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Las Vegas City Commission Minutes, February 17, 1954 to September 21, 1955, lvc000009-361

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    EXTENSION OF 21ST ST. Proposal GAMING APPLICATIONS 4th Quarter, 1954 California Club Nevada Club The Horseshoe Club CLAIM-PERSONAL INJURY Mr. Ludwig Safar PAUL I. CIVARICH Request for Reduction of Solicitor's License CHARLES J. KETCHAM Use Permit- Request for Extension of time PROPOSED ORDINANCE Planning Amendment (Use Permits) PROPOSED ORDINANCE Vagrancy PROPOSED ORDINANCE Subdivision PROPOSED ORDINANCE Gaming Amendment At this time the Right of Way Agent presented the proposal of Harrison Stocks to extend 21st Street to Fremont. Mr. Stocks wished to trade this right of way for a portion of property owned by the City on the Los Angeles Highway. Thereafter Commissioner Jarrett moved the proposal of Mr. Stocks be denied. Motion seconded by Commissioner Bunker and carried by the following vote: Commissioners Bunker, Jarrett, Sharp, Whipple and His Honor voting aye; noes, none. Commissioner Jarrett moved approval of the gaming application of California Club, George Arquilla, 101-105 Fremont, for addition of 1 Crap. Motion seconded by Commissioner Whipple and carried by the following vote: Commissioners Bunker, Jarrett, Sharp, Whipple and His Honor voting aye; noes, none. Commissioner Whipple moved approval of the following gaming applications for additions, 4th quarter, 1954: NEVADA CLUB A. F. Schellang et al 113 Fremont St. 1 Slot THE HORSESHOE CLUB Eldorado Club Inc. 116 N. 2nd St. 3 Slots (Nevada Room) Motion seconded by Commissioner Sharp and carried by the following vote: Commissioners Bunker, Jarrett, Sharp, Whipple and His Honor voting aye; noes, none. At this time the Board considered the claim of Mr. Ludwig Safar for personal injuries allegedly sustained as he and a companion were walking south on the sidewalk on the west side of 2nd Street when Mr. Safar stepped into a hole, causing him to fall and injure his right foot and ankle. This injury is alleged to have occurred on or about September 16, 1954 at 10:45 P.M. City Attorney Howard W. Cannon recommended this claim be denied. Thereafter Commissioner Bunker moved the claim of Mr. Ludwig Safar for personal injuries be denied. Motion seconded by Commissioner Sharp and carried by the following vote: Commissioners Bunker, Jarrett, Sharp, Whipple and His Honor voting aye; noes, none. The request of Mr. Paul I. Civarich for reduction of the solicitor's license was presented to the Board at this time. This applicant sells eggs from door to door. Commissioner Whipple moved the request of Paul I. Civarich for reduction of the solicitor's license be denied. Motion seconded by Commissioner Bunker and carried by the following vote: Commissioners Bunker, Jarrett, Sharp, Whipple and His Honor voting aye; noes, none. At this time the request of Charles J. Ketcham for extension of time on the Use Permit for a Shopping Center on Bonanza Road was considered. Mr. George Patterson was present and stated it would take 90 days for the plans to be drawn and approximately 90 days to let the bid. Thereafter Commissioner Bunker moved an extension of time of six months be allowed Charles J. Ketcham on the Use Permit for a Shopping Center on Bonanza Road. Motion seconded by Commissioner Whipple. Commissioner Sharp said the firm of Zick and Sharp is doing part of the architectural work and therefore he would refrain from voting. Motion carried by the following vote: Commissioners Bunker, Jarrett, Whipple and His Honor voting aye; noes, none. Commissioner Sharp passed his vote. Commissioners Bunker and Sharp, committee for recommendation on the proposed amendment (Use Permits) to the Planning ordinance, requested additional time before reporting. Commissioners Jarrett and Sharp, committee for recommendation on the proposed Vagrancy ordinance, requested additional time before reporting. Commissioner Whipple moved that report on the proposed Subdivision ordinance be held in abeyance until December 20, 1954. Motion seconded by Commissioner Bunker and carried by the following vote: Commissioners Bunker, Jarrett, Sharp, Whipple and His Honor voting aye; noes, none. Commissioner Whipple moved the proposed gaming amendment be removed from the agenda. Motion seconded by Commissioner Jarrett and carried by the following vote: Commissioners Bunker, Jarrett, Sharp, Whipple and His Honor voting aye; noes, none. At the hour of 8:40 P.M. the meeting recessed. The meeting reconvened at 9:00 P.M. with all members present as of the opening session. 12-15-54