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4? a letter from City Engineer Jain wherein he reported that they have completed plans for the improvement of Ebener Street, Poplar Avenue, and Lucerne Avenue, as directed by the City Council requested that plans be prepared to include the extension of Lucerne Avenue to Hess Road, although no petitions had been .received from property owners along the dedicated portion of Lucerne Avenue. It is realized that there is an existing residence across the proposed extension of Lucerne Avenue to Ebener Street. The Engineers are now in receipt of a petition signed by the owners of more than 75% of the frontage on the presently dedicated portion of Geneva Avenue, requesting full street improvements. Inasmuch as the extension of Geneva Avenue to Ebener Street would not require the removal of any existing structures, a decision should be made immediately as to whether Lucerne Avenue will be extended and improved, or Geneva Avenue substituted for it, or whether both streets should be continued and improved to Ebener Street. From the standpoint of drainage, and the construction of sanitary sewers, as well as the probable cost of acquisition of right -of -way, the Geneva Avenue extension would be the most desirable. The Engineering, Department requested that they be advised as to the desires of the Council so that assessment proceedings can either be initiated to conform to present plans, or so that revisions can be made to provide for the Geneva Avenue extension. In the discussion which followed, Councilman Hoyer explained that here will be a condemnation suit either way, Geneva or.Lucerne, and that the condemnation of Geneva would be for property only and would not include the building which would be the case if Lucerne property were condemned. Engineer Moen explained the - situation further. The, Engineering Department was not recommending which street should be used, but were presenting the case as it appears. After further discussion, Councilman Britschgi moved that they proceed with Geneva instead of Lucerne, seconded by Councilman Jones who added that the City Engineer be directed to bring'in plans for Geneva. Engineer Moen explained that there wasn't any petition for the improvement of Lucerne but there is now a petition forGeneva. Councilman Britschgi restated his motion, City Enginer to bring in plans and speci- fications for Geneva and eliminate Lucerne, and the City Auditor be authorized to advance funds fromthe General Fund, seconded by Councilman Jones and carried. Councilman Royer wanted to know how soon they could get the plans back so they could set a date for the openings of bids. A gentleman from the audience reported that they would not be able to get into their property this winter if something isn't done because of mud. The road into their property has just recently been dug up to put in a new water line. Councilman Royer moved that the City Engineer have the plans and specifications ready and back into the hands of the Council by the September 12th meeting, seconded by Councilman Granger and carried. REPORT ON BID OPENING, 4,000 FEET OF 12" CAST IRON PIPE. Water Superintendent Winter reported that the following bids were received: U. S. Pipe & Foundry Company $4.07 per lin. ft. $16,768.40 Delivery date 60 -75 days Pacific States Cast Iron Pipe Company 44.135 per lin. ft 417,036.20 Delivery date 110 days Water Superintendent Winter and City Manager Roliaon recommended that the law bid of