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

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11 1 [:I of Fred J. Early Company as spectator. Test showed an average leakage -of 122,588 gallons per -mile 26 9 per day over 2892 feet of 27—inch and 30—inch concrete sewer line. A second test of 2636 feet of 30—inch sewer line indicates a leakage of 101,100 gallons per -day. Tests further indicated leak— age of 344,000 gallons per mile per day in the 256 feet of 27—inch sewer under Bayshore Highway which would indicate a broken pipe or some other major leak in this area. After learning that contractor was working on the line at the present time and was trying out a new compound which might work out, it was the feeling of the Council that they should not either accept or reject line at this time, until contractor made further efforts to correct the condition and further tests were made. Councilman Granger moved, seconded by Councilman Swift, that the matter be carried on the agenda for the next regular meeting. Motion carried. PERSONAL APPEARANCE OF MRS. H. MEYERS REGARDING STREET LIGHTS ON TOPAZ STREET. Chief Lodi stated he hoped to get these lights installed within the next two or three weeks. STREET LIGHTS, LIGUORI STREET. Chief Lodi requested that this matter be placed on the agenda for the next meeting. So ordered on motion of Councilman Morgan, seconded by Councilman Holmquist. Motion carried. YMCA EASEMENT. City Attorney explained nothing further had been heard from interested parties and suggested dropping subject from agenda. So ordered on motion of Councilman Morgan, seconded by Councilman Holmquist and carried. PROPOSED NOISE ORDINANCE. Gener&,impression was that ordinance as submitted by City Attorney was too stringent. City Attorney explained his purpose was to submit a complete ordinance, the Council to eliminate such portions as they desire. Council decided to study the matter further and come to. „ some conclusion as to what type of ordinance should be adopted. On motion of Councilman Morgag, seconded by Councilman Holmquist, matter placed on the agenda, Council in the meantime to study ordinance. Carried. AWARD OF BID — AIR COMPRESSOR. Placed on agenda for August 15th meeting. AWARD OF BID 12 TON HEAVY DUMP TRUCK STREET CLEANING DEPARTMENT. Fourteen bids were received and after making careful comparison of various specifications, City Engineer Jain recommended acceptance of Weltner Motor Compank's bid to furnish GMC truck for $62934.90 which recommendation was concurred in by City Manager Rolison. Recommendation approved on motion of Councilman Britschgi, seconded by Councilman Morgan and carried. AWARD OF BID — SPREADER BOX. City Engineer Jain recommended awarding bid to Edward R. Bacon Company for a Jaeger AJS at 01245.27 which recommendation was concurred in by City Manager Rolison. Recommendation approved on motion of Councilman Morgan, seconded by Councilman Swift. Motion carried. AWARD OF BID — MOTOR CYCLES, POLICE DEPARTMENT. Only one bid received from Howard 6verby Motor Company. City Mahager recommended awarding of bid at the following prices: 2 — 1950 Model 61 OHV 2 wheel Harley Davidson $61034.48 Less turn in 325.00 Net price each including sales tax: $6 709.48 1 — 1950 Model GA Three Wheeler $61185.87 Less turn in 350.00 Net price including sales tax $ 835.87 Councilman Holmquist moved award to Overby, seconded by Councilman Britschgi. Motion carried. Bid on 3 wheeler $635.87 more than amount in Equipment Replacement Fund. Possibility of price reduction, otherwise transfer of funds may be necessary. AWARD OF BID — 12 TON FIAT BED TRUCK, FIRE DEPARTMENT. Fire Chief Lodi recommended acceptance of bid of Bob.Wondries, Studebaker, low bidder at $61463.92. City Manager Rolison concurred in recommendation. Bid awarded on motion of Councilman Morgan, seconded by Councilman Swift and carried.