BOOK 26_1955-11-28 to 1957-06-17

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137 ABOVE and moved its adoption, seconded by Councilman Herkner. Colincilman.Granger questioned the set backs and wanted to know how this change would affect the area. Building Inspector Kreiss reported that this was to take care of the houses which have very steep back yards and this would not have too great ari affect on the ones in the area. The motion carried on roll call. . PLANNING COMPI<SSION RECOMMENDED NAMING THE INTERIOR UN -NAMED STREET BETREEN HOOVER., PAGE, 10th AND 8th STREET JONES COURT. Councilman Britschgi moved approval of the Planning Commissionts recommendation, seconded by Councilman Spillers and carried. PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDED THE RETURN OF THE FILING FEE ON AN APPLICATION MADE FOR A VARIANCE BY C. BOICELLI, 1343 REGENT. The Planning Commission had the power to act on -this variance and it -should not have been processed. Councilman Spillers moved refund of the fee, seconded by Councilman Herkner and carried. PLANNING COMMISSION DENIAL APPLICATION N. T. MARCELLI TO REZONE PORTION LOT 14, BLOCK E, 'TOODSIDE ACRES (1696 KENTFIELD) FROM R�2 TO R-3., Councilman Spillers moved to set this for public hearing in two weeks, May 14th, seconded by Councilman Stout and carried. TRAFFIC FACT FINDING COMMITTEE RECOi& ENDED THAT STOP SIGNS BE INSTALLED ON CHESTNUT STREET AT EACH OF ITS INTERSECTIONS WITH BROADWAY. Councilman Spillers offered RESOLUTION 2027 FOR STOP SIGNS TO BE INSTALLED ON CHESTNUT STREET AT EACH OF ITS 11ITERSECTIONS 71ITII BROADWAY and moved its adoption, seconded by Councilman Britschgi and carried on roll call. TRAFFIC FACT FINDING COIRJITTEE RECOMMENDED THAT A RED ZONE BE ESTABLISHED ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF MADISON AVENUE BETLTEEN HAWES STREET AND NEVADA STREET IN FRONT OF THE COMMUNITY SY- MMING POOL. Councilman Stout moved approval of the Traffic Committee's recommendation, seconded by Councilman Spillers and carried. APPOINT MEMBERS TO VETERANS MEMORIAL COMMISSION. Councilman Britschgi, as a member of the Committee, expressed the Council's thanks to the committee who worked so hard and he asked that they be considered to carry on the work. Councilman Britschgi recommended the appointment of Ted Thompson, Arthur Inman, Otis Carrington, Clifton Woodhams Sr., Ferris Miles$ Frank Hannig and James Hedge. Councilman Britschgi offered RESOLUTION 2028 APPOINTING TIE PRESENT COMMITTEE TO THE VETERANS A0.1ORIAL COMMISSION and moved its adoption, seconded by Councilman Spillers. Councilman Stout was in favor of the gentlemen and thanked them for a job well done. He questioned the length of their term. Councilman Britschgi said the ordinance covered the length of the terms which is two years. This was followed by a very lengthy discussion from different Veterans organizati who wanted more veterans on the Commission. The motion carried on roll call. Councilman Weiss offered motion for adoption of policy of the Council to carry out the provisions as set up in Ordinance 813 and 819 that Veteran organizations and their auxilaries shall receive priority for the use of the Veterans Memorial Building, seconded by Councilman Granger. Councilman Britschgi did not think the Council should appoint a commission and then tell them what they could do. Councilman Weiss stated that the governing body usually sets a policy to govern the commission. This was followed by discussion. Councilman Granger wanted it understood that the Veterans would be given priority for the meeting place only and not priority over the I I whole building. This was followed by further discussion. Motion carried. Councilman Stout moved that a copy of Ordinance 819 be sent to the different Veteran organizations, seconded by Councilman Britschgi. Councilman Herkner said the statement of policy should be typed and included also. I Motion carried. CONTINUATION EMERALD LAKE ANNEXATION. The City Engineer put up two maps showing the different areas which could be annexed. This was followed by discussion with Mr. Jain showing the approximate boundaries, explained the water and sewer problem and theareas and areas and why the water and sewer problem exists in these areas. This was followed by a very lengthy discussion. One of -the topics under discussion was where the boundaries should be drawn. The motion before the Council was to have the City Engineer draw up a description of the area to be annexed. It was decided to bring this matter up at a study meeting, the City Engineer to be asked to check with Mr. West, one of the people circulating the petition, to determine the area under