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3// e 11/26/70 _... - ~-"'- - ..... -- .~_..-- ....- - ...,- -.-i,."_- - -'....-'--"-' --~ A_,.__'''-__.__~ 11 !i A report from the Building Department was previously circulated to the Council outlining the hazardous:, I I i: condition of a bridge over the Amazon Creek south of 11th Avenue West and located at approximately r Quaker Street extended. Exact ownership of the bridge has not been determined. Council has inspected the bridge and found it unsafe even for walking. Mr. Henry White said his father had built this bridge, and that nothing had been done to it for some time. He said property had been dedicated for public right of way, and that his father felt the decking should be repaired so that it could be used again. : City Manager said Public Works'Department had no record of a dedication and that this should be investigated. If there is a right of way, the Council would have to decide whether the City should repair the bridge or not. " Councilwoman Hayward suggested that the Council delay action on the Resolution until the Council had more information. There was general agreement to this suggestion. The Resolution was held for further information. e .; !; III. Request for Variance to permit mobile home for nightwatchman at 171 Lawrence Street ~ Minutes from committee meeting of November~4, 1970 - Mr. Henry Baker has requested a variance to allow use of a mobile home on industrially zoned property for night watchman or caretaker accommodations. Mr. Baker operates an auto body repair shop, and has insufficient building space to house customer's cars. The Council has viewed the property " and should call a public hearing, if it wishes to proceed. , I Mr. Gribskov moved seconded by Mr. Williams to set a hearing on this matter for November 16, 1970. Motion carried. A letter was read from Mr. Baker requesting permission to locate a structure on the site of his auto body repair at 171 Lawrence Street. The area is industrially zoned, and permission may be granted, with the stipulation that it be reviewed' annually as to the necessity for continued nightwatchman or caretaker quarters. Dr. Purdy moved seconded by Mrs. Hayward to adopt a Resolution permitting a variance for mobile home on industrially zoned property at 171 Lawrence Street. (See page 13 of these minutes) Motion carried unanimously. IV'. Saturday Market Review - (Minutes of Committee meeting of November 4, 1970) - Mrs. Lottie Streisinger told the Council that the Saturday Market has ironed out problems which concerned businesses in the area, and that they wish to remain in the location at the overpark. She requested the Council to extend permission through December 19, which is one Saturday beyond that authorized by previous Council extension. Operations will then be suspended until May, and in the interim a proposal will be presented to the Council for consideration of future operation. " Councilman Mohr said one of the prime Council concerns had been with regulation. He , had been pleased with the regulations and standards set up by the market committee. " :1 I Dr. Purdy was concerned consideration had not been given to changing Jhe location, and suggested again that City Hall should be considered as an ideal location. . Mrs. " Streisinger said they had considered it, but that it was not centrally located, and they would miss a great deal of drop-in business. She felt the market should not be moved in the middle of the season. Mrs. Beal moved seconaed by Mrs. Hayward to extend permission for the' Saturday Market until Saturday, December 19. - Councilman Williams suggested that a public hearing be held to enable those interested in the market to discuss problems and questions which have come up during its operation. Councilmen and Mayor Anderson agreed that this was a good suggestion, but felt a hearing should be separate from considerationoof an extension. Dr. Purdy requested that a hearing be held before the end of December. Mayor Anderson suggested that, after the question of the extension has been decided, the Council hold a hearing to evaluate the market, and that the Saturday Market Committee prepare a presentation for the Council btween December and Mai. Vote taken on motion as stated. Motion carried. Councilwoman Hayward requested the committee planning to present a proposal to the Council regarding a future location for the market give consideration to the park blocks which are County-owned. I She felt, since many of those selling at the Saturday Market are not city residents, the park blocks would be suitable for this use. Dr. Purdy moved seconded by Mrs. Hayward that Saturday Market permission be extended through Dec- ember 19, 1970. Motion carried. I' e 11/16/70 - 2 ~