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Council t?inuCes of 11-3-7I -3- by '-Zrs. Hodgins, who recapped information regarding federal grant, etc. given in her Coirnnittee report. Resolution No. 71-152 was introduced by ?%Lrs. Hodgins. A Resolution authorizing the Directar of Public 5afety to advertise for bids far a Rescue Squad Vehicle and declaring ?emergency. "irs. Hodgins moved for suspenaion of ru2e requ#.ring three separate readiaga. 74vtian was secvnd.ed by rir. Baohhmer. Affirmat3ve vote Boehmer, Grady, Hadgins, Limpert, Prokasy, Speedliag, W"t. Mss. Hodgins moved for adoptian of Reso].ution. riation wss secmndod by Mr. Boehmer. Affirmative vote Boehmer, Grady, Hoc3gins, Limpert, Prokasy, Speedling, Weet. McC3on carried. Under Old Businese: rir. Limpert asked City Engineer Karhaan if he had the plana for i,r.tprovesnent of Butteraut & Columbia Roacis. Mr. Rarhan aCated plans are on draawiAg board. ',•f:r. Linpert eacplaine.' t'iere.:wert rtquest9 fox iatersectioa to be widerned vrhich invo2ved reneaving sidewalka an aorthwest cornert nuestion of vAwther City would want to paq for aesessmmE cm side- walk far a so-c:11ed eaeemett; appraximate cost of project; revision of present plan to provide a langer third lane, etc. One Commf.tteeMember felt there were other xreas ae vitall.p important as this one thst have beea neglected. Committe felt that inasmu?ch aa there is a difference of opinioa would like to diseuss sme with Couneil as a Whole for recoamenda- tiona as to whether tc proceed with thim particular pro3esct or hald off until sa avsrall lcok of aLl other interssctions lesdinp; onto main artery of traff3c be teken. Disccission followed. Mr. West felt an opiaion fran the Traffic Departnezct was ia order. Mayox Christmsn said thfe inter- sectiac is recoaaaeaded for a traffic cantral signai and if same ie instslled it would elim3.nate the aecessity for a third lane. 24r. Gradq stated there is d$hate as to whethes the lt;;ht would go ia because of the pxcuimity to light at Columbia and Mastick. Pir. Karhan said plaas wi11 be anailable for next Crnmcil Meating and will be discussed furthex at that time. A2x. Limpart aeked Council as a Whole their opinion as to renting equipenent for leaf collection. Mr. LimperC felt it is too late in Seascnn and should not go to exgensa of renting squipaAnt naw. Discussion continwed. rir. Caster discusffied roadside ditch problem that will be clogSed by leawes and in Winter will be a detriment to street drainage. Cost of City help to clean diCches as campsred to rental of equigment was also discuffised. Mayor Christman stated he maintains ditch in front of his propertq and feels propertq owners should matntain the ditches; otherwise, tt would be a tremendoue cost to Citg. ?ir. Speedling is encouraging people to bag their leaves. Discusa3on contiaued. Mntter will be given more thought. urs. Hodgins diseussed Ordi.aance 130. 71-167 wttich saended the Zone Map by chanUing certain land from Gefleral Retsil Business DistricC and B Residence ta ?rfixed Use Diatrtct. tivs. HQdgins aaid she wculd like this 2aad chan4ed back to Geaeral Retail Businese and B!?esidercce. Reasam betng plans have been changed; instead ot garden type aparCoots abvtting isato residantial propertq owners mnd twa five stoxp apartmenta, the plams now shoca two eight storv apartmenea. Mrs. Hcdgins asked if Coumcil cartwt iaitiate the chaage . Mr. West stated Council Committee has nat seen the plans. 11r. 'lest aaid prcrQerty ownear haa to request change aund explained procedure. Council can u?itiate Che change but Mr. West doee not feel