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

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222- CouncilmanNerder cited the case of the Weltner Motor Company and stated that he believed they were in direct violation of the ordinance and that they were operating two lots with a permit for only one. MEkyor Hilton explained that he had inspected the lot and was of the opinion that the company was in the process of altering their lot. He did not believe they were operating two lots. City Collector Perrin also stated that he had called on Weltner Motor Company and that they had assured him that as soon as the steel frame building is obtained for their lot, they will conform to all regulations. Councilman Granger moved, seconded by Councilman Werder; that the matter be placed on the agenda. Motion passed unanimously. COMMUNICATION WAS RECEIVED FROM THE PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDING A.JUNK DEALER'S 3 PERMIT be granted to A. W. Christman, 1327 Hancock Street, subject to the permit being granted for a period of one year, all,junk to be kept within a barn, and compliance with all city and state laws. Councilman Granger moved, seconded by Councilman Holmquist, that the permit be granted in accordance with recommendations of the Planning Commission. Motion passed unanimously. COMMUNICATION WAS RECEIVED FROM THE PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDING THAT FUNDS BE SET ASIDE FOR THE PURPOSE OF ENTERING INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH HAHN AND CAMPBELL for the purpose of drafting a new zoning ordinance. It was the opinion of the Commission that the work should be completed as soon as possible and the city employees do not have the time or particular skill to draft such an ordinance. There was con- siderable discussion in regard to this matter. City Manager Blom and City Attorney Currie explained that such an ordinance was a considerable amount of work and research involving surveys and field work as well as the legal aspects of drafting the ordinance and it was their recommendation that the firm of,Hahn and Campbell be authorized to do the work. They both stated that it would be too big a project for the city employees to undertake. Councilman Werder was of the opinion that inasmuch as it was the recommendation of the Planning Commission and the City Manager and City Attorney that this would be the most expedient and least expensive manner of drafting such an ordinance that the recommendation should be accepted and so moved. There was no second to the motion. Councilman Britschgi moved the recommendation of the Planning Commission be denied. Councilman Granger asked if the money for the work would not have to be included in the coming fiscal year's budget. City Manager Blom advised that there is a balance of $1500 in the Planning Commission's budget which he believed could be set aside at this time for this work. City Attorney Currie further explained that the Planning Commission had in- tended to expend the money in this way and that they had wished to study the matter thoroughly before making a recommendation. The fiscal year had expired before a recommendation had been made. There was no second to Councilman Britschgi's motion. Councilman Werder believed the opinion of the City Manager and City Attorney should be considered and as they were in favor of the recommendation he again moved that the recommendation of the Planning Commission be accepted, seconded by Councilman Granger. Former City Attorney McCarthy requested permission to speak under the question and advised that he believed it would be worthwhile to have a new zoning ordinance due to the fact that the present one is based on a 192$ ordinance with a few amendments. He believed it would be worthwhile for the Council to have tech- nical assistance in the preparation of this ordinance. City Attorney Currie stated