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

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E J Manager instructed to advise the owner of the plant that the matter will be ij carried.on the agenda and that he will be subject to inspection. Motion passed unanimously. City Manager Blom reported that the Council had authorized him to sign an agreement with the owners of the Redwood Manor Subdivision releasing the city from the obligation of furnishing water to this district. The subdivider has not as yet signed the agreement and no satisfactory offer has been made for the water main which the city owns in this district. This pipe had been offered for $1.50 per lineal foot to the subdivider. The subdivider made a counter offer to,supply the city with equivalent footage of 6" pipe,and Mr. Blom believed this would be an acceptable offer. He advised he would make a further report as negotiations proceeded, City Manager Blom reported that work is being started on the Christmas lighting. 1 Estimated cost of tnis lighting will be approximately $1000 including lighting tree in front of City Hall and in the park on Brewster Avenue. Flood lighting nas been ordered for the City Hall which will be a permanent installation. The cost of this will be approximately $100. City Manager Blom presented to the Council copies of the tentative water budget for the current fiscal year. He also presented copies of statement of surplus a funds available for capital expenditures. He pointed out that when the mater- ial now on order is paid for and the jobs completed tnat should be done and equipment bought that is needed, it will more than use the present funds avail- able in the Water Department. Councilman Armstrong complimented City Manager �!k Blom for presenting this detailed statement. City Manager Blom reported that the city had an opportunity to purchase a small pow- er saw for the Park Department and he believed tnat it would be a good invest - mens. The city would then be able to clear the streets of any large trees wnicn mignt fall and it would be possible to nandle some tree removal jobs which are now let out on contract. Tne price of the saw is $710 with immedi- ate delivery. He recommended tnat he be allowed to purchase the saw and that it be enarged to the Equipment Replacement Fund. Councilman Weider moved, seconded by Councilman Armstrong, that tae recommendation of the City Manager be accepted. Motion passed unanimously. The matter of'adopting resolution accepting Holder deed, Oak Knoll Manor, was Carr- ied on the agenda. City Attorney McCarthy advised that the city had obtained title from the State for delinquent taxes against Lot 8, Block 28, Central Park No. 2. Negotiations nad been pending witn Mr. Hatton to purcnase the property.and he believed that it would be appropriate to pay $2b.00 to Mr. Hatton for the deed to the lot wnicn would give the city a record title in addition to tae title for tax fore- closure, he pointed out that the city would be saved about this amount in future advertising of the property. He recommended tnat the deed be accepted and the Treasurer be authorized to draw a check in the amount of $25 in favor of Mr. Hatton. Councilman Britschgi moved, seconded by Councilman McNulty, that the recommendation of the City Attorney be accepted. Motion passed unanimously.