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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1947-02-13 444 Bozeman, Montana February 13th, 1947 The Commission of The Ci ty of Bozeman met in reglllar session in the Commis sion Room, City Hall Building, Wednesday P.M., February 13th, 1947, at 1:00 o'clock P.M. Those being present were Yayor Healy, Commissioner Sorenson, Commissioner Lowe, City Manager Quinnell~ City Attorney Aitken, Director of Finance Walter Davis, and the Clerk, when the following proceedings were had to-wit: The minutes of the last reglJlar session were read, and it was moved by Commissioner Sorenson, seconded by Commissioner Lowe that the minutes be approved as read, 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. Report The report of the Director of Finance for the morth of January, 1947 was presented and read. It was moved by Commissioner Lowe, seconded by Commi~sioner Sorenson that the report 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. Platting of Westlake Tract Mr. Paul Jones, owner of a 2-Acre tract, north of Peach Street, formerly owned by A. E. Westlake, was present to ask what should be done regarding the platting of what is called the Westlake Tract north of Peach Street. He suggested that North Fifth Avenue be extended north and that the Button house, located on this property where Fifth Avenue would be loc~ted, if extended northward, be moved to a new location at the expense of the property owners. Mr. Jones stated further thst he would contact the property owners to see what could be done re~arding the proper platting of this tract. Agreement with Labor Union A proposed agreement with the local labor union regarding hours and wages for City employees was presented and read. An opinion of the City Attorney stating that the City does not have the ricrht or authority to enter into such an agreement was also read. No action was taken by the Commission. Applic8tions for City Licenses The following applications for City Licenses were presented and read: Obie Signs .T. A. Brant Home Grocery M. c. Smiley 4'\. Dr. R. C. 1 t te r Dr. M. L. Hultgren Red Boot Shoe Shop Dr. Chas. B. Craft Bozeman Meat Market Golden Krust Bakery A. w. Russell Theatres Boz eman Sheet Me tal iWorks Schoonover's Texaco Service Butte-Bozeman Delivery Service It was moved by Commissioner Sorenson, seconded by Commissioner Lowe that the applica- tions be approved and the licenses issued and the motion was carried by the following Aye and No votp; those voting Aye being Mayor Healy, Commissioner Sorenson and Commissioner Lowe; those voting No, none. The application of Walter L. Ericson for a City Wholesale Beer License renewal was presented and read. It was moved by Commissioner Lowe, seconded by Commissioner Sorenson that the application be approved and the license issued and the motion was carried by the fo110wing Aye and No vote; those voting Aye being Mayor Healy, Commissioner Sorenson and Commi sa :l.oner Lowe; thos e vo tlng No, none. I I I I <I I 445 The application of the Nybo Real ty Company for a Ci ty Beer and a City Liquor License at the Baltl~ore Hotel was presented. Action was deferred pending the outcome of proposed legislation and the applications were ordered filed. Application for FwA Grant for Advance Planning The Manager presented an agreement with the Federal Government to furnish $18750 for advance En~lneering Planning of a Sewage Treatment Plant for Bozeman (Project No. 24-P-56). It was moved by Commissioner T,owe, seconded by Commis s ioner Sorenson tha t the Ci ty Manager and the Clerk be authorized to sign the agreement for The City of Bozeman and the motion was carried by the following Aye and No vote; thoee voting Aye being Mayor Healy, Commis- stoner Soren~on and Commissioner Lowe; those voting No, none. Plans .'!c Spec ifica tions for Sews p:e Trea tmen t Plan t A communication from Burns & McDonnell, Consulting Ensineer~, was presented and read statjng that in their opinion, the site for the proposed Sewage Treatment Plant should not be changed from that of the original plant, as a change to higher ground would cause a higher pumping COiS t, and a nuisance might be cree ted a t a new lo~a tion. It was moved by Commissioner Lowe, seconded by Commissioner Sorenson that the alter- nate plans for the construction of the sewage treatment plant be approved and that Burns and McDonnell, consulting engineers, be authorized to prepare final plans and specifications for the proposed sewage treatment plant construction, 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. Sale of Pump for Water Well A telegram from Fairbanks-Morse was read stating they would pay $1,300.00 for a deep- well ~lmp owned by The City of Bozeman, and the City Manager was instnlcted to sell the pump for that price to the Fairbanks-Morse Company. Adjournment 'I'he re being no further business to come before the Commis s ion a t this time, it was moved by Commissioner Lowe, seconded by Commissioner Sorenson th8t the me~ting ad10urn and the motion was carried by the following Aye and No vote; those voting Aye being Mayor Healy Commissioner Sorenson and Commissioner Lowe; tcose voting No, none. Attest: C(~~/~ C erk of the Commission Mayo