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3` Councilman Granger suggested that something be done to repair the public address system on the Council panel, and the City Manager assured him that this would be done. Councilman Granger requested report on the Butts property, and City Attorney advised that he would look into this as soon as possible. Councilman Granger moved that this be carried on the agenda for one week, seconded by Councilman Royer and carried. Councilman Granger advised the Council that the State will not be able to furnish trans- portation for the Council to attend Governor's Day at Camp Roberts. Councilman Royer requested that Mr. Spines be advised of Study Meeting which will be held on June 15th, at which time Hawes Park Switch proposal will be discussed and decided upon. Councilman Stout initiated discussion regarding the burning at the City Dump and presented to the Council pictures that were taken on the night of June 7th when the dump was burning. He stated that the Health Department used to notify the various dumps as to when the burning could be done, however this practice has been discontinued. Coun- cilman Stout expects, within two weeks, to have some constructive recommendation for the Council. Councilman Granger moved that the report be made a part of the minutes, and the City Manager be prepared to take necessary steps on recommendation of Council- man Stout in two weeks, seconded by Councilman Stout and carried. City Clerk presented claim from Blomquist Oil Service, Inc., in which they state that they have been billed by the United Towing Company in the amount of 00.64 to cover delayed time in departing from dock due to recent difficulty in clearing the Redwood Creek Channel of small craft in order that they might receive a barge shipment at the dock. The letter stated that inasmuch as it is the responsibility of the City to keep small craft from mooring in the Channel and the barging company is entitled to payment for demurrage, this claim is being presented to the City. City Attorney advised that the liability was on the part of the persons who were in the channel, recommending that the claim be denied. Councilman Royer moved that this be referred to the City Attorney t o Y Y Y reply to the letter of Blomquist Oil Service Company to the effect that their claim is being denied, seconded by Councilman Britschgi and carried. City Clerk presented letter from Judy Ulstad and Vickie Nutter requesting a branch library in the district around Goodwin School. The letter stated that a library there is needed. Councilman Stout moved that the letter be acknowledged and that these girls be advised that the Library Board is considering a branch in that district. Council- man Granger seconded the motion requesting that this be referred to the Library Board. Motion carried. Councilman Spillers moved adjournment at 10:40 P.M., seconded b' Coin ilman Royer and carried. R. .OD E City Cle