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

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345 Councilman Stout commented on this matter after which he offered Resolution ?2147 rejecting all bids, and moved adoption, seconded by Councilman Britschgi, Councilman Spillers stated his opinion to the effect that readvertising might result in a higher bid. Mr. Nick Guida spoke on the subject as a contractor, calling attention to fringe benefits and proposed increase in wages coming up during 1957 which would, in his opinion result in increased costs of building. Councilman Weiss urged acceptance of present bid stating his opinion that further delay may result in additional costs. He stated that the Council was in a position to finance the building at this time. Representative of the Hub Pacific Building Company, the low bidder addressed the council stating that readvertising ofter resulted in higher bids. After further discussion, Resolution 2147 carried on. roll call, Councilmen Herkner, Spillers and Weiss voting NO, After further discussion'.regarding sale of bonds, and the understanding that bid for bonds can be rejected if unsatisfactory, Councilman Stout offered RESOLUTION NO. 23.47 authorizing readvertising for bids for police building and moved adoption, seconded by Councilman Britschgi, bids to be based on present plans and specifications. Bids will be received 2.:00 P. M., December 17th and award can be made at the Council meeting of the same date. Councilman Granger asked that the record show that he stood 100% behind the Police building. Resolttim carried on roll call. Councilman Spillers moved introduction of Ordinance authorizing appropriation of $28,000 from Captial Project Fund to cover balance of cost of police building, which figure is based on the present bid of $204,000, seconded by Councilman Stout. It is understood that the adoption of this ordinance would still allow rejection of bids if unsatisfactory, and does not carry any obligation to spend the amount unless necessary. Motion carried on roll call. It is further understood that additional money may necessaryily have to be transferred from Captial Projects Fund at a later date. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE REZONE PORTION 0r LOT 19, BLOCK 24, STERLING HIGHLANDS NO. 1 (FERNSIDE & MASSACHUSETTS) from R-1 to R-4. City Attorney reported on a meeting attended by Councilman Britschgi, Ron Fields and himself at which time restrictions were agreed upon, Proper maintenance of Club building and grounds are safeguared in said restrictions, failure to observe such restrictions would result in revocation of Use Permit. Councilman Stout moved introduction of ordinance, seconded by Councilman Herkner and carried. INTRODUCE ORDINANCE ESTABLISH ANGLE PARKING ON PORTIONS OF WINSLOW AND HAMILTON STREETS. Councilman Spillers moved introduction, seconded by Councilman Weiss. Motion carried. Former Councilman Paul Jones addressed the Council urging that parallel parking be restored and use of the new parking area be encouraged. Mr. Jones suggested that the adjacent parking areas be used for shoppers and an area at the rear be used for all day parkers. COUNCILMAN WEISS DISCUSSION OF THE UHLENBERG AUDIT REPORT. Councilman Weiss read his prepared statement which covered the recent Uhlenburg & Co. audit report which was very complete and covered many items. City Clerk was 4irected to prepare copies to be supplied to each member of the City Council for study. Councilman Weiss also commented on his report covering the Water Department prepared last September, which was to have been considered at a study meeting but which had not as yet been accopmplished. COMMUNCIATION — LESTER BROWN RE RECENT DENIAL TO APPEAL TO PLANNING COMMISSION DENIAL CF USE PERMIT AT 510 ALLERTON. City Attorney advised best procedure would be for Mr. Brown to reapply for Use Permit to caryy on a_ professional business in the premises. This would have no connection with any alterations to the building. Councilman Spillers moved that the matter be -referred back to the Planning Commission for consideration of the granting of a Use Permit. Motion seconded by Councilman Britschgi and carried. Councilman Granger asked that City Attorney check as to whether building could be used for professional occupancy where occupant is not residing in same building, should the matter agains come bef ore the City Council.