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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1955-03-09 Bozeman. Montana 4~19 March 9. 1955 The Commission of the City of Bozeman met in regular session in the Commission Room, City Hall Building, Wednesday afternoon. March 9, 1955 at 1;00 o'clock P. M. Present were Mayor Lowe, Commissioner Erwin, Commissioner Swanson, City Manager Henderson, City Attorney Lovelace and the Clerk, when the following proceedings were had: I Minutes of the last session were read. and it was moved by Commissioner Erwin, seconded by Commissioner Swanson, that the minutes be approved as read, and the motion was carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Mayor Lowe, Commissioner Erwin, Commissioner Swanson; those voting No, none. Pro~osals - Trash Cans on Streets - Reserved Parking Spaces Mrs. Emil Dahl, Mrs. Effie Chauner and Miss Bess Fowler, representing the Business and Professional Women's Club, appeared before the Commission to fresent two recommendations from their club. First was that the City place trash cans on sidewalks at street corners in the main business district and on parking lots. It was explained to these ladies that such cans had been tried out in Bozeman for a number of years but were used so little that they were discontinued. Investigation in other cities in recent years also shows that, in general. placing such cans on the streets is of little value in added city cleanliness. The ladies were informed, however, that the matter would be still further investigated. Second was that special parking space be provided at the Commercial National Bank building and at similar places for use of crippled, ill or elderly persons who must go to offices in such buildings. The policy of the City relative to providing special parking privileges, the complications involved if such a policy was not followed, and the readiness of the I Police Department to give special consideration and assistance to all persons in categories under discussion, was explained to these ladies. Drainage on North Ninth Mr. E. W. Kurk, 120 North Ninth Avenue, appeared before the Commission to discuss a drainage problem at his property. Mr. Kurk was informed that the situation would be checked by the Manager and the City Engineer immediately to see what could be done to correct the problem. Reports The following reports were presented, Report of State Examiner on Fire Relief Funds Sanitary Inspector for the month of February. 1955 It was moved by Commissioner Erwin. seconded by Commissioner Swanson that the reports be accepted and ordered filed, and the motion was oarried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Mayor Lowe, Commissioner Erwin, Commissioner Swanson; those voting No, none. Report on Northwest City Managers' Assooiation Meeting The City Manager gave an extensive verbal report on the meeting of the Northwest City Managers' Association which he attended in Astoria, Oregon on February 27, 28 and March 1, 1955. Particular I stress in the meetings was on phases of city planning. Claims Claims Nos. 1827 to 1862 inclusive were presented on the various funds as follows, Garbage $ 232.69 General 613.23 Library 51.15 Park 38.39 Parking Meter 47.14 SDS Revenue 263.48 Street 250.83 Water 3.558.07 Total--- $5,054.98 4_80 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. seconded by Commissioner Erwin, that the claims be approved and warrants issued for their payment. and the motion was carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Mayor Lowe. Commissioner Erwin. Commissioner Swanson; those voting No, none. Investment of S. D. S. Revenue funds I The-Director of Finance reported that, as of March 15, 1955, $20.000.00 of U. S. Government bonds, in which S. D. S. Revenue Funds are now invested. will mature and that there is also sufficient cash on hand of S. D. S. Revenue F'unds to permit an investment of $15.000.00 in addition to the $20,000.00 now ma turing. It was moved by Commissioner Erwin. seconded by Commissioner Swanson. that the Director of Finance be authorized to re-invest the $20,000.00 now maturing and an additional $15.000.00, mak- ing a total of $35,000.00 of S. D. S. Revenue FUnds in short term U. S. Government securities and the motion was carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Mayor Lowe. Commissioner Erwin, Commissioner Swanson; those voting No. none. Planning Commission - Proposed Ordinance The Manager and the City Attorney were instructed to have an outline ready for discussion at the next Commission meeting of an ordinance which would establish 8 City Planning Board and outline the duties thereof. Renewal of Lease for American Legion Housing Project A communication from the American Legion, Gallatin Post No. 14. asking for an extension of the lease on city land for their housing project to November 1, 1955. was presented and read. It was moved by Commissioner Swanson, seconded by Mayor Lowe, that the extension on the lease be granted to November I 1, 1955 as requested. and the motion was carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Mayor Lowe, Commissioner Erwin. Commissioner Swanson; those voting No, none. Painting and Other Needed Improvements at the City Hall The Commiss ion made a general inspection of the City Hall building to look over interior and exterior needs for painting and other renovation. The Manager was instructed to secure estimates of oost for such painting as he recommends as the bare minimum which should be done in renovation and maintenance of the building ti,is year and to confer with local architects to secure their reoommenda- tions on what might be eoonomically practicable in the way of further renovation or remodeling of the building to better meet present and future needs and to imFrove its efficient use and appearance. Adjournment There being no further business to come before the Commission at this time. it was moved by Commissioner Erwin, 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 Lowe, Commissioner Erwin. Commissioner Swanson; those voting No. none. Attest; I ot"..f~ Clerk of the C ty omm SSlon