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-n the Journal Times, Saturday, Nov. 8, 1975 flQ -ftacine, Wit. COMMON COUNCIL 0FnCIAL PHOCEBDINGa Stephen F. Oben, Mayor Albert A. Roid, City Clerk communication from Chief Donald J.

Dodge, Chief of Police, requesting a transfer of funds. Respectfully reports and recommends that this communication be received and filed as it has previously been acted on. 10. The claim of Starling J. Engineer submitting Change Order No.

1 on Contract 6-75, Augusta Street System, Phase 2 (Blake Avenue); Recommend the change order be approved in the amount of $3,710.00 and funds to cover the cost of this change order be appropriated from Account 701," Sewer Construction Bond Fund. 3. Communication from the City Engineer submitting Change Order No. 2 on Contract 41-74, Rldgeway Avenue Storm Relief, Phase 1 (Storm Sewer); Recommend the change order be approved In the amount of $1,822.82 and funds to cover the cost of this change order be appropriated from Account 701, Sewer Construction i Bond Fund. Aid.

Carl E. Thomsen, Chairman, Public Works and Services Committee Aid. Thomsen moved that the Public Works and Services Committee Report be adopted. Adopted by the following vote: Ayes Patton, Peterson, Rowley, "210 (5) Main Street, east side, from 10th Street south 75 feet (6) 11th Street, south side, from Maine Street to Lake. (7) Kentucky Street, east side, from Durand Avenue to Winthrop Avenue.

(8) Indiana Street, east side, from Winthrop Avenue south 75 feet (d) That Schedule of Chapter 27.18 of the Municipal Code of the General Ordinances of the City of Racine relating to No Parking at Any Time be amended by deleting: Valley Drive, east side, from 12th Street south 60 feet (e) That Schedule of Chapter 27.18 of the Municipal Code of the General Ordinances of the City of Racine relating to, No A.M. 4:30 P.M. on Any School Day be amended to Include: Valley Drive, east side, from Woodland Avenue to 12th Street. (f) That Schedule of Chapter 27.19 of the Municipal Code of the General Ordinances of the City of Racine relating to One Hour Parking, 9:00 A.M. 6:00 P.M., except" Sundays and Holidays on: Charles Street, east side, from 100 feet north of Yout Street to 100 feet south of Yout Street be amended by deleting "from 100 feet north of Yout Street to 100 feet south of Yout Street" and Inserting "from Yout Street north 100 Eugene Eberhardt, Chairman, Traffic Commission Aid.

Meier requested that Item 6 of the Traffic Committee Report be considered separately. Aid. Eastman moved that the Traffic Commission Report be adopted with the exception of Item 6. Adopted by the following vote: Ayes Patton, Peterson, Rowley, Stockwell, Thomsen, Weldner, Wooley, Barry, Boehme, Davies, Eastman, Heck, Knudsen, Mattes, Meier, Mortenson. Ayes 16, Noes 0.

Aid. Eastman moved that Item 6 of the Traffic Commission Report be adopted. Adopted by the following vote: Ayes Patton, Peterson, Rowley, Stockwell, Thomsen, Weidner, Wooley, Barry, Boehme, Davies, Eastman, Heck, Knudsen, Mattes, Mortenson. Noes Meier. Ayes 15, Noes 1.

Transit and Parking Commission Report 32. Your Transit and Parking Commission to whom was referred, Respectfully report 1) Communication from Traffic Engineer (direct referral) stating that a resolution should be passed by the Common Council to the effect that any City monies expended by the City In the Mass Transit system operation over and above 16 of the total losses be only a temporary loan until the City receives reimbursement from the Federal and State government for their share of the losses for the year 1975. Recommend that a resolution to the above effect be adopted by the Common Council. 2) Communication from Traffic Engineer (direct referral) stating that a resolution should be passed by the Common Council to the effect that any Gty monies expended by the City In the Mass Transit system operation over and above 18 of the total losses be only a temporary loan until the City receives reimbursement from the Federal and State government for their share of the losses for the year 1976. Recommend that a resolution to the above effect be adopted by the Common Council.

David J. Nolden, Chairman, Transit and Parking Commission Aid. Heck moved that the Transit and Parking Commission Report be adopted. by the following Ayes Patton, Peterson, Rowley, Stockwell, Thomsen, Weidner, Wooley, Barry, Boehme, Davies, Eastman, Heck, Knudsen, Mattes, Meier, Mortenson. Ayes 16, Noes 0.

33. Your Transit and Parking Commission to whom was referred, Respectfully report 1) Request of the Transit and Parking Commission to Issue a Change Order on the contract with G.M.C. for 25 buses; to change minor items within the scope of the contract to give the City the type of buses the commission feels most desirable. Recommend that the buses be provided with G.M.C. standard type of tinted windows, with certain windows to be fixed rather than the slide types and, further recommend that tinting be added to driver's windows and that the exterior of the buses be completely painted; these changes to be made at no cost to the City.

David J. Nolden, Chairman, Transit and Parking Commission Aid. Heck moved that the Transit and Parking Commission Report be adopted. Adopted by the following vote: Ayes Patton, Peterson, Rowley, Stockwell, -Thomsen, Weidner, Wooley, Barry, Boehme, Davies, Eastman. Heck, Knudsen, Mattes, Meier, Mortenson.

Ayes 16, Noes 0. license and Welfare Committee Report 34. Your License and Welfare Committee to whom was referred: Respectfully reports 1. Authorization for Third and Final Payment for the 18th Street Park and Pedestrian Mall Project Relocation Services; Recommend that the Third and Final Payment In the amount of $1, 579 12 be made, 2. Item 84 of October 21, 1975 being Ordinance No.

78-75 relating to the Closing Hours of Springvale East Park; Recommend the Ordinance be approved. 3. Item 32 of October 21, 1975 being three applications for a Class "B'r Retail Fermented Malt Beverage and. Intoxicating Liquor License: Recommend that the application of Sprout 3900 Erie Street, be denied and that a separate committee report be prepared for Jerry L. Brown, 1500 Racine Street, and Ceroid John Masrarl.

1403 Superior Street. 4. The applications of Leo W. Baker. 1512 State Street; Clemmie McClain, 1622 Howe Street; and requesting final payment on Contract 19-75, Exterior Painting for City Hall Annex Building, Bid No.

2 (south elevation). Recommend that final payment be made In the amount of $1,965.00 from funds heretofore provided. 5) Communication from the Com-; mlssloner of Public Works requesting final payment on Contract 8-75, Toilet Room Remodeling, Basement City HalL Recommend that final payment be made to the following contractors from funds heretofore provided: General Construction, Johnson Henrickson, nc. $6,366.00 Heating and Ventiliating, George Uttech Sheet Metal, Inc. $1,470.00 Electrical Work, Bowen Neu Electric, Inc.

$520.00 James Eastman, Chairman, Public Safety and Buildings Aid. Meier requested that Item 4 of the Public Safety and Buildings Committee Report be considered separately. Aid. Eastman moved that the Public Safety and Buildings Committee Report be adopted with the exception of Item 4. i Adopted by the following vote: Ayes Patton, Peterson, Rowley, Weidner, Wooley, Barry, Boehme, Davies, Eastman, Heck, Knudsen, Mattes, Meier, Mortenson.

Ayes 16, Noes 0. Aid. Eastman moved that Item 4 of the Public Safety and Buildings Committee Report be adopted. Adopted by the following vote: Ayes Patton, Peterson, Rowley, Stockwell, Thomsen, Wooley, Barry, Boehme, Davies, Eastman, Heck, Knudsen, Mattes. Noes Weldner, Meier, Mortenson.

Ayes 13, Noes 3. Aid. Knudsen moved to reconsider Item 4 of the Public Safety and Buildings Committee Report. Motion to reconsider adopted by the following vote: Ayes Patton, Stockwell, Thomsen, Weldner, Boehme, Davies, Eastman, Heck, Knudsen, Mattes, Meier, Mortenson. Noes Peterson, Rowley, Wooley, Barry.

Ayes 12, Noes 4. Aid. Thomsen moved to adopt Item 4. Aid. Mortenson moved to refer Item 4 back to the Public Safety and Buildings Committee.

Motion to refer Item 4 back to the Public Safety and Buildings Committee adopted by the following vote: Ayes Patton, Peterson, Rowley, Stockwell, Thomsen, Weldner, Wooley, Barry, Boehme, Davies, Eastman, Heck, Knudsen, Mattes, Meier, Mortenson. Ayes 16, Noes 0. Traffic Commission Re pott. 31. Your Traffic Commission to whom was referred, Respectfully report 1) Item 20 of 10-21-75 being a communication from Alderman Davies requesting that the east curb of Valley Drive, south of 12th Street have restricted parking.

Recommend that the request be granted. 2) Item 58 of 10-21-75, Resolution 3668, that the "Scramble System" on the Downtown traffic signals be eliminated and replaced with the alternative "Walk" system now In operation throughout the City at a cost of $1,250. Recommend that the resolution be amended by including, "that the funding be Included in the Department of Transportation 1978 and as amended be adopted. 3) Petition referred directly to the Traffic Commission by residents and business people In the 1900 block of Charles street requesting that the One Hour Parking restriction in that block be removed. Recommend that the request of the petitioners be granted.

4) Communication from Mr. and Mrs. R. Halverson (direct referral) requesting that parking be prohibited on Indiana Street south of Winthrop Avenue to Improve visibility at that intersection, Recommend that the request be granted. 5) Request of Mr.

R. Sucharda, owner of Bob's Bar, for permission to paint the curb lines at the intersection of Wisconsin Street and English Street to designate the 15 foot statutory parking limit from crosswalks. Recommend permission be granted on the basis that Mr. Suchar-. da provide material, labor and paint In accordance with Department of Transportation instructions and that he, enter into a hold-harmless agreement with the City.

6) Request of the Traffic Engineer to prohibit parking at all times on Northwestern Avenue from Golf Avenue to Westwood Drive on the southeast side and from Golf Avenue to Wustum Avenue on the northeast side. Recommend that the request be received and filed. ,7) In accordance with Chapter 2.09 160 of the Municipal Code of the General Ordinances of the City of Racine recommend the following requests for changes in the Traffic Code be granted. (a) That Schedule of Chapter 27.07 of the Municipal Code of the General Ordinances of the City of Racine relating to Stop Intersections be amended to include: Loralne Avenue at Layard Avenue. Stop signs facing traffic on Layard Avenue, right of way traffic on Loralne Avenue.

(b) That Schedule of Chapter 27.08 of the Municipal Code of the General Ordinances of the City of Rarine relating to Yield Intersections be amended by deleting: Loraine Avenue at Layard Avenue. Yield signs facing traffic on Loraine Avenue, right of way traffic on Layard Avenue. ic) That Schedule of Chapter 27.18 of the Municipal Code of the General Ordinances of the City of Racine relating lo No Parking at Any Time be amended by Including: (1) Domanik Drive, both sides, from Spring Street north 200 feet. (2 Luedtke Court, east side, from Domanik Drive to Spring Street. (3i Luedtke Court, west side, from Domanik Drive south 300 feet.

(4 Douglas Avenue, east side, from Wilmor Street to 100 feet north of South Street be amended by deleting "100 feet" and Inserting LaEtta Pegues, 942 Superior Street, for a Class Bartenders License; Recommend the licenses be denied. 5. Communication from Police Chief Dodge submitted--by Aid. Barry requesting that the City retain a portion of Johnson's Park to be used at a pistol range If and when a transfer of the Park to the County materializes; Recommend the communication be referred to the Liaison Committee. Frank A.

Barry, Chairman, License and Welfare Committee Aid. Weidner requested that Item 3 of the License and Welfare Committee Report be considered separately. Aid. Meier requested that Item 5 of the License and Welfare Committee Report be considered separately. Aid.

Barry moved that the License and Welfare Committee Report be adopted with the exception of Items 3 and 5. Adopted by the following vote: Ayes Patton, Peterson, Rowley, Stockwell, Thomsen, Weidner, Wooley, Barry, Boehme, Davies, Eastman, Heck, Knudsen, Mattes, Meier, Mortenson. Ayes 18, Noes 0. Aid. Knudsen moved that Item of the License and Welfare Committee Report be adopted.

Aid. Weldner moved to refer the application of Sprout, Inc. this being part of Item 3, to the Committee of the Whole the Committee Report notwithstanding. Aid. Boehme moved to refer Item 3 back to the License and Welfare Committee.

Motion to refer Item 3 back to the License and Welfare Committee lost by the following vote: Ayes Boehme, Davies. Noes Patton, Peterson, Rowley, Stockwell, Thomsen, Weldner, Wooley, Barry, Eastman, Heck, Knudsen, Mattes, Meier, Mortenson. Ayes 2, Noes 14. Aid. Weldner't motion to refer Item 3 to the Committee of the Whole lost by the following vote: Ayes Patton, Thomsen, Weidner, Wooley, Barry, Heck, Meier, Mortenson.

Noes Rowley, Stockwell, Boehme, Davies, Eastman, Knudsen, Mattes. Ayes 8, Noes 8, (Mayor voted no). Aid. Knudsen's motion to adopt Item 3 of the License and Welfare Committee Report adopted by the following vote: Ayes Patton, Peterson, Rowley, Thomsen, Davies, Eastman, Heck, Knudsen, Mattes, Mortenson. Noes Weidner, Wooley, Barry, Boehme, Meier.

Ayes 11, Noes 5. Aid. Barry moved that Item of the License and Welfare Committee Report be adopted. Motion to adopt Item 5 lost by the following vote: Ayes Peterson, Stockwell, Barry, Heck, Knudsen, Mattes. Noes Patton, Rowley, Thomsen, Weidner, Wooley, Boehme, Davies, Eastman, Meier, Mortenson.

Ayes 6, Noes 10. Aid. Boehme moved that Item 5 be received and filed. Motion to receive and file adopted. City Plan Commission Report 35.

Your City Plan Commission To Whom Was Referred Respectfully Reports: 1. Item 31 of October 7, 1975 being a communication from Attorney Robert G. Rlegelman enclosing a copy of a Notice of Intention to Circulate Detachment Petition along with a Petition for Detachment from the City of Racine along with a map of the territory to be detached for the area west of Cinema I and in the 5000 block of Washington Avenue; Recommend that the request be denied. 2. The Final Plat of Orchard Heights Subdivision submitted, by Nielsen Madsen.

Recommend the plat be approved at such time as: 1. A 6' Utility easement is shown along the west line of Lot 3, Blk. 1. 2. The street comer at Maryland and Meachem is rounded with a 10' radius.

3. The owner acknowledges in writing that the street grades will be developed to the satisfaction of the City Engineer prior to submission of the final plat for the area to be annexed. 4. The owner acknowledge in writing that the cost of the Illinois Maryland intersection is to be borne by him, including cost of concrete removal and pavement for water main extension. 3.

Item 66 of October 21, 1975 being a resolution to vacate a portion of Lombard Avenue from the east line of Michigan Blvd. to Lake Michigan. 1 Recommend that the resolution be amended by adding "subject to an easement for sewers as approved by the City Engineer" and that as amended, the resolution be adopted on the condition that abutting property owners agree to accept and maintain their portions of the vacated street. Mayor Stephen F. Olsen, Chairman, City Plan Commission Aid.

Boehme requested that Item 2 of the City Plan Commission Report be considered separately. Aid. Rowley requested that Item 3 of the City Plan Commission Report be considered separately. Aid. Wooley moved that the City Plan Commission Report be adopted with the exception of Items 2 and 3.

"Adopted by the following vote: Ayes Patton, Peterson. Rowley, Stockwell. Thomsen, Weidner, Wooley, Barry, Boehme, Davies, Eastman, Heck, Knudsen, Mattes, Meier, Mortenson'. Ayes 16, Noes 0, Aid. Wooley" moved that Item 2 of the City Plan Commission Report be adopted.

Aid. Meier moved that Item 2 be referred back to the City Plan Commission. Motion 10 refer lost by the following vote: Ayes Weidner, Mattes. Meier. Noes Patton, Peterson.

Rowley, Stockwell, Thomsen, Wooley, Barry, Davies, Eastman, Heck, Knudsen, Mortenson. Ayes J. Noes 13. Aid. Woolcy's motion to adopt Item 2 adopted by the following vote: Ayes Patton, Peterson, Rowley, Stockwell, Thomsen, Weidner, -Wooley, Barry, Boehme, Davies, Eastman, Heck, Knudsen, Mattes, Mortenson.

Noes Meier. Ayes 15, Noes 1. Aid. Wooley moved that Item 3 of the City Plan Commission Report be adopted. Aid.

Rowley moved to refer Item to the Committee of the Whole. Motion to refer adopted. The Following Resolutions Wert Introduced. 36. Resolution No.

3688. By Aid. Barry who moved its adoption. RESOLVED, that the work of Southslde Revitalization Corporation for their relocation services for the 18th Street Park and Pedestrian Mall Project be accepted and final payment made in the amount of from Account 613.501, Relocation Services and Costs. Adopted by the following vote: Ayes Patton, Peterson, Rowley, Stockwell, Thomsen, Weidner, Wooley, Barry, Boehme, Davies, Eastman, Heck, Knudsen, Mattes, Meier, Mortenson.

Ayes 16, Noes 0. 37. Resolution No. 3681. By Aid.

Eastman who moved its adoption. RESOLVED, that the 1948 Mack Pumper, owned by the City of Racine, and now designated as Reserve Pumper No, be sold to the Racine Fire Bell Club for the sum of One-Dollar Adopted by the following vote: Ayes Patton, Peterson, Rowley, Stockwell, Thomsen, Weldner, Wooley, Boehme, Davies, Eastman, Heck, Knudsen, Mattes, Meier, Mortenson. Ayes 16, Noes 0. 38. Resolution No.

3690. By Aid. Eastman who moved its RESOLVED, that the work of Nardi Electric Company done under Contract 9-74, 21st Street Lighting and Traffic Signals, Washington Avenue Lighting; Memorial Drive and West Street Traffic Signals, be accepted and final payment made in the amount of $37,895.90 from funds heretofore Adopted. 39. Resolution No.

3691. By Aid. Eastman who moved its adoption. RESOLVED, that the work of Nardi Electric Company done under Contract 20-74, Street Lighting on Rapids Drive, be accepted and final payment made in the amount of from funds heretofore appropriated. Adopted.

40. Resolution No. 3692. By Aid. Eastman who moved its reference to the Public Safety and Buildings Committee.

RESOLVED, that the work of Postorino Decorating Inc. done under Contract 19-75, Exterior Painting for City Hall Annex Building, Bid No. 2 (south elevation), be accepted and final -payment made in the amount of $1,965.00 from funds heretofore appropriated. Carried: So ref. 41.

Resolution No. 3693. By Aid. Eastman who moved its adoption. RESOLVED, that the work of the contractors listed below performed under Contract 8-75, Toilet Room Basement City Hall, be accepted and final payment made in the following amounts from funds heretofore appropriated: General Construction, Johnson Henrickson, Inc.

$6,366.00 Heating and Ventilating, George Uttech Sheet Metal, Inc. $1,470.00 Electrical Work, Bowen Neu' Electric, Inc. $520.00 Adopted. 42. Resolution No.

3694. By Eastman who moved its adoption. RESOLVED, that Robert Sucharda, owner of Bob's Bar, be and hereby is granted permission to paint the curb lines at the intersection of Wisconsin Street and English Street to designate the fifteen foot statutory parking limit from crosswalks; and FURTHER RESOLVED, that -said permission be conditioned on Mr. Sucharda providing material, labor and paint for said project and that said project be carried out in accordance with Department of Transportation instructions and that a hold-harmless agreement be entered into with the City of Racine. Adopted.

43. Resolution No. 3695. By Aid. Heck who moved Its reference to the City Attorney.

RESOLVED, that any City of Racine monies expended by the City of Racine In the Mass Transit System operation over and above one-sixth of the total losses be only a temporary loan until the City of Racine receives reimbursement from the Federal and State Governments (or their share of the losses for the year 1976. Carried: So ref. 44. Resolution No. 3696.

By Aid. Heck who moved its reference to the City Attorney. RESOLVED, that any City of Racine monies expended by the City of Racine in the Mass Transit System operation over and above one-sixth of the total losses be only a temporary loan until the City of Racine receives reimbursement from the Federal and State Governments for their share of the losses for the year 1975. Carried: So ref. 45.

Resolution No. 3697. By Aid, Heck who moved its adoption. RESOLVED, that a Change Order on the contract with General Motors Corporation for 25 buses be approved to change minor items within the scope of the contract so that the buses will be provided with CMC standard type tinted windows with certain windows to be fixed rather than slide type and that tinting- be added to the driver's windows and that the exterior of the buses be completely painted; and that these changes be made at no cost to the City of Racine. Adopted.

46. Resolution No. 3697-A. By Aid. Heck who moved for the suspension of the rules of the Coun- l.

(Continued on Page 5B) sent to cross the heavy traffic. They would also appreciate having a ramp approach from the sidewalk to the road. Alderman of the 14th District Included la reference; 16. Petitions requesting the Yield Signs at Isabelle Avenue and Green Street, William and Green Streets and Wolff, and Green 8treets be changed to stop signs. Alderman of the 5th District Included la reference.

17. Communication from Alderman Mattes regarding the complaints he has received on the disregard of the motorists of the Yield 81gns on the streets of William, Wolff and Isabelle Intersecting with Green Street and also attaching a copy of a letter submitted by the Traffic Engineer regarding the study made at these intersections. 18. The application of William J. Smollen, M.D.

S. 913 Main Street, for Area Privilege Permit. Referred to the Public Safety and Buildings Committee. 19. Communication from the Chief of Police submitting a policy as a rough draft for the utilization of the Proposed Canine Unit for the Racine ollce Department and stating he would like this matter to be referred "to the Public Safety and Buildings Committee for consideration.

Aldermen of the 8th and 17th District Included la reference. 10. The following applications for Taxi Driver's License: Harry 3039 Hickory Grove Avenue; David William Jung, 1347 State Street; Frank Karwowskl, 1032 3. Wisconsin Street Apt. 5.

Referred to the Transit and Parking Commission, II. Communication from John Kopulos of the Corner House Restaurant at 1521 Washington Avenue regarding the crime problem that is presently occurring in the parking lot located In the Uptown area and requesting that sodium vapor lamps be installed in this parking lot to help correct this problem. Aldermen of the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 10th, 12th, and 17th Districts included In reference. Referred to the Secretary of Economic Development. 22.

Communication from Earl J. Soli, 1404 Goold Street, offering to purchase a parcel of land on Charles Street that is now owned by the City. Alderman of the 7th District Included In reference. 33. Communication from Robert F.

Hagen, 238 Wllnette Springs Drive, offering to purchase 100 foot section of the old North Shore right-of-way located Just south of Spring Street. 14. Offer to purchase a piece of the North Shore property located on the corner of Osborne Boulevard and West Boulevard by the Racine Board of Realtors. Alderman of the 18th District included la reference. Referred to the License and Welfare Committee.

25. Communication from Robert E. Dahlqulst, 1036 Oregon Street, regarding damage to their maple tree by the City Forestry Department. Alderman of the 12th District included In reference. 26.

Communication from the Administrative Assistant of the State of Wisconsin Department of Revenue regarding Class Retail and Class Retail Restaurant Fermented Malt Beverage Licenses issued at 1706 Rapids Drive. 28A. The following applications for a Class Retail Restaurant Fermented Malt Beverage License; Pizza Hut of Wisconsin, 3016 Douglas Avenue, Agent: Mark Conrad, 843 College Avenue; Pizza Hut of Racine, No. 2, 5000 Washington Avenue. Aid.

Thomsen moved the Council recess. Motion to recess carried. Council then recessed. Council called to order after recess. Reports of the Committees and Action of Council Thereon.

Public Works and Services Committee Report. 27. Your Public Works and Services Committee to whdm was referred: Respectfully reports 1. Item 14A of November 4, 1975 being a petition signed by the residents in the area of the sixteen hundred block of S. Main Street to have the City of Racine use the suitable material from the razing of Downtown buildings to fill the eroded lake- bank area in the 1600 block of 8.

Main Street; that the Commissioner of Public Works be instructed to: 1. Maintain an Inspector at the lakefront disposal site at all times during the dumping operation; 2. Require that the demolition material be separated In such manner to meet material requirements for lakefront filling. 3. Require that the demolition contractor hauling material to the lakefront tilling site shall comply with requirements as established by the City of Racine Carl E.

Thomsen. Chairman. Public' Works and Services Committee Aid. Thomsen moved that the Public Works and Servjces-Committee Report be adopted. Adopted.

28. Your Committee on Public Works and Services to whom was referred: Respectfully report 1, Item 19 of October 21, 1975, being a communication from Joseph J. Muratore, Secretary of Racine Badger Bldg requesting permission to construct a canopy on the front of the RaOlne Badger Building at 610 Main Street, said canopy to project over the sidewalk within street right-of-way; Recommend permission be granted subject lo State Statute' 66 045 2. Communication from the City Respectfully reports and recommends that the claim be denied. 11.

Item 17 of October 21, 1979, an agreement between the Trl-County Comprehensive Employment and Training Act Consortium and the City of Racine. Respectfully reports and recommends that the Mayor and the City Clerk be authorised to sign the agreement between the Tri -County Comprehensive Employment and Training Act Consortium and the City of Racine. 12. Item 12 of October 21, 1975, a communication from Walter M. Brown, Safety Officer, attaching a copy of the Safety Manual (or City of Racine Municipal Employees which has been compiled by the 8afety -Officer and the Mayor's Safety Committee, and, recommending its referral to the Finance Personnel Committee for review.

Respectfully reports and recommends that the policy as submitted be adopted and that this policy be reviewed annually by the Safety Committee, with a report given to the City Council. 13. Mr. Domer, Director of Park and Recreation, requested the following transfer to provide funding for the balance of the year 1975: To Account 570.221, Parks Department, Equipment Repairs, a total of $374.00 from the following accounts: Account 570.510, Parks Dept. Rotary Mower $103.00 Account 670.560, Parks Dept.

Picnic Shelter $271.00 To Account 570.609, Parks Department, Equipment Repairs $712.00 from the following accounts: Account 570.601,-Parks Account 570.608, Parks Marino Park $417.00 To Account 570.224, Parks Department, Auto Repairs, from Account 570.535, Parks Brush Chipper $1,270.00 To Account 570.611, Parks Department, Auto Repairs, from Account 570.624, Parks Department, Equipment Rental $140.00 14. The following claims were presented to the Committee: The claim of Clarence Anderson. Respectfully reports and recommends that the claim be denied. The claim of Frances Larsen. Respectfully reports and recommends that the claim be denied.

The claim of Robert McCoy. Respectfully reports and recommends that the claim be denied. The claim of Thomas Maresh. Respectfully reports and recommends that the 'claim be denied. The claim of Robert Molina.

Respectfully reports and recommends that the claim be denied. 15. The Finance Director informed the Committee that a resolution will be Introduced at the next Council meeting calling In the $3,000,000 promissory note as of December 1, 1975. Alderman Arnold Weldner, Chairman Aid. Rowley requested that Item 2 of the Finance Committee Report be considered separately.

Aid. Mortenson requested that Item 14 of the Finance Committee Report be considered separately. Aid. Weidner moved that the Finance Committee Report be adopted with the exception of Items 2 and 14. Adopted by the following vote: Ayes Patton, Peterson, Rowley, Stockwell, Thomsen, Weidner, Wooley, Barry, Boehme, Davies, Eastman, Heck, Knudsen, Mattes, Meier, Mortenson.

Ayes 16, Noes 0. Aid. Meier moved that Item 2 of the Finance Committee Report be adopted. Adopted by the following vote: Ayes Patton, Peterson, Stockwell, Weidner, Wooley, Barry, Boehme, Davies, Eastman, Heck, Knudsen, Mattes, Meier, Mortenson. Noes Rowley.

Ayes 15, Noes 1. Aid. Meier moved that Item 14 of the Finance Committee Report be adopted. Adopted by the following vote: Ayes Patton, Peterson, Rowley, Stockwell, Thomsen, Weidner, Wooley, Barry, Boehme, Davies, Eastman, Heck, Knudsen, Mattes, Meier. Noes Mortenson.

Ayes 15, Noes 1. Public Safety and Buildings Committee Report. SO. Your Public Safety and Buildings Committee to whom was referred, Respectfully report 1) Item 20 of 10-7-75 being, a communication from Sylvester Heldlng, President of the Racine Fire Bell Club requesting the Common Council to sell them the 1948 Mack Pumper now designated as Reserve Pumper No. 3 for a similar sum as was the case In 1961.

In this way the engine would remain In Racine and would be at the disposal of the Fire Department should a situation ever arise that it might be needed, Recommend that the vehicle be sold to the club for the sum of $1. 21 Communication from the Traffic Engineer requesting the final payment on Contract 9-74, 21st, Street Lighting ind Traffic Signals, Washington Avenue Lighting; Memorial Drive and West Street Traffic Signals. Recommend thai final pavmenl be made In the amount of $37.895 90 from funds heretofore provided. 3 Communication from Traffic Engineer requesting the final payment on Contract 20-74. Street Lighting on Rapids Drive.

Recommend that final payment be made In, the amount of $35,058 53 from funds heretofore provided. 4) Communication from the Commissioner of Public Works Oty CouncU Chamber Racine, Wisconsin November 4, 1975 8:00 P.M. At the regular meeting of the Common Council held thli Tuesday evening, Hit Honor Mayor Stephen F. Olsen presided and the following Aldermen were present at Roll Call: Patton, Peterson, Rowley, Stockwell, Thomsen, Weldner, Wooley, Barry, Boehme, Daviei, Eastman, Heck, Knudien, Mattel, Meier, Mortenson. Alderman Henkei and Lucarell were excused.

The Mayor led the Council In the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. Mlnutet of the orevloui meetlna were approved ai printed on motion of Aid. Heck. PetitioM, and etc. and Actloa of Council Thereon.

Receive tad File. 1. Building Report for the month of 1978 submitted by the Chief Building Inspector. 2. A list of paid claims submitted by the Finance Director.

J. Communication from the Public Service Commission In the matter of the Application of the Wisconsin Electric Power Company, as an Electric Public Utility, to Increase Electric Rates and for Interim Rate Relief, notifying us that a hearing will be held In the City Hall, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on December 8, 1975 at 10:00 A.M. at which time only the direct testimony of the company and the detailed Impact on Its customers will be discussed. 4. The Quarterly Activities Report of the Health Department for the months of July, September, 1975.

t. Petitions from many citizens of the City of Racine requesting that the bus service be restored in the City of Racine as soon as possible. (. Communication from Gottfried, Inc. of Muskego, Wisconsin, requesting the Council give con- sideration of the request of Mr.

Richard Gross to obtain a Class Retail Fermented, Malt Beverage and Intoxicating Liquor License in order to open a cocktail lounge in the Shorecrest Shopping Center. (Mr. -Gottfried is owner of the property.) Referred to the Finance Committee. 7. Communication from the Director of Parks and Recreation stating that Account 570.224, Auto Repair, and Account 570.221, Equip-' ment Repairs, are depleted and uiuiig uic vtiu umi iv money into these accounts to get through to the first of the year and suggesting various accounts that could be transferred Into these two accounts and stating he would like to meet with the Finance Committee to discuss this matter.

8. Communication from the Chief of Police requesting the sum of $143.00 be transferred from Account 631.111, Salaries and Wages, to Account 602.402, In-House Attorney. This amount Is needed to provide matching funds under the In-House Artnmev Grant thmnoh November 30, 1975. I. Communication from the Director of Parks and Recreation stating he Is overdrawn in the amount of $909.20 in Account 570.235 and stating he would like to transfer an additional (5,000 into this account and stating he would like to meet with the Finance Committee concerning this matter.

Referred to the Finance Director. 10. Communication from the Unified Srhnnl Diitrlrt Nn 1 enclosing the Tax Levy Certification for the City of Racine as it applies to the tax levied by the Unified School District No. 1 of Racine and requesting that this tax be spread on the 1975 rolls of the taxable properties. Referred to the Public Works and Services Committee.

11. Communication from Mr. Michael Catapano, owner of Mike's Auto Body located at 1908 Carter Street, requesting a variance of the Building Code to permit him to erect a canopy at said address. Alderman of the 7th District included in reference. 12.

Communication from Zarko Milovanovic, 1548 Augusta Street, regarding a payment of $24.12 he paid for sod that he replaced in front of his home and he now finds that the City has replaced the sod in front of the other homes on the street due to the street work Involved and he is requesting a refund of the $24.12. 13. Communication from the of the 12th District ment Notices and Hearings and Petition signed by residents on Ostergaard Avenue from Lilac Lane north to the end of the street to have said street improved by the construction of a 3" bituminous concrete pavement. Alderman of the 12th District Included in reference. 14.

Communication from Mrs. Robert J. Ahles, 1337 Buchanan Street, stating there Is a misunderstanding about the payment of assessments of the work done on Buchanan Street and stating she would like to be heard on this matter. Alderman of the 4th District Included in reference. I4A.

Petition signed by the residents in the area of the sixteen hundred block of S. Main St. to have the Oty of Racine use the suitable material from the rating of Downtown buildings to fill the eroded lake bank area in the 1600 block of S. Main St. Aid.

Wooley moved that dumping debris at the lakefront cease and the matter be referred to the Public Works and Services Committee. Adopted. Referred to the Traffic Commissions. Communication from Lincoln Lutheran of Racine, Wisconsin. Inc.

requesting a street sign be placed on the corner of Byrd Avenue and Highway 31 reading "Wheelchair Crossing'' as it is haiardous at pre Stockwell, Thomsen, Weldner, Wooley, Barry, Boehme, Davles, Eastman, Heck, Knudsen, Mattes, Melet, Mortenson. Ayes 16, Noes 0. Finance Committee Report 28. Your Committee on Finance, To whom was referred: Respectfully reports and recommends: 1. The claim of Mrs.

Jean Faust. Respectfully reports and recommends that the City Attorney be authorized to negotiate settlement of this claim. 2. Item 52 of October 21, 1975, being Resolution No. 3662 of October 21, 1975, RESOLVED, that $5,467 be appropriated from the Contingent Fund and placed In Account No.

576.225, Ground Repairs, to cover the cost of Improvements and at Mound and Graceland Cemeteries. Respectfully reports and recommends that the resolution be amended to transfer $5,467 from Account 576.111, Cemetery, Wages, to Account 576.225, Cemetery, Ground Repairs, and that, as amended, the resolution be adopted. 3. Item 2 of the Public Safety and Buildings Committee Report of October 15, 1975, being Item 21 of October 7, 1975, communication from Attorney DeMark demanding $500 less towing and storage costs for unauthorized disposition of his client's truck since it exceeded more than $100 value at time of disposition. Respectfully reports and recommends that the claim be denied.

4. Item 18 of October 21, 1975, a communication from Jerome J. Mailer, Finance Director, attaching an engagement letter covering the 1975 audit services of the City of Racine and recommending that the communication be referred to the Finance Committee. Respectfully reports and recommends that the firm of Earl W. Hammlll and Company, Certified Public Accountants, be retained as auditors for the City of Racine, and the Racine Parking! and Transit Utilities, for the year ending December 31, 1975.

5. Item 14 of October 21, 1975, a communication from William Bock, Deputy City Attorney, indicating the State Bar of the State of Wisconsin, through its Advanced Training Seminar Program will be conducting a seminar In Milwaukee on December 11, 1975. The cost Is $40 and he feels It is imperative that a member of the City Attorney's staff be allowed to attend this seminar, so as to become familiar with Wisconsin's New Rules of Civil Procedure which will come into effect on 1176, and to obtain that materials which will be disseminated at that seminar. Respectfully reports and recommends that up to two members of the City Attorney's staff be authorized to attend the Advanced Training Seminar in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. 6.

Item 16 of October 21, 1975, a communication from Alan B. Domer, Director of Parks and Recreation Department, recommending that a car allowance be set at $42 per month (5 cove? automobile expenses in Handicapped Recreation Supervisor. Respectfully reports and recommends that. $42 per month be authorized as auto hire for the Handicapped Recreation Supervisor in the Recreation Department and that $84.00 be transferred from Account No. 571.141, Recreation Department, Extra Help to Account No.

671.244, Recreation Department, Auto Hire, to provide funding for the balance of the year. 7. Item 47 of August 19, 1975, being Resolution No. 3511-A, WHEREAS, as a part of the 21st St. and Taylor Ave.

remodeling project It was necessary to relocate the store sign for the Open Pantry; and WHEREAS, the cost of relocating this sign and extending the necessary electrical service was and WHEREAS, Nardi Electric Company performed the work Involved In relocating the sign. NOW. THEREFORE. BE IT RESOLVED, that $835.04 be transferred from Account 703, Street Improvement Bund Fund, and placed In Account 607.000 TOPICS to defray the above cost. Respectfully reports and recommends that the resolution be adopted.

8. Item 10 of October 21, 197S. a communication from Clair W. Traffic Engineer, stating there are several accounts which ire overdrawn and requesting that additional funds be appropriated to these accounts. Respectfully reports and recommends that $220.

be appropriated from the Contingent Fund and placed In Account No. 514.311, Traffic Engineer, Office Supplies; and that $130 be appropriated from the Contingent Fund and placed In Account No 514 314. Traffic Engineer, Gas and Oil; and that $730 be appropriated from the Contingent Fund and placed in Account No. 560 314. Traffic Regulations, Gas and Oil.

9 Item 11 of October 21. 1975, 1.