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06-07-1920 Minutes2bP(*'G COUIXlL PROCEEDINGS) REGULAR MEETING. j COUNCIL CiiAMBER SAL I NA KAN SA S JUi�E 7th, 1920 } Regular semi-monthly rceeting of the City Council, June 7th, 1920. Mayor Mathews presiding, and the following named council- men ansa;ered to roll call; Stolper, Dyar, Spaeth, garne, Camp- bell, haite, -bradford, Barbee and Carver. City Attorney G. A. Spencer and Councilman Howell absent. The minutes of the Regular Semi -Monthly rr,eeting of May 17th , 1920, were read and approved as read. F. D. Blundon appeared before the Counciol and presented a petition asking for the vacation of the alley between Santa Fe 1,venue and Seventh Street, 200 feet north of South Street, through the ground recently purchased by The „rasonic Te;T.ple Aid Associa- tion. Councilman ggaite moved that the prayers of the petitioners be granted. Ari ordinance was introduced entitled: "An ordinance making an apporpriation for the payment of certain claims." Cn motion of Councilman L'; ar the ordinance was read and f adopted by sections and on its final adopiton the roll was called and the following vote was had; Ayes. Stolper, Dyar, Spaeth, Harne, Campbell, mite, Bradford, Barbee and Carver. (9) Nays: (0) Councilman rjowell absent . The Mayor approved the s ame and is numbered 2338. Street and Alley Committee reported favorably on the peti- tidn asking for the location of an arc 11ght at the corner of Jewell and Osborne. Councilman Campbell moved that the report of the Committee be adopted, and that the City Clerk notify The Salina Light, Pow- er and Cas Company to install said light. Motion adopted. Councilman Spaeth moved that the City Clerk be instructed to notify The Security Building and Loan Asspciation to remove their sign at the corner of Santa Fe Avenue and Pacific Avenue as the same obstructs the view of the Santa Fe and the Golden Belt Road. The natter of establishing additional safety zones was gen- erally discussed by the Council. Councilman Barbee moved that the matter be referred to the Mayor to use his own judUrient in establishing additional safety zones. Councilman Dyar presented a communication and specifications from, The �rnerican retroleum institute, relative to gasoline sto- raLe tanks. Councilman Campbell moved that if he wished to construct the same on the lot on the inside of the sidewalk the permit would be granted; but that no permit be granted for a stand on the parking. Motion adopted. Insomuch as The National Refining Company signified their intention of complying with all the requirements in the above named specifications, Councilman Dyar moved that the petition presented sometime ago, for the removal of said tanks be denied. Motion adopted. i Councilman Spaeth moved that the City Attorney draft an ordi- nance covering the above specifications, to apply to all oil com- panies doing business in tre City of Salina, Kansas. Councilman Bradford, stated that A. LN. Weburg, living at 318 North Ninth Street, wished a special permit to construct a gr - arae and wash house; and moved that a special permit be granted. Lave Face asked for a special permit to construct a stand at the northeast corner of Ninth and Elm Streets. Councilman Campbell moved that if he wished to construct the same on the lot on the inside of the sidewalk the permit would be granted; but that no permit be granted for a stand on the parking. Motion adopted. Councilman Waite moved that the City Marshal notify the property owners to remove the obstruction at the corner of Fourth - and South Streets. Fire Chief, Ben vvolbert , made requisition for 100 feet of rope, also paint for the painting of the Fire Chief's car. Councilman Spaeth moved that the request be granted. Councilman Dyar of the narks and Parking Committee suggest- ed several improvements that were necessary in the different parks owned by the City of Salina. Councilman Dyar, reported favorably on the matter of leasing the lots adjacent to the Hawthorne School, to be used as a play ground to accomodate the citizens in that part of town. Councilman Bradford moved that the City lease the above lots at once. Notion adopted. Councilman Spaeth moved that the City Attorney draft a reso- lution providing for the paving of -Lincoln Avenue from Santa Fe Avenue to Standard Cil Company's plant. A petition was received asking for the location of an arc light at the corner of Ash Street and Ohio l,venae . Same was re- ferred to the Street and 41'311ey Committee. A petition was received asking for the widening of Chicago Street from Elm Street to Ash Street. Same was referred to the Street and Alley Committee. On motion of Councilman Barbee, Council adjourned. City Clerk.