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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1962-04-18 67 Bozeman, Montana April 11'3, 1962 The Commission of the City of Bozeman met in regular session in the Commis- sion Room, City Hall Building, Wednesday, April 18, 1962 at 1:00 otclock p.m. I Present were Mayor Staudaher, Commissioner Sedivy, Commissioner Morrow, City Manager Cutting, City Attorney Berg and the Clerk. The following prooeedings were had: Minutes of the last regular session were read and it was moved by Commissioner Sedivy, seconded by Commissioner Morrow, that the m1nutes be approved as read and the motion was carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Mayor Staudaher, Commissioner Sedivy and Commissioner Morrow; those voting No, none. Clean-up Week -- April 29th - May 5th A request from the looal Jaycees that Mayor Staudaher proclaim the week of April 29th - May 5th, as the Ci ty's annual "Clean-up Week" tor 1962, and that the City stage a parade of its cleaning equipment to kich-off the week was discussed. The City Manager stated the assignment of City equipment to such a parade would not only take this much needed equipment out of service at an inopportune time, but would also involve a payroll expense that could not be justified. It was moved by Commissioner Morrow, seconded by Commission$r Sedivy, that Mayor staudaher issue a proclamation designating "clean-up~pa1nt-up wee~t as requested, but participation I of City equipment in a parade be necessarily denied. The motion was carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Mayor Staudaher, Commissioner Morrow and Commissioner Sedivy; those voting No, none. Request -- Painting of House Numbers by Jaycees The Commission discussed the request of the Jaycees that it be permitted to oanvass home owners for permission to paint luminous house numbers on the ourbs or the houses for a charge of $1.00 per home. Action on the request was tabled. Use of Cooper Park for Easter Egg Hunt A request presented fram the Bozeman Jaycees for permission to stage the annual Jaycee Easter Egg Hunt at Cooper Park, Sunday, April 22nd, was presented. It was moved by Commissioner Sedivy, seconded by Commissioner Morrow, tha t the request be granted and the motion was carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Mayor Staudaher, Commissioner Sedivy and CommIssioner Morrow; those voting No, none. Bond of Director of Finance -- Shadoan Bond of L. G. Shadoan as Director ot Finance, in the amount of $60,000.00 I was presented. The bond was approved as to form by the City Attorney, and it was . recommended by the City Manager that the bond be accepted and approved. It was moved by Commissioner Morrow, seconded by Commissioner Sedivy, that the bond be accepted and approved and the motion was oarried by the fo~lowing Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Mayor Staudaher, Commissioner Morrow, and Sedivy; those voting No, none. 68 , ... ".. ,"~ ",,"" ~ ... ~ .,'.' ". .. - ...". ,. ,;:\ . . .. ., ."1. " , .. "', ~ t., i" . ,'...... . ....1 ". ~, ,.. Presentation of American Flags to City ...... American Legion and Auxiliary The Commission proceeded to the courtroom to accept 125, "5u"'Star" American Flags presented to the City by American Legion Post No. !4, and its Auxi!iary unit. Fo!lowing the presentation by Commander Norman M. Hansen, it was moved by Commis'" sioner Sedivy, seconded by Commissioner Morrow, that the Commission express the appreciation of the residents of Bozeman for the gift. The motion was carried by I the to!!owing Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Mayor Staudaher, Commis'" sioner Sedivy and Commissioner Morrow; those voting No, none. Presentation of Flag Flown from Staff at Veterans' Memorial Plot The Commission was advised that the American flag donated to the City by Glen Harrington has been p!aced in service and will be flown in a regular and proper manner from the staff at the Veterans' Memorial Plot 1n Sunset H1lls Cemetery. This American flag will have a specia! meaning at this location since it is the flag that was draped on the casket of Mr. Harrington's brother, U.S. Marine Robert Harrington, killed in aotion on Okinawa during World War II. It was moved by Commis- sioner Morrow, seconded by Commissioner Sedivy, that the Commission express the appreciation of the Ci tizens of the community for the g1ft.. of the flag. The motion was carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Mayor Staudaher, Commissioner Morrow and Commissioner Sedivy; those voting No, none. Report ... - Recreation Directors Conference, Bozeman 7-8 April A. Glen White, City Recreation Direotor, reported on the aotivit1es of the Recreation Directors' Conference held in Bozeman, April 7th to 8th. His report I consisted of a resume of the program, its attendance and values derived by the City in having representatives at meetings of such a nature. It was moved by Commis- sioner Sedivy, seconded by Commissioner Morrow, that the report be accepted and the motion was carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Mayor Staudaher, Commissioner Sedivy and Commissioner Morrow; those voting No, none. Repor t -- City Clerks' & Finance Directors' Meeting at Helena, April 12th The City Clerk reported on the Director of Finance's and his attendance at a meeting and work...shop for City Clerks and City Finance Officers of the State sponsored by the Montana Municipal League at Helena, April 12th. The report included a description of the meeting, its attendance and the values to be derived by the City in having representatives at meetings dealing with municipal problems and their solution. It was moved by Commissioner Morrow, seconded by Commissioner Sedi vy , that the report be accepted and the motion was carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Mayor ~taudaher, Commissioner Morrow and Commissioner Sedivy; those voting No, none. I Request -- Extend City Limits to the West A map prepared to designate some 300 acreS of unplatted land in an area lying west and north of the present City limits whioh the property owners desire to have incorporated within the limits of the City of Bozeman was plaoed before the Commis- sion. The City Manager reoommended that the proposed plat be completed In detail 69 and the plan referred to the City-County ~lanning Board tor its review and reco. mmendation. The members ot the City Commission concurred in the Manager's recommendation. Request -- Create SID to Pave North Tenth Avenue between Beall and Durston I Junior W. Tschache appeared betore the Commission to request the possibility of creating a special improvement district for the construction ot paving, curbs and gutters on North Tenth Avenue between Beall and Durston. Action on the matter was tabled. Walk and Curb (1962) -- Special Meeting for Inspection by Commission It was reported that the C1 ty Engineer has comp.Leted his survey of walks and curbs within the City and recommendations for repair and/or installation for the year 1962. The City Manager announced his desire to call a Special Meeting ot the Cit~ Commission to convene at 9:UU o'clock A.M., April 24th, for the annual inspection of the foregoing. Adjournment There being no further business to come before the Commission at this time it was moved by Commissioner sedivy, seconded by Commissioner Morrow, that the meeting adjourn and the motion was carried by the fOilowing Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Mayor Staudaher, Commissioner Sedivy and Commissioner Morrow; those voting No, none. I ~ l~^ /A , ,Mayor' ~ ATTEST: ., 'I . e~U .Jth___~ / Clerk 0 the City Commission - ~ ~ ~ ~ - - - - I