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Bozeman. Montana
March 2, 1949
The Commission of' The City of Bozeman met in regular session in the Connnission Room. City Hall
Building, Wednesday afternoon, March 2nd, 1949 at 1;00 o'clock F. M. Those being present were
Mayor Sorenson. Co~nissioner Lowe. Commissioner Healy. City ManaZer Henderson and the Clerk, when the
following proceedings were had:
The minutes of the last regular session were read, and it was moved by Commissioner Lowe. I
seconded by Commissioner Healy that the minutes be approved as read, and the motion was carried by
the iollowinE~ Aye end No vote: those voting Aye being Mayor Sorenson, Commissioner Lowe and Commis-
sioner Healy; those voting No, none.
Claims for Month
Claims Nos. 5168 to 5357 inclusive were rresented on the various funds as follows:
Band ~ 15.90
C eme I;;e ry 673.08'
Cemetery Suspense 140.00
Garbage 1,332.71
General 13,879.92
Library 753 .60 .
Fa.rk 1,647.30
Farking; Meter 9ll.15
Folice Reserve 86.15
f. L. & P. 8.63
s. 1. D. ( 345) 268.00
W-H Tax 872.30
SDS Construction 421.97
SDS Revenue 23.30
Water ~,804.16
$ 24.838.17
The Manager stated that he has audited these claims and finds them to be true and lawful claims
against The City of Bozeman a.nd recommends that warrants be drawn for their payment. Af'ter examine.- I
tion of the claims in detail by the Ci t,y Commission, it was moved by Commissioner Healy. seconded by
Commissioner Lowe that the claims be aj:proved and warrants drawn for their payment and the motion was
carried by the f'ollowing Aye and No vote: those voting Aye beinz Mayor Sorenson. Commissioner Lowe
and Commissioner Healy; tllose voting No. none.
Reports
The following reports for the month of February were presented:
Water Collector Librarian Sani tary Inspector (Milk Count)
Police Judge Fire Chief
It was moved by Commissioner Healy, seconded by Commissioner Lowe that the reports be accepted
and ordered file 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.
Flood Water Ditch South of Black Avenue
The Manager presented and read a letter from Mr. Paul K. Dudley, 804 South Black Avenue, stat-
ing that because of the dirt piled on the north side of the drainage ditch which was placed there
wi thout his permission, he would hold the City of' Bozeman responsible for any damage susta~;Ied to
his property resul tine.; from flooding caused by the di teh or embankment. I
No action was taken on the matter.
Bids f'or Redec8ratin~ Library
The Manager stated that the estimated cost f'or redecorating the Library indicates that this work
is of' such extent that it will be necessary to advertise f'or bids bef'ore the project can be undertaken.
whereupon. it was moved by Connnissioner Lowe, seconded by Corrnnissioner Healy that the City Manager
be authorized to advertise f'or bids for redecorating the Library and the motion was carried by the
following Aye and No vote: those voting; Aye being Mayor Sorenson, Commissioner Lowe and Corrnnissioner
Healy; those voting No. none. 22t
ApIointment of Librarian
City Manager Henderson announced that, upon the recommendation of the Library Board. Miss Myra
Tice of Anderson, Indiana has been apFointed as Head Librarian f'or the Bozeman Public Library. Miss
Tice is to arrive to take up her new duties on March 5. 1949.
k'{jdeninc; of Babcock Street
I The matter of widening Babcock Street was discussed. It was moved by Commissioner Lowe. seconded
by Commissioner Healy that a program of widening this street between Bla ck Avenue and Grand Avenue
should be set up, the work proposed to consist of' removing existing parkinGs, cutting sidewalk width
to f'ive feet and widening the existing ravement to the five foot walks and that this work be undertaken
in at least one block of the proposed area during the summer of 1949 and the motion was carried by the
followinG Aye and No votet those voting Aye being Mayor Sorenson, Commissioner Lowe and Commissioner
Healy; those votin('; No. none.
Rerort of School at Berkeley
Chief of llolice Haas and F'Dlice JudCe Johnson reported to the City Commission on the school they
attended at the Universi ty of' California in Berkeley. California.
City Attorney's Or-inion re S. I. D. Balances
An opinion from the City Attorney was read stating that cash balance in special improvement dis-
tricts prior to 1929 should be transferred to the Special Improvement District RevolvinG Fund. and V
cannot be used to pay bonds of special improvement districts created prior to the establishment of the
Special Improvement District Revolvinc Fund. without an election of taxpayers.
Transf'er 01 City Taxi License
I A request from L. C. Vloodburn and Fred E. Skoog requesting; that the City Taxi license for the
operation of the taxjs be transf'erred to Fred E. Skoog wa.s presented end read. It was moved by
Commissioner Healy, seconded by Commissioner Lowe that the request be [ranted and that Mr. Skooe; be
permitted to operate the taxis under the license issued to L. C. Woodburn for the year 1949, and the
motion was carried by the follo~n6 Aye and No votet those voting Aye bein15 Mayor Sorenson. Commis-
s ioner Lowe and COlmnissioner Healy; those voting No, none.
Applications for City Licenses
The following; apFlications f'or City Licenses were presented: Business Licenses -
Houser Den tal Lab. Galla tin Valley Furniture Midwest Welding Schoonover Texaco Station
Elite Beauty Shop The Ca.lnpus Store Bobcat Drive- In The Willson Co.
Krudde's Oval E Dr. D. T. Griffith Dr. Frank Fickett Z & W Sales Co.
Don Bentzen Construction The Bungalow M. C. Smil ey Dr. C. S. 8mi th
Gamble's Store
It was moved by Commissioner Healy, seconded by Commissioner Lowe that the applications be 8rr-roved
and the licenses issued 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.
[tequest for F armi t to Trail Banner
A written request from the Lynch Flying Service was read, requesting a permit to trail advertisine;
I banners from airplanes and to use en electric siren. After discussion. it was moved by Commissioner
Lowe, seconded by Commissioner Healy that upon the Lynch Flyin~ Service obtaining the proper permit
from the Civil Aeronautics Authority to trail barmers that a I)ermit be grented but that the request
to use an electric siren be denied and the motion was carried by the following; Aye and No vote: those
voting Aye being Mayor Sorenson. Corrnnissioner Lowe and Corrnnissioner Healy; those voting No, none.
Request for Loading Zone
The Manager stated that the Easy-Way Laundry, 24 South Willson, has requested a LoadinL Zone
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abutting their property. Chief of Police Haas stated that he has not observed the necessity for
a loading zone at this property. and it was pointed out that there is a loading zone across tile
alley to the south of their property that could be used by their customers. whereu:ron~ it was
moved by Corrunis s ioner Lowe, seconded by Commissioner Healy that the request be denied and the motion
was carried by the following Aye and No vote: tllose voting Aye being Mayor Sorenson, Corrnnissioner
Lowe and Commissioner Healy; those votin:~ No, none. I
Adjournment
There being no further business to come before the Commission at this time, it was moved by
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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