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, - T _ —, L /�e f 2 .l f twenty feet, an additional ten feet to be constructed as a wing at an angle, it being their thought that this would eliminate the hazard as mentioned above. Councilman Spillers so moved., seconded by Councilman Granger and carried, Councilman Jones and Mayor Herkner voting NO. The Building Inspector requested that his office be furnished with a sketch or drawing for their files. The Planning Commission will be requested to furnish their II recommendation regarding a suggested policy toward this and similar cases. INTRODUCE ORDINANCE TO AMEND AWNING ORDINANCE TO CONTROL FIXED METAL AWNINGS OR HOODS. The pro- posed ordinance was requested.by the Building Department because of the fact that there is at present no control over metal awnings and hoods. Councilman Spillers moved introduction I to the amendment to the awning ordinance, seconded by Councilman Royer and carried. INTRODUCE ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING FIRE ZONE NO. 2 FOR AREA AT CHARTER AND MIDDLEFIELD ROAD. This fire zone No. 2 is suggested for the area at Charter and Middlefield Road which was rezoned under Ordinance No. 600.49. Councilman Granger moved introduction of ordinance, seconded by Councilman Jones and carried. RESOLUTION 1820 TRANSFERRING $1,287.00 FROM UNALLOCATED CAPITAL BUDGET FUNDS TO FIRE DEPARTMENT CAPITAL OUTLAY (Roof of Firehouse #1). Councilman Jones offered RESOLUTION 1820 and moved adoption, seconded by Councilman Spillers and carried on roll call, Councilmen Britschgi and Stout noted absent. RECOMMENDATIONS AND SUGGESTIONS: CITY COUNCIL AND DEPARTMENT HEADS. COUNCILMAN GRANGER NOTED THAT THE PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION MINUTES REFERRED TO A POSSIBLE QUIET TITLE ACTION in order that a good title could be securred for the park area surround- ed by Main, Elm and the railroad track. It developed that the original map indicated that Chew Street cuts through the middle of this area. An organization known as the Widows, Inc. is anxious to secure a site for a building in which to house activities similar to the Little House. Councilman Granger stated his opinion that this matter should have come before the City Council and his purpose was to inquire as to this activity in order that he may know what is going on. After further discussion, Councilman Royer moved that the City Manager check into the matter and report back at the January 24th meeting, seconded by Councilman Spillers and carried. COUNCILMAN GRANGER NOTED FROM PARK AND RECREATION MINUTES HAT. A COMMUNICATION HAD BEEN DIRECTED TO THE GOVERNOR'S OFFICE IN CONNECTION WITH UNION CEMETERY. The Council Committee, of which Councilman Granger is chairman, has been in touch with the Governor's office and is at present carrying out the wishes of the Council in contacting the present owners of plots in an effort to get their feelings in connection with the possible closing out of the cemetery. COUNCILMAN JONES REQUESTED SORE CONSIDERATION BE GIVEN TO THE USE OF THE PRESENT VETERAN'S BUILD ING FOR SUCH ORGANIZATIONS AS BOY SCOUTS AND GIRL SCOUTS AFTER THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE WAR MEMORIAL BUILDING. Councilman Granger called attention to the fact that the building had originally been located on a temporary basis only and it was a question whether the , .building could be used for Youth Organizations. The Building Inspector and Fire Chief were requested to check over the building at their convenience and report back to the Council. RESOLUTION 1821 DECLARING CERTAIN STREETS TO BE MAJOR CITY STREETS. City Attorney stated the resolution was ready for introduction which would declare the following to be major city streets: