Las Vegas City Commission Minutes, September 21, 1955 to November 20, 1957, lvc000010-594

NOW, THEREFORE, it is the decision of this Board that the recom­mendation of the Board of Adjustment denying the application of Betsy Gray to operate a child nursery at 3125 West Charleston be approved and this application denied. Motion seconded by Commissioner Whipple and carried by the following vote: Commissioners Bunker, Fountain, Whipple and His Honor voting aye; noes, none. Commissioner Sharp passed his vote. Mayor Baker explained to Mrs. Gray that she has the right to appeal this decision within ten days. Traffic Engineer Al Bossi presented a map of the area surrounding the Las Vegas High School and explained the proposed cooperative project of the City and School authorities to control student traffic movements. Mr. Bossi explained that during the morning and afternoon breaks and lunch hours the students drive their cars around the school causing quite a problem. Mr. Bossi stated that he and the Traffic Division of the Police Department are assisting the School in this matter and have re­designed the parking lot to allow for twenty-two additional parking spaces. Mr. Bossi explained that the program provides for the issuance of permits to students who drive cars to school, specific parking places, and the vehicles will not be permitted to leave during school hours without special permission. The Commission indicated approval of this project on a trial basis, which would establish 2 hour parking zones on the residential side of the streets surrounding the school. The Board further requested the City Manager to write a letter to the School authorities suggesting that acquisition of additional property for parking be secured. Field Engineer Hansen advised the Commission the contract with Wells-Cargo for the installation of paving on South "A" Street between Charleston and Main Street has been completed and a notice of completion filed. Mr. Hansen stated it was the recommendation of the Engineering Department that this contract be accepted and the bond released. Commissioner Fountain moved the paving of South "A" Street be accepted and the bond of Wells-Cargo on this project released. Motion seconded by Commissioner Sharp and carried by the following vote: Commissioners Bunker, Fountain, Sharp, Whipple and His Honor voting aye; noes, none. Consideration was given to the request of Ideal Asphalt, contractor for the installation of alley approaches in connection with the Assessment District No. 100-36 on the Westside. Field Engineer Hansen advised the Board the delay is due to inability to schedule the work to be performed by the City, which was commenced on September 30th. Mr. Hansen recommended that a thirty day extension be granted. Commissioner Sharp moved the request of Ideal Asphalt for extension of 30 days for the installation of alley approaches in Assessment District No. 100-36 be granted. Motion seconded by Commissioner Whipple and carried by the following vote: Commissioners Bunker, Fountain, Sharp, Whipple and His Honor voting aye; noes, none. City Manager Kennedy reported that the Subdivider on Virginia Manor No. 2 has not contacted the City nor posted a bond to cover the construction of the access street, Van Buren Avenue between "N" Street and Highland Drive. Commissioner Fountain moved the following applications for Solicitation Permits as recommended by the Solicitations Review Board, be approved and the Supervisor of License and Revenue authorized to issue the permits: LAS VEGAS FIREMEN'S BENEFIT ASSN. LAS VEGAS BRANCH OF NATIONAL LEAGUE OF AMERICAN PEN WOMEN SENIOR GIRL SCOUTS TROOP #47 RAINBOW GIRLS MOTHERS CLUB WOMAN'S SOCIETY OF CHRISTIAN SERVICE OF GRIFFITH METHODIST CHURCH Motion seconded by Commissioner Bunker and carried by the following vote: Commissioners Bunker, Fountain, Sharp, Whipple and His Honor voting aye; noes, none. Commissioner Fountain moved that Resolution No. 9 of the Traffic and Parking Commission recommending amendment to the Vehicle and Traffic Code be approved and the City Attorney authorized to prepare an ordinance to take care of these amendments. SCHOOL PARKING & TRAFFIC PROJECT SOUTH "A" STREET PAVING Acceptance & Bond Release ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 100-36 Alley Approaches Extension of Time VIRGINIA MANOR #2 Report CHARITABLE SOLICITATION PERMITS Approved AMENDMENT TO VEHICLE & TRAFFIC CODE Ordinance to be Prepared