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

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333 statement by telling him of previous action taken by the Committee and when their reports were turned over to the Council for a study meeting. Councilman Weiss was of the opinion that when a•project is undertaken that they should have plans and estimates as to what they were heading into. Mayor Granger, speaking as a Councilman, asked that the record show that he knows where the meoney has gone in the spending of funds at the Yacht Harbor and also on other projects. This was followed by further discussion. Councilman Stout agreed with Councilman Weiss and stated that he thought that they should give consideration i to a master plan for the Yacht Harbor and the entire area. He was of the opinion that before they vote on this motion that he believes that they should have a statement from the City Engineer as to the amount of money they should spend on this project. This was followed by discussion. City Engineer stated that his office could draw up the plans and specs if this wasn't a rush job. Councilman Herkner suggested applying for State aid and he suggested that the City Manager check into this matter right away. He further stated that he did not believe that they should wait for a master plan before starting work on the YaSht Harbor. He believes that the Council should go ahead with plans for the pilings and ramps. This was followed by further discussion after which the motion carried on roll call, Mayor Royer being noted absent. Councilman Herkner moved that the City Manager apply and investigate the possibility of State aid and also check into the length of time they have to apply for the State aid,seconded by Councilman Spillers. The City Manager Ci stated that he has already g is g dy written a letter and is waiting for an answer. The motion carried. Councilman Britschgi reported that it had been suggested that the Park Department erect a sign at the entrance of the Yacht Harbor. He recommended that the sign plan he had be turned over to the Park Department to make -the sign and erect same at the entrance to the Yacht Harbor. Councilman Spillers moved that this recommendation be referred to the City Manager for completion, seconded by Councilman Weiss and carried. Mm COMMITTEE REPORT ON HIGHLANDS COMMUNITY CLUB. The Clerk read the following Committee report: November 9, 1956 I Present: Councilman Stout; Assistant to the City Manager Kimball; City Attorney Costello; Building Inspector Kreiss; Mr. Fields, Mr. Hertzstein, and Mr. Simpson of the Highlands Community Club; Mr. Malone and Mr. Reilly opposing the erection of the club building. NOTIFIED BUT ABSENT: Councilman Britschgi,•Chairman ABSENT AND NOTIFIED: Planning Commissioners MacDonald and Sjoberg; the City Engineer, Fire Chief and Police Chief. II HIGHLANDS C01v1MUNITY CLUB BUILDING A. A meeting was held this date between the hours of 7:30 - 11-30 P. M. �in the City Managers' Office. After an hour's discussion it was agreed to proceed with the discussion of the assignment given the committee by the Council at its meeting of October 22, 1956, according to the following agenda: 1. Restrictions a. Use b. Completion 2. Finances 3. Alternative Uses a. Present b. Buture !t. Implementation Be DISCUSSION OF THE AGENDA 1. It was moved by Mr. Fieldsy seconded by Mr. Herzstein and carried that the use of the building would be for children, youth, and adlt recreational activites. a. Voting yes - Fields, Herzstein, Simpson and Stout b. Voting no - Malone and Reilly 2. It was moved by Mr. Reilly, seconded by Mr. Malone, but not carried, that no liquor be permitted on the premises and that club facilities not be leased to any other organizations. im