BOOK 22_1948-08-17 to 1950-05-15

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118 maximum width driveways be permitted on any one frontage. A letter from City Engin- eer Jain stated his decision had been given to the company before foundations were dug for the new building on the property, so there was sufficient time for a change in plans to conform to this decision. The Traffic and Safety Commission and The Traffic Study Committee concur in the Engineering Department's recommendation. j Councilman Granger moved this be carried on the agenda, Council to study and look over the building area, seconded by Councilman Morgan, and carried. PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION RECOMMENDED THAT THE COUNCIL AUTHORIZE THE INSTALLATION OF CYCLONE FENCING IN THE OUTFIELD, along Oak Avenue,and right field line, $453, in Hawes Park. It was moved by Councilman Spillers that a request be granted and that City Manager Rolison be authorized to call for bids, seconded by Council- man Britschgi, and carried. Expenditure was to be made from bond money. Y VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS PROTESTED INSTALLATION OF TRANSITE PIPE BY 14. J. KING COMPANY. i Councilman Spillers moved that the letter be filed, seconded by Councilman Morgan. • f Mr. Louis Weiss objected to passing over this and thought the previous action of z the Council should be reconsidered, and felt that transite pipe was unsuitable to this area and that the saving to the subdivider would have to be made up later by the City in maintenance. He suggested the U. S. Bureau of Standards be consulted. Further discussion revealed that those in favor of the cast iron pipe and voted in favor of it, were also willing to abide by the decision of the majority of votes cast for transits pipe. Mr. P. C. Kirk, Post Commander also appeared, and suggested that they take test results of the American Laboratories. Mr. Rex Benham suggested checking with the Underwriter's Laboratory. Motion carried. Councilman Britschgi moved that a comittee be appointed to make such a test in the, near future on transite and cast iron pipe, seconded by Councilman Morgan. It was understood the previous decision of the Council relative to Woodside Terrace No. 1 was final. Tests were for future consideration in the event transite should be installed. Motion carried. PETITIONS FROM AMERICAN LEGION POST No. 105, presented to the Park and Recreation Com- mission were submitted to the Council requesting that Stafford Park, until the Master Plan might be carried out, shall remain as recreational area, with no batted hard balls allowed, and no activities allowed within 25 feet of the northern boun- dary of the park. The American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars and citizens residing in the vicinity requested playground facilities and benches for this area in line with the plan submitted by William Mott which was approved by the City Council several months ago. Park and Recreation Commission endorsed the petitions submitted. Councilman Britaehgi moved that City Manager Rolison make a study of necessary equipment and report back at the next meeting, seconded by Councilman Morgan, and carried. REQUESTED PERMIT TO CONDUCT AN ANTIQUE SHOP, ANNA FRIEDMAN$ 36 Laurel Street, Councilman 1 Spillers reported that the committee investigated an old building which Mrs. Friedman wished to use for a shop, stated she had a few items to sell, and recom- mended that the permit be denied. Councilman Granger moved that the recommendations i of the committee be approved, and permit be denied again, seconded by Councilman }' Morgan, and carried. REPORT ON TENTATIVE WORK PROGRAM FOR MAINTENANCE OF UNION CEMETERY, 1949-40 by Park 1( .Superintendent Balzarini. The estimate submitted for trimmings, waterings, cutting, '�