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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1968-01-02 (Regular) Meeting Minutes [2]I . I I I COUNCIL CHAMBERS CITY OF ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO JANUARY 2, 1968 REGULAR MEETING: After the City Council of 1967 adjourned sine die, Councilman Fullerton took the Chair and called the meeting to order. City Clerk Lyon read the following names of Councilmen who had been elected to the City of Englewood City Council: Dallas J. Dhority, District 1, John Kreiling, Councilman-at-Large, John J. Lay, District 3, Dick Lone, Councilman-at-Large, and Elmer Schwab, Councilman-at -Large (2 years). Judge Johns, Judge of the Denver District Court, administered the oath to the new Council. (It was noted that Mr. Robert F. Kelley, Attorney, 3020 South Delaware Street, who had been re-elected as Municipal Judge, was ill and unable to be sworn in at the City Council meeting.) The 1968-69 City Council of the City of Englewood took its seat. Upon the call of the roll, the following were present: Councilmen Dhority, Fullerton, Kreiling, Lay, Lone, Parkinson, Schwab. COUNCILMAN LAY MOVED, COUNCILMAN DHORITY SECONDED, THAT ELMER SCHWAB BE NOMINATED FOR MAYOR. COUNCILMAN PARKINSON MOVED, COUNCILMAN KRBILIRG.SECONDED, THAT COUNCIL- MAN LAY BE NOMINATED FOR MAYOR. Councilman Parkinson stated that he wished to raise a point of order that those Councilmen who have been nominated should not be allowed to vote in the election due to their specific interest in that nomination. Councilman Fullerton stated that the Chair ruled in favor of Councilman Parkinson's point of order. COUNCILMAN KRELLING MOVED, COUNCILMAN PARKINSON SECONDED, THAT NOMINA- TIONS BE CLOSED. Councilman Lay stated that he wished to refuse the nomination. Councilman Schwab stated that he wished to request a ruling of the City Attorney in regard to the ruling of the Chair. Mr. Criswell stated that the ruling of the Chair would prevail unless appealed and overruled. Councilman Parkinson stated that he believed Councilman Lay should not be allowed to withdraw his name from nomination for Mayor as he had been duly elected to the City Council and this election makes it encumbent upon each Councilman to offer his services to the City of Englewood. The Chair voiced its agreement with Councilman Parkinson's point. Upon the request of members of the Council, City Attorney Criswell explained the manner in which a ruling of the Chair could be appealed. COUNCILMAN LONE STATED THAT HE WISHED TO APPEAL THE RULING OF THE CHAIR THAT A COUNCILMAN COULD NOT WITHDRAW HIS NAME FROM THE NOMINATION. Upon the call of the roll on the appeal, the following Councilmen voted in favor of the ruling of the .Chairs Councilmen Fullerton, Kreiling, Parkinson. The following Councilmen voted to overrule the Chair: Councilmen Dhority, Lay, Lone, Schwab. Councilman Fullerton declared the Chair overruled. COUNCILMAN PARKINSON MOVED, COUNCILMAN KREILING SECONDED, THAT COUNCILMAN FULLERTON BE NOMINATED FOR MAYOR. COUNCILMAN SCHWAB MOVED, COUNCILMAN LONE SECONDED, THAT NOMINA~IONS CEASE. Upon the call of the roll, the ""te resulted as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Dhority, Fullerton, Kreiling, Lay, Lone, Parkinson, Schwab. Nays: None. Absent: None. 107 108 Minutes of January 2, 1968 Councilman Fullerton declared the motion carried. A secret ballot waa taken at this time. City Clerk Lyon, witnessed by Assistant City Manager Mack, counted the ballots submitted. The following votes were recieved: Councilman Schwab: 3 votes.' Councilman Fullerton: 2 votes. Councilman Schwab was declared Mayor. Councilman Schwab took the Chair and gave an opening statement. The Mayor called for nominations for Mayor Pro tern. COUNCILMAN PARKINSON MOVED, COURCILMAN FULLERTON SECONDED, THAT COUlfCILMAN ~KREILIJfG BE NQMIITA'l'ED FOR MAYOR PRO TEM. COUNCILMAN LONE MOVED, COUNCILMAN LAY SECONDED, THAT OOUNCILMAN DHORITY BE NOMINATED FOR MAYOR PRO TEM. COUNCILMAN LAY MOVED, COUNCILMAN FULLERTON SECONDED, THAT NOMINATIONS BE CLOSED. Upon the call of the roll, the vote resulted as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Dhority, Fullerton, Kreiling, Lay, Lone, Parkin- son, Schwab. Nays: None. Absent: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Councilman Kreiling gave a short statement in favor of his nomination. Mayor Schwab ruled that those who had been placed in nomination for Mayor Pro tern would be required to abstain from the vote. A secret ballot was taken. City Clerk Lyon, witnessed by Assistant City Manager Mack, counted the ballots for Mayor Pro tern. The vote resulted as follows: Councilman Kreiling: 2 votes Councilman Dhority: 3 votes Mayor Schwab declared Councilman Dhority elected as Mayor Pro tern. Mayor Schwab assigned seats to members of the City Council. Mayor Schwab presented plaques expressing the City's appreciation to Mayor Allen and Councilman Ludwig and Rice. Councilman Fullerton presented a scrapbook and the gavel to Mayor Allen. Mayor Schwab introduced the families of the new Councilmen that were present. Mayor Schwab called a recess at 8:48 P.M. City Council reconvened at 9:30 P.M. Upon the call of the roll, the following were present: Councilmen Dhority, Fullerton, Kreiling, Lay, Lone, Parkinson, Schwab. COUNCILMAN FULLERTON MOVED, COUNCILMAN LONE SECONDED, THAT THE ENGLEWOOD HERALD AND Ell'l'ERPRISE BE DISIGNATED AS THE OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER OF THE CITY OF ENGLEWOOD FOR THE TERM OF THE PRESENT COUNCIL. Upon the call of the roll, the vote resulted as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Dhority, Fullerton, Kreiling, Lay, Lone, Parkinson, Schwab. Nays: None. Absenti None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Councilman Lone presented his letter of resignation form the Board of Adjustment and Appeals. I I I I I I I I Minutes of January 2, 1968 COUNCILMAN FULLERTON MOVED, COUNCILMAN PARKINSON SECONDED, THAT THE RESIGNATIONS BE ACCEPI'ED. Upon thecall O [ the roll, the vote resulted as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Dhority, Fullerton, Kreiling, Lay, Parkinson, Schwab. Nays: None. Abstained: Councilman Lone. Absent: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. COUNCILMAN FULLERTON MOVED, COUNCIL¥AN PARKINSON SECONDED, THAT COUNCIL- MAN KREILING BE DESIGNATED TO SERVE ON THE WATER & SEWER BOARD. COUNCILMAN DHORITY MOVED, COUNCILMAN LONE SECONDED, THAT CD UNCILMAN LAY BE DESIGNATED TO SERVE ON THE WATER & SEWER BOARD. Councilman Fullerton spoke in favor of Councilman Kreiling's nomination. Upon the call of the roll, the vote resulted as follows: Councilman Kreiling: Councilmen Fullerton, Parkinson. Councilman Lay: Councilmen Dhority, Lone, Schwab. Abstained: Cou~ ilmen Kreiling, Lay. Mayor Schwab declared Councilman Lay be designated to serve on the Water & Sewer Board. COUNCILMAN PARKINSON MOVED, COUNCILMAN LAY SECONDED, THAT COUNCILMAN LONE BE DESIGNATED TO SERVE ON THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION. COUNCILMAN LAY MOVED, COUNCILMAN FULLERTON SECONDED, THAT NOMINATIONS BE CLOSED. Upon the call of the roll, the vote resulted as follows: Ayes: Councilman Dhority, Fullerton, Kreiling, Lay, Parkinson, Schwab. Nays: None. ~ Abstained: Councilman Lone. Absent: None. Mayor Schwab declared councilman Lone be designated to serve on the Planning and Zoning Conunission by acclamation. COUNCILMAN FULLERTON MOVED, <DUNCILMAN LONE SECONDED, THAT MR. BILL NETTLER BE DESIGNATED TO SERVE ON THE BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT AND APPEALS. Dis- cussion ensued. _ COUNCILMAN PARKINSON MOVED, COUNCILMAN LAY SECONDED, THAT THE DESIGNA- TION OF A CITIZEN TO SERVE ON THE BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT AND APPEALS BE TABLED. Upon the call of the roll, the vote resulted as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Kreiling, Lay, Parkinson, Schwab. Nays: Councilmen Dhority, Fullerton, Lone. Absent: None. The Mayor declared the motion failed. Mayor Schwab appointed Councilmen Lone, Dhority and Parkinson to a committee to interview citizens who might be interested in serving on the Board of Adjustment and Appeals and reprot back to City Council. Mayor Schwab stated that Councilman Lone would serve as Chariman. COUNCILMAN LAY MOVED, COUNCILMAN PARKINSON SECONDED, THAT COUNCILMAN DHORITY BE DESIGNATED TO SERVE ON THE PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD. There being no further nominations, Mayor Schwab declared Councilman Dhority be designated to serve on the Public Library Board by acclamation. COUNCILMAN PARKINSON MOVED, COUNCILMAN FULLERTON SECONDED, THAT COUNCILMAN KREILING BE DESIGNATED TO SERVE ON THE PARKS & RECREATION COMMIS- SION. COUNCILMAN FULLERTON MOVED, CDUNCILMAN LONE SECONDED, THAT COUNCILMAN LAY BE DESIGNATED TO SERVE ON THE PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION. 109 110 Minutes o f January 2, 1968 COUNCILMAN LONE MOVED, COUNCILMAN PARKINSON SECONDED, THAT NOMINA- TIONS CEASE. Upon the call of the roll, the vote resulted as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Dhority, Fullerton, Lone, Parkinson, Schwab. Nays: None. Abstained: Councilmen Kreiling, Lay. Absent: None. The Mayor declared Councilmen Kreiling and Lay be designated to serve on the Parks & Recreation Commission by acclamation. COUNCILMAN LONE MOVED, COUNCILMAN PARKINS> N SECONDED, THAT COUNCILMAN KREILING BE NOMINATED TO SERVE ON THE CITY-SCHOOL JOINT COMMITTEE. COUNCILMAN LAY MOVED, COUNCILMAN LONE SECONDED, THAT COUNCILMAN DHORITY ALSO BE DESIGNATED TO SERVE ON THE CITY-SCHOOL JOINT COMMITTEE. COUNCILMAN PARKINSON MOVED, COUNCILMAN LONE SECONDED, THAT NOMINA- TIONS CEASE. Upon the call of the roll, the vote resulted as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Fullerton, Lay, Lone, Parkinson, Schwab. Nays: None. Abstained: Councilmen Kreiling, Dhority. Absent: None. The Bayer declared Councilmen Kreiling and Dhority be designated to serve on the City-School Joint Committee by acclamation. COUNCILMAN FULLERTON MOVED, COUNCILMAN LONE SECONDED, THAT COUNCILMAN PARKINSON BE DISIGNATED TO SERVE ON THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE INDUSTRIAL DEVELOP- MENT COMMITTEE. There being no further nominations, Mayor Schwab declared Councilman Parkinson be designated toerve on the Industrial Development Canmittee by acclamation. COUNCILMAN PARKINs:>N MOVED, COUNCILMAN DHORITY SECONDED, '!HAT CD UNC IL- MAN LONE BE DESIGNATED TO SERVE AS THE CITY'S REPRESENTATIVE ON THE INTER- COUNTY REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION. There being no further nominations, Mayor Schwab declared Councilman Lone be designated to serve as representative to the Inter-County Regional Planning Commission by acclamation. COUNCILMAN PARKINSON MOVED, COUNCILMAN FULLERTON SECONDED, THAT CONSIDERATION OF FURTHER APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS BE TABLED. Upon the call of the roll, the vote resulted as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Dhority, Fullerton, Kreiling, Lay, Lone, Parkinson, Schwab. Nays: None. Absent: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Mr. Ed Berrey, representing King Soopers, 5050 South Federal Blvd., appeared before the City Council requesting renewal of King Sooper's 3.2 Beer License. COUNCILMAN PARKINSON MOVED, COUNCILMAN FULLER'l'Ot!T SECONDED, THAT THE 3.2. BEER LICENSE FOR KING SOOPERS, INC., 5050 SOUTH FEDERAL BLVD., BE RENEWED FROM JANUARY 26, 1968 TO JANUARY 26, 1969. Upon the call of the roll, the vote resulted as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Fullerton, Dhority, Kreiling, Lay, Lone, Parkiason, Schwab. Nays: None. Absent: None. The Mayor declared the: ·motion carried. I I I I I I I I Minutes of January 2, 1968 A memorandum regarding recent bidding on the City of Englewood's insurance program was received by the City Council. City Manager Dial introduced Mr. Wayne Jurgens of Longmont, Colorado, who served as the City's conaultant in a servey of the past insurance and the recent bidding of the 1968 coverage. Mr. Jurgens descussed the program with City Council. Minutes of the Public Library Board meeting of December 12, 1967 were received for the record. Minutes of the Board of Adjustment and Appeals meeting of October 16, 1967 and November 9, 1967 were received for the record. The minutes of the Planning and .Zoning Commission meeting of December 6, 1967 were received for the record. A memorandum form the Coalition for Local Government Constitutional Reform dated December 18, 1967 regarding the Colorado local governmen~al constitutional reform amendment was received for the record and discussed by Council. Councilman Fullerton stated that he wished to call Conuncil's attention to the Colorado Municipal League Legislative Conunittee meeting of November 17, 1967 were received for the record. A letter from Mayor Tom Currigan, dated December 20, 1967, regarding a City of Denver study of solid waste disposal was received for the record. A letter and resolution fran Mr. Felix L. Sparks, Colorado Water Con- servaton Board, dated December 20, 1967, regarding South Platte River flood protection were received for the record. A letter from Mr. W.E. Bishop, dated December 27, 1967, regarding a joint City-School District Committee was received for the record. BY AUTHORITY ORDINANCE NO. 1, SERIES OF 1968 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING 8.6-5 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF ENGLEWOOD, RELATING TO REQUIREMENTS FOR WATER METERS, TO PROVIDE FOR A SINGLE CHARGE FOR WATER SERVICE RENDERED THROUGH A COMBINATION OF METERS FOR ONE PROPERTY OR ENTERPRISE AND FOR ALL PUBLIC SCHOOLS. COUNCILMAN KREILING MOVED, Cl:IJUNCILMAN FULLERTON SECONDED, THAT ORDINANCE NO. 1, SERIES OF 1968, BE PASSED ON FINAL READING AND ORDERED PUBLISHED IN FULL IN THE ENGLEWOOD HERALD AND ENTERPRISE. Upon the call of the roll, the vote resulted as follows: Ayes: Councilmerµ>hority, Fullerton, Kreiling, Lay, Lone, Parkinson, Schwab. Nays: None. Absent: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. BY AUTHORITY ORDINANACE NO. 2, SERIES OF 1968 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING 6.7-28 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF ENGLEWOOD , RELATING TO HOLIDAYS, SUBSTITUTING COLORADO DAY FOR LINCOLN'S BIRTHDAY AS AN OFFICIAL CITY HOLIDAY AND GRANTING EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY AN ADDITIONAL DAY OFF WHEN A SCHEDULED HOLIDAY FALLS ON A SATURDAY. COUNCILMAIT P1JLEBmDDN MOVED, COUNCILMAN PARKINSON SECONDED, THAT ORDI- NANCE NO. 2, SERIES OF L968, BE PASSED ON FINAL READING AND ORDERED PUBLISHED IN FULL IN THE ENGLEWOOD HERALD AND ENTERPRISE. Upon the call of the .roll, the vote resulted as follows: · Ayes: Councilmen Dhority, Fullerton, Kreiling, Lay, Lone, Parkinson, Schwab. Nays: None. Absent: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. 111 112 •inutes of January 2, 1968 City Attorney Criswell stated that the City of Englewood was in receipt of a letter from Mr. Donald Giacomini representing Lum's, 90 West Bellevies, a recent successful applicant for a Beer and Wine License at the location. Mr. Criswell stated that Lum's was requesting that City council approve a change of building plans from those originally submitted with the application. MJI. Donald Giacomini appeared before Council. He stated that, due to the weather conditons in the State of Colorado, it is the desire of Lum's to enclose the patio and extend the roof line out over this area. Mr. Giacomini stated that this would have no effect upon the parking ratio. Mr. Giacomini stated that the revised plans had been received by Director of Finance Lyon. The change was discus- sed by Council. COUNCILMAN PARKINSON MOVED, COUNCILMAN FULLERTON SECONDED, THAT THE MODIFICA- TION TO THE ORIGINAL PLANS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF LUM'S BUILDING BE APPROVED ACCORD- ING TO THE PLANS SUBMITTED TO DIRBCIOR OF FINANCE LYON, SAID MODIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO APPROVAL OF THE BUILDillG DEPARTMENT. Upon the call of the roll, the vote resulted as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Dhority, Fullerton, Kreiling, Lay, Lone, Parkinson, Schwab. Nays: None. Absent: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Introduced as a Bill by Councilman Parkinson and read in full: ABI~roR AN ORDINANCE AMENDING 117.17-4 (f) OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF ENGLEWOOD TO REQUIRE ALL PERSONS MOVING HOUSES OR OTHER STRUCTURES WITHIN THE CITY OF ENGLEWOOD TO OBTAIN A BUILDING PERMIT, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF THE CHAPTER 13 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THECITY OF ENGLEWOOD, BEroRE MOVING ANY SUCH HOUSE OR STRUCTURE, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. (Copied in full in the Official Ordinance Book) COUNCILMAN PARKINSON MOVED, COUNCILMAN FULLERTON SECONDED, THAT THE ABOVE BILL roR AN ORDINANCE BE PASSED ON FIRST READING AND ORDERED PUBLISHED IN FULL IN THE ENGLEWOOD HERALD AND ENTERPRISE. Upon the call of the roll, the vote resulted as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Dhority, Fullerton, Kreiling, Lay, Lone, Parkinson, Schwab. Nays: None. Absent: None. The Mayor declared the the motion carried. City Attorney Criswell stated that a memorandum addressed to City Council informing them of the various lawsuits and other activities of the City Attorney's office would be mailed to the Councilmen within the next few days. City Attorney Criswell stated that the City of Englewood has been named as ~ a defendent in a civil action contesting the validity of Ordinance Ko. 28, series of 1967, which rezones the KLZ tract. Mr. Criswell stated that he requested direc- tion of the City Council concerning this matter. Mr. Criswell stated that he had also prepared a resolution directing the Planning and Zoning Conunission to consider the rezoning of the KLZ tract pursuant to Councilman Fullerton's request. Mr. Criswell stated that the only way in which the Council can rezone the tract is through the same procedure used this fall to accomplish rezoning to multi-family dwellings. The effect of the resolution would be the initiation of the process. RESOLUTION NO. 1, SERIES OF 1968 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ENGLEWOOD TO GIVE CONSIDERATION TO AND TO MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS UPON, THE REZONING OF A CERTAIN PARCEL OF REALTY DESCRIBED HERIN FROM R-3-A (MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL) TOR -1 -A (SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL). (Copied in full in the Official Resolution Book.) COU&CILMAN FULLERTON MOVED, COUBCILMAN KREILING SECONDED, THAT RESOLUTION NO. 1, SERIES OF 1968, BE ADOPTED AND APPROVBD. Upon the call of the roll, the vote resulted as follows: I I I I I I I I Minutes of Jaunary 2, 1968 Ayes: councilmen Fullerton, Lay, Lone, Parkinson, Schwab. Nays: Councilmen Dhority, Kreiling. COUNCILMAN PARKINSON MOVED, COUNCILMAN LONE SECONDED, THAT THB CITY ATTORNEY BE INSTURUCTED TO DEFEND THE CITY OF ENGLEWOOD IN THE SUIT WHICH HAS BEEN FILED CON- TESTING THE VALIDITY OF THE RECENT ZONING OF THE KLZ TRACT. Upon the call of the roll, the vote resulted as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Dhority, Kreiling, Lay, Lone, Parkinson, Schwab. Nays: Councilman Fullerton. Absent: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. City Manager Dial presented to members of City Council a memorandum from Mr. Kells Waggoner, Director of Public Works, concerning Paving District No. 17, dated October 6, 1967. Mr. Dial discussed the propesed paving district with members of Council. COUNCILMAN PARKINSON MOVED, COUNCILMAN FUL!,ERTON SECONDED, THAT THE CITY MANAGER AND DI RECTOR OF FINANCE BE AUTHORIZED TO RECEIVE Bl: DS FOR FISCAL AGENT SERVICES ON THE MARKETING OF THE BONDS FOR THE PROPOSED PAVING DISTRICT. Upon the call of the roll, the vote resulted as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Dhority, Fullerton, Kreiling, Lay, Lone, Parkinson, Schwab. Nays: None. Absent: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. The City Council discussed the solution ot the storm drainage problem in the area of Kenyon and South Santa Fe Lane. City Manager Dial reported that Director of Public Works Waggoner has obtained the State Highway Department's approval to connect into the storm sewer located at Colorado 70 and South Santa Fe. City Manager Dial discussed with members of Council recent developments in the pay scale of the public employees within the region. COUNCILMAN PARKINSON MOVED, COUNCILMAN LAY SECONDED, THAT THE CAREER SERVICE COMMISSION BE INSTURCTED TO COME UP WITH A RECOMMENDATION RELATIVE TO THE PAY OF CITY EMPLOYEES AFTER CONSIDERATION AND COMPARISON HAS BEEN MADE WITH THE PAY GIVEN EMPLOYEES OF OTHER GOVERNMENTAL JURISDUCTIONS. The City Council discussed the motion and the feasibility of an incentive program. Upon the call of the roll, the vote resulted as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Dhority, Fullerton, Kreiling, Lay, Lone, Parkinson, Schwab. Nays: None. Absent: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. A report on DuncanSchool-Park joint agreement between the City and the Engle- wood Public Schools from Mr. Dial to Mr. Wm. c. Bishop, dated December 27, was received for the record. City Manager Dial stated that New Englewood, Ltd. had requested that the Elati Street encroachment agreement, dated July 5, 1967, be amended to allow the under- ground roadway to encroach beneath the north end of the 3400 block of South Elati Street at an angle to connect with the ramp which will exit on West Girard Street in front of the Public Library. Mr. Dial stated that if this encroachment were allowed, it would be the intention to go beneath the northwest corner of the City Hall property as well. The proposal was diacuaaed. COUNCILMAN PARKINSON MOVED, COUNCILMAN ICREILING SECONDED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE THE PROPOSED AMBRDMBRT TO THE ENCROACHMENT AGREEMENT DATED JULY 5, 1967, AND THAT THE MAYOR AllD CITY CLERK BE AU'l'HORIZED TO EXECUTE THE NECESSARY DOCUMENTS IN THE USUAL FORM. Upon the call of the roll, the vote resulted as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Kreiling, Lay, Lone, Parkinson. Nays: Councilmen Dhori~y, Fullerton, Schwab. Absent: None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. 11~~ . [14 Minutes of January 2, 1968 The City Council set an informal study session for Monday, January 8, at 8 P.M. Mayor Schwab inquired as to the current status of the City Hall purchase. City Manager Dial replied that the purchase would present no problem until after Janu- ary 8, and he would present a full report at the January 8 study session. Mayor Schwab stated that he wished that the Pledge of Allegiance be given after the invocation at the beginning of each meetinq. Councilman Lone inquired as to the statue of Dartmouth Park. City Manager Dial stated that he had not received formal notification form the Department of Housing and Urban Developnent in regard to the City's desire to settle the House property purchase at a negotiated price. COUNCILMAN FULLERTON MOVED, COUNCILMAN DHORITY SECONDED, THAT THE MEETING BE ADJOURNED. Upon the call of the roll, the vote resulted as follows: Ayes: Councilmen Dhority, Fullerton, Kreiling, Lay, Lone, Parkinson, Schwab. Nays: None. Absent: None. The Mayor declared the meeting adjourned at 1:30 A.M. I I I I