HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-01-1955 CC Minutes MINUTES OF COUNCIL MEETING
June lst, 1955
The meeting was called to order by Sylvester Powell, Jr. and the
following councilmen were present:
Ted J. Herzog, John Stumpff, Gerald Bales, and Paul Cooper, Jr.
Minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved.
R. B. Clark appeared and requested the City to grant an extention of
its waiver of the zoning restrictions so that he could store new cars on his pre
mises south of Martway Street for a period of ninety days. He also stated that
he would not sell used cars and that the building used for sales office would be
=-W removed within fifteen days.
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Upon motion being made by Paul Cooper and being seconded by Ted
Herzog, a waiver of the zoning restrictions for a period of ninety days was
granted to R. B. Clark Chevrolet Company, so that he could store new cars
on the premises south of Martway for a period of ninety days' and that used cars
would not be sold on said lot, nor would lights be maintained thereon.
John Keach and R. J. Muntzel appeared with more detailed drawings
concerning their proposed office building to be- erected on Lots 22 and 23 of
Mission Hill Acres.
Thereupon a discussion ensued concerning the desirability of having
such a building adjacent to residences, and also as to its compatibility. Several
councilmen voiced objections to having so much parking east of the building a nd
stated that there was insufficient beautification of the ground site.
Upon motion duly made and seconded the council took the new formal
application under advisement and also instructed Mr. Muntzel and Mr. Keach
that in any event, detailed plans and specifications would have to be prepared
before a building permit could be obtained.
Michael J. O'Neil appeared and presented to the council, a plat of
Walnut View.
Thereupon, a discussion took place concerning the plant, and on
motion being made by John Stumpff and secondec by Gerald Bales, the plat was
approved, and thereupon Mayor and Councilmen present affixed their signatures
to the pfficial plat as required by law.
Tony Stock appeared and complained of a drainage problem north of
the store buildings in the block occupied by him and other tenants. After having
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heard. Mr. Stock's presentation of the problem, the Council informed Mr. Stock
that it was their opinion that his matter was one -which would have to be worked
out privately with the other business property owners adjacent to him.
The ,City marshal appeared and presented his regular monthly
report and also stated to the council that Ruby Wolf had done an excellent job
in helping to apprehend a shop lifter in Mission.
Thereupon, Sylvester Powell announced the appointment of Ruby Wolf
as a deputy city marshal and the appointment was unanimously confirmed by all
councilmen present.
Leo Pearce, City engineer, appeared and presented certain specifi-
cations relating to the construction and repair of streets within the City of Mission.
After having considered the specifications, the same were unanimously approved,
and were filed with the City Clerk, as required by the Ordinances of the City.
Leo Pearce, City engineer also presented an Ordinance, No. 86,
and after some discussion of the said ordinance as introduced by John Stumpff,
and after having been duly read and considered by Sections as required by law,
it was.voted upon, the vote being as follows: In favor of the Ordinance: Gerald
Bales, Paul Cooper, Jr. Ted Herzog and John Stumpff. Opposed to the Ordi-
nance,
none.
Resolution No. 18, the same providing for the issuance of a tempor-
ary note for the construction of Outlook Street, was presented. The same after
having been duly read and considered as required by law, upon motion duly made
by Ted Herzog and seconded by Paul Cooper, the same was approved.
The City engineer also stated to the council that several storm sewers
adjacent to Fifty seventh Street, between Beverly Lane and Beverly, were in need
of repair. After some discussion, the City attorney was instructed to present the
problem to Bryan Construction Company, the developer of the property.
Public hearing was held concerning the appraisements of the lots
within the benefit districts on Woodson from Fifty -third to Fifty -fifth and the
Outlook benefit district north of Fifty eighth Street. The Council, after having
examined the appraisements, approved the same. There were no protesters
present.
Upon motion being duly made and seconded, the following building per-
mits were approved:
Sylvester Powell, Jr. presented an appropriation ordinance making
appropriation for certain obligations of the City. Upon motion duly made and
seconded, the same was approved.
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There being no further business to come before the meeting, the
meeting adjourned to June ,/.0 1955, to be held at 5627 Johnson Drive,
Mission, Kansas, at 8:00 p.m.
V IP
Mayor
ATTEST:
M. D. Brooks, CLty Cle
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MINUTES OF COUNCIL MEETING
June 15th, 1955 0
The meeting was called to order by Sylvester Powell, Jr. The follow-
ing Councilmen were present: Elmer L. Horseman, Jr., Gerald Bales, Paul
Cooper, and John Stumpff.
The minutes ae the previous meeting were read and approved.
Tom Dail ey, a.trash and garbage contractor, appeared and stated to
the Council that he was losing money collecting trash and garbage in the Mission
business district, for the reason that many businessmen were not paying. He
stated that if the City could increase the occupational tax license, that it would
cost the City approximately $1,000.00 per month to collect the trash and garbage
from the Mission business district.
Thereupon, the discussion followed concerning the advisability of in
creasing the occupational tax license, but no decision was reached. Mr. Dailey
was informed that action would be taken during the month of July.
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Elmer Horseman made a report concerning occupational tax licenses,
which were not being filed properly. The City attorney was instructed to write
a letter to 0. D. Moffett Son and to M M Auto Parts and instruct them to
file the proper information with the City Clerk within one week.
Ordinance No. 87, an ordinance assessing the costs of the street pav-
ing on Woodson Road against the property owners was introduced. .After having
been read and duly considered by sections,, it was voted upon, the vote being as
:follows: In favor of. the Ordinance Elmer L. Horseman, Jr., Gerald Bales,
Paul Cooper and John Stumpff. Opposed none.
Ordinance No. 88, being an ordinance assessing the costs or paving
north of 58th Street on Outlook, was introduced. After having been duly read
and considered by sections, it was voted upon, the vote being as follows: In
favor of the ordinance: Elmer L. Horseman, Jr., Gerald Bales, Paul Cooper,
and John Stumpff. Opposed none.
A discussion was had concerning the appointment of a Paik Board
whose duties would be to make recommendations to the Governing Body concern
int the operation of the City Pails and the Municipal swimming pool. The City
Attorney was instructed to prepare a model ordinance for introduction in July.
The following names were suggested and were appointed by the Mayor and were
unanimously confirmed by the City Council: Larry Steyer, Mrs. Vera Franks,
Ed Chapmen, Willard Hammond, Steve Szerbacki, Darwin Lowry and W. W. Hurst.