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

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the nuisance, seconded by Councilman Morgan, and carried. 57 ORDINANCE No. 600-1 Amending Ordinance No.600 to rezone Lots 19 and 20, Block 36, Central Park No.2, from an R-1 District to an R-2 District and,directing that the map be changed in accordance therewith. Councilman Holmquist moved that an affidavit of publication be filed, seconded by Councilman Spillers, and carried. ADOPTION OF ORDINA14CE No.600-1. Councilman Britschgi moved adoption of ordinance, seconded by Councilman.Swift, and carried on roll call. SIDEWALK, PERRY PARKING LOT. Mr. Treichel, owner of the laundry, intended to put in a sidewalk adjacent.to parking lot on approval of the Council. City Attorney Currie stated there seemed to be some misunderstanding and Mr. Treichel intended toopen the building with a door and the City Engineer wished to have the Council's approval if this was done. The question of violating building regulations was raised. Coun- oilman Spillers moved that a permit be granted to put in an entrance, seconded by Councilman Britschgi, and later withdrew the motion with the consent of the second. Councilman Granger moved that entrance be allowed for warehouse purposes.Qnly and later withdrew the motion. City Engineer Jain was of the opinion that it had been suggested this be included in the contract if the door was permitted. Building . Inspector Duncan thought the door would not be allowed under the building regulation's if the building came up to the City line, which it did. Mayor Werder suggested that Building Inspector Duncan and City Attorney Currie check on this and report. Coun- . oilman Swift so moved, seconded by Councilman Morgan, and carried. PERRY PARKING LOT. City Attorney Currie stated that an additional $1100 had been collec- ted and turned over to the City. Mayor Werder complimented Chairman Britschgi on his fine job. COUNCILMAN GRANGER OBJECTED TO THE UNSIGHTLY CONDITION ON BROADWAY AND MAIN STREET and stated it appeared that no attempt had been made to clean this up and suggested that one of the men take a half day Off during the week and work Sunday morning. City City Engineer Jain stated the street was gone over with a power sweeper but the merchants did not sweep their sidewalks, also that the men clean these streets and alternate four hours each Saturday and Sunday. COUNCILMAN GRANGER STATED THE COUNCIL SHOULD HAVE REPORTS FROM=ALL COMMISSIONS, that a member of the Council should try to be present at all commission meetings in order that they might be informed of their activities. Mayor INTerder was of the opinion that some one of the City officials attended these meetings. Minutes were to be mailed to members of the Council. Councilman Granger was interested in having information in fairness to commissions. COUNCILMAN GRANGER INQUIRED ABOUT THE PROGRESS OF THE TRAFFIC AND SAFETY DIVISION. City Manager Rollson explained that the committee acted on minor things and referred other things to the Traffic and Safety Commission and had joint meetings. Studies were being made of cross street stop sign needs, speed limits, etc. Police Sgt. Cole Stafford was compiling information and suggestions to submit to the committee. Councilman Granger thought there should be some decision made on Whipple, Hopkins, Brewster and Jefferson and whether or not the Commission is in favor of making these streets arterials. City Manager Rolison invited members of the Council -to stop in and see studies thn.t were being made and charts set up. COUNCILMAN GRANGER OBJECTED TO THE LIMITED SPACE ALLOTTED TO A14NOUNOEMENTS OF EXAMINATIONS for new employees, and suggested that more space be used to call attention to the ad.