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191 He also stated that there was a service pole which would interfere with placing the entrance as suggested by Councilman Granger. Councilman Jones su�gested that Mr. Cataldo plant two trees on either side of tlze entrance to replace the tree now standing. This, Mr. Cataldo is willin� to do. Counailman Spillers was of the opinion that most of l�hr. Cataldots pros- pective customers would park on the street and the locat�on of the driveway would have lit- � tle to do with the carrying on of the used car business. Councilman Stout moved that Park � Superintendent suggest a type of' tree to be planted to replace the present tree, which mo- tion died for lack of second. In order to save time it was Mr. Cataldo�s suggestion that he be allowed to remove the �tree now and the Park Superintendent could decide on a replace- """" ment. After further discussion Councilman Spillers moved that request be denied, seconded �, by Councilman Stout. Under the �question Councilman Britschgi stated his opinion that the City Manager and the City Engineer meet w ith Mr. Cataldo to work out so me plan which would save the tree. The motion carried. Councilman Granger then moved that the City Engineer and City Manager follow Councilman Britschgi�s suggestion and do what ever possible to as- sist the gentlemen. Motion seconded by Councilman _Spillers and carried. Report to be given at the Novembar 8th meeting. City Engineer Jain suggested that N�r. Cataldo contact the State Highway Department immediately in order that he may secure their permission to make the driveway entrance� where ever same will be located. SEQIIOIA HIGH SCHOQL PARKING CONIMITTEE REPORT. Mr. Kauffman of the Sequoia High School stated that the Student Committee had met twice with the Traffic Commission and had come up with some recommendations and a request for funds to the High Sehool Trustees. They will � prepare and turn out a report in the near future. CITY ENGZNEER ON PROPOSED RESURFACING BEECH STREET. City Engineer Jain advised that he had �� checked over the proposed improvement and had found that there were no concrete gutters existing and that much of the present curb is depressed and in such condition that it would be necessary to reconstruct it for proper drainage. It is his opinion that not less that the minimum requirementa be allowed than that required of any other street in this area. It would require considerable testing and excavating throughout the area to determine whether the existing rock base would be satisfactory for permanent pavin�. There are several such unimproved streets in triis area and it is Mr. Jaints opinion they should all: be treated equally. In his final recommendation, Mr. Jain does not approve the placing of permanent paving over the present subgrade without concrete gutters, replacement of base rock, reconstruction of curb and sidewalk, and storm drainage across intersecting streets where necessary. � COUNCILMAN ROYER ENTERED MEETING AT 8:40. � Couneilman Britschgi stated that he was of the opinion that the street had never been ac- cepted by the City and had never been responsible for maintenance of same. He did not see any reason wh� the people on the street might not be allowed to improve same at their own � own expense. Councilman Granger stated that the atreets were put in many years ago with � the thought that the City would not accept the maintenance. Mr. Vl�illard Coburn stated the area was rocked many years ago and had been maintained from time to time by the City. TvIr. Richard Thompson also addressed the Council and called attention to the dust condi- tion and their desire to oil and screen to keep the dust down. City Engineer Jain stated that permanent improvements would cost from �8.00 to �12.00 per front foot. The present rock base would be saved wherever possible. In answer to Councilman Granger�s question as