There was considerable dis- cussion as to whose bid should be accepted inasmuch as they were identical. it Mr. Morrissey appeared and asked that Mrs. Andrini be awarded the bid in- asmuch as the lot had previously belonged to her and that she had deeded the lot to the city after which she could not redeem it. It was decided that inasmuch as Mrs. Andrini's bid had been received first, her bid would be accepted. Councilman Britschgi did not beieve this method should be fol- lowed inasmuch as there was no time limit for receiving bids. It was his opinion that a drawing should be held. Oounoilman Fletcher moved, seconded f I