19570305 Regular City Council Meeting - Minutes
MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VERNON
HELD MARCH 5, 1957 AT 2 O'CLOCK P.M.
IN THE COUNC IL CHAMBERS OF THE CITY
HALL LOCATED AT 4305 SANTA FE AVENUE,
VERNON, CALIFORNIA
COUNCIL PRESENT: Anderson, Furlong, Mailliard, }~lburg, Poxon
COUNCIL ABSENT: None
The meeting was called to order by Mayor R. J. Furlong.
It was moved by Poxon, seconded by ~~lburg, that minutes
of the meeting of February 19, 1957 be approved as written and
submitted. Motion carried.
Communication from F. A. Ziemer, Chief Deputy City Clerk,
requesting authority to employ Mrs. Margaret Ann Crosser as Typist,
Switchboard Operator, Grade 3, at a salary of $280.00 per month,
effective March 1, 1957, was read.
It was moved by Anderson, seconded by Poxon, that request
of Chief Deputy City Clerk Ziemer be approved. Motion carried.
Resolution No. 2027 - A Resolution of the City Council of
the City of Vernon approving Memorandum of Agreement for Accumulation
of the Gas Tax Allocation to Cities, was read.
It was moved by Poxon, seconded by Malburg, that Resolution
No. 2027 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
Ayes: Anderson, Furlong, Mailliard, Malburg, Poxon
Noes: None
Absent: None
Communication from F. A. Ziemer, Chief Deputy City Clerk,
recommending that Resolution No. 1956, Schedule V, Miscellaneous
Departments Salary Scale, be amended, effective March 1, 1957, to
provide for the classification of Deputy City Clerk, (Planning
Accountant), and further recommending that Lawrence R. Burch be
advanced from Deputy City Clerk (Utility), Grade 1 to Deputy City
Clerk (Planning Accountant), Grade 3, effective March 1, 1957, was
read.
It was moved by Anderson, seconded by Poxon, that the
recommendations of Chief Deputy City Clerk Ziemer be approved.
Notion carried.
Resolution No. 2028 - A Resolution of the City Council of
the City of Vernon amending Resolution No. 1956, establishing the
office of Deputy City Clerk, "Planning Accountant", establishing the
various grades, and fixing the compensation for each grade, was read.
It was moved by Anderson, seconded by Poxon, that
Resolution No. 2028 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
Ayes: Anderson, Furlong, Mailliard, Malburg, Poxon
Noes: None
Absent: None
Ordinance No. 698 - An Ordinance of the City of Vernon
declaring its intention to close-up, vacate and abandon a portion
of St. Charles Street in the City of Vernon, County of Los Angeles,
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California, was read in full for a second reading.
It was moved by Anderson, seconded by Poxon, that
Ordinance No. 698 receive and pass a second reading. Motion carried.
Ayes: Anderson, Furlong, Mailliard, Malburg, Poxon
Noes: None
Absent: None
It was moved by Poxon, seconded by Malburg, that Ordinance
No. 698 receive a third reading by title. Motion carried.
Ordinance No. 698 - An Ordinance of the City of Vernon
declaring its intention to close-up, vacate and abandon a portion
of St. Charles Street in the City of Vernon, County of Los Angeles,
California, was read for a third and final reading.
It was moved by Anderson, seconded by Poxon, that
Ordinance No. 698 receive and pass a third reading and be adopted.
Motion carried.
Ayes: Anderson, Furlong, Mailliard, Malburg, Poxon
Noes: None
Absent: None
Communication from Harold A. Barnett, Consulting Engineer,
dated March 1, 1957, requesting authority to issue purchase order
to G. G. Fisher Paving Co., Inc., to pave the shoulder areas on each
side of 28th Street to correct the muddy condition which has
developed as a result of the current rains, for an amount not to
exceed $1,329.20, was read.
It was moved by Malburg, seconded by Mailliard, that the
request of Consulting Engineer Barnett be approved. Motion carried.
Resolution No. 2029 - A Resolution of the City Council of
the City of Vernon authorizing the issuance of a purchase order to
G. G. Fisher Paving Co., for grading and placing of asphalt concrete
on shoulder areas on each side of 28th Street approximately two
hundred five feet easterly of the center line of Santa Fe Avenue in
the City of Vernon, was read.
It was moved by ~~lburg, seconded by Mailliard, that
Resolution No. 2029 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
Ayes: Anderson, Furlong, Mailliard, Malburg, Poxon
Noes: None
Absent: None
Resolution No. 2030 - A Resolution of the City Council of
the City of Vernon approving the acts of the Consulting Engineer
and the City Attorney in negotiating with Wilton W. Hanke Company,
and authorizing the execution of a contract with said Wilton W.
Hanke, doing business as Wilton W. Hanke Company, for the removal
of street car rails on Santa Fe Avenue and on Leonis Boulevard
in the City of Vernon, was read.
It was moved by Malburg, seconded by Mailliard, that
Resolution No. 2030 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
Ayes: Anderson, Furlong, Mailliard, Malburg, Poxon
Noes: None
Absent: None
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Communication from Harold A. Barnett, Consulting Engineer,
with reference to ten copies of report presented to the City Council
on February 19, 1957 by Moffatt & Nichol, Inc., entitled "City of
Vernon - 26th Street and Soto Street Bridge Widening", dated
February 6, 1957, in conformance with contracts dated August 21,
1956, pursuant to Resolutions Nos. 1974 and 1975, recommending that
payment for same be approved, was read.
It was moved by Mailliard, seconded by Poxon, that the
recommendation of Consulting Engineer Barnett be approved. Motion
carried.
Resolution No. 2031 - A Resolution of the City Council of
the City of Vernon accepting the work of Moffatt & Nichol, Inc.,
under contract dated August 21, 1956, pursuant to Resolution No.
1974 of said City, and authorizing the payment therefor, was read.
It was moved by Mailliard, second~d by Poxon, that
Resolution No. 2031 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
Ayes: Anderson, Furlong, Mailliard, Malburg, Poxon
Noes: None
Absent: None
Resolution No. 2032 - A Resolution of the City Council of
the City of Vernon accepting the work of Moffatt & Nichol, Inc.,
under contract dated August 21, 1956, pursuant to Resolution No.
1975 of said City, and authorizing the payment therefor, was read.
It was moved by Malburg, seconded by Mailliard, that
Resolution No. 2032 be approved and adopted. Motion carried.
Ayes: Anderson, Furlong, Mailliard, IvIalburg, Poxon
Noes: None
Absent: None
Communication from Arctic Transportation Co. requesting a
permit to conduct a transportation business at 4366 Alcoa Avenue,
was read.
It was moved by Poxon, seconded by Malburg, that request
of Arctic Transportation Co. be approved and permit granted. Motion
carried.
Communication from Congressman Clyde Doyle expressing a
desire to cooperate with the officials of each of the incorporated
cities, was read.
It was moved by Anderson, seconded by Mailliard, that
communication from Congressman Clyde Doyle be received and filed.
Motion carried.
Communication from R. H. Bockhacker, Police Chief,
transmitting copy of letter of resignation submitted by Officer
Alexander J. Christy, effective as of close of business on February
28, 1957, and requesting that resignation be accepted, was read.
It was moved by Malburg, seconded by Mailliard, that
request of the Police Chief be approved and resignation of Officer
Alexander J. Christy be accepted. Motion carried.
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Communication from Harold A. Barnett, Consulting Engineer,
requesting authority to increase the number of employees in the
Engineering Department by one man, and requesting authority to
employ said man as soon as a desirable applicant is available, was
read.
It was moved by Poxon, seconded by Anderson, that the
requests of Consulting Engineer Barnett be approved. Motion carried.
Communication from Tri-Fold Bed Company requesting a
permit to conduct a business at 2373 East 27th St. of wholesaling
cabinet beds to retail stores, was read.
It was moved by Poxon, seconded by Mailliard, that request
of Tri-Fold Bed Company be approved and permit granted. Motion
carried.
Communication from Harry's Roundup requesting a permit to
operate a restaurant, delicatessen and cocktail bar at 4902 S. Boyle
Avenue, was read.
It was moved by Poxon, seconded by Malburg, that request
of Harry's Roundup be referred to the Director of Sanitation with
power to act. Motion carried.
Communication from ABCO Meat Backing Co. requesting a
permit to operate a meat boning business at 4361 S. Soto St., was
read.
It was moved by Poxon, seconded by Anderson, that request
of ABCO Meat Packing Co. be approved and permit granted. Motion
carried.
Communication from Union Packing Company requesting
permission to build a truck 15 feet overall in height for the
transporting of hanging beef carcass from Union Packing Co., Plant
#2 to Plant #1 across the street on Vernon Avenue, was read.
It was moved by Anderson, seconded by Malburg, that request
of Union Packing Company be referred to the Police Chief for investi-
gation and report. Motion carried.
Communication from Southern California Council of OUtdoor
Advertising outlining their opposition to Senate Bill 666 relating
to advertising along freeways and scenic highways, and submitting a
copy of said Senate Bill 666, was read.
It was moved by Anderson, seconded by Mailliard, that
communication from Southern California Council of Outdoor Advertising,
together with copy of Senate Bill 666, be received and filed. Motion
carried.
Franchise Report of the General Petroleum Corporation on
Franchise Ordinances Nos. 80, 299 and 532 for year ending October
31, 1956, together with check in the amount of $33.46, was read.
It was moved by Anderson, seconded by Poxon, that
Franchise Report of the General Petroleum Corporation be received
and filed. Motion carried.
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Connnunication from State of California, Department of
Public Works, Division of Highways, enclosing copies of a booklet
entitled "Freeway Facts" for distribution to each city councilman,
was read.
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It was moved by Anderson, seconded by Malburg, that
connnunication from State of California, Department of Public Works,
Division of Highways, be received and filed. Motion carried.
Connnunication from Joint Interim Connnittee on Transport-
ation Problems advising that pursuant to Section 210 of the 1956
Federal Aid Highway Act, the State of California Department of
Public Works, Division of Highways, is required to submit a compre-
hensive report .of State highway, county road and city street needs
to the United States Bureau of Public Roads, and advising that in
a short period of time a request for such information from the
Division of Highways will be received by the City of Vernon and
requesting prompt consideration and attention to said request, was
read.
It was moved by Anderson, seconded by Poxon, that
connnunication from Joint Interim Connnittee on Transportation
Problems be received and filed. Motion carried.
Connnunication from State of California, Department of
Public Works, Division of Highways, requesting that the city and
county authorities cooperate to the fullest extent in the
preparation of estimates of cost of the improvement needs of all
the mileage of highways, roads, and streets for the l5-year period
from July 1, 1956 to July 1, 1971, and attaching a Manual for use
in preparing the needs inventory, together with forms for reporting
the required information, was read. (Report to be completed and
furnished to the Division of Highways in Sacramento not later than
August 1, 1957.)
It was moved by Anderson, seconded by Poxon, that the
request of the State of California, Department of Public Works,
Division of Highways, be referred to the Engineering Department for
preparation of the report as requested. Motion carried.
Connnunication from The Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe
Railway Company submitting original and two copies of two petitions
signed by Mr. J. M. Elliott, Assistant to General Manager, The
Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway Company, seeking renewal of
City of Vernon Ordinances Nos. 491 and 492 which expire March 17,
1957, was read.
It was moved by Poxon, seconded by Malburg, that connnuni-
cation from The Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway Company,
together with petitions seeking renewal of City of Vernon Ordinances
Nos. 491 and 492, be referred to the City Attorney and the
Engineering Department. Motion carried.
Report of police activities for the period February 16
to February 28, 1957 inclusive, was presented.
It was moved by Poxon, seconded by Malburg, that report
of police activities be received and filed. Motion carried.
Connnunication from F. A. Ziemer, Chief Deputy City Clerk,
requesting permission to occupy city-owned residence at 4330
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Furlong Place when it becomes available for occupancy, was read.
It was moved by Poxon, seconded by Anderson, that request
of F. A. Ziemer be approved. Motion carried.
Communication from R. H. Bockhacker, Police Chief, advising
that Patrolman G. W. Wllcox will have served his six month proba-
tionary period effective as of March 16, 1957 and recommending that
he be advanced to Patrolman Class 3 on that date, was read.
It was moved by Poxon, seconded by Anderson, that the
recommendation of the Police Chief be approved. Motion carried.
Communication from R. H. Bockhacker, Police Chief, advising
that Assistant Painter T. D. Kusch will have served his six month
probationary period effective as of March 16, 1957 and recommending
that he be advanced to Assistant Painter Class 3 on that date, was
read.
It was moved by Poxon, seconded by Malburg, that the
recommendation of the Police Chief be approved. Motion carried.
Communication from Mr. Lee J. Kasparian requesting a
permit to operate a truck and auto repair service on the premises
of the M & R Signal Truck Service Station located at 2613 S. Soto
Street, was read.
It was moved by Poxon, seconded by Malburg, that the
request of Mr. Lee J. Kasparian be approved and permit granted.
Motion carried.
Communication from L. C. Husted, Fire Chief, requesting
authority to prepare specifications for the purchase of one new
pumping engine for Fire Department use, was read.
It was moved by Poxon, seconded by Mailliard, that the
request of the Fire Chief be approved. Motion carried.
Communication from XLNT Spanish Food Co., Inc. requesting
a permit to conduct a business of food processing at 5001 South
Soto Street, was read.
It was moved by Anderson, seconded by Poxon, that request
of XLNT Spanish Food Co., Inc. be referred to the Director of
Sanitation for investigation and report. Motion carried.
Communication from R. H. Bockhacker, Police Chief,
advising that Officer E. ltl. Harper has been given two days
suspension, without pay, March 9 and 10, 1957, for inattention to
duty and requesting City Council approval of said action, was read.
It was moved by Poxon, seconded by Mailliard, that the
action taken by the Police Chief be approved. Motion carried.
Communication from Container Transport Company requesting
that an investigation be made of their entrance at 3750 Soto Street
for the purpose of considering the installation of an overhead
street light at each end of their sixty-foot gate, was read.
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It was moved by Anderson, seconded by ~~lburg, that the
City Clerk's Office be instructed to notify Container Transport
Company that the Southern California Edison Company is making a
survey of the street lighting facilities of the City of Vernon and
that it be suggested to said company that they investigate the
possibility of lighting their own driveway. Motion carried.
Communication from Waste King Corporation proposing that
the property that parallels the transmission line right-of-way of
the City of Los Angeles, Department of Light & Power, between
Fruitland Avenue and 50th Street, owned by the City of Vernon, be
made available to them to be used for employee off-street parking,
was read.
It was moved by Malburg, seconded by Mailliard, that Waste
King Corporation be notified that said property is being used by
the City of Vernon, and that an explanation be given to them
relative to the use of said property. Motion carried.
Communication from Hahn, Hallett & Willcutt V~chinery Co.
requesting that the City Council consider raising the level of the
street in the vicinity of 3620 Santa Fe Avenue to alleviate the
existing condition of high curbs, was read.
It was moved by Anderson, seconded by Poxon, that
communication from Hahn, Hallett & Willcutt Machinery Co. be
referred to the Engineering Department for answering. Motion
carried.
Report of Carl A. Heinze, Consulting Electrical Engineer,
on operation of electrical system by Southern California Edison
Company for month of January, 1957, was read.
It was moved by Malburg, seconded by Mailliard, that
report of Consulting Electrical Engineer Heinze be received and
filed. Motion carried.
Communication from Public Utilities Commission, State of
California, dated February 27, 1957, with reference to program for
hearing starting March 20, 1957 on Application No. 38787 submitted
by Southern California Gas Company for a general increase in gas
rates under Section 454 of the Public Utilities Code, was read.
It was moved by Poxon, seconded by Anderson, that communi-
cation from Public Utilities Commission, State of California, be
received and filed. Motion carried.
A general discussion was held with reference to the
possibility of demolishing by fire the old warehouse located at
4527 Loma Vista Avenue, formerly occupied by the Great Atlantic &
Pacific Tea Company, for Vernon Fire Department training purposes.
It was moved by Poxon, seconded by Anderson, that the
aforementioned matter be referred to the City Attorney, the
Engineering Department, the Fire Department and the Police
Department for investigation and report. Motion carried.
The following excavation applications, all having approval
of the Engineering Department, were presented:
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Application 20895 - 14estern Iron & Metal Co. to install 6"
CI water pipe across first alley E/o
Santa Fe Ave. N/o 26th St.
Application 20896 - Union Packing Co. to construct std
cement concrete driveway and full side-
walk in N/s Vernon Ave. W/o Soto St.
Application 20897 - So. Calif. Gas Co. to install new 2"
gas service to 1925 E. Vernon Ave.
Application 20898 - Aluminum Alloys Heat Treating Inc. to
install two 411 elect. underground
conduits in S/s Fruitland Ave. E/o
Alcoa Ave.
Application 20899 - So. Calif. Gas Co. to re-1ay 2" steel
gas service to 4435 Santa Fe Ave.
Application 20900 - So. Calif. Edison Co. to relocate one
anchor and pole in E/s Alcoa Ave. S/o
50th St.
Application 20901 - Vernon Industrial Hospital to construct
std driveway to make continuous drive-
way in W/s Downey Rd. N/o Washington
Blvd.
Application 20902 - Standard Lumber Co., Inc. to construct
two driveway aprons and depressed curbs
in N/s 26th St. E/o Sierra Pine Ave.
Application 20903 - So. Calif. Gas Co. to install 3/4"
steel MP gas service to 1929 E. 48th St.
Application 20904 - Bank of America, Vernon Branch, to
construct two driveway aprons, depressed
curb and concrete sidewalk at 3810 Santa
Fe Avenue.
Application 20905 - Ben F. Doke to abandon HC sewer
connection in property at 5500 Santa
Fe Ave.
Application 20906 - Monarch Bearing Co. to connect addi-
tional plumbing facilities to existing
sewer in private property at 4435
Santa Fe Ave.
Application 20907 - Wey1er Chevron Station to connect
property at 1929 E. 48th St. with
sewer in 48th St.
Application 20908 - Weyler Chevron Station to abandon He
sewer to property at 2335 E. 48th St.
Application 20909 - Bank of America, Vernon Branch, to
connect property at 3810 Santa Fe Ave.
with sewer in Santa Fe Ave.
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It was moved by Anderson, seconded by Malburg, that
Excavation Applications numbered 20895 to 20909 inclusive be
filed and permits granted. Motion carried.
The following building applications, all having approval
of the Building Engineer, were presented:
Application 20910 - Western Insulated Wire Co. to install
210' - 31t gas piping to existing boiler
at 2425 E. 30th St.
Approximate cost 1,200.00
Application 20911 - Triangle Steel Co. to install sanitary
plumbing facilities at 3691 Bandini
Blvd.
Approximate cost 985.00
Application 20912 - Kelsey Hayes Co. to install six
suspended heaters and gas line at
2665 Leonis Blvd.
Approximate cost 800.00
Application 20913 - Bank of America to install sanitary
plumbing facilities at 3810 Santa Fe
Ave.
Approximate cost 5,100.00
Application 20914 - u.S. Growers and Shippers Service Inc.
to construct addition to cold storage
plant at 3261 E. 44th St.
Approximate cost 248,000.00
Application 20915 - Smart & Final Co. to extend roof of
loading dock at 4700 S. Boyle Ave.
Approximate cost 500.00
Application 20916 ~ Del Rey Cafe to cut new doorway and
re-arrange partitions in existing
building at 2000 E. Vernon Ave.
Approximate cost 1,000.00
Application 20917 - E1ectro-Chem Mfg. Co. Inc. to install
DeVilbiss Spray Booth at 2124 E. 51st St.
Approximate cost 800.00
Application 20918 -
Helen E., Mary A.
to demolish frame
Santa Fe Ave.
Approximate cost
and Enma E. Murphy
residence at 5500
Demolition
Application 20919 - Glaser Bros. to construct air condi-
tioning system at 4800 Boyle Ave.
Approximate cost 20,000.00
Application 20920 - L.A. - Seattle Motor Express to construct
Parts Building at 5525 Santa Fe Ave.
Approximate cost 9,500.00
Application 20921 -
Harry's Roundup to remodel existing
building to be converted to cafe and
bar at 4902 S. Boyle Ave.
Approximate cost 8,000.002:1.4
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It was moved by Anderson, seconded by Malburg, that
Building Applications numbered 20910 to 20921 inclusive, be filed
and permits granted. Motion carried.
Demands on the General Fund in the amount of $62,189.43,
and consisting of the following items, were presented:
77029
77034
77043
77044
77045
77046
77047
77048
77049
77050
77051
77052
77053
77054
77055
77056
77057
77058
77059
77060
77061
77062
77063
77064
77065
77066/
77092
77093/
77102
77103
77104
77105
77106
77107
77108
77109
77110
77111
77112
77113
77114
77115
771161
77123
77124
77125
77126
77127
77128
77129
77130
77131
77132
Payroll
City Clerk, Petty Cash
Columbia Ribbon & Carbon Pacific, Inc.
F. A. Ziemer
G. H. Anderson
R. J. Furlong
C. H. Mail1iard
L. C. Malburg
J. H. Poxon
John B. Moore
Carson B. Hubbard
Ten Eyck Supply Co.
J. R. Molony Company
Columbia Ribbon & Carbon Pacific, Inc.
F. Morton Pitt Co.
Owens-Parks Lumber Company
The Pacific Tel and Tel Co.
The Pacific Tel and Tel Co.
The Pacific Tel and Tel Co.
Park Camera Inc.
Radio Corporation of America
RCA Service Co., Inc.
Redfox Camera Center
Redfox Camera Center
Western Investment Co.
47,521.01
55.04
2.30
50.00
50.00
50.00
50.00
50.00
50.00
200.00
1,000.00
61.47
125.00
24.12
29.75
50.43
19.95
41.75
96.82
104.46
1,150.26
56.75
3.56
249.68
1,620.00
Police Dept./Shooting Pay
Police Dept. IUse of Equipment
Police Dept., Petty Cash
Drs. Hall & Nemethi & Staff
L. C. Husted
Office of Civil Defense, Area E
G. G. Skalsky
Mark C. Culkins
Howard R. Schwegler
J. S. Colton
Drs. Hall & Nemethi & Staff
Industrial lYIachine Works
V. P. Kelley
Robert S. Stone
Redfox Camera Center
135.50
850.00
36.78
4.50
85.00
24.00
50.00
5.00
43.00
85.00
60.00
17.68
75.00
75.00
101.64
Engineering Dept./Use of Equipment
Paramount Pest Control Service
Standard Oil Co. of Calif.
Henry Vasquez
Cal-State Distributors, Inc.
Construction Tool & Threading Co.
Gilmore & Wilcox
Prismo California Co.
Harold A. Barnett, Consulting Engineer
Moffatt & Nichol, Inc.
405.00
12.50
31.21
147.50
4.38
7.49
68.54
405.67
374.62
3,842.20
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77133
77134
77135
77136
77137
77138
77139
77140
77141
Moffatt & Nichol, Inc.
Vivian Greever
The Pacific Tel and Tel Co.
The Pacific Tel and Tel Co.
The Pacific Tel and Tel Co.
The Pacific Tel and Tel Co.
The Pacific Tel and Tel Co.
The Pacific Tel and Tel Co.
Carl A. Heinze
2,398.51
5.00
5.00
3.00
6.00
7.00
21.70
8.66
75.00
$ 62,189.43
It was moved by Poxon, seconded by Mai11iard, that demands
in the amount of $62,189.43 on the General Fund be allowed and
warrants drawn for same. Motion carried.
There being no further business to come before the
meeting, it was moved by Malburg, seconded by Mai11iard, that the
meeting adjourn. Motion carried.
Attest:
G. A. ANDERSON, City Clerk
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By
Deputy City Clerk
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