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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1958-03-05 : ~~}:J Bozeman, Montana March 5. 1958 The Commission of the City of Bozeman met in regular session in the Commission Room. City Hall Building, Wednesday, March 5, 1958 at 1;00 o'clock P. M. Present were Mayor Erwin. Commissioner Swanson, Commissioner Berg, City Manager Henderson, City Attorney Lovelaoe and the Clerk. The following proceedings were had; I Minutes of the last regular session of February 26, 1958 were read and it was moved by Commissioner Swanson, seconded 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. Hearing - Abandonment of Maintenanoe Distriot No. 50 Resolution No. 887 - Abandoning Maintenance Distriot No. 50 This was the time and place set for hearing protests to the abandonment of Parking Maintenance Distriot No. 50, parking maintenanoe on Third Avenue from Story to Cleveland Street. Affidavit of pub- lication of Notice to owners was presented. No protests had been filed and no one was present to protest. Resolution No. 887. abandoning Parking Maintenance District No. 5~was presented. entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF BOZEMAN, MONTANA, ABANDONING CITY OF BOZEMAN SPECIAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 50 AND ABANDONING THE MAINTENANCE OF STREET PARKINGS THEREUNDER, PURSUANT TO THE STATUTES IN SUCH CASES MADE AND PROVIDED, AND PUR- SUANT TO AND IN CONFORMITY WITH COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 882 AS PASSED AND ADOPTED BY SAID CITY COMMISSION ON THE 13TH DAY OF FEBRUARY, A. D. 1958. 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. Maintenance of Bridge on Main Street I A communication from State Highway Engineer Fred Quinnell was read stating the State Highway Department will participate in the cost of repair of the stone-arch bridge which covers Bozeman Creek where it crosses Main Street (U. S. Highway No. 10) between Rouse and Bozeman Avenues. Highway Department partioipation will be limited to repair of that part of the bridge between street curb lines and the City will be responsible for any repair of the bridge on eaoh side between curb line and prope rty line. Investment of W. S. I. Funds There will be $75,000.00 available for re-investment from the Water System Improvement Fund as of March 6th. 1958. It was moved by Commissioner Swanson, seconded by Commissioner Berg. that the Director of Finance be authorized to invest this $75,000.00 in 90-day U. S. Treasury Bills. 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. Claims for the Month Claims Nos. 645 to 895 inclusive were presented on the various funds as follows; Band $ 15.85 Cemetery 1,240.01 Garbage 2,584.59 I General 18,823.08 Library 1,914.67 Park 3,199.55 Parking Meter 1, 190.33 S. D. S. Revenue 2,635.75 S. I. D. 9,363.12 Street 5,358.10 Water System Improvement 10,383.89 Water 6,025.13 Cemetery Perm. Care 50.00 Cemetery Suspense 90.00 P. E. R. S. 578.65 Police Reserve 86.15 S. I. D. Revolving 295.41 Total $63,834..28 :J9il The Manager stated that he has audited these claims and finds them to be true and lawful claims against the City of Bozeman and recommends that warrants be drawn for their payment. After examina- tion of the claims in detail by the City Commission and checking against the Claim Register, it was moved by Commissioner Swanson, secondEid by Commissioner Berg, that the Claims be approved and warrants issued for their payment, and the motion was carried by the following Aye and No votea those voting Aye being Mayor Erwin, Commissioner Swanson and Commissioner Berg; those voting No, none. Transfer of Rental Agreement - Parking Lot at Bozeman and Babcock I A communication was read from Security Building Incorporated stating they have purchased the property used as a parking lot at the corner of Bozeman and Babcock Street from the Eagles Lodge. and they will continue the rental of this property to the City of Bozeman at $100.00 per month on a month to month basis. It was moved by Commissioner Swanson, seconded by Commissioner Berg, that this rental transfer be approved and accepted 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. Bridge in Alley Across Bozeman Creek in Block C. Original Townsite The matter of the construction of a bridge across Bozeman Creek at the proposed alley in Block C, Original Townsite, was further considered. The City Manager was instructed to have the plans and specifications for this bridge brought up to date. Preliminary Street & Storm Drainage Plans by Hoskins Mr. C. H. Christophersen of Harold Hoskins and Associates was present and reviewed the preliminary report of his company on proposed drainage and street improvements for the north part of the City. It was moved by Commissioner Berg, seconded by Commissioner Swanson, that the report, having been found to be in accordance with the agreement dated July lOth, 1958. be ordered filed and accepted I. as fulfilling this agreement 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. Reports The following reports for the month of February, 1958 were presentedl Librarian Fire Chief Sewage Plant Operator Skating Rinks Cashier It was moved by Commissioner Berg, seconded by Commissioner Swanson. that the reports be approved and ordered filed, and the motion was carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting ~e being Mayor Erwin, Commissioner Swanson and Commissioner Berg; those voting No, none. Bids for Backhoe Need for a Backhoe or Trenching Machine for use in the Water, Sanitary Sewer and Cemetery Departments was reviewed. A trenching machine not to exceed one-half yard capacity, tractor-mounted, and rubber tired with a loading bucket would serve the needs of these departments. It was moved by Commissioner Berg, seconded by Commissioner Swanson, that the Clerk of the Commission be authorized to advertise for bids tor such a machine, and the motion was carried by the following Aye and No vote: I those voting Aye being Mayor Erwin. Commissioner Swanson and Commissioner Berg; those voting No, none. Adjournment There being no further business to come before the Commission at this time, it was moved by Commissioner Swanson, seconded by Commissioner Berg, that the meeting adjourn and the motion was carried by the following Aye and No votel those voting Aye being Mayor Erwin, Commissioner Swanson and Commissioner Berg; those voting No, none. a1 /," ./ ,"- _'. "~.u{-"-"~LA./ J5-:~L'"', -,n ATTEST: ...-' - Mayor ~A~~ Clerk of the City Commission