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. . 2 v v the Council that subdivisions within city limits for which pl�ns had � already "been approved would not be affected by any change that might be made • in financing water supply service. It was also agreed to appoint a committee � to meet with the City Manager to work out some policy in this matter, . � � A.. � Mr. 7rerder asked tha.t the recorde be checked in regard to agreement made with `; the Council about supplying water to the Carson-Monckton Tract. It was �� - - 1 gene.rally agreed that_the„Council had agreed to supply water to this tract �� and,_the Qity Manager was instructed to cneck the records, �_ --_._� -_____._� _..___._._.,._..,___�_...._._,....,.�..�,•---°_-- Mr. Jonn McCarthy also protested tne City Manager's instructions to use an air hammer to settle sevrer trenches on the grounds that this procedure was much more expensive than the water method. City Manager Blom explained that thia was merely good engineering practice and eliminated the poseibility of ' tne street sinking which happens several times when the water metnod of fi�- ling the trenches is followed, The Council agreed tnat tnis was a matter J wnicn snould be left to tne discretion of the City Manager. I�r. John McCarthy also protested not being aole to install combined curbs and aidewalks and asked that some definite plicy be established in thie matter. • He believed an ordinance should be passed in regard to such regulatione. , Diiy Manager Blom presented a sketcn sno�ning combined curbs and sidewalks, rolled curbs and the standard curb and sidewalk. His protest to the com- bined curb and sideti�a.lk tira.s tria.t it did not erect a sufficient barrier from preventing vehiclee from going over the curb. There was not sufficient pro- tection for pedestrians on the sidewalk, Tne rolled curb doea not eerve trie ' purpose of a curb. Trie combined curb and sidewalk does not leave an opening for future utility installations. He recommended that the Council either retain the present atandard curb and aidewalk or, as an alternate to use tne rolled curb. Councilman Fletcner was in favor of tne rolled curb while Councilman Britschgi and Mayor Hilton were in favor of retaining the preeent standard type of curb and sidewalk. The matter, after further discizssion, was placed on tne agenda £or further consideration and more information from ttie City Lianager. � Mr. Ludwig PJerder asked if any provision had been made for the extension of water mains in the industrial area, The City Manager ivas aeked to review this matter by the next meeting of the Council. . City Manager Hlom advised tna.t Mr, Cnarles FY. Diel had requested permission to purchase a piece of land about one acre in size�on the north side of Bay , Road and east of Cnestnut Street in tne general area of the old well house. The matter had been presented to the real estate committee who recommended that the city hold this property until it is determined what land the State � will reo,uire for the building of the Freeway. Councilman Fletcher moved, , seconded by �+ayor Hilton that the recommendation of the real estate com- mittee be accepted. �otion passed unanimously, � City �4anager $lom reported that he riad checked with the County Tax Collector to determine vanetrier the purcnaser of Lot 6, Block B, Boyd and Kent,'s Addition was tne original owner. County Tax Collector A4cArthur advised him that it was not the original owner, Councilman Fletcher moved, seconded by Council • I