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Las Vegas City Commission Minutes, November 20, 1957 to December 2, 1959, lvc000011-629

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    MINUTES Commissioner Sharp moved the minutes of November 18, 1959 be approved by November 18, 1959 reference and the Mayor and City Clerk he authorized to sign same. Approved Motion seconded by Commissioner Fountain and carried by the following vote: Commissioners Elwell, Fountain, Sharp, Whipple and His Honor Mayor Gragson voting aye; noes, none. CHARITABLE Commissioner Elwell moved the following Charitable Solicitation Permit as SOLICITATION approved by the Solicitations Review Board be approved and the Supervisor of PERMITS License and Revenue authorized to issue the permit: Approved GIRL SCOUTS, FRONTIER COUNCIL - "Fantasy in Rhythm" Ticket Sale. Motion seconded by Commissioner Fountain and carried by the following vote: Commissioners Elwell, Fountain, Sharp, Whipple and His Honor Mayor Gragson voting aye; noes, none. GAMING LICENSE Commissioner Sharp moved the application of Kost and Kell for license for three New slot machines at the K & K Store, 225 N. 3rd, be approved on the basis of favorable K & K Store police report, and the Supervisor of License and Revenue authorized to issue the license. Approved Motion seconded by Commissioner Fountain and carried by the following vote: Commissioners Elwell, Fountain, Sharp, Whipple and His Honor Mayor Gragson voting aye; noes, none. GAMING LICENSE Commissioner Elwell moved the following applications for additional gaming Additional licenses be approved and the Supervisor of License and Revenue authorized to issue the licenses: Approved SHOWBOAT LANES 2800 Fremont Super Scope Coin 2 Slots JOE JULIAN'S 2444 L. V. Blvd. S. Super Scope Coin 1 Cash Pin LIQUOR STORE 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. LIQUOR LICENSE Commissioner Elwell moved the application of James Pages for a Restaurant Beverage New Owner License at the Coney Island Cafe, 417 S. 2nd, former owner, Edward DeBord, be approved on the basis of favorable police report and the Supervisor of License and Coney Island Cafe Revenue authorized to issue the license. Approved Motion seconded by Commissioner Fountain and carried by the following vote: Commissioners Elwell, Fountain, Sharp, Whipple and His Honor Mayor Gragson voting aye; noes, none. CIGARETTE LICENSES Commissioner Fountain moved the following applications for Cigarette License for additional locations be approved and the Supervisor of License and Revenue Additional Locations authorized to issue the licenses. Approved 2nd Street Barber Shop 117 S. 2nd St. Ralph T. Warne Vending Nevada School of Dealing 131 N. 3rd St. Ralph T. Warne Vending Huntridge Barber Shop 1210 E. Chrlstn. Ralph T. Warne Vending Town House Beauty Salon 1104 S. 3rd St. Ralph T. Warne Vending Coney Island 412 S. 2nd St. Ralph T. Warne Vending Safari Motel 2000 Fremont Ralph T. Warne Vending Yellow Cab Co. 115 S. Main Ralph T. Warne Vending Nevada Parking 2nd & Ogden Streets Ralph T. Warne Vending 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. USE PERMIT The Commission again considered the application of Mrs. Vern Howard for a use U-27-59 permit to allow Frederika M. Singer to conduct a private music school for piano, accordion and guitar at 242 Boston Avenue, between Industrial Road and Fairfield, Mrs. Vern Howard legally described as Lots 18 and 19, Block 13, Meadows Addition in an R-4 zone. This application was referred back to the Board of Zoning Adjustment by the City Denied Commission on November 4, 1959. Commissioner Fountain moved the application of Mrs. Vern Howard for a use permit be denied, as recommended by the Board of Zoning Adjustment, inasmuch as the applicant had sold the property and the new owner had indicated that he did not want a music school permit. 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. USE PERMIT The Commission considered the application of Myrill Rabb for a use permit to conduct U-28-59 a commercial child nursery for 15 children less than one year old and 15 children no more than two years old at 630 S. 3rd Street, generally located at the northwest Myrill Rabb corner of 3rd Street and Garces Avenue, legally described as Lots 17 and 18, Block 24, Clark's Las Vegas Townsite, in an R-4 zone. Denied Approval was recommended by the Board of Zoning Adjustment, providing no more than 24 children be allowed and subject to the following conditions: (There were 42 protests from surrounding property owners at the Board of Zoning Adjustment hearing.) 1. Compliance with all provisions of the Child Welfare Ordinance. 2. Recommendations of the Fire and Building Departments. 3. That the property be enclosed with a suitable fence; said fence being impervious to children. 12-2-59