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on July lst. However, as the Council was interested in getting the job done it 4 5t was agreed that time would be extended to a later date if the job was going ahead showing contractor's good faith. Mr. M. Weber, Attorney for Smith, spoke in behalf of his client. On motion of Councilman Granger, seconded by Councilman Holmquist, City Engineer Jain was authorized to reply to Mr. Smith's letter pledging co-oper- ation along the lines required. PETITION FROM MR. L. M. SPEARS, 231 B Street and other merchants, addressed to the Traffic and Safety Commission, at their request was read to the Council, asking for a cross- walk on Broadway Midway between Main Street and Jefferson Avenue. Mr. Spears stated there were two stops on the opposite side of the street, but no crosswalk on this long block. Mayor Werder explained that out of deference to the Traffic and Safety Commission the petition would be referred to them, invited those who were interested in this petition to return to the Council meeting when this would come up.again after the Traffic and Safety Commission recommendation. In the meantime the Clerk, Ralph Dodge, would notify Mr. Spears of the action of the Traffic and Safety Commission. Motion carried. A LETTER WAS READ FROM CITY ASSESSOR BROPHY STATING A NEED OF A WORKING TABLE FOR THE BLOCK BOOK, as they were using a small typewriter table and that was inadequate. Working table was not included in the appropriation of 1947-49. Money was available from: 1. Assessor-Auditor Supplies and Services No. 405.12, in which there was an anticipated unexpended balance of $200, and 2. Friendly Acres Assessment Project No. #401.23, in which there was an anticipated unexpended balance of $300. When Mr. Cleminshaw made the proposal to do this work for $2,000, the Council requested an estimate. The job was estimated for $1,350 but was done for approximately $1,050, or about one-half of the original estimate. The working table would be of such a nature as to supply filing space for filing of recorded and field maps as well as desk space for the block book and would cost $180 plus sales tax. City Manager Rolison recommended that $150 be transferred from the Supplies and Services Account No. 405.2 of the Assessor-Auditor's office, for the purchase of the equipment needed. Councilman Granger offered resolution transferring the sum of $180 from one account to the other as recommended by City Manager Rolison, seconded by Councilman Morgan, and carried on roll call, Councilman Swift noted absent. MR. DON WILSON, NEWLY APPOINTED MEMBER OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION, who was formerly secretary of the Planning Commission, took oath of office, administered by City Clerk Ralph S. Dodge, RE-APPOINTMENTS TO THE LIBRARY BOARD. Councilman Morgan moved that N. C. Cummings and A. P. Patten, whose terms would expire June 30th, be re-appointed for another term. The motion was seconded by Councilman Holmquist and carried. Mr. Patten was present and was sworn in by City Clerk Ralph S. Dodge. MR. G. L. BEDBURY, A MEMBER OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION, whose term would expire on June 30th, was re-appointed on motion of Councilman Britschgi, seconded by Councilman Morgan, and carried. A REPORT FROM THE EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION, SIGNED BY W. L. FAULSTICH, PRESIDENT, was read concerning the Travelers Insurance Company's request that the employees have their policies raised from $1,000 to $2,000. Out of 43 City employees who carried Travelers Insurance 39 signified their approval of raising policies to $2,000, and five were not contacted due to illness or being on vacation, therefore the Association