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

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_A 461 We would like to request permission to appear at your City Council meeting on May 6th to discuss this matter w ith you. We further suggest that you invite Mr. Oddstad to appear also so that the matter may be resolved without further delay.". This petition was signed by fiteen people. Ed Wells, 2950 McGarvey Avenue, addressed the Council as the representative of the group filing the petition. Mr. Wells spoke at great length expressing the feelings of the people on McGarvey Street and vicinity. The people objected to the delay caused by Mr. Oddstad and recommended that the Council call the performance bond. He.also discussed the proposed assessment district being considered by Mr. Oddstad.,-possible ways of financing, sale of bonds and the necessity of further delay before the street is completed. Mr. Wells speech was followed by a very lengthy discussion in regard to the possible forming of the assessment district, recent meetings by the Council with Mr. Oddstad and his representatives, length of time to form the assessment district and the time it would take to complete the paving of the street. The following people spoke in favor of the working being completed at once or the City calling the Faithful Performance bond: Joseph Cowan, 2973 McGarvey; Donald Schnoor, 2998 McGarvey; Kay Peterson, 788 Castle Hill Road; and Mr. Cluff, 3608 Country Club Drive. Council and Granger, in fairness to the people and also'to Mr. Oddstad, was of the opinion that there wouldn't be any harm in one week wait and give Mr. Oddstad a chance to be present to answer the questions raised by the people. This was followed by considerable discussion as to why the Council could not act immediately rather than visit one week. Councilman Weiss spoke on the matter of the delay and also the financing problem to be met in regard to the assessment district. This was followed by discussion. There was also a very lengthy discussion in regard to the marketability of the assessment bonds. The Mayor announced that the study meeting would be held on Wednesday night to meet with Mr. Oddstad and anyone interested was invited to attend the meeting. This was followed by discussion. Mr. Wells stated that he would be able to attend the meeting on Wednesday night. This was f ollowed by discussion. CITY MANAGER EGARDING TRANSFER OF, FUNDS TO VARIOUS DEPARTMENTAL BUDGETS. The City Manager recommended that the following amounts requested by the City Auditor be transferred from the Unbudgeted Reserve Account. Department Account Amount. Rspectfully, John J. Brophy Councilman Spillers moved to refer this matter to the City Attorney for proper procedure, seconded by Councilman Weiss and carried. " ADOPT ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING SEWER RENTAL RATES OUTSIDE -CITY. Councilman Spillers offered ORDINANCE 856 City Manager Salaries $ 650.00 Cler-Treasurer if 200.00 Assessor -Auditor Supplies & Servies 200.00 It It Motor Vehicle 50.00 City Engineer Supplies & Servies 350.00 City Attorney 11 11 200.00 it n Capital Outley 50.00 Police Department Salaries 500.00 Fire Department It 800.00 Street Maintenance Capital Outlay 100.00 Sewer Department Salaries 21000.00 Park Department it 2,400,00 Corporation Yard ° 150.00 u 11 Supplies & Services 200.00 Shop It Salaries Capital Outlay 100.00 50.00 Sewer Department 100.00 GENERAL GOVERNMENT Uniform Insurance 50.00 50.00 False Arrest Insurance Personnel 1,700.00 p Miscellaneous Expenditures liability Insurance 500.00 50.00 TOTAL AMOUNT $103450,00 Rspectfully, John J. Brophy Councilman Spillers moved to refer this matter to the City Attorney for proper procedure, seconded by Councilman Weiss and carried. " ADOPT ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING SEWER RENTAL RATES OUTSIDE -CITY. Councilman Spillers offered ORDINANCE 856