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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1946-12-18 Bozeman, Montana ,125 December 18th, 1946 The Commission of The City of Bozeman met in regular session in the Commission Room, City Hall Building, Wednesday afternoon, December 18th, 1946, at 1:00 o'clock P.M. Those being present were Mayor Healy, Commissioner Sorenson, Commissioner Lowe, City Manager Quinnell, City Attorney Aitken, and the Clerk, when the following proceedings were had to-wit: The minutes of the last regular session were read, and it was moved by Commissioner I Sorenson, seconded by Mayor 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 Healy, Commissioner Sorenson and Commissioner Lowe; those voting No, none. Appllc~tions for City Licenses The following applications for City Licenses were presented and read: Nick Nap Bess Griffin ROCking R and the following applications for City Beer & City Liquor Licenses were also presented & read: Rocking R (M.H. Lee) Crystal Bar (Harrison & Apgar) Park Bar (Joe Toohey) .~ It was moved by Commissioner Sorenson, seconded by Mayor Healy that the applications be approved and the licenses issued and the motion was carried by the following A~ and No vote; those vo ting Aye being Ma yor Healy, Commissioner Sorenson; those voting No, none. Report The report of the Plumbing Inspector for the month of November 1946 was presented and read. It was moved by Commi ssi oner Sorenson, seconded by Commissioner Healy tha t the re- ports be accepted and ordered filed and the motion was carried by the following ~ye and No vo te ; those voting Aye b eing M~"or Healy and Commissioner Sorenson; those voting No, none. I Skating Rink to Open The Manager reported that weather permitting, the skating rink would open at 3:30 P.M, December 20th, and that the hours and admission charges would be the same as last year. S.I.D. 341 Water Mains Mr. Roy Malsor, of the Standard Construction Company, Contractor fo~ the improvements in S.I.D. No. 341, appeared before the Commission and explained that the cost of the materials he had ordered for use in the construction of this improvement had risen to such an extent tha t in some cases the manufacturer's prd.ceswere well above the price quoted to the City, by the Contractor, in his bid. He asked if there was any way that the City could protect him on this price raise, and that the District would receive the benefits of any reduction in price. The matter was referred to the Ci ty Attorney, to see if anything could be worked out whereby the city could finance all or any part of the increased cost in addition to the prices quoted in the contract. Commissioner Lowe entered and was noted present Public Hearing -- Vacation of portion of Hayes Street I The Manager stated that this was the time and place set for the hearing of protests to the vacation of Hayes Street from Willson Avenue east to the East City Limits. The Manager presented and read the affidavit of publication of the Notice and stated that the abutting owners had been served with a notice of the, proposed vacation as required by law. . Mr. T. G. Ta te , George Gillette end T G. Taylor, owner of lots in the blocks adjoining the proposed vacated street were present and protested said vacation of Hayes Street. They stated that if the street was vacated there would be no means of entry to the rear of their property, if' and when an alley could be provided, and that consequently garbage cans would 426 have to be placed on the street, which would be very unsightly and undesirable. The ma t ter was taken under advisement. Agreement -- Bozeman C8nning Co. Use of City Sewer Mr. Roy Spain of the local pea cannery was present and ask that the agreement between . The City of Bozeman and the Bozeman Canning Company for the cannery to use the ci ty sewer, which expired July 16th, 1946, be extended until January 1948 so they would be assured of I this service through next year's pack. As it has not been determined just what action will be taken by The City of Bozeman in the matter of the construction of a Sewage Treatment Plant during the coming year, it was thought that probably the present agreement could be renewed for an indefinite period or until such time as City and State authorities arrive a t a sa tis:fac tory solution of the Bozeman sewage treatment problem and to allow all of the provisions of the former agreement to continue until that time. It was moved by Commis- sioner Lowe, seconded by Commis sioner Sorenson the t the ms tter be referred to the Ci ty A t- torney for advisement and the motion was carried by the following Aye and No vote; those voting Aye being Mayor Healy, Commissioner Sorenson and Commissioner Lowe; thos e votlng No, none. Alr Mail Box at Bennett Agency The matter of placing an Air Mail letter drop box in front of the Bennett Agency was considered, and it was thought that the request could be granted provided it is made by the Post Office Authorities. Use of Rifle Range The Manager reported tha t the Bozeman Rifle Club had requested use of the Rifle Range I once or twice a week. After consideration, it was decided that the request be granted sub- ject to the approval of the Chief of Police and the Custodian of the building and doesnot interfer with the City's use, that it be used at the Bozeman:Rifle Club's own risk, and provided further that the permission hereby granted may be withdrawn by the City Commission at any time. Bond & Contract SID No. 341. The bond and contract of the Standard Construction Company for the construction of water and sewer i~provements in S.T.D. No. 341 were presented. The bond and contract were approved as to form by the City Attorney, whereupon, it was moved by Commissioner Lowe, seconded by Commissioner Sorenson that the b0nd and contract be accepted and approved and the motion was carried by the following Aye and No vote; those voting Ay"e be ing Mayor Healy, Commissioner Sorenson and Commissioner Lowe; those votlng No, none. Bond and Contract SID No. 342 The bond and contract of the Standard Construction Company for the construction of sewer improvements in S.I.D. No. 342 were presented. The bond and contract having been approved as to form by the Ci ty Attorney, it was moved by Commissioner Lowe, seconded by I Commissioner Sorenson that the bond and contract be accepted and approved 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 vo ting No. none. Bond & Contract SIn No. 344 The bond and contract of Edens and Lee for the construction of water main improvements in Special Improvement District No. 344 were presented. The bond and contract were approved 4')7 .;...t' as to form by the City Attorney, whereupon, it was moved by Commissioner Sorenson, seconded by Commissioner Lowe that the bond and contract be accepted and approved and the motion was carried by the following Aye and No vote; those voting Aye belng Mayor Healy, Commissioner '" Sorenson and Commissioner Low6;those voting No, none. Ad .10urnrnen t I There being no further business to come before the Commission at this time, it was moved by Commissioner Lowe, seconded by Commissioner Sorenson that themeeting adjourn and the motion was carried by the following Aye and No vote; those voting Aye be:'i.ng Ma yor Rea ly, Commissioner SorenIDn and Commissioner Lowe; those voting No, none. Attest: ~~ lerk of the ommission Mayo - I I