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Bo zeman, Mon tana f. ~.
April 27th, 1949
The Commission of The City of Bozeman met in regular session in the Commission Room, City Hall
Building, Wednesday afternoon, April 21th, 1949 at 1:00 o'clock F. M. Those being present were Mayor
Sorenson, Commissioner Lowe, Commissioner Healy, City Manager Henderson, City Attorney Lovelace and
the Clerk, ~en the following prooeedings were had:
I The minutes of the last regular session and of the adjourned meeting were read, and it was moved
by Commissioner Healy, seconded by Commissioner Lowe, 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.
Sale of McCay House
The Mane.ger stated this was the time and place set for the sale of the house on the property being
purchased from K. J. Stimson. known as the "McCay House". He presented the affidavit of publication of
the Notice of Sale, whereupon, it was moved by Commissioner Healy, seconded by Commissioner Lowe that
the bids be opened and read. and the motion was carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting
Aye being Mayor Sorenson, Commissioner Healy and Commissioner Lowe; those voting No, none.
The bid of Myron Westlake, being the only bid received, was opened and read, and found to be as
follows z Purchase of the "McCay House" to be moved not later than July 1st, 1949 -- $615.00.
It was moved by Commissioner Lowe, seconded by Commissioner Healy, that the offer be accepted subject
to the payment of $515.00, and that the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign an agreement with Mr.
Westlake in accordance therewith, 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.
I RegulAtion of Driveways
The question of adopting new regulations pertaining to driveways across sidewalks was discussed.
The Manager presented data received on the subject from the International City Managers' Association and
from other cities. It was considered that further detailed study should be given to the question before
any ordinance or proposal is brought before the Commission.
Ordinance on "Hawkers" and ftJeddlers"
A copy of the Butte ordinance licensing "Hawkers" and "Peddlers" was read. It was considered that
a more stringent ordinance is needed for oontrol in Bozeman and the matter was referred to the City
Attorney for study, for securing data from other cities, and for his reoommendations.
Petition for Alley in Block C; Original Townsite
A petition from property owners in Block C, Original Townsite of The City of Bozeman was presented
and read. The petition requested that the City of Bozeman take the necessary steps for the opening of
an alley in said Block C. Special problems involved in opening an alley in this block were discussed,
and it was moved by Commissioner Lowe, seconded by Commissioner Healy, that the City Engineer prepare a
plan and estimDted costs for opening such an alley and the motion was oarried by the f'ollowing Aye and
No vote: those voting Aye being M~or Sorenson, Commissioner Healy and Commissioner Lowe; those voting
I No, none.
Reports
The following reports were presented: Water Collector for April, 1949
Sanitary Inspector's Milk Count for March, 1949
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, Commissioner Healy and Commissioner Lowe; those voting No, none.
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Applications for City Licenses
The following applications for City Licenses Were presented:
Kessler Dairy Dean J. Moore Kenny's Motor Sales Ray Myers Texaco Service
Bozeman Courier Belshaw for Tires College Drive Inn Miller's Chevron Service
Bailey's Casto Cash Grocery Cosens Transfer & Storage Bozeman Electroplating Co.
City Dye Works
It was moved by Commissioner Healy, seconded by Commissioner Lowe that the applications be approved
and the lioenses issued and the motion was carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye I
being Mayor Sorenson. Commissioner Healy and Commissioner Lowe; those voting No, none.
Proposal for Park or Playground in Normandy Addition
The Manager stated that Mr. Verne Ballatyne has made inquiry as to whether or not the City of
Bozeman would accept a gift of two lots, a tract approximately 120' by 123' in size, in Normandy Rearrange-
ment of West Side Addition, to be used for park or playground purposes. The Manager was instructed to
inform Mr. Ballantyne that, before any answer could be given on his proposal, the City would want to know
exact looation of the proposed tract and that such a gift would not be accepted with any restriction
other than that the traot would be used for park or playground purposes.
Agreement for Maintaining Ditch at Airport
The City Manager presented an agreement prepared between Gallatin County and The City of Bozeman as
the first party and E. L. and Fannie Trent as the second party, dated April 27th, 1949. The agreement
is relative to relocation of a fence by the First Party and the maintenance of an irrigation ditoh by
the Second Party at Gallatin Field, the City-County ~irport, near Belgrade. Montana. After discussion.
the following resolution was moved by Commissioner Healy, seconded by Commissioner Lowe:
That the Agreement as written end offered to the City Conunission for oonsideration
be apt-roved; and I
That the Mayor and the Clerk of the Commission be authorized to sign the agreement
on behalf of The City of Bozeman,
and the motion was carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Mayor Sorenson,
Commissioner Healy and Commissioner Lowe; those voting No, none.
Contract for S. I. D. 349, 351, 353 and 354
The contract between the City of Bozeman and the Blaoktop Construction Company, Billings, Montana
for the construotion of street improvement in Special Improvement Distriot Nos. 349, 351. 353 and 354
was presented. The contraot was approved as to form by the City Attorney, whereupon, it was moved by
Commissioner Healy, seoonded by Commissioner Lowe, that the Mayor and the Clerk of the City Commission
be authorized to sign the oontract for the City of Bozeman, and the certified checks be returned to the
unsuccessful bidder and the motion was oarried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being
Mayor Sorenson, Commissioner Healy and Comr~ssioner Lowe; those voting No, none.
Bonds for S. I. D. 349, 351, 353 and 354
Performance bonds of the Blacktop Construction Company, Billings, Montana for the construction of
Speoial Improvement District No. 349, No. 351, No. 363 and No. 364 were presented. The bonds were
approved as to form by the City Attorney. whereupon, it was moved by Commissioner Healy, seconded by
Commissioner Lowe that the bonds be accepted and approved and the motion was carried by the following I
Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Mayor Sorenson, Commissioner Healy and Commissioner Lowe; those
voting No, none.
Sale of Bonds S. I. D. No. 349, 351, 353 and 364
The Manager stated that, in order to pay the contractor for work to be done in Special Improvement
District Nos. 349, 351, 353 and 364, improvement district bonds in the approximate amount of estimated
cost of work in each of these districts should be sold. It was thereupon moved by Commissioner Lowe,
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seconded by Commissioner Healy, that the Clerk of the City Commission be authorized to advertise for the
sale of these bonds and the motion was carried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being
Mayor Sorenson, Commissioner Healy and Commissioner Lowe; those voting No, none.
Examination of Depository Bonds
The Manager stated that this is the appropriate time for the City Commission to make the annual audit
I of'the depository bonds held by the Direotor of Finanoe as security for the City's funds deposited in
banks in Bozeman. Thereupon the Commissioners verified the Custodian's Receipts of' the Derository Bonds
and it was moved by Commissioner Lowe, seconded by Commissioner Healy, that. the Depository Bonds being
found sufficient to oover the City's deposits, the report be approved and incorporated in full in the
minutes of this meeting and the motion was oarried by the following Aye and No vote: those votinc Aye
being Mayor Sorenson, Commissioner Healy and Commissioner Lowe; those voting No, none.
DEfOSITORY BONDS AND SECURITIES
Far Total
Value Amount
Commercial National Bank, Bozemant
Federal Deposit-rn5urance Corporation $ 5000.00 $ 5000.00
Trusteed with Federal Reserve Bank of Minn.t
U. S. Treas. Bds. of' 1951-53; 2~; due 9/15/53 35000.00 35000.00
U. S. Treas. Bds. of 1952-54; 2~; due 3/15/54 5000.00 5000.00
U. S. Treas. Bds. of 1951-54; 2-3/4%; due 6/15/54 13000.00 13000.00
U. S. Treas. Bds. of 1952-54; 2%; due \X,\%54 35000.00 35000.00
U. S. Treas. Bds. of 1951-53; 2%; due 9 15 53 35000.00 35000.00
U. S. Treas. Bds. of 1952-54; 2%; due 12/15/54 30000.00 30000.00
Total $158000.00
Gallatin Trust ~ Savings Bank, Bozeman:
Federal Deposit Insuranoe Corporation 5000.00 5000.00
Trusteed with Federal Reserve Bank of Minn.:
U. S. Treas. Bds. of 1952-54; 2%; due 6/15/54 10000.00 10000.00
U. S. Treas. Bds. of 1950-52; 2%; due 9/16/52 10000.00 10000.00
I U. S. Treas. Bds. of 1950-52; 2~; due 9/16/52 15000.00 15000.00
u. S. Treas. Bds. of 1956-72; 2t%; due 9/15/72 2000.00 2000.00
U. S. Treas. Bds. of 1955-60; 2-7/8%; due /{15/60 1300.00 1300.00
Gallatin Co. School Dist. No.7; 2%; due 7 1/49-50 6000.00 6000.00
Gallatin Co. School Dist. No.7; 2%; due 7/1/52 6000.00 6000.00
Gallatin Co. School Dist. No.7; 2%; due 7/1/53-54 5000.00 5000.00
Total 60300.00
Security ~! Trust Company~ Bozeman: $ $
Federal Deposit Insuranoe Corporation 5000.00 5000.00
Trusteed with Federal Reserve Bank of Minn.:
u. S. Treas. Bds. of 1966-71; 2~; due 3/15/71 40000.00 40000.00
Total $ 45000.00
This is to certify that we, the Commission of The City of Bozeman in compliance with the provisions
of Section 4767 ~ 1'011 tical Code,R. C. M. 1921, as amended by Chap ter 49, Laws of 1929, and as
amended by Chapter 23, Extraordinary Session Law of 1933-34. have this day examined the receipts of
the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis for the Depository Bonds held by the Direotor of Finance as
above listed as security for the deposits of City Funds held by the several banks of Bozeman and
find them to be as above stated.
s/ Chas. Sorenson
Mayor
s/ W. Gilbert Lowe
Commissioner
sl J. H. Healy
Commissioner
Dated April 27th~ 1949
Appointment--Frank Messmer to Cemetery Board
I Mayor Sorenson announced the appointment of Frank Messmer to fill the unexpired term of J. R.
Chambers as a member of the Cemetery Board~ which term will ex:rire January 1, 1952. It was moved by
Comndssioner Healy, seoonded by Commissioner Lowe that the appointment be approved and the motion was
oarried by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Mayor Sorenson~ Commissioner Healy
and Commissioner Lowe; those voting No. none.
Adjournment
There being no further business to come before the Commission at this time, it was moved by
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Commissioner Lowe, seconded by Commissioner Healy, that the meeting adjourn and the motion was carried
by the following Aye and No vote: those voting Aye being Mayor Sorenson, Commissioner Healy and
Commissioner Lowe; those voting No, none.
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