Las Vegas City Commission Minutes, December 8, 1959 to February 17, 1960, lvc000012-52

City Manager Kennedy presented the request of the Lucky Strike Club to hold a "Grand Opening" celebration from February 1 through February 7, 1960. Commissioner Fountain moved approval be given the Lucky Stroke Club to hold a "Grand Opening" celebration from February 1 through February 7, 1960, subject to the adoption of the Give-Away Resolution and compliance therewith. Motion seconded by Commissioner Whipple and carried by the following vote: Commissioners Elwell, Fountain, Sharp, Whipple and His Honor, Mayor Gragson, voting aye; noes, none. City Manager Kennedy advised the Commission that bids on the Baldwin Grand Piano had been opened at 2:00 P.M. on January 19, 1960, and that Mrs. C. Norman Cornwall was the high bidder with a bid of $760.00. Commissioner Fountain moved the bid of Mrs. C. Norman Cornwall in the amount of $760.00 for the Baldwin Grand Piano be accepted, and Mr. George Albright notified to this effect. Motion seconded by Commissioner Sharp and carried by the following vote: Commissioners Elwell, Fountain, Sharp, Whipple and His Honor, Mayor Gragson, voting aye; noes, none. City Manager Kennedy presented the request of Don Strickland to move the Wigwam Building from South "A" Street. Mr. Kennedy stated this building was previously moved to South "A" Street for the purpose of storing it there and, although this building met the Building Code requirements, Mr. Strickland did not specify the location to which he desired it moved. His Honor, Mayor Gragson, stated he thought this matter should be referred to the Planning Commission for recommendation. Commissioner Sharp moved that City Manager A. H. Kennedy be granted leave from February 15th through February 19th, for the purpose of attending the City Managers Meeting at San Diego, California. Motion seconded by Commissioner Elwell and carried by the following vote: Commissioners Elwell, Fountain, Sharp, Whipple and His Honor, Mayor Gragson, voting aye; noes, none. Commissioner Sharp moved that the matter of the Bench Contract be held in abeyance until the next meeting, due to Mr. C. Norman Cornwall s inability to be present this evening, because of a prior commitment in the Supreme Court at Carson City. Motion seconded by Commissioner Elwell and carried by the following vote: Commissioners Elwell, Fountain, Sharp, Whipple and His Honor, Mayor Gragson, voting aye; noes, none. Commissioner Fountain moved the transfer of ownership of the El Morocco Club be approved, on the basis of favorable police report, and the Supervisor of License and Revenue authorized to issue the license. It was pointed out that there were 6.55 shares of stock outstanding and that these shares could not be issued without approval of the City of Las Vegas and the State of Nevada. Motion seconded by Commissioner Sharp and carried by the following vote: Commissioners Elwell, Fountain, Sharp, Whipple and His Honor, Mayor Gragson, voting aye; noes, none. Commissioner Fountain moved that the Resolution previously adopted, providing that no new liquor licenses be issued until adoption of the new Liquor Ordinance, be rescinded, and that the application of Marion Haun, Manager, for a limited package liquor license at Thriftimart, Inc., 1808 E. Charleston Boulevard, be approved on the basis of favorable police report, and the Supervisor of License and Revenue authorized to issue the license. Commissioner Fountain went on to explain that, although the Board of City Commissioners had agreed with the Licensed Beverage Association that no new liquor permits would be issued until after the adoption of the new Liquor Ordinance, Mr. Swain, President of the Licensed Beverage Association, and Mr. Jim Young, of the Boulder Club, would be out of town until the 1st or 2nd of February; that he had spoken to three members of the Licensed Beverage Association and they felt this license should be issued under the old ordinance. Motion seconded by Commissioner Whipple and carried by the following vote: Commissioners Elwell, Fountain, Sharp, Whipple and His Honor, Mayor Gragson, voting aye; noes, none. Commissioner Sharp moved that Mr. Paul S. Carter be appointed to the Board of Electrical Examiners, to fill the vacancy created by the expiration of Mr. Hillis' term. Motion seconded by Commissioner Elwell and carried by the following vote: Commissioners Elwell, Fountain, Sharp, Whipple and His Honor, Mayor Gragson, voting aye; noes, none. 1-20-60 LUCKY STRIKE CLUB Grand Opening Celebration Approved BALDWIN GRAND PIANO Award WIGWAM BUILDING Don Strickland Discussion MANAGERS' MEETING A. H. Kennedy Attendance Approved BENCH CONTRACT Held in Abeyance EL MOROCCO CLUB New Owners Approved LIQUOR APPLICATION New Owner Thriftimart, Inc. Approved BOARD OF ELECTRICAL EXAMINERS Appointment Approved