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r MINUTES OF REGULAR ADJOURNED MEETING REDWOOD CITY COUNCIL MAY 23, 1955 - 8:00 P.M. ON ROLL CALL the following were present: Councilmen Carl A. Britschgi, Floyd D. Granger, Paul Jones, William H. Royer, Robert V. Spillers, Hiram S. Stout and Mayor Sidney D. Herkner. Also present were City Clerk R. S. Dodge, Building Inspector S. H. Kreiss, Water Superintendent H. L. Winter, Police Chief S. D. Wood, Fire Chief Joseph Lodi, City Engineer Glenn M. Jain, City Attorney C. B. Currie, City Manager E. A. Rolison, Fire Marshal_ George Asvos and Police Captain Wm. Faulstich. COUNCILMAN SPILLERS REPORTED ON POLICE BUILDING. Councilman Spillers requested that City Manager report on whether or not an architect had been selected to draw the plans and specifications for the building. City Manager stated that they are trying to get esti- mates from contractors who will give reasonable assurance that a building can be erected for the $70,000.00 available. As yet no definite estimate has been submitted. Councilman Spillers presented to the City Clerk letters from Leslie C. Irwin and W. Newlon Green and George S. Erskine both stating that architectural and engineering fees would be $4,200.00, and they have contacted contractors who assure that they can build for the amount available. Councilman Granger moved that these letters and two others that Councilman Spillers has be turned over to the City Manager in keeping with the action of the last meeting, seconded by Councilman Jones and carried. Councilman Spillers moved that this be carried on the agenda for the next council meeting for report from City Manager, seconded by Councilman Britschgi and carried. COUNCILMAN ROYER REPORT ON WATER MAINS. Report from Water Superintendent Winter indicates the following program to be paid from funds remaining in the 1951 bond funds: 1. On El Camino Real, Oak to Boicelli Avenue, 3100 lineal feet of 12" at $15.00 plus, estimate $46,500. 2. Mezesville, Middlefield Road, 3600 lineal feet of 12" at $15.00 plus, estimate 54,000. 3. Hopkins Avenue, Arch to Allerton, 1700 lineal feet at $15.00 plus, estimate 25,500. 4. Finger Avenue, Oakdale to Stafford, 1800 lineal feet at $10.00 plus, estimate 18,700. Total cost of all four projects, estimated at $144,700. Proposed installation of water main on Middlefield, Bradford to north side of Bayshore to serve the Price Development was discussed. Provisions are being made to furnish a temporary service through culvert under Bayshore. Bids for the unit No. 1 will be advertised and opened in the latter part of June. COUNCILMAN ROYER reported on the plan lines on Spruce Street as questioned by A. G. Frank, stating that it was the thought of the committee that a letter be sent to Mr. Frank advising that the City intends to put Spruce Street through to Bayshore. City Engineer Jain advised that he had talked with the District Engineer who told him that they are designing a free -way for the Spruce Street extension. Councilman Royer moved that the City Attorney be directed to write a letter to A. G. Frank advising him of the above, seconded by Councilman Britschgi and carried.