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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1953-05-06 Bozeman, Montana May 6, 1953 'J')~ l...tJa The Commission of the City of Bozeman met in regular session in the Commission Room, City Hall building, Wednesday afternoon, May 6, 1953 at 1:00 o'clock P. M. Present were Mayor Secor, when the following proceedings Were had: Commissioner Lowe, Commissioner Erwin. City Manager Henderson. City Attorney Lovelace and the Clerk Minutes of the last regular session were read. and it was moved by Cownissioner Erwin. seconded I by Commissioner Lowe. that the minutes be approved as read. and the motion was carried by the follow- those voting No, none. ing Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Mayor Secor. Commissioner Lowe, Commissioner Erwin; Claims for the Month Claims Nos. 6253 to 6455 inclusive were presented on the various funds as follows; Band Cemetery Cemetery Suspense Garbage General Library Park Parking Meter Police Reserve S. D. S. Revenue S. 1. D. (#366) Withholding Tax Water $ 144.45 1,562.30 35.00 1,724.36 15.074.90 1,265.36 1,705.73 976.81 165.32 1.669.68 6,081.08 2,225.30 10.782.01 Total ----- $43.412.30 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 examination of the claims in detail by the City Commission. it was moved by Commissioner Lowe, seoonded by 1 Commissioner Erwin, that the claims be approved and warrants drawn for their payment. and the motion Conunissioner Erwin; those voting No. none. was carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Mayor Secor, Commissioner Lowe. Traffic Recommendations of Chief of Police The following recommendations by the Chief of Police for traffic regulations were read and discussed: 1. That Peach Street from Wallace to North Seventh Avenue be made an arterial Street. Building Inspector Sanitary Inspector 2. That parking be restricted on the south side of Mendenhall Street between Third Avenue and Grand Avenue during the hours Safeway Store is opened. 3. That a 4-way stop be made at the intersection of Wallace and Mendenhall Street. traffic survey is made this summer. After discussion, it was decided not to take any action on the recommendations until after the Purchase of Copper Pipe The Man~er requested authori~ to purchase approximately 4,000 feet of copper pipe for the Water Department. It was moved by Commissioner Erwin, seconded by Commissioner Lowe, that the City Manager be authorized to purchase approximately 2.000 feet of pipe this month and aI-froximately 2,000 I feet in June, and the motion Was carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Mayor Secor, Commissioner Lowe. Commissioner Erwin; those voting No. none. ReF,orts The following reports for the month of April. 1953 were presented: Cashier Librarian Police Judge Fire Chief Polioe Chief Water Collector and the ref-:ort of the Director of Finance for the month of March, 1953. It was moved by Commiss ioner Lowe. seconded by Commissioner Erwin, that the ref-:orts be accepted and ordered filed and the motion 236 was carried by.the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Mayor Secor, Commissioner Lowe, Commissioner Erwin; those voting No, none. Recreation Director to Attend Training Camp The written request of A. Glen White, Recreation Director, to attend a training camp for Recreation Leaders in Chatcolet, Idaho, May 13th through May 20th, 1953 was read. It was moved by Commissioner Lowe, seconded by Commissioner Erwin, that, it being in the public interest, the Recreation Director be authorized to attend this training camp and his expenses be paid from the Park Fund, and the motion was carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Mayor Secor, Commissioner Lowe, Commissioner Erwin; those voting No, none. Petition for Portnell as Water Conunissioner A petition to the District Court request ing the appointment of Ancel Portnell as Water Conunissioner for Bozem&l (Sour Dough) Creek was presented. It was moved by Commissioner Erwin. seconded by Conunissioner Lowe, that the City Manager be authorized to sign the petition for the City of Bozeman. and the motion was carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Mayor Secor. Conunissioner Lowe, Commissioner Erwin; those voting No, none. Hearing. Re: Increase in Gas Rates The Manager reported a public hearing to be held in Helena, May 27, 1953 relative to an increase in gas rates for the Montana Power Company. Auto Court -- Mendenhall & Rouse Inquiry having been made relative to the construction of an auto OJ urt at the southwest corner of Mendenhall and Rouse Avenue. the City Attorney stated that it was his opinion that such a permit could be issued under the provisions of item 52 of Subsection XIII D of the Zoning Ordinance No. 711. It was moved by Commissioner Lowe, seconded by Co:mmissioner Erwin, that, upon application for a building permit for an auto court at this location, such permit be issued under item 52 of Subsection XIII D of the Zoning Ordinance, provided the structure meets the fire prevention requirements in this district, ani the motion was carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Mayor Secor, Commissioner Lowe, Commissioner Erwin; those voting No. none. s. I. D. to Fave North Willson from Menderulall to Lamme The qU8l!ltion of paving on North Willson Avenue from Mendenhall to Lamme Street by creating a special improvement district was discussed. It was moved by Commissioner Lowe. seconded by Commissioner Erwin, that the City Engineer be instructed to prepare the necessary data an d. based on this informe.tion, the City Attorney be instructed to prepare the resolution of intention to create the district. and the motion was carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Mayor Secor. Commissioner Lowe, Commissioner Erwin; those voting No, none. S. 1. D. '1'0 Jave South Bozeman from Story to Koch The question of paving on South Bozeman Avenue from Story Street to Koch Street by the creat ion of a special improvement district was discussed. It was moved by Commissioner Lowe, seconded by Commissioner Erwin. that ~he City Engineer be instructed to prepare the necessary data and, based on this info rIm tion, the City Attorney be instructed to prepare the resolution of intention to create the district and the motion was carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Mayor Secor, Comnissioner Lowe, Commiss ioner Erwin; those voting No, none. Adjournment There being no further business to come before the Commission at this time. it was moved by Commissioner Lowe, seconded by Commissioner Erwin, that the meeting adjourn. and the motion was carried by the following Aye and N) vote: Commissioner Erwin; those voting No. none. Attest: ~it~ Clerk of the City Commission those voting Aye being Mayor Secor, Commissioner Lowe. th t/~ Mayor I 1 I