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1 g^!n PUBLIC HEARING - ANNEXATION HIGHLANDS TERRITORY NO. 3 (FARM HILLS). Affidavit of publication was ordered filed. Col. Weiss appeared before the Council protesting the annexation, bas- ing his protest on the development of some five hundred homes which will involve additional water mains and sewer problems, since the City is reaching the point where the present sewer treatment plant is reaching its maximum capacity. If five hundred homes are built, the cost of enlarging the plant will run to considerable amount. He also stated that the subdividers have suggested an alternate site for reservoir which the State Department and Health Depart- ment does not approve of. The building of the additional homes may result in the necessity of building a new fire station. Col. Weiss requested that this matter be laid over until such time as a clear and definite proposal is presented so that the people can know whether or not it is advantageous to annex. After further discussion regarding recreation facili- ties, Councilman Spillers moved that public hearing be closed, seconded by Councilman Jones and carried. Assistant City Attorney Lebsack informed the Council that the only thing be- fore the Council was the annexation, and the subdivision would be considered later. Coun- cilman Spillers offered Ordinance for introduction approving the annexing of Highlands Territory #3, (Farm Hills), seconded by Councilman Britschgi and carried. ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE ESTABLISH FIRE ZONE LOT 2, BLOCK B, W. W. & M. (Garfoli). Affidavit of publication was ordered filed by the Mayor. Assistant City Attorney advised the Council that this is a follow -up from meeting of March 21st when lot was rezoned from R -I.. to C -1 -H. The area is now placed in Fire Zone #1 as recommended by Fire Chief. Councilman Britschgi moved public hearing be closed, seconded by Councilman Royer and carried. Councilman Brit- schgi offered Ordinance for adoption, seconded by Councilman Spillers and carried on roll call. REPORTS: CITY MANAGER REPORT ON FRIENDLY ACRES WATER SYSTEM. Report of the City Manager was presented to members of the Council, and read by City Clerk indicating a net profit of Friendly Acres Water System at $3,020.99 for the Calendar Year 1953. Should the City purchase the system it would be necessary to bring the system up to standard at considerable expense. Council- man Britschgi moved that the report be accepted and referred to the City Council for fur- ther study, seconded by Councilman Spillers and carried. CITY MANAGER REPORT ON STATUS OF PARKING DISTRICT #1. City Manager Rolison stated that the work is progressing according to schedule. Assistant City Attorney remarked that there are some thirty -seven parcels of land that have to be acquired yet. He advised that the legal aspects will probably take over two months. City Engineer stated that plans for the culvert have been sent to the State Department for approval and upon approval we can pro- ceed. The subject of an inspector for the project was discussed and the City Engineer in- formed the Council that he will endeavor to secure the best inspector possible. Council- man Granger suggested that if the City Attorney's office is pressed for- time to handle this matter, the Council should authorize his office to employ outside attorneys in order to hasten completion of the legal aspects. Councilman Britschgi suggested that the City Mana- ger check with the different Department Heads involved, and if extra help is needed in either the City Attorney's office or City Engineer's office, he will report back to the Council with such information for the Council to take action. CITY MANAGER REPORT ON PROPOSED ANNEXATION BREWSTER AVENUE RESERVOIR. City Manager Rolison ad- vised that annexation was possible by annexing portion of street which would result in the