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2S reservoir being contiguous to the City. City Councilman Royer stated that the property in the rear of the reservoir would possibly be interested in coming in to the City. Coun- cilman Royer moved that the City Manager take the necessary steps toward annexation, second- ed by Councilman Spillers and carried. MISCELLANEOUS: INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE REGULATING CALLING FOR BIDS AND REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 299. Assist- ant City Attorney advised that this ordinance establishes the procedure of advertising and calling for bids where the purchase of goods or for the doing of any public work is in ex- cess of $2,000.00. Councilman Jones moved introduction of ordinance, seconded by Council- man Stout. Councilman Jones suggested that information be furnished to all bidders in the form of an enclosure reading "In case of doubt, contact City Manager for additional in- formation", or similar wording. Motion carried. Councilman Britschgi suggested that when the bids are called the City Manager make an effort to contact the bidders for any ques- tions about the bids. After some discussion, it was decided that Councilman Jones' sug- gestion will be carried out by the City Manager. RESOLUTION OF PRELIMINARY DETERMINATION OAK STREET IMPROVEMENT HAWES TO GORDON. Councilman Spillers offered RESOLUTION 1853 and moved adoption, seconded by Councilman Granger and carried on roll call. Assistant City Attorney Lebsack set public hearing for Monday, April 18, 1955. RESOLUTION TRANSFER FROM UNALLOCATED CAPITAL OUTLAY, X43.50 FOR SIDEWALKS AND $339.00 FOR PLAY- GROUND EQUIPMENT, SWIM POOL. The combined total of $382.50 was included in the budget for the year 1954. Councilman Stout offered RESOLUTION 1854. for adoption, seconded by Council- man Spillers. Councilman Britschgi inquired as to the particular items to be purchased. The information was not at hand, and Councilman Jones offered amendment to the original motion to defer the Resolution for another week until such time as an itemized list will be presented to the Council. Motion lost on roll call, Councilmen Royer, Granger, Spil- lers and Stout voting NO. Councilman Stout moved that the transfer be approved, seconded by Councilman Spillers and carried on roll call, Councilmen Jones and Britschgi voting NO. Councilman Granger moved that City Manager notify the department heads that in the future any requests for transfer of funds must be accompanied by itemized report on the transfer, seconded by Councilman Britschgi and carried. Councilman Britschgi suggested that the City Manager review the agenda and present all necessary information together with recommendations to assist Council in disposing of business at hand in a minimum of time. CITY ENGINEER RECOMMENDATION ACCEPT EDGEWOOD MANOR SUBDIVISION. Letter from City Engineer was read by the City Clerk in which he approved accepting the improvements in this subdivision subject to correction of all defects in materials and workmanship which might appear with- in one year from date of acceptance. Councilman Spillers moved recommendation be approved, seconded by Councilman Royer and carried. AUTHORIZE CITY CLERK ACCEPT DEED FROM JOS. SCHOPP, JEFFERSON AVENUE WIDENING. Councilman Gran- ger moved that City Clerk be authorized to accept deed to 5' strip of Lot 20, Block 52, Central Park #2, seconded by Councilman Spillers and carried. RECOMMENDATIONS AND SUGGESTIONS: COUNCILMEN AND DEPARTMENT HEADS. COUNCILMAN STOUT REMARKED THAT THE SOUTHERN PACIFIC WAS REPAVING THE MAIN STREET CROSSING, HOW- EVER, THE SPRUCE AND CHESTNUT STREET CROSSINGS WERE IN VERY BAD CONDITION AND SHOULD BE TAKEN CARE OF. The matter was referred to the City Manager for action.