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0 <br />0 <br />L7 <br />0 <br />re -appointment due to the fact that she is now residing outside of the_city <br />limits. He presented for approval of the Council the names of Mrs..Evelyn <br />Carlson and Mr. Ralph Case for a_four year term to the Park and Recreation <br />Commission ending April 12, 1950. Councilman Granger moved, seconded by <br />Councilman McNulty, that the recommendation of the City Manager be approved. <br />Motion passed unanimously. <br />Communication was received from Mrs. L. R. Morehouse, -740 - 5th Avenue, suggest- <br />ing that the Easter Bowl be named Lambert Bowl in memory of the late Charles <br />Lambert. Councilman Britschgi moved, seconded by Councilman Werder, that <br />the communication be filed. Motion passed unanimously. <br />A Mr. Fred Theem appeared before the Council requesting permission to operate an <br />electrical tool repairing business. He had no definite location in mind and <br />as there <br />was <br />a question as to <br />whether this <br />activity <br />would be <br />considered a <br />business <br />or <br />a light industry, <br />Mr. Theem,wa.s <br />asked to <br />present <br />a definite <br />location at which time the Council would take action on.granting the permit. <br />In regard to the consideration of the final map of Poplar Subdivision No, `2, <br />Acting City Engineer. Randlett asked that action be postponed inasmuch as <br />the tentative map cannot be located. City Manager Blom concurred in this <br />recommendation and advised that the final map does not include all the lots <br />in the area which he believed would be desirable and which would necessitate <br />the signatures of the owners of these lots. The matter was carried on the <br />agenda of the next regular meeting. <br />Mr. 'Milton Gooding, Manager of the Telephone Company, appeared and explained <br />that the poor telephone serviece was due to the shortage of materials,'strilma <br />insufficient and inefficient help and the overcrowding of present equipment. <br />The tremendous increase in population which had not been foreseen resulted <br />in a great many more calls. Mr. Gooding advised that the installation of <br />dial telephones is to be begun soon and that a new building -is being erected. <br />These measures he was sure would bring improved service. Mayor .Hilton <br />thanked Mr. Gooding for his remarks. <br />City Manager Blom reported that he had discussed the matter of traffic signals <br />and lighting of E1 Camino Real with a traffic engineer from Colonel Skeggs' <br />office. The State Highway Department does not look with favor on overhead <br />signals except in cases where the intersection has been brought up to <br />standard otherwise. The signal heads which this city is using are not up <br />to standard and it was.the recommendation that the city install both right <br />and left hand signals, which is the most modern installation, and provides <br />for four signals at each intersection. It was hoped to be able to use the <br />same standard for both the signal and the lighting which would consistof <br />using a metal type pole with an.overhanging light and the signal mounted <br />on the same pole. This plan would eliminate some of the standards which <br />the city is now using. The State Highway Department indicated that if the <br />city would work up the plans for such an installation, it will entertain <br />a request for participation of State Highway funds to the extent of 50 per <br />cent of the cost. City Manager Blom recommended that the city proceed with <br />such a plan. He stated the intersection at Five Points would require more <br />329 <br />