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l ) r F),„ F Granger suggested that inasmuch as the State Highway project involves Spruce Street, the letter should be referred to the State. City Engineer informed the Council that the State has not made any studies on Spruce Street. Councilman Granger moved that this be referred to Councilman Royer, City Engineer Jain, City Manager Rolison and City Attorney Currie for consideration and recommendation in 60 days. II CHAMBER OF COMMERCE REQUEST FOR FUNDS 1955-56 BUDGET. Letter from Chamber of Commerce regarding the 1955 -56 budget was referred to the Chamber of Commerce Committee (Councilmen Britschgi and Royer) for consideration. MISSION TRAILS REQUEST USUAL APPROPRIATION OF $150.00 on 1955 -56 Budget was referred to the Chamber of Commerce Committee for consideration. MRS. GERI HILL RE: SPONSORSHIP OF PLANE IN WOMEN'S TRANSCONTINENTAL AIR RACE. On motion of Councilman Granger this matter was turned over to the Chamber of Commerce Committee, second- ed by Councilman Britschgi and carried. RECOMMENDATIONS AND SUGGESTIONS, COUNCIL AND DEPARTMENT HEADS. COUNCILMAN GRANGER MENTIONED THE FACT THAT STAFFORD PARK IS BEING USED AS A HARDBALL FIELD and requested information as to what can be done. He was informed that the park is posted stating there is to be no ball playing there. The City Manager will notify the Recreation Director that there will be no ball playing at Stafford Park. COUNCILMAN GRANGER REQUESTED THAT THE TRAFFIC SITUATION ON CENTER STREET BE REFERRED TO THE TRAFFIC STUDY COMMITTEE. This was referred. COUNCILMAN GRANGER WAS INFORMED THAT THE SIGN ORDINANCE WOULD BE BROUGHT UP BEFORE THE COUNCIL IN THREE WEEKS. COUNCILMAN GRANGER BROUGHT UP THE MATTER OF IMPROVEMENTS ON VALOTA ROAD. This has been under consideration for several years and he feels that something should be done now. There is not enough gas tax funds to carry the improvements and the gas tax funds are spoken for in the present and next budget and it seems that there will be no money for these improve- ments. Councilman Granger moved that the people in the area be informed that the City would welcome a petition for improvements there and upon petition the City will act. COUNCILMAN ROYER MOVED THAT THE CITY ATTORNEY BE AUTHORIZED TO NEGOTIATE FOR EASEMENT AUTHORIZA- TION ON CARLTON STREET not to exceed $500.00 to come out of funds set up by Mr. McCarthy, seconded by Councilman Spillers and carried. COUNCILMAN STOUT REQUESTED A STUDY MEETING TO DISCUSS YOUTH CENTER. Mayor Herkner set study meetinf for May 25th, Wednesday at 8:00 P. M. COUNCILMAN STOUT MENTIONED THE FENCE AT THE CITY DUMP WAS TO BE COMPLETED AND WAS INFORMED THAT THIS IS IN THE BUDGET FOR THE COMING FISCAL YEAR. COUNCILMAN BRITSCHGI REQUESTED THAT THE CITY ENGINEER DO SOMETHING ABOUT PAVING HARRISON AVENUE WHERE IT COMES INTO CLEVELAND. This has been a hazard for some time and before an accident occurs something should be done. City Engineer will correct this situation. II COUNCILMAN SPILLERS REPORTED THAT THE MATTER OF A LOCATION FOR WIDOW'S, INC. BUILDING WILL BE BROUGHT UP AT THE NEXT COUNCIL MEETING. COUNCILMAN SPILLERS REQUESTED INFORMATION REGARDING THE WEEDS ON HETCH-HETCHY. City Engineer advised that it is undecided who will do the work as it seems that it might be City pro- perty. Councilman Spillers moved that the City Manager go ahead and get this work done, seconded by Councilman Britschgi and carried. MAYOR HERKNER WILL ATTEND THE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING.