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� _.__ � � � was turned over to the group of students to be considered by them. Motion carried. PROPOSED SERVICE PINS FOR CITY EMPLOYEES. Ma.yor Herkner reported on proposed service pin, sketch of which was shown on the council. Proposal was to present pin to employee on his lOth anniversary, and every 5 years thereafter a ruby would be added with a ma.xi- mum of 20 years. On the occasion of his 35th anniversary, a diamond would be added. It was also reco�nended that a suitable framed certificate be �iven to all empl.oyees ,,,,,,� at the time of retirement. Councilman Jones suggested the diamond be added at the ..r time of retirement and after discussion it was decided to present pin at retirement or with 35 years service whichever is nearest. Councilman Royer moved approval, sec- onded by Councilman Spillers. Mrs. Rheinhard questioned the wisdom of this innovation, "'� however, it developed that the employees had requested some time ago that the Council consider the plan. I�otion carried. � REPORT ON CENSUS TRACT MEETING WITH COUNTY SUPERVISORS. City Attorney Currie attended the meeting along with Councilman Royer. The meeting was well attended and the unanimous approval was obtained. Program of carrying out the work of dividing the county into certain specific areas, such as business, industrial, etc. , and the gathering of infor- mation from year to y�ear for comparative purposes is to be carried an with volunteer help. The cities will be asked to cooperate in securing volunteer help, but will not be called upon for any of the expense. Mr. Currie recommended waiting for additional informa.tion and informative material. Mrs. Vera Eskin commented on the proposed program which she thought �could be very valuable to the city. � CI TY ENGINEER REPORT ON SIDEWALK CONDITION TERRACE SHOPPING CENTER. Complaints are being received regarding the hazardous conditions of the sidewalks. Several letters have """�' been written to the Land Development and Investment Company requesting correction of �r these conditions but to date no reply has been received. It is the City Engineeris recommendation that he be authorized to send a legal notice ordering work done in t he same manner as is done throughout the City in order to relieve the City of liability and probable damage claims. Action has been withheld pending outcome of' the suit by the Land Development Company and L. C. Smith, the contractor. Councilman Jones sug- �ested notifying bonding company, however, it was decided that Cit� Engineer contact the people on a friendly basis in an attempt to rxork out a solution. Councilman Granger so moved, secanded by Councilman Spillers. Councilm�an Granger added that in his opinon steps must be taken to protect the Ci�Gy and if a decision could not be reached it might be necessary to institute a friendlg suit. Motion carried. INTRODUCTI�N OF ORDINANCE APPROVING 1952 UNIFORM BUILDING CODE. Ordinance ,has been prepared ,,,� adopting the 1952 code together with new sections such as quonset huts, removal of debris �m� and repair of broken sidewalks, blind wall construction, etc. Councilman Granger moved introduction of ordinance, seconded by Councilman Stout and carried. RESOLUTION 1770 ORDERING WITHDRA9fiAL HARCROSS ROAD TERRITORY FROM WOODSIDE FIRE DISTRICT. � Councilman Royer offered RESOLUTION 1770 .and moved adoption, seconded by Councilman Spillers. Under the question Councilman Britschgi questioned whether or not people y� in annexed areas were aware that they would be liable for existing fire district bonds. It was decided that hereafter people requesting annexation should be fully informed in this matter. Resolution carried on roll call. FURTHER DISCUSSION INDUSTRIAL WAY. City Attorney advised he was preparing the necessary steps to proceed with the improvements, the actual work to proceed in the spring. ��