Minutes-7 /13/1977

Open Forum Community members were represented by Ted Spivey at the meeting. A request by petition was made for Council action on the street construction and surfacing that is in the agreement with the City concerning the Soldier Addition College Street extension. Atty. Neuzil was instructed by Council to proceed with a lawsuit against the property owners since they have not fulfilled the agreement. Other matters were discussed and reviewed concerning logs running locate, commercial and multiple building dwellings requirements; and instructions, thereof. Atty. Neuzil will contact McCrabb AsStructures, Inc., concerning use of the land east of their building for storage of equipment and supplies. Regular Meeting Forgan reported that repairs are being made on Main St. near the fire station. Ralph Brown will repair Grant St. near the Con Davis residence. Atty. Neuzil advised that the broken concrete block, corner of Grant and Hwy. 6 be removed. The Mayor said that would be done. The Mayor put a letter on file from the County Attorney concerning the Health Dept.'s report on the John Stahmen property. The Health Dept. did not act because the owners notified the Health Dept. on May 12, 1976 stating that the property would be sold or the building demolished in the summer of 1976. The City attorney will continue the legal process as directed by Council. Mayor will contact Klein quarry for information that may be useful in determining the capacity of the well site leased from the railroad. Mayor wrote a letter to the State Fire Marshall requesting that department's help for the fire dept. in making a presentation for fire prevention at the Lark Surper Club. Potter requested that the City purchase a gate for the south side of the sewer plant and for purchases of sewer plant testing equipment. Council approved. Mr. Wolfe has not signed the garbage contract for solid waste removal from residences. Atty. Neuzil reported that he has not reached a conclusion regarding the efficient road repair bill with Mr. Seagull of Hawkeye Engineering. No report has been received on the sales tax appeal decision. NO HEARING DATE HAS BEEN SET FOR THE CONDEMNATION PROCEDURE on the Voparil property, Main St.