BOOK 25_1955-08-01 to 1955-11-28 (missing 1954-02-15 to 1955-08-01)

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r, 434 period within which to -reply, failure to hear may -result in rezoning the area to as was originally recommended by the Planning Commission. Councilman Granger moved that a letter be written to the President of the Southern Pacific Company referring to the above correspondence and unless we hear from them within fifteen days, rezoning proceedings will be started,.seconded by Councilman Stout and carried.' gITY MANAGER REPORT REGARDING UNFINISHED BUSINESS. Councilman Royer moved that the City Manager mail a copy of his report to each of,the councilmen, seconded by Councilman Britschgi and carried. Councilman Granger moved this matter be brought up in the second meeting of October, seconded by Councilman Spillers and carried. FURTHER CONSIDERATION, CAPTAIN W. B. DAVIDSON REQUEST FOR WATER CONNECTION ON CREST DRIVE, EMERALD LAKE (LOTS 8, 9. AND 10, BLOCK 329 OAK KNOLL HEIGHTS). Clerk read letter from Water Superintendent Gunter in which he reported that a pressure reading had been made on Lot 8 for the period from September 2nd to September 8th indicating a maximum of 82 and a minumum of.25 pounds per square inch. Upon inquiry, .a neighbor in the near vicinity remarked that they were never without water, but at times the pressure was low. Mr. Winter also stated in his letter that a pressure test was also applied, for the same period of time, on the water main in the vicinity of 432 Lakeview way. This was in compliance with.the wishes of Mr. T.. R. Kusel, 432 Lakeview Way.9 who wrote a letter to Mr. Winter after reading in the Tribune about Captain Davidson'.s request for water service. The test in this area indicated a maximum of 28 and a minimum of 7 pounds per square inch. This line is one of two lines serving Summit and Crest Drives. The Clerk read the letter that Mr.-Kusel wpote to Mr. Winter and also the letter i that Mr. Winter wrote to Captain Davidson when he first applied for a water connection. After discussion, Councilman Britschgi moved that the request be denied, seconded by Councilman Royer. Councilman Royer reported that Mr. David West, Oak Knol Drive, is going to circulate in this area, a petition for annex- ation. Mayor pro -tem Tones suggested to Captain Davidson that he help Mr. West circulate the petition. Motion carried'on roll call. FURTHER CONSIDERATION, POPLAR-HESS-EBENER IMPROVEMENTS. City Engineer Jain reported that he was away at the time last week when this came up, He explained the situation in regard to extension of Lucerne and/or Geneva. Mr. Jain also explained that it was impossible to change the plans and have them available for this evening's meeting. He�further stated that because of a change in this law assessment district will have to go through 1913 act. This means that the bonds will have to be sold before the work begins. The matter was placed on the agenda for two weeks, September 26th meeting. REPORT ON BID OPENING, GAS TAX PROJECT #55, BROADWAY FROM CHARTER TO 500' BEYOND CHARTER STREET. Councilman Britschgi stated that the bids were opened at the last Council meeting and at the study meeting.it was decided to award the bid to the lowest bidder. Councilman Britschgi so moved, seconded by Councilman Royer and carried. The bid was awarded to William Bros. of Decoto, $9,493.75. PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDED APPROVAL TO REZONE AREA BOUNDED BY BRADFORD, MAPLE, MARSHALL AND WALNUT, AND AREA EASTERLY OF MAPLE FOR A DEPTH OF 200 FEET FROM MARSHALL i OWN