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Home My WebLink About1964-06-17 I I I Bozeman, Montana June 1'7, 1964 The Commission of The City of Bozeman met in regular session in the Commission Room, City Hall Building, Wednesday, June 17, 1964, at 1:00 o'clock p.m. Present were Mayor Morrow, Commissioner Langohr, Ci ty Manager Cutting, City Attorney Berg and the Clerk. Commissioner Langohr opened the meeting with a prayer and the following proceedings were had: Minutes of the last regular session were read and it was moved by Mayor Morrow, seconded by Commissioner Langohr, that the minutes as read be approved and the motion was carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Mayor Morrow and Commissioner Langohr; those voting No, none. Minutes of the special meeting heLd Thursday, June 11, 1964 at 7:30 p.m. were read and it was moved by Commissioner Langohr, seconded by Mayor Morrow, that the minutes as read be approved and the motion was carried by the follow- ing Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Mayor Morrow and Commissioner Langohr; those voting No, none. Approva 1 of Pla t Greek Way Subdiv~sion (Montana State College) Montana State College's plat of Greek Way Subdivision to provide sites of adequa te area for construction of fu ture homes for local chapters of fraternities and sororities of the College was pre8ented by Martin Whalen for consideration by the Commission. 'l'he Commission was informed the plat had been approved by the Planning Board subject to certain corrections. After discussion, it was moved by Mayor Morrow that, contingent upon clearance and favorable reco- mmendation of the Flat by the Bozeman City-County PLanning Board the subject pla t be approved and requirements for providing land for park puposes be waived, and tha t the Mayor be authorized to sign the Certlfica te of Appro,tal of waiving park requirements for the City and the City Manager be authorized and directed to sign the plat as Director of Public Service. The motion was carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Mayor Morrow and Commissioner Langohr; those voting No, none. Discussion Parking Problem on Main Street (Nelson Story, III) Nelson Story, III appeared before the Commission to discuss the parking problem on Main Street that has become more aggravated during the past few years. Mr. Story called particular attention to the present crit.ical need for more off-street parking in the area of Main Street and Grand Avenue, and requested the Commission give serious considera tion to purchasing addi tional parkj.ng area to serve that purpose. Mr. Story also exprossed the belief that unless the City does continue to make provision for off-street parking, businosses will be forced to seek operational space outside the City with a resultant degener- ation of the ~entral Business District. . 473 voting Aye being Mayor Morrow and Commissioner Langohr; those voting No, none. 1 4:74 North Side Baseball Fields (John P. Parker) .John P. Parl{er, a representative of the local Babe Ruth Baseball League, appeared to discuss a program for the planning of future baseball diamond facilities in the City. Mr. Parker was informed that the City continues plan- ning for city wide recreational programs and facilities, however, some source of funds other than present operating revenues must be found to permit any I major capital improvements. Authority to Purchase Water Meters The City Manager reported that the Water Department has need for an additional supply of (3/4") water meters and requested authority to purchase thirty-four (34) of the meters at an approxlml::ite cost of $<J9u.UO. It was moved by Commissioner Langohr, seconded by Mayor Morrow, that the purchase be approved and the motion was carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye beinp Mayor Morrow, and Commissioner Langohr; those voting No, none. License Bond (Fullerton Plbg. & Htg., Plumber & Gas Fitter) In compliance wi th Chapter 16 of the Bozeman Municipal Code, the plumbing and gas fitter bonds of Pullerton Plumbing and Heating, Hamilton, Montana, were presented. The City Manager stated the Building Inspector had recommended approval of the bonds and the Ci ty Attorney had approved them as to form. It was moved by Mayor Morrow, seconded by Commissioner Langohr, that the bonds be approved and the motion was carried by the fOllowing Aye and No vote: those Cancellation of License Bond Anderton Electric It was reported that Anderton Electric has noW completed its work in the ~"~;j".... ""'\tJ..,"" "-. City of Bozeman and had requested that its electrical bond be cancelled. In concurrence wi th the recommenda tion of the Ci ty Manager, it was moved by Commissioner Langohr, seconded by Mayor Morrow, that the cancellation of the bond be approved and the motion was carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Mayor Morrow and Commissioner Langohr; those voting No, none. Re-investment of City Funds It was reported by the Director of l"inance that approximatel.Y $200,00U.UU of City funds currently invested are to mature in the near future and he requested authority to re-invest the sum in short-term U .S. 1'reasury bi 113 for a peri od of approxima te ly 3U da ys · 'l'he Ci ty Manager Corn.missionBr Langohr, that the re-investment as reauested by approved and the I concurred in the request and it was moved by Mayor Morrow, seconded by motion was carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Mayor Morrow and Commissioner Langohr; those voting No, none. Resolution No. 1123 Lots (1-3), Block 2, Spring Dell Addition The com~ission was referred to its action of July 12, 1961, and the execu tion of a Barga in and Sa le Deed to Robert G. Simkins, e tux to Lots 1, 2 and 3, Block 2, Spring Dell Addition to the City of Bozeman. To further complete the transfer, Commission Resolution No. 1123 was presented, en ti tled: COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 1123 I A RESOLU'l'ION OF THE COMMISSION uF 'I'HE CITY OF' BOZEMAN, MONTANA, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CLERK OF TI-JE CITY COM",,: ISSION '1'0 EXECUTE A BARGAIN AND SALE DEED TO LOTS 1, 2 AND 3, BLOCK 2, IN St'RING DELL ADDITION 0'1' THE CITY OF BOZEMAN, MONTANA, ACCOmHNG TO THE OFT:'ICIAL PLAT THEREOP ON PILE AND OF RECORD IN THE OFFICE OF' THE CLERK AND RECORDER OF GALLA TIN COUNTY, MONTANA. In concurrence wi th the recom.menda tion of the Ci ty A ttorne y, it was moved Commissioner Langohr Mayor Morrow by ~~ipf/~~rr~~, seconded by ~p~t~~tp~lf/~~pgr~f, that the resolution be passed and adopted and the motion was carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Mayor Morrow and Commissioner Langohr; those voting No, none. Rppor t for Ma y (Ceme tery) The May report for the Cemetery was presented. In concurrence with the recommendation of the City Manager, it was moved by Mayor Morrow, seconded by Commissioner Langohr, that the report be approved and ordered filed and the motion was carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Mayor Morrow and Commlssioner Langohr; those voting No, none. CIa ims Extra Services on SID's (Hoskins) 1 Claim Nos. 10345 to 10347, inclusive, drawn on various Special Inprove- ment Districts in the total amount of $L,284.UO, in favor of Harold Hoskins and Associates in payment for special services rendered for the districts were presented. In concurrence with the recommendation of the City Manar;er and the City Attorney, it was moved by Commissloner Langohr, seconded by Mayor Morrow, tha t the claims be approved and the Director of F'inance be auttlOrized and directed to issue warrants in payment. The motion was carried by the fOllowing Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Mayor Morrow and Commis- sioner Langohr; those voting No, none. Absence of Commissioner Sedivy It was reported tha t Commlssioner Sedivy's absence from this meeting and the fOl.lowing meetir.r, of .Tune 24th, is in compLiance to orders to u ttend the annuaL summer encamrmmt of the Montana National Gm:\rd. It was moved by Mayor Morrow, seconded by Comrdssioner LangoLr, that Commissioner :::>edivy's absences from the meetings be anthorized in compliance with Section 2.08.060 1 of the Tjozemnn Municip~)l Code. 'l'he motion was carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Mayor Morrow and Commissioner Langohr; those voting No, none. Adjonrnmen t There being no further business to come before the Commission at this time it was moved by Commissioner Langohr, seconded by Mayor Morrow, that the meeting adjourn. The motion was carried by the f llowing Aye and No vote: trlOse voting Aye being Mayor Morrow and Commisso ne Langohr; those voting No, none. Attest: <2. K' U-:A -) Clerk o!~he C~sion 475