BOOK 21_1946-09-23 to 1948-08-09

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TJ O passed unanimously. Mayor Hilton asked if.there were any protests to the annexation. There were none and Councilman McNulty moved, seconded by Councilman Britschgi, introduction of ordi- mance approving annexation of uninhabited territory known as Atherwood. Motion passed unanimously. i Councilman Werder moved, seconded by Councilman Swift, filing of affidavit of publica- tion of resolution of intention to annex territoryknown as porion of Alden Sub- division. Motion_passed unanimously. j K City Attorney McCarthy explained that the subdivider, Mr. Cunningham, was anxious to get started/with the improvements in this area and was willing to deposit in the bank the entire cost of the improvements and asked that the engineer make,an estimate of the cost of the project. Mayor Hilton asked if there were any pro- �! t tests to the annexation. There were none and Councilman McNulty moved, seconded' Y by Councilm4n Swift, introduction of ordinance approving annexation of portion of Alden Subdivision. Under the question., Councilman Britschgi believed a defi- nite policy should be established in regard to financing of water pipe to new sub- divisions.. Councilman Granger was of the opinion that it had been understood that the last subdivision the city was to furnish water pipe to was the Redwood Terrace Subdivision. City Manager Blom advised that a committee had been appointed y before the last election to work on the matter but that it had been dispersed due to changes on the Council. He believed it was a matter that should be considered by the Council. He further stated that the city was approaching the point where �f i it was going to be necessary to raise money to make extensions to the existing mains. Councilman Britschgi did not believe that people who had been paying for the system over a period of years should have to pay for repairs and new subdivisions get free mains. City Manager Blom advised that the city was not obligated beyond the Redwood Terrace Subdivision and he believed that both of the subdividers in the new annexations would be agreeable to any policy worked out f in the matter. The motion before the Council passed unanimously. Councilman Granger moved, seconded by Councilman McNulty, introduction of ordinance rezoning portion of New High School Acres embracing Blocks 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 13 and ,a 14 from second residential district to first residential district. Motion passed unanimously. City Manager Blom gave a summary of bids received on January 22, 1947, for installation of water main on Charter Street from Stambaugh to Spring Streets. Seven bids had I been received ranging from the low bid of B. Miles Thomas who was ready to start _ work immediate) . % Councilman McNulty moved seconded b Councilman Swift that Y Y , Y , f t ' f the City Managers recommendation be accepted and the contract awarded to B. r Miles Thomas. Motion passed unanimously. ' City Manager Blom explained that Mr. Nelson Welbanks was developing a subdivision in E the Emerald Lake District of 121 lots in the Country Club area which would result f � in consolidated building in this area. About a year ago, he had been advised that because of the long distance from adequate service, it would be necessary for him to pay a portion of the cost of the main to extend from the million } gallon reservoir to the area, a matter of about 4000 feet. He was told that he would be expected to a about one-half the cost. p pay The city can use the main to T get a pumping line up to the Cross area. The city would install a 6 inch main �•