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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1946-08-21 3,16 ' -" \.~ ~ Bozeman, Montana August 21, 1946 The Commission of The City of Bozeman met in regular session in the Commission Room, City Hall Building, Wednesday afternoon, August 21, 1946, at 1:00 o'clock F. M. Those being present were Mayor Healy, Commissioner Sorenson and Commi~sioner Lowe, City Manager Quinnell, and City Attorney Aitken. The minutes of the last regular session were read and on motion by L.owe, seconded by Sorenson I they were approved as read. Appropriation Ordinance #740 The City Manager stated that this is the date for final passage of AF-propriation Ordinance No. 740 provisionally passed August 7th, that no changes or modifications had been made in the measure es originally drafted and advertised and no protests had been received regard- ing its passage. Thereupon it was moved by Sorenson, seconded by Lowe that Ordinance No. 740 be finally passed and adopted. All Commissioners voted Aye. . City Audit Mr. Coulston, C. P. A., presented a cory of his annual audit of the city's financial affairs to each of the City Commissioners and to the City Attorney. He read and explained the more interesting parts of the rerort, and stated that the city wes in good financial ~ condition, and that he found the records in excellent shape, only a few minor corrections being necessary- The Commissioners decided to study the report, and to call Mr. Coulston at a later date if any further eXf.-lanations were necessary. Mr. Coulston stated that the operating funds are all in good shape and that the city has a good surplus balance. Mr. Coulston agreed to return if and when called upon, to eXf-lain more fully any questions that the Commissioners might wish to ask regarding the audit. West Side Water & Sewer S.I.D. Mr. Verne H. Ballantyne appeared at the meeting and stated that Mr. I Cones had given a negative reply to his letter asking assurance that Cones would not protest the creation of the proposed Improvement Dhtrict--he refused to conunit himself. Mr. Ballantyne said that as he would pick up the Cones contract and file a deed, probably by the lOth of September and possibly by the 1st, he wondered if the Commission would authorize immediate action in the matter. It was explained that nothing had been done before because the Commission was not satisfied as to the ownership of. the premises abutting the proposed improvement. But if assurance is given that Mr. Ballantyne would be able to secure a deed to the tract in the near future, the Resolution of Intention could be prepared for the next meet ing;. Mr. Ballantyne also stated that he was writing distributors to see when he could get pipe for the project. He said that the Lovell Clay Fipe Company wrote that it would be about a year before tile deliveries could be made. Mr. Ballantyne further states that he now has enough 10" tile to construct the sewer between 13th and 14th Avenues and that he also has some 8" pipe. He thinks that he will have enough pipe by the time the district is set up to complete the proje~t. He was not so sure about water pipe, and thought he might have to use well water until such time as water mains could be laid. It was moved, seconded and carried that the City Attorney be instructed to prepare a Resolution of Intention to create the district~ & the motion was carried. Healy, Sorenson & Lowe voting Aye. Sewage Treatment Manager Quinnell read a letter from Burns & McDonnell dated August 14th regarding their I sewage treatment report. Mr. Quinnell explained that the report is being carefully studied by all concerned, including the State Board of Health, and he hoped to be able to advise the Commission soon as to the requirements. The disposal of cannery wastes was also discussed at some length. Pole Co. Water Line City Manager Quinnell and City Attorney Ai tken re}:",orted progress in the matter of providing water f~r fire protection at the pole yard. The fire hazard was discussed and it was explained that the Pole Co. had entered into a contract to furnish its own pipe line and to Frovide the required service at its own cost and expense. Mr. Quinnell said that the city would furnish one fire hydrant. - 38""" \- , Signs at High School City Manager Quinnell stated that the Frincipal of the Bozeman High School had requested that more traffic signs be installed near the schools. Mr. Quinnell felt that traffic signs were preferable to the ropes now used. The City Attorney was asked about the liability incurred by a city when placing such obstructions in the street. All agreed that the city should do everything possible to prevent accidents. It was pointed out, however, that there had not been any accidents I for 25 years and that this would make it appear that the situation was not emlnently~or unusually dangerous in comparison with other school crossings. All accidents had been wholly away from school. Mr. Healy said he thought a few signs additional should be placed. and that if we can get a few rubber silhouette signs their use would perh~s be pref'rable. It was decided that Mr. Quinnell should see what he could do about getting some of these signs. Bathtub Request Manager Quinnell read a request from Mr. Ruckman re purchase of city bathtub. Mayor Healy said to sell it to him. It was moved by Lowe. seconded by Sorenson that the tub be sold to Mr. Ruckman for $13.51. the amount offered. Farking Meter Money Some requests having been made that Jarking Meter money be used for Nursery School purposes, it was agreed that such funds would not be available, until after the meters had been paid for. It was brought out that the city's share of such revenue would probably not exceed $10,000.00 the first year and that proposed expenditures already amounted to more than $12,000.00 for the period. Sorting Machine Ordered Manager Quinnell stated that inunediately after collections started it became apparent that a coin counter and packager would be an absolute necessity for handling Farking Meter collections; that a thorough canvas had been made through federal and other agencies without satisfactory results and that finally he had wired the Dual Parking Meter Company for the Department of I<'inance1and I subsequently wired an order to E. G. Burdett, of Salt Lake City, Sales Agent for the Brandt coin counters and packagers, for a coin machine to handle Parking Meter receipts. He stated that Mr. Burdett would be in town Thursday, August 22nd, and that he would explain the machine for the Commission's approval or rejection at that time. Tricycle Ordered for Folice Department The City Manager reported that an order had been placed for the motorcycle purchase authorized by the City Commission at a recent meeting. Taxi Stalls Conunissioner Sorenson reported that he had been to Billings recently and had been informed by the Chief of Folice that in Billings they give the taxis one free stall for parking and charged them $2.00 a foot for extra space. He said there is no other free parking space for anyone in the business section of Billings. Stickers for Unloading & Loading Manager Quinnell explained that $1.00 sticker licenses were being printed for use on windshields for cars actively engaged in loading or unloading merchandise or passengers in Bozeman. These stickers permit vehicles to occupy any stall temporarily while thus engaged. Diefenderfer Parking Lot Lease The City Attorney reported that he had consulted with Mr. Diefenderfer with reference to modifications to proposed lease for parking lots and Mr. Diefenderfer said he would reduce the rent to $75.00 a month and give the oi ty the same privilege of cancellation as he has himself. I Whereupon it was moved by Sorenson, sem nded by Lowe that the lease agreement presented by Mr. Diefenderfer, as modified by the above stipulations, be accepted by the city. The motion was carried the following commissioners voting Aye: Mayor Healy, Commissioner Sorenson, Commissioner Lowe; Nays, none; and it was so ordered. Church Avenue Gas Line The Gallatin Gas Coop asked if the cjty would permit them to run a gasoline pipe line across the street under the pavement at Wallace and Lamme. Manager Quinnell said that such a pipe line would have to be so constructed as not to interfere with other subsurface installations, or with the use of the street for public purposes. The Commission saw no objection if the line is properly constructed. - 38R Street Oiling Mayor Healy mentioned that he had been asked what the cost would be to oil the graveled streets. Manager Quinnell stated that it is the intention to oil the streets as soon as possible. The matter had been taken up with the refinery and arrangements made for the oil, but as the city's distrib- uter is too small for fast unloading, an effort is being made to get a storage tank. or a larger distributer. Assessments will be made according to law. If this can be arranged the streets will be treated with a dust palliative. The sped al oil we intend to use will be mixed two parts of water to I one of oil. Adjourrunent There being no further business the meeting then adjourned ,and the Commissioners left for North Tracy to inspect the city's new Barber-Greene trenohing machine. Attest: ~~,d"tt!~ ~~I C er of t e Commission . I I ---,-- -.-- ..----------.-