Las Vegas City Commission Minutes, September 21, 1955 to November 20, 1957, lvc000010-200

Commissioner Whipple asked Mr. Woodruff if it wasn't true that the Police De­partment had offered to return his automobile on two occasions. Mr. Woodruff stated that he was advised that the only way he could have his car is by payment of the towing and storage charges. Commissioner Bunker moved this matter be taken under advisement. Motion seconded by Commissioner Sharp and carried by the following vote: Com­missioners Bunker,Fountain, Sharp,Whipple and His Honor voting aye; noes, none. Commissioner Whipple moved that Payroll Warrants Nos. 10802 to 11291 in the net amount of $66,347.81 be approved. Motion seconded by Commissioner Sharp and carried by the following vote: Com­missioners Bunker, Fountain, Sharp, Whipple and His Honor voting aye; noes, none. Commissioner Sharp moved that Service and Material Warrants Nos. 5695 to 5S3O in the total amount of $89,737.63 be approved. Motion seconded by Commissioner Whipple and carried by the following vote: Commis­sioners Bunker, Fountain, Sharp, Whipple and His Honor voting aye; noes, none. Commissioner Whipple moved the Minutes of February 1 and 6, 1956 be approved by reference and the Mayor and Clerk authorized to sign same. Motion seconded by Commissioner Sharp and carried by the following vote: Commis­sioners Bunker, Fountain, Sharp, Whipple and His Honor voting aye; noes, none. Commissioner Whipple moved the following new gaming applications for the first quarter of 1956 be approved: CARSON CAFE Ann T. Bunnell & Raymond Cox 6th & Carson 3 slots SUZIE'S DESERT SNACK BAR Vegas Enterprises 222 North Main 2 slots Motion seconded by Commissioner Fountain and carried by the following vote: Com­missioners Bunker, Fountain, Sharp,Whipple and His Honor voting aye; noes, none. Commissioner Fountain moved the application of Yellow Cab Company, 115 South Main Street for renewal of their license for 35 taxicabs be approved. Motion seconded by Commissioner Bunker and carried by the following vote: Commis­sioners Bunker,Fountain, Sharp, Whipple and His Honor voting aye; noes, none. At the hour of 9.00 P.M. the meeting recessed. The meeting reconvened at the hour of 9-35 P.M. with all members present as of the opening session. The Commission again considered the application of Don Atkin for rezoning of a portion of the NW½ of the NE¼ of Section 2, T21S, R6lE, MDB&M from R-1 to C-1. Commissioner Whipple moved this application be approved subject to the follow­ing conditions of the Planning Commission. 1. That the property be developed according to the plot plan submitted. 2. That construction be commenced within five months and completed within an additional twelve months. 3. That all off-site improvements be installed and completed within 17 months. and subject to the further conditions: 1. That there be dedicated a 60 foot right-of-way on the west side of this property from Charleston Boulevard to the Crestwood School, to be paved from Charleston to Peyton Drive. 2. That the west half of Bruce Street from Peyton Street to Houston Drive be improved by the installation of paving. Motion seconded by Commissioner Fountain and carried by the following vote: Com­missioners Bunker,Fountain and Whipple voting aye; noes, Commissioner Sharp and Mayor Baker. Commissioner Sharp stated that his firm maybe the consultant archi­tect on this project, but that there was no agreement at this time, and that he felt that Bruce Street should run through from the north to the south city limits. Mayor Baker stated that he did not feel that the specific information that is necessary to vote on the matter has been presented and that the street circulation and traffic is not adequate. Commissioner Fountain moved the report on a workable program for urban renewal in the City of Las Vegas presented by the Planning Commission be approved and submitted to the Housing and Home Finance Agency. Motion seconded by Commissioner Sharp and carried by the following vote: Com­missioners Bunker,Fountain, Sharp,Whipple and His Honor voting aye; noes, none. Commissioner Whipple moved the request of R.H. Pero for a sixty day extension on the installation of sidewalk along Lot H of Park Place Addition be approved. Motion seconded by Commissioner Sharp and carried by the following vote: Commis­sioners Bunker, Fountain, Sharp,Whipple and His Honor voting aye; noes, none. City Engineer George Wade recommended that Bid No. 56.2 for the furnishing of seed and fertilizer be awarded to the low bidder, the Garden Center. PAYROLL WARRANTS SERVICE & MATERIAL WARRANTS MINUTES GAMING APPLICATIONS TAXI APPLICATION REZONING - Z-2-56 Don Atkin URBAN RENEWAL SIDEWALK INSTALLATION R.H. Pero BID NO. 56.2 - Awarded Seed & Fertilizer