BOOK 23_1950-05-15 to 1952-04-21

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BOR C0MMITTEE — NEGOTIATIONS TO SECURE 150 � � OFYACHT FROM LESLIE SALT CO. IN ORDER TO cp,PgtT WIDEN CHANNEL, epi councilman Herkner and Spillers. Councilman Spillers reported progress and moved that this be carried on back the agenda for a full report at the next regular meeting, seconded by Councilman Jones. The City Engineer led, had been requested by the Council to prepare an estimate of the cost of relocating the Yacht Harbor to Boundary ,lough. A vrritten report was submitted by Dr. Jain in which he stated that after looking this over, it appeared almost impossible to estimate the cost of such a relocation without preparing plans and k bids as there were so many different types of work involved) securing diff b such as power, gas, water, sewage, i location of buildings, slips, piles, etc., and dredging of the channel. Soundings would have to he made all the }vay to the present channel. It appeared that some instructions and allocation of funds should be .re ' # made by the Council for a complete preparation of plans for this job. Due to present rush of work and shortage of personnel, he recommended that such plans be farmed out to some outside engineer if they were i wanted immediately. Councilman Herkner was interested in determining true boundary of Leslie Salt Co. property and getting rough estimate re dredging cost, etec. Approximately one ,year ago Leslie Salt Co. had indicated theywere agreeable to leasing of 1501 to the City in order to widen channel. City was to pay $500 �i and agree to certain conditions including a provision that property would revert back to Leslie Salt for repayment of the ?500 in case of use for purposes other than Yacht Harbor. Councilman Spillers suggested that this commitment be secured in writing. Councilmen Spillers and Herkner, Real Estate Committee, were to contact Mr. Buckan of Leslie Salt Co. to see if they would confirm their original commitment, City Attorney was to act on the committee. Councilman Granger suggested that above motion be so {' amended, which was accepted by the maker and seconded. Motion carried. ICOTICIL'.',AN GR4NGET.t, COMIAITTEE OF ONE: PLAQUE IDI HONOR OF GRANTOR OF CALIFORNIA SQUARE PROPERTY. Councilman Granger was not familiar viith any report to be made on California Square, he was working on this for 1 Irezes Plaza and would have a report Later. I. KIMST TO LEASE VETERANS BUILDING AT 'WARREN STANDISH BY DISABLED AMERICAN VETERANS, R. C. CHAPTER 136. Councilman Morgan submitted letter from this body signed by Comdr. Fred R. Priest with an attached copy - offormer lease to the American Legion. D.A.V. would keep up the public liability insurance and pay for janitor services. They desired a 10 year lease at a minimum, at the yearly rental of $1.00 and asked City to take care of vrindow breakage and simialr damages, and to buy cleaning supplies, etc., 3 which average about $3.00 per month. Cancellation clause of 30, 60 or 90 days would be desirable and if lease was cancelled at any time all equipment was to remain the property of the D.A.V. Details had been gone over by Committeemen Morgan and Royer with the veteran group. Councilman Morgan moved that this be referred to the City Attorney to draw up lease with a 60 day cancellation clause and any other necessary clauses. He eras to request cancellation of previous lease by American Legion if this had not already been done. Councilman Granger seconded the motion on the condition that the Veterans Group would be the sole judge of what constituted a bonafide veterans organization. He also felt that $100 should be included in the Budget to take care of incidentals included in the lease. It was understood building was to be used only by veteran groups and boy and girlscouts. Motion carried (Records show yinutes of Feb. 6, 1950) letter from American Legion dated Jan. 16, 1950 asking to be released from lease.) ROvFR ENTERED THE 1t ETING AT 8:25 P -1.1 - VARIOUS ABATEMENTS: 235 PENNSYLVANIA AVE. LOTS 4 & 53 Blk 3, Diller Addn. Bldg was posted and standing, 30 + days in which buildinC was to be abated was not quite up according to the Building Inspector. City Attorney stated Council action was completed and the building could be razed by the City before the next meeting p g if the owner did not comply.