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, _ City Council, Regular Meeting
� � , _ Council Chambers
Redding, California
� April 5, 1954 8:00 P. M.
The meeting was called to .order,by Ma,yor; Anthony and upon roll call the follow-
ing Councilrrien were_present: ,Holyfield, 5mith,_ Williams and Anthony. Absent:
Councilman Simons.
City Attorney Cibula was also present. _ . _
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MINUTES - PREVIOUS MEETING „ . _ _
MOTION: Made by Councilman Holyfield, seconded by Councilman Smith that
the minutes of the previo.us xneeting of March 15th be approved as mailed to
each of the Councilmen.
� Voting was as follows:_ _ - ,
Ayes; C.ouncilmen,- Holyfield, Smith, Williams and Anthony �
Noes: Councilmen - None , _ , _ _
Absent: Councilmen - .Simons
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� - RIDGE DRIVE ,SUBDIVISION �� ,
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Mr. John Andrews and Mr. Glenr� Shook stated that:�.a Faithful Performance Bond
in the amount of $4, 500;00_will iie filed:on street improyement_in the Ridge Drive
5ubdivisaon, however, pr.otested the necessity of filing_a Faithful Performance
- - Bond-in the amount.of $1, 899._5.5 for water connection in view that water mains
-are-already an this subdivision: , _ ;
City Manager Stites infor'med the Council that a_Faithful'perfo.rmance Bond is
mandatory if the streets are not completed before the subdivision is accepted;
that a Faithful Performance Bond for water connection charge is a policy
established by the Council for the best interests of the City.
City Attorney Cibula advised he had prepared two agreements, one requiring
that a B.ond be filed .for both Street Improvement and Water �connection fee, and
an Agreement whereby a Bond w�ould .be essential on street improvement only.
, MOTION;: Made by Councilman Williams, seconded.by Councilman S.mith that
Agreement as p.repared by the City Attorney between the Gity of Redding and
John Andrews, Glenn Shook and their wives be accepted, with no Bond required
for the water connection fee, and the Mayor be authorized to sign said Agreement
on behalf of the City. '
Voting was as follows:
� Ayes; Councilmen - Holyfield, Smith, Williams and Anthony
Noes: Councilmen - None
Absent; Councilmen - Simons
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TELEVISION
The following-comznunication dated April 5th was presented:
Horiorable City Council . „
c.. _ Redding,� Cal'if, : _ ,
G entleme n: -
In regard to Television I wish to quote the following�conversation last
week with Mr. Sud Stuelpnagel as to the progress of KHSL, Chico:
"Mrs. Mc.Clurig has just returned from the East and reports . ` �
that everything is going along like �magict. �All engineering � �
data has been �hande:d� i;o our attorneys and upon approval by �
them will be filed with the FCC. ''
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It appears that they are sincere in their announced intention
to bring a T� signal to Redding. However, we still have
''riothirig definite and I would like to remain in my position
of being 'able to go ahead in event something goes wrong with
their plans. ' - ,
Therefore, I respectfully ask the Council to grant me a further
- � extens'ion until sueh. time as we actually get a good Chico � .- _
� � � ,signal into R.edding, or say� six months, vvhichever is the
shorte st. -
I further request that a�ry extension g-ranted be the same as �
last, that my bond would not be jeopardized and with the right
to ask for the return of my cash deposit at its expiration.
Yours respectfully,
-- � - - /s/�F. A. Carmona
Mayor Anthony commended Mr. Carmona for his efforts:and=time spent to
bring television to R.edding; remarking on the £ac� that Mr. Carmona had: �
spent a great deal of money to date. � � - - - -
Councilman Holyfield moved, seconded by Councilman Anthony that the contract „
of F. A. Carmona be extended for six months, however tliis motion was amended,
and� Councilman Anthony withdrew his second. �- . _ � .
` Councilman�Holyfield then amended his r�otion to read;. _
'To extend 'the'contract of A: ,F. Carm�r%a for an-additional�six.months, commencing
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April 14th,� and tliat bond would not be- jeopardized, and IVIr.. Carmona retain.the
right to ask for the return of the cash deposit at its expiration._Motion�seconded by
Voting ;was as follows: Councilmari Smith:
Ayes: `Councilmen -�Holyfield, Smith and Anthony � � - - _
1Voe`s:` Councilmen - William's � � - �- �� �
Absent; 1 Councilmen - Simoris -� � � � -
OPENING OF BIDS - Stuccoing of Municipal Airport Bldgs.
The followirig bids�, received prior=to 5;00 P. M: Ap-ril 5th, lwere operned and ,
read;. _ �. _ �_ �. _
Jeffers Bros.
Route 1 Box 431 Lakeport, Galif: — � :
�" I=,eslie Kingsley - - - � - -
- `"` Project City, Calif. - � � - ` - -- -
Chas. R. Siefken � -
1057 Cypress St, Redding, Calif. � - - � � .
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B. C. Foster ` �- � -
P.O. Box 624, Redding, Calif.
MOTION: Made by Councilmari Williams tliat bid be awarded to the lowes.t
bidder provided his financial statement qualifies. � - " .
This motion was then amended to read: and provided Council does not want to
make an,y structural changes in the buildings. This amended nzotion seconded
by Co.uncilman Holyfield. � '� `�' `
Voting wa`s as follows: ` � ' ` `
Ayes: ' Councilmen - Holyfield, Smith, Williams-and Anthoriy � �
Noes: Councilmen -` Norie' ` � - � •
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Absent: Couricilmeri--Simons ` � - - -
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COMMUNICATIONS '
Delinquent Tax Report - � -
The delinquent tax.report fo'r the months of February and March was sub-
mitted by Louise Fancher, Delinquent Tax Collector,
Claim for Damages to Property - John Allen
Notice of property damage and filing.of claim by John and Jos. Jo Allen
of 2547 Leland Avenue with-the City Clerk on March 24, 1954, was sub-
mitted for Council consicleration: Claim in tlie amount of $5, 000. 00:`
' � Notice stated that damage occurred January 18th, 1954 and was caused by
the flooding of the ga.rage with resultant damaging and destroying of per-
sonal property stored ther:ein, and further damage to buildings situated
on the property. � � �
This matter was r.eferred to the City Attorney.
Gommendation May.or Anthony - Shasta-Cascade Wonderland Ass;n.
Tlie followirig cominunication was submitted: �
Mr. Howard Stites, Manager
City of Redding � '
' Dear Howard:� �� �
It should be brought to the attention _of the.city council the fine presentation
made by our mayor, William Anthony, at the recent San Francisco sports
show. � �
His appearance at the show, plus his fine address to the large audience
on Wednesday, March lOth, designated as Shasta Lake day greatly enhanced
the value of our participation in the San Francisco National Sports and
✓ Boat Show. v � - _ _ ..
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Mayor Anthony�s app`earance at the show.was`greatly apprecrate�d by t�ie
� management. It is.my conclusion that a day next year will be designated
� again as Shasta I�ake day. � `
As a� citizen of Redding and the person 'in`charge of the exhibit at the
sports show, I was tremendously pleased at�tYre fine �ol� accom�lished by
our Mayox. ,
�� Warmest personal rega`rds, v ` � ` ` `
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Shasta Cascade Wonderland Assxn.
Request for Reassessment - Ale� J'amie'son " '- ^ `
A formal r`eques�t for reassessment of Lots 11 anct 12-,` $lock �ill,<-Garden
� subdivision was 'submitted`for �Council'consideration.� �
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MOTION: Made` by Gouncilman 5mith, ��econded.by Councilm�.n Holyfield
that Resolution No. 1813 - Ordering Street'Super'iritendent to fi3e amended
assessment on the Alex Jamieson property, lots 11 and 12, Block 111,
G�.rden Subdivision - be adopted. ` ` ` " �" ` '" " " `
� Voting was as .follows:
Ayes: Councilmen - Holyfield, 'Smith,`Wzl'liarns and Anthony � �
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Noes: Couricilmen - None ` ' " �. ' "
Absent:� Councilmen`- Simbns ` - ` `" - `"
• Resolution No . 1813 on file in the office'`of tlie Cit}r�Clerk. � �
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COMMUIVICATIONS - Cont'd.
Repaving of Alley - 1500 Blk, alley Pine & Mkt.
The following communication dated April 2nd was submitted:
Mr. Howard 5tites, Manager �
City of Redding ,
In consideration of the improvements being constructed�by the Anglo
Calif:: National Bank of San Francisco in.the 1500 block between .Pine
and Market Str�eets, it is the request of the undersigned that the City
of, Redding repave the alley located in this block with a black-top finish.
If�.the request is approved the B.ank will participate in, the cost of black-
topping the alley surface from Yuba St. to the south line of�the property
, owned by the pacific Greyhound Lines. � � �
Very truly yours,
� � /s�/ Alfred Thies
Vice Pres. & Mgr..
. Anglo Calif: Nat'1.Bank of San
Francisco �
MOTION: Made by Councilman Holyfield, seconded by Councilmari
Williams that the offer of Mr. Alfred Thies be:,accepted, and the� City
pay l,/4 of the cost of rock and oil pavement to the aIley.
Voting was as� follows; v
Ayes: �Councilmen, - Fiolyfield, Smith, Williarns and Anthony
IVoes: Councilmen - None � � `
Absent: .Councilmen .- Simons �
OFF.ICIAL BONDS fo.r .City Officia�s -
A communication from the General Insurance Agency dated April 5 and signed
by Clark R, Nye re position schedule bonds for the City was presented.
(This le�.tc�er on file in the office of the City Clerk) �
A communication from Craig and Craig and Hazeltine dated March 31st
and signed by Harry E. Hazeltine re position schedule bonds for the City
was presented. (This letter on. file in ,the„office of the City`Clerk}
Mayor Anthony referred these communications to the Finance Committee for �
'their rep,ort and recommendation at the next council meeting.
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Petit'ions
The following petition was presented;
rrWe, the undersigried property owners in lalqcks :l,\ 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 Grand-
view Subdivision, Railroad Ave. , Court St. , W.est�St, and Grand.View to
Suena uni�a St. do hereby petition the City of Redding to construct se�ers
at the ,Eosts gi.ven to us by.the City of Reddirig Erigineering office., r�
_ This petition withV26 .signatu.res. � �
This petition was referred�to the City Manager y � -
The following petition was_ presented: � � �
'*We. the undersigned property owners in tlie 1200 block, Knob I-IiIl and
Dakyn Subdivision of Almond Street, do hereby petition the City of`Redding
to construct curbs and pave the street at the unit costs given us by the City
of Redding Engineering _office. ''
This petition with 3 signatures. � ' � l
MOTION: Made by Councilman Holyfield, seconded by Councilman 5mith
. that additional property as submitted in the petition for the improvement
of Atmond Street be included in the original petition for the improvement
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of Almond Street from Eureka Way to North 5treet.
Voting was as follows: ' �
Ayes: Councilrnen - Holyfield, Smith and Anthony -
Noes: Councilmen - Williams
Abserit: Councilmen - ,5imons ' '
Variance Requests - Recommended by the Planning Commission
R. M. Kennicott - ZO' setback Kutras Tr'act
MOTION: Made by C'ouncilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Williaxns
� that the recommeridations of the Planning Commission be.accepted, and
variance granted to R. M. Kennicott for a 20' setback in Kutras Tract,
instead of 25'. " - ` -" "` ` � �
Voting`was as foilows: 1 � r ` '
`vAyes: v Councilmen `-`Holyfi�ld,' 5mith;'Williams and Anthony �
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Noes: Councilmen - Norie ` ' ` ` ` ' `
Absent: Councilmen'= Simons � �� - ` " ` � �
A.lex Jamieson - Front lots to' Florence`Str-e`et - � �
IVIOTION: Made by Couneilman Holyfield;� seconded by Councilrnan Smith
that the recommendations of the Planning `Commis'sion be accepted, and
variarice granted to Alex Jamieson to resubdivide lots 11 and 12�,- $lock
111, Olivia Addition to front lots on Florence St. rather than Garden St.
� Vot�rng was`as "follows: ` � � - � � - - �
Ayes: C:ouncilmen - Holyfield, Smith, Williams and Anthony �
Noes: C`ouncilmen - None
Absent: Councilmen - Simons -` ` � � �. .:
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L: C. Greer - Construction of Accessory Bldg. ' ' '
IVIOTION: Made by Councilrrian Williams, seconded by Councilman Smith
that the recommendations of the Planning Commi"ssion'be accepted, and
variance granted to construct an accessory building (garage) within 7
feet of the property line on Sacramento St., this giving a variance of 8
feet on the Sacramento Street side. � �� � - �
Voting,was as follows; ' ` �
Ayes: Councilmen - Holyfield, Smith, Williams and Anthony
Noes: Councilmen -�None ` ` ` � � :
A�s en�: C ou�cilmen.�- S�irnon�s � -- - - - - -
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Dr. Geo, Voorhies -vKitchen facilities in:Gue'st Hous-e -
MOTION:- Made by Councilman�5mith, se�conded by �i,ouncilman Holyfield
that the recominendations of the Planning Comxnission be accepted, and
- varian.ce granted to permit-�itchen facilities in guest house located at 1024
Gold'Street. - � � -
Voting was as follows: � -
Ayes: _ Councilmen - Holy�i�ld, Smith and Anthony ,_
Noes: Co�nci�men_ - W_illiams _, , � ,. _ ,.
� Al�sent.: Councilmen - Simons., ,. 1 _ : _ _
Dx. Voor.hi.es_agreed this guest house will r�o�_be, used as a �ental unit,
and further this agreement shall be recorded with the County Recorder's
office in the County of Shasta. ; _ � �
' Harry Rasure - Construction of Service Station ` � _
MOTION: Made by Councilman Williams, � seconded by Councilman Smith �
that the recominendations of the Planning Com1nission be accepted, and
variance granted to Harry R.asure to construct a service station and store
building (grocery) on lots 1, 2 and 3,�" Block K Highland Subdivision.
Vot ing was as follows:
Ayes; Councilmen - Holyfield, Smith, Williams and Anthony
N:oes: Councilmen - None
Abs"ent: Councilmen - Simons
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C�OMMUNICATIONS (Cont'd. )
A. U. Stubblefield - Construction of Restaurant � ��
MOTIO.N: Made by Councilman VJilliams, seconded by Councilman Smith
that the :crec.omrnendations of the Planning �Comxnission be accepted,
and variance granted to A. U. 5tubblefield, 1855 Linden Avenue, to
construct a restaurant on Lqtr 17, Block T: Grandview Subdivision.
Voting, was as £ollows:
� Ayes: Councilmen - Holyfield, Smith, Williams andfAnthony �
N'oes: Gouncilmen - None.
Absent: Councilmen - ,Simons
M. T_. House - G:�onversion of open Carport
MOTION: Made by Councilman Holyfield, seconded by Councilman
Williams that the recommendations of the Planning: Commission be
accepted, and variance granted:to M. T.. House, 875 Lakeview Drive,
for a 5 ft. side yard requirement to permit the conversion of ari open
carport situated on the property line to a garage.
Voting was as follows:
Ayes;� Councilmen - Holyfield and Williams
Noes; Councilmen - Smith � � , ,
Absent: Councilmen - Simons
Fass: Councilmen - Anthony _
This conversion subjectvto the construction of a fire resistive wall on the
property line. _
Gity Manager�ts Communications - Holidays & Vacations �
City IVlanager 5tites presented, thru a communication date'd April 5th, _
a request from the City Employ.ee's Ass.ociation that a twelve holiday
schedwle,. provided by,th_e Politi.cal Code, be granted , and that those
emp�loy_ees who.have more than fift�een years of-coritinuous service with
t'he Cit,y pe gr-anted an additional week of vacation.
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This subject was referred to the Fina�nce_ Committee, for their report
and recommendation. ,
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Appropriation from State - Benton Sewer System
A request from the Gity Manager for perrnission.,to: amend,the .appli-
cation of the City to the State Dept, of Finance for an appropriatiori to
be used in conn.ection�with :the design .for a sewer s.ystem in the•Benton
.,. T.ract, to..include 'a necessary interceptor.sewer, was presented for
Council consideration: . to
He further_. added that this�amendment wiIll permit the_City/have allocated
an additional $895. 77 which now remains unassigned in Redding�s
original allocation.
MOTION: Made by Gouncilman Holyfield, _seconded by Councilman Smith
• that the recommendations of the City Manager be accepted, and he be
granted authority to amend the application to the Department of Finance,
5tate of Calif. for an appropriation to be used in connection with the �design
� for a sewer system i=n the Benton Tract,- to include. a. nec`essary'interceptor
' sewer to, serve that area. �
Voting was as follows; .
Ayes: Councilmen - Holyfield, Smith, Williams and Anthony
Noes: Councilmen - None -
Absent; Councilmen - Simons �
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MC .CONNELL CONDEMNATION SUIT - Lots East 5t,
City Attorney Cibula advised jury had rendered a verdict' of $20; 900. 00 as the
price of the M�C:onnell lots on East Street; and� it`would be necessary to � y
appropriate additional funds for this purchase. ` -" - `
Mr. Laurence Carr, counsel on behalf of Mr. M�C onnell, advised his client was
very anxious to retain this property. ' - ` -
MOTION:� � Made by Councilrnan`Smith, seconded by Councilman Anthony that�
$5, 850. 00 be transferred from the Parking Meter Fund to the Off-Street Parking
Furid for the purchase of the 1VIcConnell lots on East Street; with this sum to
be repaid to Parking Fund befo:re further commitments are made by the Parking
Commission. " ` � � ' ` �
Voting was as follows.:
Ayes: C.ouncilmen - Holyfield, Smith and Anthony ' '
N.oes: Councilmeri - `WiTliams ` " ` `"
Absent; Councilmen - Simoris` ` ` " ` ` ' ` ' `
GUESTS AT-COUNCIL MEETING " - � `" `" ` ' '
� �At this time Mayor�"Anthony welcomed the`visitors to the council meeting, and
Mr. Fitzgerld, instructor at the Shasta Union High School, introduced� students
y from the freshman Citizenship Classes "to the Council. � • �
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y Council �expressed approval of the ci`vic interest" shown by the 'students in their
attendance at the Council, and stressed that couricil rneetings were'alway�s `open
to the public. ' -`
BALLARD AND ATKINS ACQUISITION ` � '�
City Attorney Cibula stated that drafts had been drawn for tlie acquisition of the
- Ballard and Atkins property, Southeast Street, and trans:action sliould be. com-
pleted by the riextVcouncil meetirig�" � `- " ' � ` ` `
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SP�ECIAL S TOP S�GNS�" " ` �� - ` � � _- � -- .. _ _. __
MOTION: Made, by Councilman Holyfield, seconded by C;ouncilman`Sm.ith.that
Resolution No. 1814 - making changes and additions for stop streets in the street
_ system of the City of Redding - be adopted. ` " �
v v�Addition,`s`top signs:` " �"� � � �` ` � Garden at Placer Streetis '
� v�� y y "�v `" ` Verda at Placer Street `
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Removing_stop signs: Placer entering East St.
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V;oting�was as.;follows, : ; :.;_ ` `" . `
� .Ayes: C:ouncilmen �- Holyfield, Smith and-. A.n.tlioriy _ ` J ` `
Noe s: �C�ounc�ilmen�=��Williams - �i � ` ` �"` �" � °.�`
Absent; Councilmen - Simons ' - ` ` `` r
Re�solution`No::._ 1814�on file iri .the office of. t�e �ity Clerk.` � " " - � -
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City Manager Stites advised.there were three methbds of financing tlie 'improve-
„_ ment. to the A. Ce I. D. channel: Formation of an assessment district; use of
,�i'• government funds; bond issue, �
Councilrrian Smith stated that Mr. Arne Lundquist, 2568 Russell Street, was
willing to dedicate right-of-way without cost, if the City would remove garage
and excavate channel, estimate of cost to City $300. 00.
Mayor Anthony authorized City Manager Stites, City Attorney Cibula and Coizncil-
man Smith to negotiate with Mr. Lundquist in this regard,
APPROVAL .OF.BIL'LS- March
MOTION: Made by CounciTman Holyfield, seconded by Councilman Smith that
bills in the amount of $27, 977. 99 as presented by the City C:orit�oller, Warrant
Numbers 1401 to 1494 inclusive, be approved and paid..
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Voting was as follows:
Ayes: Councilmen - Holyfield, Smith, �Nilliams and Anthony �
Noes; Gouncilmen - N.one J
Absent; Councilmen - Simons � �
Bills paid affect the following funds: �
General 10, 393. 99 Electric � 7, 648. 71
Special.,b.eposits Fund. . 60. 00 Watex 3, 795.08
5pecial Off-Str. Parking �636. 50 Sanitary � , 1, 523, 39
Parking Meter 95. 65 Sewer Rental � y 516. 10
Shop & Warehouse 2, 108. 16� Utilities Acct. 1, 200: 41
• AGREEMENT - Moving of Power lines North of River
City Manager Stites advised�it was necessary to m�v;e power lines on Highw:ay
99 north of the river, and there had existed between the Pacific Gas and Electric
Company and the State, an Agreement whereby the 5tate would stand.50% of the
moving costs, .After negotiation with the State, they had now agreed to enter
into an Agreement with the City of Redding to pay. 50% of the moving cost, $923. 33
(total cost). �
MOTION: Made by Councilman,�Holyfield, seconded by Councilman 5mith that the
Mayor be authorized to sigri on behalf��qf the City an Agreement with the State of
California for the moving of the power poles on._Highway 99 north of the Sacramento
R.iver, state to pay 50°jo ,of costs. �
Voting was as.follows: `
Ayes: Councilmen - Holyfield, Smith, Williams and Anthony � �
Noes: Councilmen - None
Absent: Gouncilmen - Simons -
Recommen.dation .on.removal of�trees. - deferred � � '
Re improvements to parking lots for off-street p,arking - deferred
Recommendation on provision of turn out suits volunteer firemen - deferred` �
Recommendation re budget commitment road improvement reservoir area -
Inaetive until Jtxly 1954 �
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� ROAD IMPROVEMENT - Oak 5treet ` � � � `�
Mrs. James Campbell of.. 1538 �a.k Street stated a petition had been submitted to
the City Manager for. rqad improvement to Oak Street, �and requested information
as.to what action would be take.n�,by the Council at this time, ,
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° Mayor Anthony instructed City E�ngineer Stites to submit an estimate of cost on
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road improvements to Oak .5:tres�,et_ as requested in the,petition submitt'ed by�Mrs.
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Campbell, and requested the City Clerk to place this;�matter on the Agenda.for
council meeting of April 19th, . �
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Due to the lateriess of the hour, the decision of the Council was to defer until a
later meeting all other items on the Agenda�of April�5th. Motiori made by "
Councilman ZYilliams, seconded by Councilmari Smith that the meeting be
adjourned, with all in favor. � � � n
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