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

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1„ I 78 . There was further consideration of Simpson Reinhard+s request for a permit to build an auxilliary struc- ture on his lot on Arlington before the main structure was 25% completed. Mr. Reinhard stated that his intention to use it as a shooting gallery on occasions was no longer being considered and that the structure would eventually be combined with the house. There was considerable dis`cussio'n, the consensus of the Council being that it was against the ordinance and there was no way in which a permit could be issued. Councilman Werder moved, seconded by Councilman Swift, that the struc- ture be allowed subject to the requirements of the Building Inspector. Under the question, Councilman Armstrong stated that if it met the requirements of the Building Inspector it need not come before the Council. Councilman Werder, with the consent of the second, withdrew his motion, and moved, seconded by Councilman McNulty, that the matter be dropped from the agenda with the understanding that when 25% of the main structure is complete Mr. Reinhard can construct the aux- illiary structure. Motion passed unanimously. City Attorney McCarthy advised that Mr. Ernest Wilson had reported that he was not ready to award the contract for improvements in Redwood Terrace and that all matters be laid over to the next meeting. Mr. Ludwig Werder, representative of the -Land Development Company, was in the audience and objected to the matter being continued. He advised that the San Francisco Bank would guarantee the bonds. City Attorney McCarthy advised that there should be written assurance that the bonds will be pur- chased before the contract is awarded. City Manager Blom stated that Mr. Ludwig Werder had'ooniaoted him earlier in the day and that Mr. Blom had suggested that the Council might authorize him to sign the contract upon verification from the bank that the bonds will be purchased. He also stated that he believed the Council should specify the proceeds of the bonds. He pointed out that a portion of the assessment is on property not within the subdivision and that most of that propexjy is tax delinquent property of the city. He believed it should be specified whether or not the offer to purchase the bonds included this property or not. City Attorney McCarthy believed assur- ance should be had for the purchase of bonds on this property and further stated that it has al- ways been the policy of the Council not to let a contract until assurance has been had that the bonds will be purchased. Mr. Ludwig Werder asked if the Land Development Company took over the bonds on that property whether the taxes would be a first lien. City Attorney McCarthy advised the taxes would be the first lien and the bonds the. second. Mr. Ludwig Werder, after consulta- tion with Mr. Cohn of the Land Development Company, stated the Land Development Company would be responsible for the bonds on the property outside of Redwood Terrace No. I. There was also a question as to who was to be awarded the contract. Mr. L. C. Smith was the low bidder but Mr. Peter Sorensen had given a better time limit. There was also some question as to the responsibility of the low bidder. City Attorney McCarthy advised that it would probably be diffi- cult to prove that the low bidder was not responsible but that with the consent of Mr. Smith the contract could be awarded to Mr. Sorensen. He stated there would be possibility of a law suit if the bid were awarded to Mr. Sorensen without the consent of Mr. Smith. After more discussion, it was decided to hold an adjourned meeting of the Council next Monday to allow time to get a commitment from the bank as to the purchase of bonds and the assurance of L. C. Synth that he would release the contract. Councilman Granger moved, seconded by Councilman Swift, that when the meeting is adjourned it be adjourned to next Monday, January 13, 1947, at 8:00 P. M., for the purpose of settling the'matter of awarding the contract for improvements in Redwood Terrace No. 1; that Mr. Ernest Wilson be notified to contact the San Francisco Bank to ascertain whether the bonds will be purchased and that assurance be had from L. C. Smith as to whether or not he will relinquish his low bid. Under the question, Councilman Armstrong requested that if Mr. Wilson did not proceed to get the information that the city officials do so. Motion passed unan- imously. Mr. Cohn advised that if the award was made to L. Co Smith, the Land Development Company 0 i Ff 0