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assigned to assist Secretary and local officiai s in all phases of disaster 347 preparedness planning and operation. Mayor Hilton asked that letter be turned over to Councilman Granger, Chairman of local disaster committee. Councilman Granger _stated that he wished to look into the matter in connection with the possibility of reorganizing civilian defense program, i.i necessary.. ANDR1W H_ Ti)i14G APPEARED ASKING FOR FU=1.3i_DERA,11_iOI: OII PA17u, OF CU[JN(U L FOR BUILDING PERMIT and stating that original permit expired on January 20tn, tenants moved on February 1st, and for this reason he could not go ahead with plans. Mayor Hilton wished to knoll; legal status and. City Attorney Currie informed council members that notice to abate was posted on Friday, February 13th, and hearing was set for March 1st. One point of' controversy related by Mayor Hilton was that in the opinion of Building Inspector Duncan the building could not be remodeled for the price quoted by the contractor and a higner Figure would 'be over the alletted 20%. Councilman Werder pointed out that though Mr. Hynding did not conform to time limit, that tenan-cs had admitted being at fault for not vacating building an time; if Council sees fit to accent original bid figure, and if legal and can ae done in the opinion of Uity Attorney, he would move that permission 'be given to repair the building subject to price given at a previous meeting. Motion was lost for want of a second. Council- man Holmquist reminded council members that after grant of permit at tnat time he asked that Council appoint a committee of three contractors to look, into this kind of case. Councilman Britschgi moved that request be denied, seconded by Councilman Granger. Motion carried on roll call, Councilman Werder voting No. Councilman McNulty noted absent. COMIMITTEE OF CITIZE14S APPEARED BEFORE ThE COUNCIL TO PROTEST T.,IE BALL PLAYING AND ATTENDANT NOISE AND CONFUSION IN THE AREA KNOWN AS STAFFORD PARK. Mrs. W. C. Railing addressed the Council to the effect that the park -was intended when presented to the City by Mr. Stafford, as a cultural center, not for playground purposes. Mr. E. '1. (Ned) Butler also addressed the Council and stated Vi.at da -mage was being done to hi's garden and property. Atter considerable discussion it -vas decided that play would be restricted to smaller children and baseball games would be prohibited. It was the eoncensus of opinion that eventually the construction of a branch library and the planting of trees and shrubs would take care of the situation. Councilman Granger then moved that the Park and Recreation Commission be notified that this subject had. come before the Council and is being; referred back to them for recom- mendation. Motion was seconded by Councilman Werder and carried. It was secondly moved by Councilman Granger t.:iat it be immediately referred to the City Manager to check into the planting of trees and shrubs as soon as possible. Mr. Butler suggested that some of the residents would be willing to donate memorial trees. Mrs. Railing expressed her a;.Dpreciation to the Council members for hearing the above protests and to !o1r. Granger for his excellent motion. MR. J. H. WHI`1'E i.EAD APPEARh@ ON-�3EHALF OF `111'1 AijiERICANT LF:GTON RE: TAXAT.iON ON PROPERTY DEEDED to American Legion in trust, late on to become the property of the City of Redwood. City. The assessed valuation of J1b,000 has been pushed up to 150,000 and the property is not bringing in any revenue for the Legion. They have been solici- ting for two years for funds fot a building and Mr. Whitehead proposed that the assessment be reduced to a monimal figure and further stated that some cities