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

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C into this matter. 29.E COUNCILMAN HOLMQUIST moved that matter of getting a public address system working in the Council Chambers be referred to the City Manager to secure, if necessary, another contractor to do the work. Councilman Britschgi seconded the motion which carried, Councilman Werder voting NO. COUNCILMAN HOLMQUIST REPORTED THAT THE RETAIL MERCHANTS ASSOCIATION had requested that the City assist in lighting the City for the 'Christmans Season as they had done in the past. Lights were to be turned on -Dec -ember 11th. COUNCILMAN BRITSCHGI INQUIRED as to jurisdiction over trees between curb and sidewalk citing instances where strangers had helped themselves to walnuts and -apparently nothing could be done to stop the practice. City Attorney Currie was of the opinion that agreements could be entered -into with'property owners whereby they would be entitled to fruit or nuts where they were taking care of the trees. ASSESSOR BROPHY ADVISED THE COUNCIL, in•response to question of Councilman Granger that the new seats for the Council Chambers were promised before the end of the year. COUNCILMAN GRANGER SUGGESTED that the members of the Council keep in mind the next elec- tion in April 194E at which time any charter amendments should be submitted to the boters. He also suggested that a study committee be appointed to go into the matter of possible diversion of bond monies, change in charter to allow earlier pre- paration of the budget by the City Manager, or any other matter which should be brought to the attention of the voters. CITY MANAGER ROLISON discussed the recommendation of the City Engineer regarding the first unit of the sewer treatment plant covering fill and construction of Steinberger Street to the sewer plant site. He suggested that the plans include additional territory to be filled, and on motion of Councilman Werder, seconded by Councilman Holmquist, was authorized to prepare necessary plans and specifications and adver- tise for bids. Motion carried. CITY MANAGER ROLISON REPORTED ON RECENT AWARD of bids for trucks and pickups advising that the Water Department wo.uld need a one ton pick-up instead of the half ton truck covered in bid. The additional cost would be approximately $$400.00. Councilman Holmquist moved, seconded by Councilman Werder, that the switch from one half ton to one ton be made at the additional cost. Motion carried. t CITY MANAGER ROLISON DISCUSSED the matter of the gymnasium type building,. suggesting that i City Engineer be authorized to prepare.or obtain plans and specifications for a price not to exceed $2,000, engineers to consult with Recreation Commission.members. i` ( On motion of Councilman B•_itschgi, seconded by Councilman Werder, suggestion approved. Motion carried. ' r CITY ATTORNEY CURRIE REPORTED that he had received a letter from Van-Bokkelen-Cole'Company's attorney, Arch MacDonald advising that they were in accord with Council action re-. jecting all bids on the construction of ghmnasium type building. On motion of Coun- cilman Britschgi, seconded by Councilman Swift, .City Clerk was directed to return j t bid bonds to all bidders. Motion carried. '( AUDITOR BROPHY REPORTED to the Council receipt of details of new Retirement Plan.explain- 't ing that matter had been discussed by the Employees Association but that no action had been taken to date. He stated he desired the Council to know of the activity, and stated further that full report would be made at -a later date. Claims Nos. 2395 to 2490 totaling $$46,222.18 were ordered paid on motion of Councilmen