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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1946-03-08 3')- f~a Bozeman, Uontana March 8 th, 1946 The Commission of The City of Bozeman met in regular session in the Commission Room, City Hall Building, Friday evening, March 8th, 1946, at 7:30 o'clock P.M. Those being present were Mayor Healy, Commissioner Sorenson, Commissioner Lowe. City Manager Quinnell, City Attorney Aitken, Director of Finance Walter Davis, City Engineer Thorpe, and the Acting Clerk, I when the following proceedings were had to-wit: The minutes of the last regular session were read, and it was moved by Commissioner , ~ , Lowe, seconded by Commissioner Sorenson that the minutes be approved as read, and the motion was c8rried by the following Aye and No vote; those voting Aye being Mayor Healy, Commis s loner Sorenson and Commis8ioner Lowe; those vo ting No, none. Wading Pool -- Cooper Park Mr. Cha rles Turner, President of the Junior Chamber of Commerce appeared before the Com- mission in connection with the offer of his organization to build a wading pool in one of the City's parks, and the City's acceptance of the offer, which provided that the pool be constructed at Bogert's Grove. Mr. Turner explained that the Jaycees' ori~inal offer was to build a wading pool in Cooper Park, and that if this could not be done the Junior Chamber of Commerce wished to withdraw its offer. 1ilr. Turner was adivsed that a wading pool such as had been contemplated would probably have to be fenced and attended by some responsible person at all times while in use, and tha t therefore Bogert's Grove would seem to be the only logical place where the requirements could be prOVided for. Bids SID Nos. 337, 339, 340. -' I The Manager s ta ted this was the time and place set for the opening of bids for the con- struction of Special Improvements in Districts No. 337 a sanitary sewer on Tamarack Street from Rouse Avenue to Church Avenue; in Special Improvement District No. 339 for a san i tary sewer in the alley between Ten th and Eleventh Avenues from Koch to College Street; and in Special Improvement District No. 340 for the con~truction of a sanitary sewer on North Fifth Avenue, between Peach Street and a point fifty feet south of Beall Street. The affldavtis of publication of the Notice to Contractors were presented and read, whereupon it was moved by Commissioner Lowe, seconded by Commissioner Sorenson tha t the bids be opened and read, and the motion was carried by the following Aye and No vote; those vo ting Aye being Mayor Healy, Commissioner Sorenson and Commissioner Lowe; thos e voting No, none. The Standard Construction Company being the only bids received were opened and found to be as follows: S. I. n. # 337 S.T.D.# 339 S.I.D.# 340 Standard Construction Company $ 936.35 $ 4990.50 $ 4002.50 The bids comparing favorably with the Engineer's estimates, it was moved by Commissioner Lowe, seconded by Commissioner Sorenson that the bid of the Standard Construction Company, I in the amount of $936.35, for the construction of Special Improvement District No. 337, be accepted and the motion was carried by the following Aye and No vote; those voting Aye being Mayor Healy, Commis sioner Sorenson and Commissioner Lowe; those voting No, none. It was moved by Commissioner Sorenson, seconded by Commissioner Lowe, t ha t th e bid 0 f the Standard Construction Company in the amount of $4990.50, for the construction of Special Improvement District No. 339, be accepted and the mo tion wa s carried by the following Aye and No vote; those voting Aye being Mayor iiealy, Commissioner Sorenson and Commissi oner Lowe, those voting No, none. 3')6 - f~'- It was moved by Commissioner Lowe, seconded by Commissioner Sorenson, that the bid of the Standard Construction Company in the amount of ~;4002.50 for the construction of Special Improvement District No. 340, be accepted and the motion was carried by the fol- lowipg Aye and No vote; those voting Aye being Mayor Healy, Commissioner Sorenson and Com- mis sioner Lowe; those voting No, none. Reports I The following reports for the month of February, 1946, were presented and read: Plumbing Inspector Director of Finance and the Plumbing Inspector's report for the month of January, 1946. It was moved by Commissioner Sorenson, seconded by Commi ssier er 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 Healy, Commissioner Sorenson and Commissioner Lowe; those voting No, none. Applications for City Licenses The following applications for City Licenses were presented and read: .Joe Bosma R & K Barber Shop Bennett-Stith Agency Lee Cosens Marquis & Carlson Hovde's Radio Service M. C. Smiley Houser Dental Lab. F. W. Woolworth Company Ea t-A-Bi te Cafe Bozeman Auto Court Bill Cross Mobil ~ervice Harold C. Sa dIe r Gallatin Lumber Co. Krudde's Conoco Service Dr. R. C. Purdum Fashion Barber Shop Oliver-Stout Irrplement Co. Kaselnak Jewelry Helen's Beauty Salon Powder Horn Sportsman's Supply It was moved by Commissioner Lowe, seconded by Commissioner Sorenson that the applica- tions be approved and the licenses issued and the motion was carried by the following rlye and No vote; those voting Aye being Mayor Healy, Commissioner Sorenson and CommiSSioner I Lowe; those voting No, none. Insurance Policies Approved Fire Insurance Policies in the amount of $15,000.00 were presented. The policies were approved by the City Attorney, whereupon, it was moved by Commissioner Sorenson, seconded by Commissioner Lowe that the policies be accepted and approved~ and the motion was carried by the following Aye and No vote; those voting Aye being Mayor Healy, Commissioner Lowe; and Commiss:i.oner Sorenson; fuose vo ting No, ncme. Proposed Pus Rou te and Stops Chief of Police Ha8S was present and stated that he and Mr. L. C. Woodburn, of the City Taxi Lines, had selected a proposed bus rou te and stops to be used in connection with the new bus service. It was thought tha t the bus route and stops could be determined best by trial and no action was taken by the Commission. Parking Meters Mr. O'Brien of the Duncan-Miller Meter Corporation was present and stated that he had recently install~d parking meters in Helena and B;llings and that meters were to be installed ,in Livingston in the near future. Mr. O'Brien also explained the plan of installing meters I on a trial basis. Adjournment There being no further business to come before the Commission at this time, it was moved by Commissiorer Lowe, seconded by Commissioner Sorenson the t the meeting adjourn and the mo tion was carried by the following Aye and No vote; those voting Aye being Mayor Healy, Commissioner Sorenson and Commissioner Lowe; those voting No, none. Attest:~m~ Mr<<7' Acting Clerk of the ommission