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Bozeman. Montana
Deoember 16th. 1948
The Commission of The City of Bozeman met in regular session in the Commission Room. City Hall
Building. Wednesday afternoon, December 16th. 1948. at 1:00 o'clock F. M. Those present were Mayor
Sorenson. Commissioner Lowe. Commissioner Healy. City Manager Henderson. City Attorney Lovelace and
the Clerk. when the following proceedings were had: I
The minutes of the last regular session were read, and it was moved by Commissioner Lowe.
seconded by Commissioner Healy that the minutes be approved as read. and the motion was carried by
the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Mayor Sorenson. Commissioner Lowe and
Commissioner Healy; those voting No. none.
Mr. M. L. Burlingame was present and stated that he has no business to take up with the
Commission. but was present to visit the City Commission meeting.
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Advertis ing from AirlJlanes
A draft of proposed ordinance regulating the dropping of advertising from airplanes and their
flight over the City was presented and read. The City Attorney was instructed to have the ordinance
prepared for adoption at the next regular meeting of the City Commission.
Fire Insurance on City Buildings
The Manager stated that he met with a committee of local insurance agents regarding the fire
insurance on City property. An adjustment to raise insured values of all City buildings for fire
insurance purposes was made as of January l. 1948. and it was not deemed necessary to make further
adjustment at this time.
Reports I
The following reports for the month of November. 1948 were presented:
Cashier City Engineer
It was moved by Commissioner Healy. seconded by Commissioner Lowe that the reports be accepted
and ordered filed and the motion was carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye
being Mayor Sorenson. Conunissioner Lowe and Commissioner Healy; those voting No. none.
Vacation of City Manager
The City Manager requested that in line with former informal discussion with the City Commission
he be permitted to take a vacation from December 20th. 1948 to January 10th. 1949. He recommended
that Director of Finance Shadoan, in addition to his other duties. be authorized to act in his
ca:Faci ty durine; the Manager's absence. whereupon. it was moved by Commissioner Lowe. seconded by
Commissioner Healy that the City Manager's vacation from December 20th. 1948 until January lOth.
1949 be approved and that L. G. Shadoan be authorized to act for the City Manager during his absence.
and the motion was carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Mayor Sorenson.
Commissioner Lowe and Commissioner Heel Yi those voting No. none.
Legisletive Matters Considered
At the invitation of the City Commission Carl Lehrkind. Jr. . Senator elect. and Lovitt I. I
Westlake. Herman H. Dokken and We1 ter J. Sales. Jr.. Representatives elect from Gallatin County
to the State Legislature. met with the Conunission to discuss legislation affecting Cities which is
expected to come up in the 1949 session. These gentlemen were given an outline of legislation
proposed by the Montana Municipal League and all legislation in which Cities may have particule. r
interest. Each of the legislators expressed approval and assured his support of the legislative
program outlined.
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Adjourmnent
There being no further business to come before the Con~ission at this time. it was moved by
Commissioner Healy. seconded by Commissioner Lowe that the meeting adjourn and the motion was
carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being lVlayor Sorenson. Commissioner
I Lowe and Conwissioner Healy; those voting No. none.
Attest:
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