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396 these buildings if it can be done. Com. Fox explained that these buildings were to be used by an electronic warfare drill unit and would contain a radio station. This type of building he stated was necessary due to limited amount of funds avail- able and also the fact that the work should be done as rapidly as possible. On motion of Councilman Granger, seconded by Councilman McNulty, matter was placed on the agenda, the City Attorney to report back at the next meeting. PROPOSED NEW AND USED CAR ORDINANCES. Attorney James T. O'Keefe, Jr., addressed the «...w Council representing used car dealers and Attorney Burress Karmel represented new car dealers. L. Davies, Ferris Miles and P. Towne, addressed the Council favoring their suggested ordinances. The Councilman decided that the points of difference which were brought out at a committee meeting of members of the City Council, new car dealers, used car dealers and City Attorney should be decided upon at this ••� time point by point. (1) First item considered was definition of used car dealer and after considerable discussion decided that a used car dealer would cover all dealers in used cars excepting those new car dealers who sell only those used cars obtained by trade-in on new cars. Councilman Werder moved in line with the above, seconded by Councilman Granger, and carried. Councilman Britschgi voting No. (2) section 3 as in the proposed used car ordinance was adopted on motion of Councilman Holmquist, seconded by Councilman Britschgi, and carried unanimously. (3) Application and license fee Section 4, on motion of Councilman Britschgi, seconded by Councilman Swift, application for used car dealers presented by any prospective dealer who is not now engaged in this business in the city should pay fee of $400 to cover the first year's operation, $200 of which would be refunded at the end of the year if they stay in business. Motion carried. (4) Amount of bond to be'posted was under discussion and on motion of Councilman Granger, seconded by Councilman Holmquist, it was decided that a bond should be required the amount and conditions of same to be decided upon later by the Council. (5) Renewal Fee -'on motion of Councilman Holmquist, seconded by Councilman Swift, that the sum of $25.00 be established as renewal fee for permit. Councilman Britschti suggested that the business license part of bond ordinance be referred to the business license committee for consideration. Motion carried. (b) Uaed car lot fencing - matter of fencing lots was opposed vigorously by the dealers. After discussion, Councilman Granger moved, seconded by Councilman swift, that proposed ordinances carry phrases similar to present ordinance; if fences are constructed Council should have control of the type to be constructed. Motion carried. MEETING adjourned to April 15th at 4:00 P.M. to consider bids for the $600.00 in bonds and to authorize award of contract, -on motion of Councilman Werder, seconded by Councilman McNulty, and carried. / RAL H SA-Dk'k: Clerk of the City of Redwood City IWO