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13� MINUTES OF REGULAR N�ETING Redwood Cit Council August 16, 195�, 8:0o P.m. ON ROLL CALL . the following were present: Councilmen Floyd D. Granger, Paul Jones, Hiram S. Stout and Mayor Sidney D. Herkner. Also present were City Clerk R. S. Dodge, City Mana�er E. A. Rolison, City Engineer Glenn M. Jain, City Attorney C. B. Currie, Administrative Assistant �""""' Orrin Wendling, Fire Chief Joseph Lodi, Police Chief S. D. �l7ood, City Auditor J. J. Brophy, �rr Building Inspector S. H. Kreiss, Assistant-Building Inspector Charles G;�selbrecht, Water Superintendent H. L. Winter and Park Superintendent Pasco Balzarini. APPROVAL OF ivLINUTE5. Minutes of August 2nd, August 9th and Board of Equalization meeting of �,,,,,, August 9th were approved on motion of Countilman Stout, seconded by Councilman Jones, and carried. � CTAIL V. STRONG, 3875 Jefferson Avenue, application for water connection. Mr. Strong appeared personally and explained to the Council that his well which had been adequate had gone bad leaving him with a problem of insufficient �rater for his household. Mr. Strong advised that he had two children, one of which was an infant and he needed service badly. House was under construction for about two years, and he had just missed getting in his applica- tion at the time that the Council adopted the "no more connections" policy. Water Supt. Winter stated there would probably be sufficient water, however, he had informed Mr. Strong of the Council policy. He called the Council� s attention to the fact that he had also re- ceived an inquiry f'rom a neighbor of N1r. Strong who also was having dif'f'iculties with his well and probably would ask for a connection if one were allowed Mr. Strong. Councilman Stout, stating his opinion that the case was worth;� of special consideration, and in view .-�- of the fact that there w as apparently suff icient water in the area, moved that permi.t be � allowed. Councilman Granger, in seconding the motion, stated he was not in favor of chang- ing the policy, but had considered the present case on its merits, it appearing to be a hardship case. Councilman Jones, while voicing his sympathy, wondered how man� more requests would be received if this request were granted. After further discussion, motion carried unanimously on roll call. REPORT - WAR NIEMORIAL COMMITTEE. Councilman Stout reported on the recent meeting with the Com- mittee at which several members of the City Council were present. Communication of the Committee signed by Ferris Miles as Chairman and T. N. Thompson, Secretary recommended the employment of Mr. Birge T�t. Clark, senior partner of Clark & Stromquist of Palo Alto. The Committee had selected Mr. Clark as their choice after making a long range study and consideration of six candidates for the job. The Committee feels that 1VIr. Clark would *'"' prove to be very satisfactory, and due to his varied experience would bring in some excel- �,,, lent suggestions for the proposed building. Cost of Mr. Clarks ' services will be the established rates of the American Institute of` Architects. Councilman Stout, in moving approval of the Corrun.ittee recommendation, stated his personal knowledge of Mr. Clarkst ability. Councilman Granger seconded the motion, stating that the War Memarial. Corrnnittee � � had been selected by the City Council, and in his opinion represented the most outstanding � men in the communitg. The new building will be dedicated to the men represented by the stars on the service flag, and the pleasant relationahip existing between the Council and the Committee had continued without any arguments or disagreements. Councilman Granger was of the opinion that selection of Mr. Clark was a wise one. He added that the records should show that :+rir. Clark was to be hired to submit a Master Plan, and would plan the first unit