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Las Vegas City Commission Minutes, November 20, 1957 to December 2, 1959, lvc000011-252

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    a) SALVATION ARMY - Annual street "Kettle Donation Drive" b) HYDE PARK JR. HIGH P.T.A. - Rummage Sales c) LOYAL ORDER OF THE MOOSE - Charity Auction d) WOMEN OF THE MOOSE - Bazaar e) ORDER OF 'THE RAINBOW GIRLS - Food Sale f) FIRST METHODIST CHURCH - Rummage Sales g) P.E.O. SISTERHOOD CHAPTER K - Rummage Sales Motion seconded by Commissioner Sharp and carried by the following vote: Commissioners Bunker, Fountain, Sharp, Whipple and His Honor voting aye; noes, none. V.F.W. & AMERICAN LEGION The Commission considered the request of Helen Herr in regard to the lease of approximately Request for Lease an acre of the forty (40) acres owned by the City of Las Vegas located approximately one-quarter of City Property mile northwest of Highway 91 in North Las Vegas; the land to be used to build a building for the North Las Vegas V.F.W. and American Legion. Helen Herr spoke from the floor stating that the North Las Vegas V.F.W. and American Legion do not have a place for their meetings and building might be available from Nellis Air Force Base if they had a place to put it. They have no money to buy land hut by pooling their resources of money and man-power, they will be able to move the building and bring it up to code if they could lease a piece of land from the City of Las Vegas which is located in Section 12 in North Las Vegas. They would require approximately 200' x 350' or 2½ or 3 acres. Commissioner Fountain asked just what location on the property was desired. j Mr. George Reynolds, Commander of the V.F.W. of North Las Vegas spoke from the audience stating that they would like any of the 40 acres that fronts on Pecos St. Not only would they like to put up a service home, but would like enough land for a ball park and picnic grounds. Commissioner Fountain asked Mr. Reynolds if he felt 2½ or 3 acres would be enough and stated further that he would be in favor of leasing them this land for this purpose but suggested they bring in a more definite map or plot plan. Commissioner Sharp added that these would also be a proposed lease drawn. With regard to the lease, City Attorney Cannon advised that it will be necessary to determine for what length of time it should run and that it might be well for it to be revocable in the event the City might desire to sell this property at some later date. It was suggested that the Engineering Department prepare a detailed sketch of the area and that Helen Herr and Mr. Reynolds contact Mr. Kennedy to work out the details of the situation. LIQUOR APPLICATIONS Commissioner Fountain moved the application of Florence Elmore doing business as the Chili New Pot, 1329 "E" Street, for a Restaurant beverage license be approved and the Supervisor of Chili Pot License and Revenue authorized to issue the license. Approved Motion seconded by Commissioner Sharp and carried by the following vote: Commissioners Bunker, Fountain, Sharp, Whipple and His Honor voting aye; noes, nous. GAMING APPLICATIONS Commissioner Sharp moved the following applications for additional gaming licenses be Additional approved and the Supervisor of License and Revenue authorized to issue the licenses: Approved THE CHATTERBOX 18 Fremont Crown Novelty Co. 1 Cash Pinball CHARLESTON INN 1107 S. 2nd Automatic Amusement 1 Cash Pinball LOUISIANA CLUB 1322 "F" St. United Coin Machine 1 Cash Pinball GROOVE CAFE 416 Bonanza Glenn Sales 2 Slots KINGS RESTAURANT 1102 Fremont Glenn Sales 1 Slot LUCKY LIQUOR 2002 E. Charleston Harry Levy Liquor Inc. 6 Slots 2 Cash Pinball Motion seconded by Commissioner Whipple and carried by the following vote: Commissioners Bunker, Fountain, Sharp, Whipple and His Honor voting aye; noes, none. CHANGE OF OWNERSHIP City Manager Kennedy presented the application for the purchase of 9% interest in the Addition of Partner California Club, 101 Fremont, by William Harrigan stating that there is a favorable police report on the applicant. California Club Commissioner Sharp moved the application for the purchase of 9% interest in the California Approved Club, 101 Fremont, by William Harrigan be approved. Motion seconded by Commissioner Fountain and carried by the following vote: Commissioners Bunker, Fountain, Sharp, Whipple and His Honor voting aye; noes, none. CHANGE OF OWNERSHIP The Commission reconsidered the application for the purchase of 33 1/3% interest in the Addition of Partner Derby Turf & Sports Club, 113 South 1st, by Frank Cobert. ) Derby Turf & Sports Club City Manager Kennedy presented a letter addressed to the Board of Commissioners from Frank Cobert requesting reconsideration of his application for 33 1/3% interest in the Racebook Referred to City and Sportsbook licenses presently issued to H. P. Hurley and Jack Roland. The application Manager was denied July 2, 1958, based on unfavorable police report. Commissioner Bunker moved that the application for the purchase of 33 1/3 % interest in the Derby Turf & Sports Club, 113 South 1st, by Frank Cobert, be referred to the City Manager for study and recommendation. Motion seconded by Commissioner Fountain and carried by the following vote: Commissioners Bunker, Fountain, Sharp, Whipple and His Honor voting aye; noes, none. CIGARETTE LICENSES Commissioner Fountain moved the following applications for Cigarette Licenses be approved, and the Supervisor of License and Revenue authorized to issue the licenses: Approved DESERT SHOPPING CENTER N. Main & Bonanza Sutton Vending Service Inc. ALLEN HOTEL 231 North 1st Sutton Vending Service Inc. HOUSTON'S TEXACO 2109 E. Charleston Sutton Vending Service Inc. LUCKY LIQUOR 2002 E. Charleston Harry Levy Liquors Inc. Motion seconded by Commissioner Sharp and carried by the following vote: Commissioners Bunker, Fountain, Sharp, Whipple and His Honor voting aye; noes, none. 11-19-58