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04-13-54 APRIL 13, 1954 A Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Delray Beach was held in the Council Chambers at 2:30 P.M. with Mayor Catherine E. Strong in the Chair, City Manager W. E. Lawson, Jr., City Attorney Nail MacMillan, and the following Council members present: R. J. Holland, Mrs. Alma ~. Woe hle, ~. Cottingha~ Allen, and Glenn B. Su~dy, a quorum being present. Mayor Strong called the meeting to order and an opening prayer was delivered by Father John J. Kellaghan. Upon motion of Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Holland and unanimously carried, the minutes of the meeti~ng of March 22 were approved with the following corrections:(1) that the letters writte~ to the Garden Clubs for recommendations on beautifying Atlantic Avenue include the word "sodding", (2) Mrs. Woehle's statement regarding paving NW 2nd Avenue was changed to read that "she knew of no reason for them to want to make the street 22 feet instead of 18 feet, and (3) the nn~ber of bank depositories was changed from six to seven. Mr. E. W. Ennis addressed the Council with a request that permission be given to change the set-back on Lot 24, Block 11, Del Ida Park, as it is an irregular shape lot and in order to construct a house on. the property the set-back would have to be 25 instead of 35 feet. The City Attorney stated it was the procedure to refer deviation requests to the Planning Board. Councilman Holland made a motion that the application for a deviatio~ in the set-back be referred to the Planning Board. The motion was seconded by Councilman Allen and unanimously carried. Mr~ Sharp, representing Merrill, Lynch, Pierce, Fenner and Beane, presented copies of a letter to each of the Council members offering for purchase 6,000 City of Delray Beach 2.65% Refunding Bonds, due January l, 1965. Mrs..~oehle made a motion that the matter be referre~ to the Finance Advisory Committee for study and red~mmendation. The motion was seconded by Councilman Allen and unanimously carried. The City Manager read a. letter from the Building Inspector regarding a request to install aluminum siding on frame s~ruc- tures within the City limits. Mr. Hughson stated the request was in violation of existing Ordinance No. G-14 and recommended that the ordinance be amended to include the use of certain appo~oved types of metal coverings. Mrs. Woehle asked if the City has a group who decide on metals used, and Mayor Strong replied no. Mr. Nnghson presented samples of the metals. Mrs. Woehle stated she thought each individual should have to ap~ly for consideration. . . mr. Nnghson further recommended that a Code Board be set up to make recommendations to the Council on all code changes. The City Attorney suggested that the Building Inspector be authorized to confer with loc. al architects for their recommenda- tions to amend the ordinance. It was decided that the City Manager, Building Inspector, and one architect would confer and make recommendations. A letter f~om the Building Inspector with regard~ a quest from M. Frances and Louise F. Brewster was read. The request was to erect a building on Lots 1, 2, and 3, B~-ock 4, Ocean Park subdivision, to contain two stores and two apartments. Mr. N~ghson presented the plans and stated they met a. ll necessary specification s. Upon motion of Councilman Holland, seconded by Cour~ilman Sundy and unanimously carried, the plans were approved as sub- mitted. lB, 1954 Requests for traffic and street lights were discussed. The City Manager reported on the following recommendations made by the Chief of Police. 1. O. F. Youngblood - That a street light be installed on NW 7th Avenue ap pr cmi mat el y half-way between NW 2nd and 3rd Streets. 2. J. R. Kern- That three street lights be installed on SW 13th Avenue between Atlantic Avenue and SW 2nd Street. 3. Oscar Kibele - That the area between SE 1st and SE 4th Streets on 5th Avenue have several lights installed alternately. 4. Guy Stollanwerck - That three lights be installed on SW 14th Avenue between Atlantic Avenue and SN 2nd Street. Mr. Lawson stated that he had written to Mr. Senior of the Florida Power and Light Company suggesting an overall survey be made of the City and asking for his recommendations. He said that a report had not yet been received but that Mr. Senior had recom- mended replacing the street lights on 5th Avenue between SE 4th and NE 4th Streets with the type as installed on Atlantic Avenue. Councilman Sund~ s~ggested waiting for Mr. Senior's report, and th~ City Manager stated that since a survey of this type would take approximately two months the current requests should be ap- preyed. ' Councilman Allen stated that since the City is behind in the street light program that the current recommendations of the Chief of Police be approved. Upon motion of Mrs. ~ehle, seconded by Councilman Holland and unanimously carried, the rec~nmendations of the Chief of Police were accepted, with the approval of the City Manager. The City Manager asked the Council for their opinion on re- placing .the posts on 5th Avenue as above, and after discussion the matter was tabled for further study. The City Manager read a request from Reubin Mack to construct, a small buildin$on NW 10th Avenue and 2nd Street to be used as a_ business. Mr. ~awson stated the property is presently zoned Resi dance 1. CounciLman Allen stated the request had previously been made and was denied by the Planning Board. Mrs. ~ehle asked if the Council could deny a request without submitting it to the Planning Board. The City Attorney advised that a request for rezoning can be denied by a majority vote but that special permit requests can not be granted by the Council. Mrs. Noehle made a motion that the request be denied. The motion was seconded by Councilman Allen and unanimously carried. A letter from Hugh S. Betts, representing V. K. Cushman, was read by the City Manager, with regard to construction on 20th Street in Seacrest Park. Mr. Betts addressed the Council and asked that ~they consider continuing NE 3rd Avenue through the southern boundary of the subdtvi sion. Mayor Strong stated it was the procedure for the property owners to be assessed for streets. Mrs. Woehle asked if the street would interfere with the school playground and M~. Betts replied no. Mrs. Woehle suggested that Mr. Betts contact the abutting property owners and obtain permission to put in the street, stat- ing the Council had no right ~ to decide for them. Mr. MacMillan stated that the property owners would have to dedicate a right-of-way to the City. It was agreed that Mr. Betts would contact the owners for their permission. The City Manager discussed a request from E. E. Orris to open an alley between NE 2nd and 3rd Avenues and 3rd and 4th Streets, for access to a duplex building. He stated that Mr. Cook, S~perintendent of Public Works Department, had estimated the cost would be approximately $670.00, if an amount for equip- ment were included. Mrs. Woehle stated that other property owners are involved and that the request was a problem for the Planning Board. Mayor Strong suggested that Mr. 0rvis contact the other property owners and the City Manager was instructed to advise Mr. Orris of the procedure. The City Manager then read a petition from property owners in the vicinity of SE 2nd Street and 1st Avenue, objecting t~ Lots ? and 8,. Block 78, being used for stock pile of pipe. FAr. Lawson stated that since the property is zoned General Business, it ~was his opinion that the property was being used in conformance with the zoning. It was suggested that a hedge be put up around the property to conceal the pipe. Mrs. Stephens addressed the Council, stating that she par- ticularly obJec~ted to profanity used by the colored help on the perty and that the noise was disturbing. Mayor Strong asked rs. St®phens if anyone had contacted Howard Cromer, the o~ner, about the colored men and stated she felt sure he ~uld caution them about their language. Mr. MacMillan stated he would write a letter to Mr. Cromer regarding the petition. The City Manager read a letter from Howard Cromer requesting permission to install new water service lines in the Ken Bacheller subdivision, under the supervision of the City Water Department. Mr. Lawson stated that he felt it was unfair for the City to com- pete with local contractors and that the policy was generally for the subdividers to do the work. After discussion, the City Manager and Supervisor of the Water Department were instrudted to draw up spedifications, and recommendations to the Council for future policy regarding water line installations in new subdivisions. The City Manager stated a traffic survey had been made at Swinton Avenue and NE 2nd Street and the Chief of Police had recommended the request of W. H. Deaderick for a traffic light be denied. He stated the traffic at this intersection did not warrant a light. Councilman Allen made a motion that the recommendation of the Chief of Police be upheld. Mrs. Woehle seconded the motion which carried unanimously. Mr. Lawson stated the Chief of Police also recommende~ the request for an extra police officer at the City beach during Easter be denied. Chief Croft felt that any trouble encountered would probably be during the night and that an officer is on duty during those hours. A motion was made by Councilman Holland that the recommenda- tion of the Chief of Police be accgpted. Cour~ilman Allen sec- onded the motion which carried unanimously. A report from the Building Inspector was read by the City Manager regardi_ng an inspection of the property on the South 24 feet of Lot 8 and all. of Lot 9, Block 109. Mr. Hughson stated that he and the Chief of the Fire Department had found the struc- ture to be unsafe for human occupancy and creates a fire and storm hazard to surrounding properties. The City Attorney advised that the owner should be con- tacted about the inspection and ~that a hearing should be held. Councilman Sundy made a motion that the recommendation of the Building Inspector and Fire Chief be accepted, and that the City Attorney set a hearing date so that the owner could have an opportunity to be heard. The motion was seconded by Council- man Allen and unanimously carried. Mr. Lawson then discussed a request from Ira Hollomon for opening a portion of NW 7th Avenue between 1st and 2nd Streets. He stated that the Tax Assessor had prepared Quit Claim Deeds less than a year ago for all property owners in Blocks 2, 3, 10 and 11, whose property concerns the involved rights-of-way and from whom necessary dedications would have to be obtained, prior to proceeding with the street project. Said deeds were turned over to Mr. Hollomon and Mr. Ozzie Youngblood who agreed to obtain properly completed right-of-way deeds which have not as yet been submit ted t o the C it y Manager. The matter was tabled until the Quit Claim Deeds could be secured. The City Manager then read the following report from the Planning Board: 8 ~pril 1954 The Honorable Mayor and City Council, Delray Beach, Florida I~adies and Gentl amen: The Planning Board has taken action on matters referred to us as follows: 1. Mrs. I~Acy M. Helm request to reclassify all that part of the N 395 ft. Sec. 21, Twp 46-S, Range 43 E, lying East of the E R/W of State Road A1A. A public hearing was held on the evening of March 19th and the minutes of the meeting are in the ~ity files. Of the seven property owners notified in accordance with City Ordinance 365, two failed to appear fiwe objected to the propesed change six property owners in the general area objected by letter o~in person. The Beach Taxpayers League objected to a change of zoning. Discussion noted that an agreement dated l? February 1945 between "the City of Delray Beach and the Owners of this pro- perty provided in part that the property in Question should be so zoned as to permit the construction and operation thereon of a beach or Cabana Club. It is the opinion of the Board that the highest zoning classification in accord with this agreement i~$ Residence A. It was felt that because of the limited size of the lot and its coDtinuity with a highly restricted area of ocean front properties, apartment zoning would not be appropriate. ~c ti on The Board recommends that the request be denied, but that the property be reclassified to Residence A. 2. Proposed replat of a part of Breezy Ridge Estates, dated 24 Feb 1954. Ac ti on After' examination and discussion of the proposed replat the Board recomends that it be approved by the City with the following precisions to be met befOre final acceptance: 1. That the owner will install 22 ft. paving as secondary streets, with construction approved by the City Engineering Department, on all streets shown, providing adequate storm drainage for the entire area. 2. That street names be changed so as not to conflict with the City street system, and that street signs be installed at all intereections. 3. That 12 ft. wide easements for utilities be included on the plat. 4. That the Sanitary Sewage System be approved by the County Board of Health. .5. That if a future street is intended on the north side of the subdivision by agreement ~th owners to the north, then the 20 ft. dedication indicated should be increased to 25 ft. (The Board does not regard an extension of West Atlantic Avenue along the line noted as desirable, and feels the 20 ft. dedication here is not necessary for the City..) 6. That a final plat be resubmitted to the Planning Board for approval, showing: (a) location and sizes of water/mains and fire hydrant s (b) electric power and telephone poles (c) street lights, if any (d) location and invert elevations of any storm or sanitary sewers Sir~ erely, /s/ Robert F. Blake, II, Chairman Mrs. Helm addressed the Council requesting a letter fram the City on nc~-conforming use, so there would be no question asto a city license should the property be sold. The City Attor- ney explained-that the letter would restrict the property to its pre sent use. Mrs. Woehle stated she was in favor of leaving the property zoned AA and that the City should not down-grade this section. Mr. MacMillan stated the property legally should be Resi- dence A. Mr. Hughson explained that the difference in the two zonin~ classifications was in floor area. Gouncilman Allen made a motion that the recommendation of the Planning Board be accepted. Councilman Sundy seconded the motion and upon call of roll, Mayor Strong, Councilmen Holland, Allen and Sundy voted in favor of the reco~m~endation and Mrs. Woehle was opposed. Councilman Allen made a motion that the C~ty Attorney be instructed to write a letter to Mrs. Helm to the effect that any non-conforming use currently existing - based upon a permit issued by the City of Delray Beach - be permitted to remain. Councilman Holland seconded the motion and upen call of ~oll, Mayor Strong, Councilmen Holland, Allen and Sundy voted in favor of the motion and Mrs. Woehle was opposed. The ~ity Attorney read an Ordinance prepared to rezone the property in question to Residence A. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, PLACIN~ ALL THAT PART~0F THE NORTH 395 FEET OF SECTION 21, TOWNSHIP 46 SOUTH, RANGE 43 EAST LYING EAST OF THE EAST RIG~-OF-WAY LINE OF STATE ROAD A-1-A IN RESIDENCE "A" DI ST RICT. Councilman Holland made a motion that the ordinance be placed on first reading. Councilmen Alleh seconded the motion and after roll call, Mayor Strong, Councilmen Holland, Allen and Sundy voted in favor of the ordinance and Mrs. Woehle voted opposed. The Council discussed the replat of Breezy Ridge Estates and Mayor Strong asked the City Manager to confer with the Plann- ing Board regarding the possibility of the Clover Leaf widening of Atlantic Avenue extending to West Atlantic Avenue and being affected by this subdivision. Councilman Allen made a motion that the recommendation of 61 APBIL 13, 1954 the Planning Board be acc~epted. Councilman Holland seconded the motion which carried unanimously. The followi~ report from the Planning Board was then read by the City. Manager: April 8, 1954 The Honorable Mayor and City Council, Delray Beach, Florida Ladies & Gentlemen: The Planning Board submits herewith a prelimtnar2 plan of traffic arteries and essential business streets as part of our overall street study, and recommends immediate action as follows: 1. Federal Hi~hw ay s It is understood that Federal Funds will not be avail- able for a d~al highway with less than 100 ft. right of way (hereafter designated as R/Y), but that such funds would be used for two separate 60 ft Rs/W, with no one rthbound traffic only, the other, one way southbound. The Board therefore proposes that the Federal Highway, Rou~e 1, be divided, using Fifth Ave for south-bound traffic and Sixth Avenue for north-bound. The minimum R/~' to be 60 ft, allowing two 12 ft and two 10 ft traffic lanes and two 8 ft. sidewalk and/or service, strips. 2. Count2 Rq.ads That the County be requested to acquire a 60 ft. R/N on NE Second Ave. from Atlantic Ave. northward and provide payment, curbs, sidewalks, and adequate drainage. That the County also resurface the rough portion of this avenue between N.E. 8th St. and N.E. 13th St. 3. Primar~ Streets Construction in accordance with best engineering specifi- cations for heavy traffic. That the following be designated "primary streets" and that they acquire 60 ft R/N to permit 44 ft pavement with curbs and adequate drainage and eventually sidewalks. For earl2 action N.E. 2nd St frcm Sixth Ave. to Swinton S.E. 2nd Bt from Sixth Ave. to Swinton S.W. Fifth Ave. from Atlantic Ave. to S.W. 2nd St. N.W. Fifth Ave. from Atlantic Ave. to N.W. 2nd St. N.E. & N.W. 4th St. from N.E. Sixth Ave. to N.W. Fourth Ave N.W. Fourth Ave. from N.W. 4th St. to City limits N.E. 8th St. from N.E. Sixth A~e. to Swinton N.E. 14th Bt. from N.E. Sixth Ave. to S~nton For future action N.N. 2nd St. from Swinton to N.W. Fifth Ave. S.W. 2nd St. from Swinton to S.~. Fifth Ave. A westward diagc~al extension of N.Y. 4th St. across city lands, thence West on the line of N.W. 5th St. to inter- sect ~ith State Route #9 when this highway is constructed. APRIL l~, 1~4 B_usiness Str,~ets Paving construction should be similar to Primary Streets. That N.E. Third Ave. from Atlantic Ave. to N.E. 1st St. be rebuilt, and paved 22 feet wide on the west side of the R/N leaving three feet for future sidewalk. That S.E. Third Ave. from Atlantic Ave. to S.E. 1st St. be rebuilt s~d paved 40 feet wide from curb to curb, south of the alley with sidewalks cn both sides and storm drainage tied into S.E. 1st St. or Atlantic Ave. South-bound traffic only recommended. That eventually S.E. Third Ave. between S.E. 1st and S.E. 2nd St. have a R/W of 60 feet with paving ~ feet and remain a two-way street. That S.E. 1st St. from S.E. Sixth Ave. to S.E. Third Ave. have 60 ft. R/W, 44 ft. paving with curbs and storm drainage extended to S.E. 3rd Ave. That N.E. 1st Bt. from N.E. First Ave. to N.E. Sixth Ave. have 60 ft R/~, 44 ft. paving with. curbs, sidewalk and storm drainage. That N.E. First Ave. from Atlantic Ave. to N.E. 1st St. be rebuilt and/or re-surfaced as needed, and drainage provi~ed. That all streets in the central business section between Swiuton Ave .and E. Sixth Ave. and between N.E. 2nd Bt. and S.E. 2nd eventually have 60 ft. R/W where possible and building set- backs of 35 feet from the center of the street. 5- D_ire ct ion, .of .T..raffic That $.E. Third Ave be one-way south from. Atlantic Ave. to S.E. lst Bt. That other streets be changed to one-way when traffic becomes congested. 6. HiEhe st Pri .0r. ity S.E. Third Ave. from first block south of Atlantic Ave. N.E. 2nd Bt. from N.E. Sixth Ave. to Swinton S.E. 2nd St. from N.E. Sixth Ave. t~ Swinton N.E. Second Ave. from N.~. 8th to 13th. County maintenace. $1ncerely, /s/ Robert F. Blake, II, Chairman Preliminary plans were submitted and after discussion the matter was tabled for study. Councilman Holland registered protest regarding cha~ng Federal Highway No. 1 to one-way traffic. Mrs. Woehle asked why the County was requested to take NE 2nd Avenue Just between NE 8th and 1.3th Streets instead of all of the street. Mr. Burton of the Planning Board stated that this particular section is top priority. The following report of the P'lanning Board was then read by the City Manager: 8 April 1954 The Honorable Mayor and City Council Delray Beach, Florida Re: Parking, Central Business Area APRIL 13, 1954 Ladies and Gentlemen: The Planning Board has studied various aspects of the parking needs of the co~nunity, and submits herewith a preliminary recom- mendation for relief of the increasingl'y serious parking problem in the central business dtstridt. We have been fortunate in se- curing the valuable aid of members of the Chamber of Commerce and are working w~th a parking comittee of that organization. T~e intent of this proposal is to preserve and build up the central business district as a vigorous and progressive shopping center, located where it should properly exist in relation to neighboring land use amd zoning, accessibility, population den- sity, proposed st'reef ~mprovements etc. To a large extent the economic health of this city area depends upo~ the availability of parking facilities immediately adjacent to it. To achieve the ratio, accepted by most authorities, of 4 sq. ft. of parking area to 1 sq. ft. of shopping space, ~it is estimatedthat Atlantic Avenue business frontage fr~m the Federal Highway to the railroad requires 1000 off-street parking spaces. The enclosed map of this area indicates the ~mount and loca- tion of land recorm~ended for parking north and south of Atlantic Avenue. At land values generally considered appropriate for much of this land, together ~ith paving costs of $1.40 per sq. yd. and meters @ ~60 per meter, the cost per car space appears between $450 ~o $%00. Two lots accomodating a total of 6~ cars (E and W of City Hall) are understood to be city-owned. In the event that Fifth Avenue frontage proves too costly, an agreement might be reached with the railroad for parking 98 cars on the railroad R/W. Gross income from meters on the basis of 10~ per hour, ~ hours per day, 20 days a month, ~ months per year would be $32 per day per meter represent~tng nearly 6~% of the proposed investment per car. While the present average income from the City's 273 meters does not show such a return, tb~se located in the central shopping district probably earn up to $18 per meter per year at the 5~ rate. It is recommended that all meter rate~ in this district be in- creased to 10~. The Board recommends that the City take immediate st'eps by negotiation for purchase, or by condemnation, or by lease with options to buy, to acquire tb~ land indicated on the enclosed map in red color as follows: B~K. 92 lots #11 thru #25, } lot #10 308 cars BEK. 100 " #14 thru #20, ~.08 cars Total north of Atlantic Ave. 516 BLK 93, lots # 8 thru #13, 96 cars N~K.101, " # 7, 11,12,13,16,17 192 cars 109, " #8 thru #14, 20_ 8 cars Total south of Atlantic Ave, Total, central business di stridt 1012 The following suggestions are offered as possible means of financing the cost of the project: a. Sale of non-essential city properties not now used for recognized municipal purposes. (A'C of C committee estimates a possible return in ~excess of ~50,000). b. Revenue from all parking met ers. c. A part of ~the revenue from Cigarette and Utility 'taxes. d. Issue of certificates of indebtedness to business property owners in the area, and particularly on Atlantic Avenue (who will derive the greatest patron parking benefits), equal- to 25% of the total cost of the project. The long range advantages to the City from such a programme include: the greatly ~creased value of surrounding business property; the growing attractiveness of Delray Beach as a year- round shopping centre for the entire area, Ocean to Range Line Road, from Lake North south to Deerfield; and the inducement for heavy business investments once the parking problem has been solved. These in turn mean a larger revenue to the City and a sound economic basis for future business g~owth. It is recommended that the Financial Advisory Committee study the above proposal and make further recomendations to the Council concerning its feasibility. Delay in acquiring the needed lar~ can only mean vastly increased expenditures' in the future. Comunities which have been allowed to grow without proper attention to the parking problem are today paving heavily for its solution. Sincerely, /s/ Robert F. Blake, II, Chairman Councilman Allen made a motion the report be recognized with a very special vote of thanks to the members of the Board for their efforts extended. The motion was seconded by Councilman Sundy and unanimously carried. Mr. Burton suggested the Council give consideration to the streets and parking studies as soon as possible. Mrs. Woehle Suggested making ten~ive plans to meet with the Ooard to discuss the map. Bills totalling $77,780.10 were presented for approval. Upon motion of Mrs. ~oehle, seconded by Councilman Allen and unanimously carried, the bills were approved subJec~ to the Finance Committee. A plat of the new ~en Bacheller subdivision was p~esented for approval. Mr. MacMilla~i suggested the Council approve plats, subject to the approval of the Planning Board, so that individuals would not be unduly delayed in commencing c~struction. Councilman Holland made a motion that the subdivision be granted, subject to the approval of the Plan~ing Board. The motion was seconded by Councilman Sundy and unanimously carried. The City Manager reported that a request for use of the City Park had been received from the ~ and asked that an individual be appointed to take care of all such~ ~equests. Mayor Strong stated it was usually the City Manager' s Job and Mrs. ~oehle suggested keeping each Sunday open as a tentative date for the Park Ccmmuittee's use. It wa~ agreed that the Chairman of the Park Committee would cont%ct the City Manager regarding their ~equests for use of the Park. The City Manager announced that three Certified Public Accountants would arrive the week of April 19 for approximately three or four days, and that they would advise the Council of their opinion as to audits received in the past. The Director of Finance made a request for approval of the fo ll owing: 1. Return of a loan made to the Revolving Improvement °Fund of ~7500.00 back to Water Meter Deposit Account.CounciLman Allen made a motion the request be approved. The m~tion was seconded by Councilman Holland and unanimously carried. 2. Transfer of $1,000 frmm City Planning Personnel Services to Commodities. Motion was made by Councilman Holland, seconded by Councilman Sundy and unanimously carried. 3. $25,000 from Water Revenue Fund to Water Construction Account. Motion was made by Councilman Holland, seconded by Council- man Sundy and unanimously carrie d. Mayor Strong asked the Council to consider contracting for a City auditor. Mr. Worthing presented a list of auditors interested in the contract. After discussion, Councilman Holland made a motion that the firm of Hines and Hires be engaged as City auditor for the current fiscal year. O~uncitman Sundy seconded the motion which carried unanimou sly. It was decided that a contra~ct would be drawn up on the types of reports to be received. Mayor Strong stated there is a low spot on A1A Highway, south of 8th Street which fills with water and does not drain off. Since the road is maintained by the County, a motion was made by Council- man Sundy and seconded by Councilman Holland that a letter be written to the County Commission asking for relief of the situation. The motion carried unanimously. Mrs. Woehle asked if letters had been written to the Garden Clubs · r~garding their recommendations on beautifying Atlantic Avenue and if any reply had been received. Mr. Worthing advised the letters had been mailed but that to his knowledge no replies had been received. Mrs. Woehle stated she would like t o have the Council meet with the Recreation Committee as soon as possible. The City Clerk was instructed to advise Mr. Ransdall.that he had been appointed Chairman of the Youth Recreation Committee. The City Manager read a letter from the Legionnaires, express- ing their apprec~tion for use of the Athletic Field for their festival, The City Attorney asked if the Council desired him to continue the Kay's Art Gallery case in court. Councilman Holland suggested that if the City could receive ~500 or $600 for a license and not go to court that he 'thought / it advisable. Mayor Strong and Mrs. Woehle stated they preferred to take the case to court inasmuch as the operator of the gallery had agreed to the license fee when it was first issued. The meeting then adjourned, APP BOVED: - Mayor ATTEST: cit Clerk