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................ 330 $23,500.00 in 1944 Police Building Bonds 46, 500.00 from Capital Funds ' C. ncilman Granger, in speaking for the committee, stated that they were basing their reco. endation on the results of the majority vote on the bond issue even though the 2/3 necessary for passage of bonds was not approved. This lead the committee to be- lieve th =t the voters of Redwood City are willing to support the building provided the commit ► =e can find funds that in no way will increase the tax rate. He stated that no mone' is being spent from tax rate and the majority of the money is coming from capital sa'e and going back to capital improvements. Councilman Granger stated that the committe- set a maximum to build on and it is up to the architect and those working on the proj= t to stay within the maximum. Councilman Jones stated that the overall cost of 470,00$.00 is nowhere near the amount of money asked for in the bond issue as the building wi l be a smaller unit. Mayor Herkner advised that the cost will be from 40% to 50% le-- than 20 year bonds, and the building will be paid for when completed and completel debt free, and there will be no increase in the present tax rate. Councilman Stout moved that the 1 =tter be accepted and the City Manager be instructed to take necessary steps to employ a architect for the work to be done on the project, seconded by Councilman Jones and carri =d. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT ON RESUBDIVISION OF LOTS City Attorney Currie reported that an examination of the subdivision ordinance s_ems to indicate that it would be possible to provide a procedure whereby when lots of usual topographical conditions or other special conditions are to be subdivided notice ould be given. The Subdivision Ordinance provides that all lots should have 50 f . frontage, not less than 90 ft. depth and not less than 6000 sq. ft. area. City Attorney recommended that the matter be referred to the Planning Commission with recommend :tion that they prepare an ord- inance in compliance with the suggestions of the Council and refer it back to the Council for adoption. The Planning Commission is recommen•ing other changes in the ordinance. Councilman Spillers so moved, seconded by Counci an Stout and carried. After discussion regarding the recommendation to be sent to the Planning Commission, Councilman Spillers amended the motion to the effect that the Cit Attorney be directed to prepare the changes that the Council has approved and refer same to the Planning Commission. Motion carried. Councilman Royer entered the meeting at 8:39 P.M. REAL ESTATE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION REGARDING PROPOSED PURCHASE SEIFERS PROPER'Y ADJOINING COMMUNITY PARK. Councilman Royer stated that the committee appraised the pr•.erty 1 and they feel that the property is worth $1,900.00, but it is up to the City C. ncil to decide if they wish to purchase the property. /