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Las Vegas City Commission Minutes, May 26, 1952 to February 17, 1954, lvc000008-506

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476 RIGHT-OF-WAY DEED On motion of Commissioner Bunker, duly seconded by Commissioner Sharp, the follow- Bracken Avenue ing resolution is adopted, and order made, accepting the dedication of a portion of Bracken Avenue, subject to the installation of improvements: BE IT RESOLVED, this 24th day of August, 1953. by the Board of Commissioners of the City of Las Vegas, County of Clark, State of Nevada, that the deed, dated the 20th day of August, 1953. executed by Geraldine and Harold J. Stocker to the City of Las Vegas, County of Clark, State of Nevada, and that the real property described therein be, and is hereby accepted for the purposes and intentions as therein set forth; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of this Resolution be attached to said deed, and that the same be recorded in the office of the County Recorder of the County of Clark, State of Nevada, and filed in the records of this Board. Motion carried b y the following vote: Commissioners Bunker, Sharp and His Honor voting aye; noes, Commissioner Jarrett, Absent: Commissioner Whipple. CHARLESTON HEIGHTS - Final Map No action was taken on the fin a l map o f Charleston H eights Subdivision. BID NO. 53-28 - Award Commissioner Jarrett moved the recommendation of the City Manager that Bid No. 53.28 for two pick up trucks be awarded to Sellman Motors in the total amount of $4,990.00 be accepted. PROPOSED ORDINANCE - Race Horse Tip Sheets PLANNING COMMISSION Motion seconded by Commissioner Sharp and carried by the following vote: Commissioners Bunker, Jarrett, Sharp and His Honor voting aye; noes, none. Absent: Commissioner Whipple. An ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LAS VEGAS, ESTABLISHING CERTAIN RE­GULATIONS WITH REFERENCE TO THE DISSEMINATION OF WRITTEN OR PRINTED MATTER AND ORAL INFORMATION RELATING TO HORSE RACES AND OTHER CONTESTS, was read by title and referred to Commissioners Bunker and Jarrett for recommendation. At this time the new members of the Planning Commission were given the Oath of Office by the Clerk. Thereafter His Honor addressed the group and stated that the main reason for disbanding the Regional Planning Commission and forming this group was to give more time to City problems. The Mayor stated that some of the main items of business for the Commission to consider were off-street parking, traffic, Assessment Districts, petitions for annex­ation, the proposed subdivision ordinance, and the forthcoming bond election for the water district. WASHINGTON STREET Extension At this time the meeting recessed to allow the Planning Commission to organize. The meeting reconvened with all members present as of the opening session. Thereafter William R. Walker explained the new Master Plan, pointed out the major changes and reasons behind these changes and a general discussion followed. Commissioner Jarrett moved the proposed Master Plan of the Regional Planning Commis­sion be referred to the City Planning Commission for study and recommendation. Motion seconded by Commissioner Sharp and carried by the following vote: Commissioners Bunker, Jarrett, Sharp and His Honor voting aye; noes, none. Absent: Commissioner Whipple. Commissioner Jarrett moved the City accept $5.500 from T. Gay Myers, Mrs. Van Der Meer and V. D. Eachus for the purpose to assist in the purchase of property on North Main Street for the extension of Washington Street from Main to 5th; in the event the street is not put through that the monies contributed by the above named parties be returned to them if and when the City resells the property. Motion seconded by Commissioner Sharp and carried by the following vote: Commissioners Jarrett, Sharp and His Honor voting aye; noes, Commissioner Bunker. Absent: Commis­sioner Whipple. Commissioner Jarrett moved that Service and Material Warrant No. 2469 in the total amount of $3,500.00 be approved and the Mayor and City Clerk authorized to sign same. Motion seconded by Commissioner Sharp and carried by the following vote: Commissioners Jarrett, Sharp, and His Honor voting aye; noes, Commissioner Bunker. Absent: Commis­sioner Whipple. There being no further business to come before the Board, Commissioner Sharp moved this meeting adjourn. Motion seconded by Commissioner Jarrett and carried by the following vote: Commissioners Bunker,Jarrett, Sharp and His Honor voting aye; noes, none. Absent: Commissioner Whipple. 8-24 -53