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4 58 meeting in August. Councilman Holmquist thought the procedure should get under stay inasmuch as fees for Attorney Currie and Engineer Jain had to be paid. City Engineer Jain explained thpt six or eight jobs had precedence over this in point of time, however, that it was the Council's decision as to which should be done first. The matter was put on the agenda for the first meeting in August (2nd) to be put over for a later meeting at that date if necessary. COUNCILMAN HOLIMQUK EXPRESSED INTEREST IN THE PROGRESS of the street patching crew. It was reported that one cretin was working on each side of E1 Camino Real. The department was complimented by the Mayor and others in regard to the work accom- )lished. City Engineer Jain stated that substitute m,-terials in some instances had to be used in order not to slow doi-,n the program. � COU14CILIMAA SPILLERS SUGGESED THAT TIIE T ATTER of removing a tree in Hawes Park be referred -� to the Park and Recreation Commission, as it would have to be moved eventually when the bleachers would be erected. A limb had fallen off and it was considered dangerous to the many children who played in the park. It was so moved by Council- man Spillers, seconded by Councilman Morgan, that the matter be referred to the Park and. Recreation Commission, and carried. CLATLMS No's. 3800 to 3095 inclusive, having been checked in detail were submitted for payment. Councilman Granger wished to know if money was provided by the budget for a typewriter, claim No. 3827, for the City Assessor's office. Explanation could not be made at the time as the City Assessor was ill and did not attend the meeting. 7twas moved by Councilman Granger that the claims be paid, except No. 3827, seconded by Councilman Morgan, and carried. CCU2dCIL1,IAN BRITSCHGI COMMENTED ON CROWDED CONDITION OF SOME OFFICES IN THE CITY HALL and thought it might be necessary to give the Chamber of Commerce 60 or 90 days notice Jf those rooms were needed. Discussion followed relative to the various departments that had been shifted around when extra room was available after the Park and Recre- ation office was moved to the Community Building. It was decided that the need should be investigated, information secured as to policy in contributing to Chamber of Commerce by other cities. COUPICILIAFd GRANGER MOVED that the meeting adjourn until June 30th at 3:30 P. M., seconded by Councilman Spillers, and carried. RALPH S. DODGE City Clerk of the City of Redwood City MINUTES OF ADJOURNED MEETING REDWOOD CITY COUNCIL June 30th, 1948, 3:30 P. 14 - ON ROLL CALL the following were present: Councilmen H. E. Holmquist, Floyd D. Granger, Robert V. Spillers, A. V. Swift, Mayor Wm. iM. Werder and City Clerk Ralph S. Dodge. Also present were: City :Manager E. A. Rolison, Administrative Assistant Richard D. Miller, City Attorney C. B. Currie, Chief of Police C. L. Collins. MAYOR WERDER EXPLAINED THE PURPOSE OF THE ADJOUVED MEETING WAS TO CONSIDER THE TENTATIVE 1948-+9 budget. City Manager Rolison stated that after a series of study meetings the tentative budget was ready to be presented to the Council. He stated that the budget totalling $747,097.88, included an amount to cover contemplated salary increases. He explained further that an amount required to Pay Employees State Retirement had been set up as a special tax amounting to approximately 8 cents as -rte 11, - - -- -----,- - - r - .---- - - - --- . -- - - -