Las Vegas City Commission Minutes, September 21, 1955 to November 20, 1957, lvc000010-609

Mr. Kennedy reported that the Calvary Lutheran Church owns property on Bruce Street at the intersection of Harris Avenue, and are making arrangements to build a church at this location. The City Manager reminded the Commission that a Use Permit had been granted to the Church on September 4, 1957; and an agreement has been signed for the installation of the off-site improvements. Mr. Kennedy stated that the Church is requesting that the City forego the re­quirement of a bond to cover these off-site improvements and accept the bond that will be put up by the General Contractor for this construction. Commissioner Fountain moved that the request of the Calvary Lutheran Church that the bond requirement on Use Permit U-13-57 be waived, be approved providing the General Contractor for the Church furnishes a completion bond to include the installation of off-site improvements and furnishes a copy thereof to the City. Motion seconded by Commissioner Bunker and carried by the following vote: Commis­sioners Bunker, Fountain, Whipple and His Honor voting aye; noes, none. Absent: Commissioner Sharp. The City Manager further presented the request of the Calvary Lutheran Church for exchange of property for the realignment of Bruce Street in this area. Commissioner Fountain moved the request of the Calvary Lutheran Church for ex­change of property with the City for the realignment of Bruce Street at the in­tersection of Harris Avenue be referred to the City Attorney, and the City Attor­ney instructed to initiate whatever action in his opinion is legally proper to accomplish the same. Motion seconded by Commissioner Whipple and carried by the following vote: Commis­sioners Bunker, Fountain, Whipple and His Honor voting aye; noes, none. Absent: Commissioner Sharp. The City Manager presented the purchase requisition from the Street Lighting De­partment to the Win Ward Company for an aerial ladder. Mr. Kennedy stated that this ladder replacement is required for the 1948 truck in this Department. He explained that since this truck will be replaced in June of 1958 it was felt that an aluminum ladder, which would cost approximately $4,000 would be an un­necessary expense at this time. Commissioner Fountain moved that Purchase Requisition No. 9389 to the Win Ward Company for an aerial ladder for the Street Lighting Department truck in the to­tal amount of $1349.00 be approved and the purchase order authorized. Motion seconded by Commissioner Bunker and carried by the following vote: Commis­sioners Bunker, Fountain, Whipple and His Honor voting aye; noes, none. Absent: Commissioner Sharp. The Commission considered the proposed agreement with the U.S. Masonry Construction Co. for the installation of concrete retaining walls around the East Charleston Fire Station, West Charleston Fire Station and Westside Fire Station approved at the last regular meeting of the Board on October 2, 1957. Mr. Kennedy re­quested authorization for the Mayor to sign this agreement. Commissioner Bunker moved the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign the agree­ment with the U.S. Masonry Construction Company for the installation of retaining walls at the Fire Stations. Motion seconded by Commissioner Whipple and carried by the following vote: Com­missioners Bunker, Fountain, and Whipple voting aye; noes, none. Mayor Baker passed his vote. Absent: Commissioner Sharp. Consideration was given to the request of the Union Pacific Railroad Company for payment of $10,959.02 for the construction of the Owens Avenue Grade Crossing. Mr. Kennedy advised the Board that this statement was pursuant to the agreement approved by the Commission on April 17, 1957, at which time it was estimated that the cost of this construction would be $8,860.00. The City Manager advised that the difference between the actual cost and the estimated cost totals $2,099.02. The Commission requested the City Attorney to investigate this matter and make a recommendation at the next regular meeting. City Manager Kennedy advised the Commission that there is fifteen hundred tons of sludge to be used on the Baseball Diamond that will have to be hauled from the Sewage Disposal Plant. Mr. Kennedy stated that at the present time the City's equipment is not available to do this hauling and requested permission to se­cure informal bids from local truckers and issue a purchase order to the lowest bidder since the work on the Baseball Park should commence immediately. Commissioner Bunker moved this request be approved and the City Manager authorized to secure informal bids for the hauling of sludge from the Sewage Disposal Plant to the Baseball Park, and issue a purchase order to the lowest bidder. Motion seconded by Commissioner Whipple and carried by the following vote: Com­missioners Bunker, Fountain, Whipple and His Honor voting aye; noes, none. Ab­sent: Commissioner Sharp. The City Manager reported that in regard to the City assisting the School District in improving the Red Rock School Playground area, the School was unable to obtain permission for a private contractor to haul gravel from the State Highway gravel pit. After some discussion, the matter was continued until the next regular meet­ing. Mr. Joe Graydon appeared before the Commission to request an amendment to the ordi­nance that prohibits public dance halls in the City. Mr. Graydon advised the Com­mission that he is interested in leasing the Naval Armory Building on North Street for the purpose of establishing a dance hall for teen-agers. Mr. Graydon stated that in recent months he has held four such dances in the County and is interested in starting such a business in the City, but has found that the City ordinance will not permit it. He explained his proposed method of operation and manner of policing and keeping order, and requested favorable action on his re­quest for amendment of this ordinance. USE PERMIT - U-13-57 Calvary Lutheran Church PURCHASE OF AERIAL LADDER St. Lighting Dept. RETAINING WALLS Fire Stations Agreement OWENS AVENUE GRADE CROSSING Request for Payment BASEBALL DIAMOND SLUDGE RED ROCK SCHOOL Improvement of Playground Area PUBLIC DANCE HALLS Proposed Amendment of Ordinance