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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1958-11-12 6 Bozeman, Montana November 12, 1958 The Commission of the City of Bozeman met in regular session in the Commission Room, City Hall Building, Wednesday, November 12, 1958, at 1:00 o'clock P. M. Present were Mayor Erwin, Commissioner Swanson, Commissioner Berg, City Manager Henderson, City Attorney Lovelace and the Clerk. The follow- ing proceedings were had: Minutes of the last regular session were read and it was moved by Commissioner Swanson, seconded_ I by Commissioner Berg, that the minutes be approved as read and the motion was carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Mayor Erwin, Commissioner Swanson and Commissioner Berg; those voting No, none. Offer to Purchase Lot 12, Cleveland Sub-division When Cleveland Sub-division,which abuts Gallatin High School grounds on the west, was platted the owner, in lieu of dedicating any of the ground for pg.rk and playground purposes, deeded Lot No. 12 of that sub-division to the City. It was the intent that the City could trade this ground at some later time for ground in this general area which could better be developed as a pg.rk or that the City could sell the lot and place the proceeds in a trust fund which can be built up for use at some future date to purchase ground of sufficient area and in a desirable location for development as a park. A written offer was presented at this time from Spomer Homes to purchase the above described Lot 12 for $1,750.00. Action on this offer was deferred to the next regular meeting. Reports The following reports for the month of October, 1958 were presented: Police Judge Sanitary Inspector Cashier It was moved by Commissioner Swanson, seconded by Commissioner Berg, that the reports be accepted I and ordered filed and the motion was carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Mayor Erwin, Commissioner Swanson and Commissioner Berg; those voting No, none. Agreement - Lots for Park Purposes - Western Sub-division An agreement between Simgraf Corporation and the City of Bozeman was presented, whereby said cor- poration agrees that it will, at any time within thirty days after written demand by the City, convey Lots Four and Five, Block Three of Western Sub-division to the City for park purposes. The City agrees to approve the plat and permit Simgraf Corporation to file said plat without dedicating one-ninth of the area for park purposes at this time. It was moved by Commissioner Berg, seconded by Commissioner Swanson, that the agreement be approved and the Mayor and the Clerk of the Commission be authorized to sign the agreement for the City of Bozeman and the motion was carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Mayor Erwin, Commissioner Swanson and Commissioner Berg; those voting No, none. Water Improvement Project - Change Order No. 10 - Booster Station Change Order No. 10, on the contract of Haggerty-Messmer Co. on the Wlter System Improvement Project was presented. It authorizes them to install special wiring, not included in their contract specifica- I tions, at the Booster Station, at a cost of $207.85. It was moved by Commissioner Swanson, seconded by Commissioner Berg, that this Change Order be approved and the motion was carried by the following ~ye and No vote: those voting Aye being Mayor Erwin, Commissioner Swanson and Commissioner Berg; those voting No, none. Resolution No. 934 - Intention to Abandon Parking Maintenance District No. 6 The City Attorney as instructed has prepared the resolution of intention to abandon Parking Maintenance District No.6, Willson Avenue from Babcock Street to College Street. Resolution No. 934 was presented, entitled: 7 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF BOZEMAN, IDNTANA, DECLARING IT TO BE THE INTENTION OF SAID COMMISSION TO ABANDON CITY OF BOZEMAN SPECIAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 6 AND TO ABANDON THE MAINTENANCE OF STREET PARKINGS THEREUNDER, AND DIRECT- ING THE CLERK OF THE CITY COMMISSION TO GIVE NOTICE OF SUCH RESOLUTION, ALL PURSUANT TO THE STATUTES IN SUCH CASES MADE AND PROVIDED. It was moved by Commissioner Berg, seconded by Commissioner Swanson, that the resolution be passed and adopted and the motion was carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Mayor Erwin, Commissioner Swanson and Commissioner Berg; those voting No, none. I Parking Meters - Parking Restrictions not to be Enforced on Holidays It has been past policy in this City to enforce parking meter regulations on holidays which were not generally observed except by banks and public offices. This has caused growing dissention and confusion because the ordinance and signs on the meter both -state that parking meters regulations are not in effect on holidays. After discussion at length, the City Manager was instructed to inform the Police Department and to publish a notice that parking meter regulations will not hereafter be applicable or be enforced on any day which is defined by Montana Statutes as a holiday. Appointment of Ray Kuhns on Arbitration Board Mr. Ray Kuhns, Helena., Montana, has been recommended to be appointed as the City's member of a Board of Arbitration to consider and make recommendations on disputed claims of the Statewide Plumbing & Heating Company against this City. Mr. Kuhns' qualifications for this assignment were reviewed at length. Information has come fram him indirectly that he will accept the appointment. The City Manager was instructed to contact Mr. Kuhns at once to proffer him this appointment and to request his written acceptance of the appointment. Adjournment I There being no further business to come before the Commission at this time, it was moved by Commissioner Berg, seconded by Commissioner Swanson, that the meeting adjourn and the motion was carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Mayor Erwin, Commissioner Swanson and Commissioner Berg; those voting No, none. ~Jn~tJ.t;~ . or ATTEST: X~~~ Clerk of the City Commission I