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Bozeman, Montana
September 23, 1953
The Commission of the City of Bozeman met in regular session in the Commission Hoom, City Hall
building. Wednesday afternoon, September 23, 1953 at 1:00 o'clock F. M. Present were Mayor Secor.
Commissioner Erwin, City Manager Henderson. City Attorney Lovelace and the Clerk when the following
proceedings were had:
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Minutes of the last regular session were read. and it was moved by Commissioner Erwin, seconded
by Mayor Secor. that the minutes be approved as read, and the motion was carried by the following Aye
and No vote: those voting Aye being Mayor Secor. Commissioner Erwin; those voting No. none.
Bids for S. I. D. No. 371 Bonds
This being the time and place set for the hearing of bids for the sale of Special Improvement
District No. 371 bonds. in the approximate amount of $27,000.00. the City Manager rresented the
affidavit of publication of the Notice to Bidders. It was moved by Mayor Secor. seconded by Commissioner
Erwin. that the wri tten bids be opened and read. and the motion was carried by the following Aye and
No vote: those voting Aye being Mayor Secor. Commissioner Erwin; those voting No. none.
The following written bids were opened and read:
Grande ~ Company, Inc.
par 5% interest $35.00 premium
Metcalf & Thompson
par 6% interest
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Mayor Secor called for oral bids and the following bids were heard:
Metcalf & Thompson par 5% interest $67.50 premium
Brooks Realty Co. par 4-7/8% interest
Metcalf & Thompson par 4-7/8% interest 67.50 premium
Brooks Realty Co. par 4~ interest
Metcelf & Thompson par ~% interest 67.50 premium
Brooks Realty Co. par 4-3~% interest
Metcalf & Thompson par 4-3/8% interest 67.50 premium
Brooks Realty Co. par 4-3/8% interest 81.00 premium
Metcalf & Thompson par 4-3/8% interest 100.00 premium
Brooks Realty Co. par 4-3/8% interest 150.00 premium
No further bids being heard, it was moved by Commissioner Erwin. seconded by Mayor Secor. that
the bid of the Brooks Realty Company being the best bid at 4-3/8% interest with a $150.00 premium be
accepted. and the certified checks be returned to the unsuccessful bidders, and the motion was carried
by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Mayor Secor. Commissioner 8rwin; those
voting No, none.
Bids for S. I. D. 372 Bonds
The Manager stated this was the time and place set for the sale of bonds of Special Im}irovement
District No. 372 bonds in the approximate amount of $26,000.00. He presented the affidavit of publica-
tion of the Notice to Bidders.
It was moved by Commissioner Erwin. seconded by Mayor Secor. that the written bids be opened and
read. and the motion was carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Mayor Secor,
Conmissioner Erwin; those voting No, none.
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following written bids were opened
Metcalf & Thompson par
Grande & Co., Inc. par
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6% interest
5% interest
:,3'5~00 premium
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Mayor Secor called for oral bids and the following; bids were heard:
Commercial National Bank par 5;Yo interest $50.00 premium
Security Bank & Trust Co. per 5% interest 100.00 premium
Brooks Realty Company par 4- 7/8'10 interest
Metcalf & Thompson par 4-7/8% interest 65.00 premium
Brooks Realty Company par 4-7/8% interest 100.00 premium
Metcalf & Thompson par 4-3/4% interest
Brooks Realty Company par *% interest
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Metcalf & Thompson par ...,io interest 50.00 premium
Securi ty Bank & Trust Co. par 4~ interest 100.OC premium
Metcalf & Thompson par 4-% interest 125.00 premium
Security Bank & Trust Co. par 4% interest 150.00 premium
There being no further bids heard, it was moved by Commissioner Erwin. seconded by Mayor Secor,
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that the bid of the Security Bank &: Trust Company of par 4i% interest and a premium of $150.00 be
accepted. and the certified checks be returned to the unsuccessful bidders. and the motion was carried
by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being; Mayor Secor. Commissioner Erwin; those voting
No. none.
Agreement -- Sewer Connection for Hugo Eck
An agreement between the City of Bozeman and Hugo Eck. giving Mr. Eck permission to connect to
the sanitary sewer in the alley west of Langohr's First Addition as discussed at the meeting of
September 9. 1953 was presented. The agreement having been prepared by the City Attorney. it was
moved by Commissioner Erwin, seconded by Mayor Secor. that the Mayor and the Clerk of the City Commission
be authorized to sign the agreement for The City of Bozeman, and the motion was carried by the follow-
ing Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Mayor Secor. Commissioner Erwinj those voting No. none.
Request to Connect to Water Supply Line -- Hugo Eck
Mr. Hugo Eck was present and asked permission to corillect to the city's water supply line to serve
his property located south of Langohr's First Addition and outside of the city limits. He stated that
the instrument of conveyance dated in 1925 is ambiguous and has not been satisfied as no domestic use
has been provided. He stated further that he has no objections to being wi thin the city limits. The
Commission stated that consideration would be given to his request, and Mr. Eck stated he would look
into the matter of bringing his property wi thin the city.
Hequest to Open "Slaughter House Road"
Mrs. Lill ilin Gardiner apI-eared before the Commission and requested that the Slaughter House Road
be oI-ened. She stated that it was closed temporarily during the war, and thet she would present paJ::,ers
to show that it was closed on e. temporary basis. Mrs. Gardiner was informed that she could bring
action against the City to have the road reopened. or that e. petition could be circulated to bave the
road reopened.
ReI,ort
The report of the Director of Finance for the month of August. 1953 was presented. It was moved
by Mayor Secor. seconded by Commissioner Erwin, that the report be accepted and ordered filed and the
motion wes carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Mayor Secor, Commissioner
Erwinj those voting No. none.
Request to Extend Driveway -- 208 East Babcock
A request of Earl Ogle, to widen the driveway at 208 East Babcock was considered. It was moved
by Mayor Secor. seconded by Commissioner Erwin, that permission to widen the driveway six feet to the
east of tbe present driveway be granted. and the motion was carried by the following Aye and No vote:
those voting Aye being Mayor Secor. Commissioner Erwinj those voting No, none.
Fine Remitted -- Docket 20, No. 11189
Mayor Secor rerorted that. upon recommendation of' F'olice officials Dnd the City Attorney. he has
remitted .:jji50.00 of the $75.00 fine in the case of The City of Bozeman vs William Arthur Hagen. Jr..
Docket No. 20, Case No. 11189.
Adjournment
Tbere being no further business to come before tbe Commission at this time, it was moved by
Corrmlissioner Erwin. seconded by Mayor Secor. that the meeting adjourn. and the motion was carried by
the following Aye and N:) vote: those voting Aye being; Mayor Secor, Conunissioner Erwinj those voting
No. none.
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