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The Journal Times from Racine, Wisconsin • 18

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Thomsen, A- Weldner, Welns, Wlttke. of the City of Racine relating 1970. being one application for RACINE JOURNAL-TIMES Monday, April I), 1970 gate agreement for th term from April 1. 1970, through 4B Class Retail fermented Malt to: Halverson for property located in the Town of Caledonia and adjoining the City Limits of the City of Racine. (1) Two Hour rarking Meter Beverage License; Noes Model.

Ayes 17, Noes 1. 53, By Aid. Retzinger whd' March 31, 1971, negouaiea wun Racine County Community Action Proeram. Inc. be approved, Recommend that the license nance to whom was referred: Respectfully reports: 1.

Item 6 of February 3, 1070, being communication from the Manager of Memorial Hall stating that the Memorial Hall Commission together with Memorial Hall management COMMON COUNCIL be granted. Referred the council Zones, "Lake Avenue, both sides, from 3rd Street to 6th Street be amended by deleting -3rd" an inserting and the Mayor li hereby au Meeting of April 20, 1170 for moved for the suspension or the rules of the Council for the OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS Publlo Hearing. thorized to execute tne same on behalf of the City of Racine. doptlon oi the resolution. hf.soLVED.

that the City of Albert A. Reld, City Clerk Kenneth L. Huck, Mayor 5. Item 37 of March 17, 1970, being the resolution that the City of Racine construct f. foot cyclone fences along both sides of the following walkways, in mldblock from Plnehurst Ave.

to Carpenter from Dela Adopted. so Bv Aid. Hodel who have recently re-assessed their operation In terms of increasing labor and material costs and also in terms of earned Income (2) Ten Hour Parking Meter zones, be amended by including, "Lake Avenue, both sides, between 3rd and 4th 3. In accordance with Section 2 09 (16) of the Municipal Code Racine purchase the Honeywell No 200 Computer owned by School District No. 8, Franklin, moved for the suspension of thli facility and requesting that the staff of the Recreation the rules of the Council for tne adoption of the resolution.

Thrr were no obtections. to the City of Racine and re Department be allowed to ap ware Ave, to Rldgewood Wisconsin, consisting oi tne following equipment: questing the Common Council pear at the next Finance Recommend that the resolu Committee meeting to discuss lion be amended to read 4 foot Model No. 1 201-2-4, Central Processor l' 010, Advanced. this matter. cycline fences and a so amend consider their special recommendation In reference to the operation of Memorial Hall and requesting an early action on RESOLVED, that the sum of $40.00 be appropriated from Account 587.463 and paid to Mrs.

John Mlkkonen to rclm-hr for an overcoat of the General Ordinances of the City of Racine recommends that the following requests for changes in the Traffic Code be denied: That Schedule of Section 340.0007 of the Municipal Code ed said resolution be referred IS, A communication from the Commissioner of Health Programming to the finance committee for these recommendations. further study stating that he will need an checked at the Memorial Hall Frank A. Barry, Chairman, appropriation of 11,200.00 In of the General Ordinances of Account 549 224, Auto Repairs, License Welfare Committee. Aid. Barry moved that the Respectfully report and 'recommend that this Item be received and filed as Item 6 of March 17, 1970 provides for the action requested by this com check room and Inadvertently given to someone else.

Adopted by the following and $460.00 in Account 549.314 License Welfare Committee Gas and Oil, for the balance of 1970, and further stating his the City of Racine relating to Yield Intersections be amended to include, "17th Street and Indiana Street, through traffic on 17th Street, yield signs facing Report be adopted City Council Chamber Racine, Wisconsin April 8. 1970 At the regular meeting of the Common Council held thin Wednesday, evening, Hli Honor Mayor Kenneth Huck presided and the following Aldermen were "present at Roll Call: Anzalonc, Barry, Castaneda, Doonan, Heck, Henes, Hodel, Jackson, Jensen, Lange, Olsen, Retzinger, Sorenson, Tnomiien, A. Weldner, R. Weldner, Weins, Wlttke. Minutei of the previous meet Ing were approved at printed on motion of Aid.

Olscn. Communication, Petitions and etc. and Action of Council Thereon. Received and Filed. 1.

A list of paid claims submitted by the Finance Director in accordance with Section 6.18 (2) of the Municipal Code of the City of Raclnc. 1, 013, Editing instructions 1, 223, Card Reader 1, 214-1, Card Punch 1, 208-1, Card Punch Control 1 222-3, Printer, 450 LPM 1, 1034, Print Extension 1, 203B-1, Tape Control Unit 1, 204B-1, Primary Tape Drive 3, 204B-2, Secondary Tape Drive A vote: Avm Anzalone. Barry, munication Adopted by the following reasons for the shortage in 2. Item 4 of March 17, 1970, these budgets. Castaneda, Doonan, Heck, Henes, Hodel, Jackson, Olsen, vote: Ayes Anzalone, Barry, Cas traffic on Indiana being the request from Dr.

Fer 16. A communication from William H. Wlttke, Chairman, taneda, Doonan, Heck, Henes, the City Attorney submitting a Traffic Commission. razzno for permission to be granted to Wesley J. Beaton of the Sanitation Division of the statement of Marino Realty Hodel, Jackson, Jensen, Lange, Olsen, Retzlnger, Sorenson, Thomsen, A.

Weldner, R. Weld Company for appraisal services Aid. Wittke moved that the Traffic Commission Report be Retzinger, Sorenson, A. weia-ner, R. Weldner, Wittke.

Nos Jensen, Lange, Thomsen. Ayes 15, Noes 3. 81. Bv Aid. Hodel who at a total price equal to tne balance owed by Franklin after Health Department to attend in connection with the Kasper the Thirty Fourth Annual Edu Property on North Main Street ner, Welns, Wlttke.

Ayes 18, Noes 0. deduction of accrued rental credits, on the following terms catlonal Conference to the Na lor proposed park site. adopted. Adopted by the following vote: Ayes 'Anzalone, Barry, Cas-taneda, Doonan, Heck, Henes, Public Safety A Buildings Referred to the Committee of moved for the suspension of the rules of the Council In the tional Environmental Health Association to be held June the Whole, Committee Report 42. Your Public Safety and conditions: 1.

Racine will pay to Franklin on or about June 1, 1970. 2. Hardware will remain in Hodel, Jackson, Jensen, Lange, 21-26, 1970 at Las Vegas, Nevada, and further stating that the Board of Health at their 17. A communication from Gilbert Berthelsen, County Administrator, stating that at a Buildings Committee to whom adoption of the resolution. There were no objections.

RESOLVED, that the City Attorney be, and he is hereby authorized to compromise and 20. An affidavit signed by Ronald E. Hansen, member of the Racine Police Department, which is being made for the purpose of making a complaint In writing and under oath pursuant to Section 176.11, Wisconsin Statutes stating that Ka-Haar, a Wisconsin Corporation, who has been Issued a CJaas Liquor License for the premises known as. 1814 16th Street, has violated the statutes of the State of Wisconsin and the Ordinances of the City of Racine, said violation being set forth In the affidavit. Referred to the Traffic Commission 31.

The application of Racine County Department of Social Services, 17th Street and Grand Avenue, for Area Privilege Permit. Referred to the Public Safety and Bulldlnis Committee. 32. The following applications for Taxi Driver's License: John G. Beardsley, 5717 16th Street; Willie- Calhoun 1232 S.

Memorial Drive; Gene R. Fromm, 1531 Thurston Avenue; Lee O. Parker, 1005 Center Street; Helen Ruth Shiller, 1769 Hill Street; Paul James Trommel, 2824 Winthrop Avenue; Calvin J. Zimmer, 911 9th Street; Paul Minnctl, 1333 La-throp Avenue. Referred to the License and Welfare Committee.

33. The application of Walter S. Alberts, 1315 North Street, for Class A Retail Fermented Malt Beverage License. 33A. The application of Roger L.

Olsen, 2049 Mead Street, for Class Retail Fermented Malt Beverage and Intoxicating Liquor License. 33B. The following applications for License to conduct a Public Billiard Hall or Pool Room: James Brunnelson, 515 6th Street; Curtis and Robert L. Franklin, 1340 Albert Street. 33C.

The following applica-tibns for Class Operator's Franklin until on or about Au-, 2. Report of the Building De was referred: Respectfully report regular meeting held on March nf meeting of the Racine County Olsen, Retzinger, Sorenson, Thomsen, A. Weldner, R. Weidner, Welns, Wittke. Ayes 18, Noes 0.

Committee of the Whole partment for the month March, 1970. 10, 1970 endorsed this request uuaru nciu on i uesuuy, marcn gust 1, 1970. 3. Both parties will have access to use of hardware at time 1. Item 9 of February 17, 1970 being 3 applications for Taxi lor approval 31, 1970, Mr.

Seehawer who Is a communication irom na- rhn rmnn nf th Drivers Licenses: settle the claim of Officer Dale I. Frazell against the City of Racine for injuries sustained in the course of his employment bv arjDortionlng the workmen's mutually agreed upon at a no charge basis until December 31, Respectfully report and recommend that the request be denied as it is not consistent cine Teen Corps requesting per- Committee, presented mission to put Project Concern's! report concerning a Finance an oral meeting Director Recommend that a sepnrate Mankind banners Walk for 1970. 4. Franklin will pay for with the established policy with City Finance compensation payable equany Jerry Mailer, on Monday streets in the City on approximately maintenance and insurance across four of Racine I nil. Vltem 5 of March 17, 1970, applications of Ora Williams and Vance Witherspoon be the insurance carrier March 30, 1970, revealing that while installed In Franklin.

5. Racine will be responsible granted. and the City of Racine. FURTHER RESOLVED, That the sum of $3,855.11 Is hereby for the disassembly and moving 2. Item 16 of March 17, 1970 the City Council may authorize the purchase of a computer installation from a neighboring community and that Racine County has been invited to uti of equipment from Franklin to being a communication from appropriated from Account Racine.

6. Racine responsibility for 587.463 to defray the cost of compensation and medical expenses payable by the City lize the facility on a time sharing basis. Park and Recreation Department Director submitting plot plan and floor layout for new Southeast Area Neighborhood Center which has been ap insurance and maintenance become effective at beginning of disassembly for moving from Franklin. By voice vote, the County Board endorsed in principle the under this agreement. Adopted by following proved by Neighborhood Citi vote: concept of utilizing the City FURTHER RESOLVED, that owned computer installation zen's Committee and is being presented to Council for ap lYiny lain, Permission was granted on motion of Aid.

Barry. 4. A communication from the State of Wisconsin, Public Service Commislson, submitting the application of the Milwaukee Road for authority to remove about 400 feet of spur track which serves the Walker Manufacturing Company at Racine. 5. A communication from The Miss Racine Pageant Publicity and Public Relations Chairman stating that the Racine Jaycees respectfully request permission to place a banner over Main Street advertising the up-coming Miss Racine Pageant which is sponsored by the Jaycees and requesting further that the ban Ayes Anzalone, Barry, Castaneda.

Doonan, Heck, the sum of $125,000 be appropriated from Account 519.502 to cover the purchase price and proval; under terms of an agreement to be worked out at such time as the County Board authorizes data processing for Racine Recommend that the plot plan Henes, Hodel, Jackson, Jensen, Lange, Olsen, 1 Sorenson, Thomsen, A. Weid to defray the expense of disas and floor layout plan be approved, and that It be referred sembly, moving and setting up County procedures 44. Your Committee of the Whole to whom was referred: Respectfully reports and recommends as follows: 1. Item 44 of March 17, 1970, being a resolution that there is hereby created the position of Secretary of Economic Development in the Grade of said Individual to be appointed by the Mayor to serve at his pleasure, and to be responsible to and to report directly to the Mayor. Recommend that the Resolution be adopted.

2. Item 68 of March 17, 1970, being Ordinance 9-70 to amend Section 18.40; to create Sections 18.09 (20), 18.46, 18.47 and 18.48 of the Municipal Code of the City of Racine relating to Fire Prevention. Recommend that the Ordinance be adopted. Respectfully submitted, Stephen F. Olsen, President of the Council.

Aid. Olsen moved the Committee of the Whole Report be adopted. Adopted by the following vote: Ayes Anzalone, Barry, Castaneda, Doonan, Heck, Henes, Hodel, Jackson, Jensen, Lange, Olsen, Retzinger, Sorenson, Thomsen, A. Weidner, R. Weidner, Weins, Wittke.

the equipment. to the Planning Commisison for Referred to the Public Works ner, R. Weidner, Weins, Wlttke. Ayes 18, Noes 0. 52.

By Aid. Jackson who Motion for the suspension of their approval and Services Committee. 18. A communication from moved its adoption. the rules adopted by the following vote: being the request from City Attorney Jack Harvey for permission to attend the conference of National Institute of Municipal Law Officers to be held in New Orleans, Louisiana, from October 26th through October 28th, 1970, together with a letter of transmittal from Mayor Huck recommending that Mr.

Harvey be allowed to attend and the necessary funds be provided. Respectfully report and recommend that Mr. Harvey be allowed to attend this convention and that the necessary funds be appropriated from Account 587.411. 4. Item 6 of March 17, 1970, being a communication from the Manager of Memorial Hall stating that the Memorial Hall Commisison and the Memorial Hall management have reassessed their operation in terms of increasing labor and materials costs and also in terms of earned income to the City of Racine and are submitting a new rate schedule for services to be rendered in the future opertion of Memorial Hall.

Respectfully report and recommend that the rate schedule as submitted by the Memorial Hall Commission be approved. David W. Retzinger, 3. Item 20 of March 17, 1970 being 4 applications for Taxi WHEREAS, Section 703 of me v.uy Attorney suDmiiling a Ayes Anzalone, Barry, and Desist" "Notice to Lease to Cease Driver Licenses; served upon the City on behalf License: Recommend that the applica ner be installed one week prior of Mr. and Mrs Wintnn 1.

Howard Bartcn. 3726 tions be granted Castaneda, Doonan, Heck, Henes, Hodel, Jackson, Jensen, Lango, Olsen, Retzinger, Sorenson, Thomsen, A. Weidner, R. Weidner, Weins, Wittke. to the pageant which is to be Crawford notifying the City to Spring Street; Joe Castro, the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1965 authorizes the making of grants of Federal funds to any local public body or agency to assist in financing the development cost of neighborhood facilities necessary for carrying out programs of com 4.

In accordance with Section 2.09 (15) of the Municipal Code my state street; Dean L. Gunderson, 1631 Athlene Ave of the General Ordinances of nue; Jerome Hansen, 1914 Jay ununiJHi io, ioiu. siop dumping nil material in Permission was granted onjthc lake in the rear of the motion of Aid. Weins. property owned by them and 6.

A communication from further requesting this corn-James Wllbershide, Attorncy-lmunication bo referred tn th Ayes 18, Noes 0. Aid. Retzinger moved its the City of Racine recommend that the following street light adoption. munity service; and WHEREAS, the City of Ra Aid. Doonan moved to refer ing changes be granted: That a 250 watt mercury va at-law, enclosing a copy ofjpublic Works Committee for to the Committee of the Whole.

'Notice of Petition for Annexa Eye See Avenue; George Has-kins, 259 Frank Avenue; Ray Hillard, 1723 Racine Street; Lester G. Kicffer, 1428 Grand Avenue; Lawrence E. Linker, 1014 Grand Avenue; John J. Matera, 3317 15th cine (herein sometimes refer Motion to refer lost by the red to as "Applicant ') deems it por street light be installed mldblock on Orchard Street between 16th Street and Victory following vote: Ayes Anzalone, Barry, consideration and recommendation. 19.

Petition of property owners on the alley between Arthur Avenue, Cleveland Avenue, Wright Avenue and 13th Street requesting that this Avenue. to be necessary and in the public interest to provide certain facilities of the type contemplated in said Section 703 and Castaneda, Doonan, Jackson. Street; Charles A. Mc Leod, Noes Heck, Henes, Hodel. 3059 Hamlin Avenue; Harold Minshall, Box 271, Kansasville, 5.

In accordance with Section 2.09 (15) of the Municipal Code of the General Ordinances of the City of Racine recommend to undertake a project (herei Jensen, Lange, Olsen, Retzinger, Sorenson, Thomsen, A. Weidner, R. Weidner, Weins, alley be improved with a John H. Oates. 1628 nafter called the "Neighbor tion" together with a scale map required by the statutes and further stating that "Notice of Petition'' was published on March 19, 1970 in the Racine Journal-Times, 7.

A communication from the Wisconsin Electric Power Company stating that in order to provide more reliable electric service, the Power Company is interconnecting existing overhead facilities in the Town of Mount Pleasant, Racine Avenue; Jerry inch asphalt overlay on a six Woodrow hood Facilities with that the following street light- Wittke. Aid. Retzinger moved inch crushed stone base, the Owens, 1808 Racine Street; Federal grant assistance, de ing changes be denied: Finance Committee Report be cost of said work to be assessed Jesus Placencia, 3024 Packard scribed as Southeast Side Ayes 5, Noes 13. A discussion was" held on Avenue; Zarija Popadic, 802 against the property Neighborhood Center (Project No. WIS.

N-5); and the Council floor regarding this resolution. State Street; Wayne Kenneth Post, 631 S. Green Bay Road; Lawrence A. 20. A communication from Lang Engineering Company, Inc.

stating that the 1969 oiling WHEREAS, it is recognized Aid. Heck moved for the. that the Federal contract for previous question. 306 Dodge Street; contract was only 65 per cent Roberts, such financial assistance pursu County, Wisconsin, between Perry Avenue and S. T.

H. 3r Motion for the previous J. Schatzley, 1518 Completed at the end of the vear uennis ant to said Section 703 will question adopted. and that the balance of aboutlGeneva Street; James impose certain obligations and Aid. Retzingers motion to responsibilities upon the Appli adopt adopted by the following cant and will require among 35 percent was not completedjSchulz, 1100 State Street; primarily due to lack of curb David William Spranger, 1503 and gutter being placed or Rosiland Avenue; Victor D.

being placed too late and re-iUebe, 820 Belmont Avenue; vote: Ayes Anzalone, Barry, That an additional 400 watt mercury vapor street light be installed on Huron Street, north of State Street. William H. Wittke, Chairman, Public Safety and Buildings Committee. Aid. Wittke moved the Public Safety Buildings Committee Report be adopted.

Adopted by the following vote: Ayes Anzalone, Barry, Cas-taneda, Doonan, Heck, Henes, Hodel, Jackson, Jensen, Lange, Olsen, Retzinger, Sorenson, Thomsen, A. Weidner, R. Weidner, Weins, Wittke. Ayes 18, Noes 0. Traffic Commisison Report.

43. Your Traffic Commisison other things (1) the provision of the local share of the cost of the Neighborhood Facilities Feliciano T. Ynocencio, questing that the balance of the Castaneda, Doonan, Henes, Hodel, Jackson, Jensen, Project, (2) assurances that Lange, Olsen, Retzinger, Soren adopted. Adopted by the following vote: Ayes Anzalone, Barry. Cas-taneda, Doonan, Heck, Henes, Hodel, Jackson, Jensen, Lange, Olsen, Retzinger, Sorenson, Thomsen, A.

Weidner, R. Weid-ner, Weins, Wittke. Ayes 18, Noes 0. Public Works Sc. Services Committee Report.

40. Your Committee on Public Works and Services to whom was referred: Respectfully report 1. Item No. 13 of March 17, 1970, being a letter from the State Division of Environmental Protection modifying the requirements of the June 11, 1968 order titled "Root River Drainage Recommend that the letter be received and filed, since the City of Racine is essentially complying with the procedures and further stating that this interconnection is to be loca-tedwithin the south six feet of a parcel of land located between Ostergaard Avenue and Perry Avenue owned by the City of Racine and occupied by a City of Racine Water Department water tower 'and further requesting action by the Common Council to adopt a resolution authorizing the proper City Officials to sign the enclosed easement. 8.

Aid. Weins moved for the suspension of the rules for per families or individuals dis placed as a result of the devel son, Thomsen, A. Weidner, R. opment of the Neighborhood Facilities Project will be offer 35 per cent be placed in the 1970 program primarily due to the rising cost of labor and material. Referred to the Building Committee.

21. A communication from the Park and Recreation Director stating that at a special meeting of the Park and Recre- Weidner, Weins, Wittke. Ayes 18, Noes 0. 54. By Aid Retzinger who moved for the suspension of the rules of the Council in the ed decent, safe, and sanitary housing within their means, (3) the making of relocation pay 1633 Howe Street; Feliciano Ynocencio, 1633 Howe Street.

33D. The following applications for Class Retail Short Term Fermented Malt Beverage License: Boys of 76 Drum and Bugle Corps, 72 7th Street; Doctor Gren and the Interns, 72 7th Street; Lulac's No. 289, 72 7th Street; Racine Grape Boycott Committee, 1109 Douglas Avenue; St. Edward's Dance Committee, 1405 Grove adoption of the resolution. ments in accordance with the regulations of the Department to whom was referred Respectfully report There were no objections.

RESOLUTION authorizing a ation Commission that was held of Housing and Urban Devel mission to submit communication. 1. Item 19 of March 17, 1970 opment, (4) compliance with the borrowing of $125,000 and the issuance of the promissory note of the City of Racine; pro Federal labor standards, and being the application for a loading zone by Racine Motor Inn (5) compliance with Federal viding the details of said not Recommend that the request be granted. recommended. requirements relating to equal employment opportunity; and WHEREAS, Title VI of the Ayes 18, Noes 0.

The Following Resolutions were Introduced. 45. By Aid. Weins who moved its reference to the Public Works and Services Committee. A resolution stating that a Public Hearing was held concerning the preliminary resolution and report of the Commissioner of Public Works on the proposed construction of a one course Portland cement concrete PAVEMENT together with a Portland cement concrete combined curb and gutter on both sides of the following streets and setting forth the details in connection therewith: BLAINE AVENUE from Du-rand Avenue to 21st Street; CHATHAM STREET from Hamilton Street to St.

Patrick Street; KENTUCKY STREET from 20th Street to CM. ST. P. P. RR; KENTUCKY STREET from 21st Street to 20th Street.

Carried: So ref. 46. By Aid. Weins who moved its reference to the Public Works and Services Committee. A resolution stating that a Public Hearing was held concerning the preliminary resolution and report of the Commissioner of Public Works on the proposed construction of a one course Portland cement concrete PAVEMENT together with a Portland cement concrete combined curb and gutter on both sides of the following streets and setting forth the details in connection therewith: OHIO STREET from Kinzie Avenue to Grateland Boulevard; PIERCE BOULEVARD from West Lawn Avenue to Taylor Avenue.

Carried: So ref. 47. By Aid. Anzalone who moved its reference to the City Plan Commission. WHEREAS, the short street lying north of West High Street and west of State Street has heretofore been variously known as Marie or Maria Street with a great deal of resulting confusion; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that said street is and levying taxes in connection therewith.

2. In accordance with Section 2.09 (16) of the Municipal Code WHEREAS, it is necessary on Tuesday, March 24th, architects were interviewed to plan and design the proposed Break- Thru Neighborhood Center to be built at the corner of Milwaukee Avenue and Hamilton Street in 1971 and further stating that the names of the three architects involved and further stating that any one of the three firms would be highly qualifid to carry out this project. Civil Rights Act of 1964, and of the General Ordinances of that the City of Racine raise tne regulations of the Department of Housing and Urban the City of Racine recommends funds for the purpose of pur Avenue. The Following Bids for City Work Were Received. 34.

Your Purchasing Agent has advertised for bids on equipment, and presents same for your consideration: Official Notice No. 15 9 Five Row Mobile Bleach- 2. Item No. 15 of March 17, 1970, being a letter from the State Department of Transportation, Director of Program Budget Schedule, enclosing a check covering the Swing Lift Bridge Allotment as per Section 86.33 of Wisconsin that the following requests for chasing a computer and associ Development effectuating that changes in the Traffic Code be ated equipment to facilitate; municipal record keeping; and litie, provide that no person shall, on the ground of race, granted WHEREAS, cities are au color, or national origin, be excluded from participation in. be thorized under the provisions Ward er Units for Stadium Use for Alderman of the 8th included in reference.

(a) That Schedule of Section 340.0006 of the Municipal Code of the General Ordinances of the City of Racine relating of Section 67.12 (12), Wiscon There were no objections. A communication from E. O. Jones, Public Relations Manager or the Racine Council of Boy Scouts of America requesting permission to put up three banners advertising "Scout Circus" to be held May 2nd and 3rd at Horlick Field House. The three banners are to be installed at Washington Avenue and West Boulevard, 6th and Main Streets and Douglas Avenue and High Street.

Permission granted on motion of Aid. Weins. Referred to the Finance Committee. 9. A communication from the Commissioner of Public Works submitting a report from Conoer, Townsend and Associates for engineering services performed in the design and preparation, of plans and specifications for the Lift Station No.

1 improvements and further requesting the sum of $10,000 be set up as an sin Statutes, to borrow money the Park and Recreation Dept. Bids received March 30, 1970. Same was referred to the Li- denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination in the undertaking and carrying Referred to the Parking Commission. to: A communication from cense Welfare Committee on ana issue promissory notes lor the acquisition of equipment or machinery for municipal pur1-poses; and out oi projects receiving Feder al financial assistance; (1) Through Streets be amended by including, "Pierce Boulevard from Ohio Street to rranK j. snovers Realtors motion of Aid.

Barry. 35. Your Purchasing Agent uuunng a proposal ior expansion of the Uptown Parking Lot NOW, THEREFORE, the Common Council of the City of Lathrop Avenue" WHEREAS, the officials of by the purchase of 1435 Ann (2) Through Streets, "Main the City of gacine have negotiated with the American Bank Racine RESOLVES: 1. That an application on be has advertised for bids on equipment for the Park and Recreation Department, and presents same for your consid- Street and 1429 Owen Avenue and further stating that thev Street from the north line of 18th Street to the south line of and Trust Company of Racine, half of the City of Racine be made to the Department of 21st Street, except for south should be contacted if the City eration Wisconsin, for the borrowing of $125,000 and the issuance of Housing and Urban Develop bound traffic at Wisconsin be amended by adding, is interested in acquiring these Official Notice No. 17 properties.

26 Cylinder Pickup Trucks, Referred to the Traffic 5 000 T.hs i i WhMi the promissory note of said City to said Bank to evidence "except at DeKoven Avenue ment tor a grant under Section 703 of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1965. in an Commissionm base. (3) 4 Way Stops be amended to include, "Main Street and such indebtedness; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT 23. A communication from Statutes; Recommend that since the check has already been turned over by the Finance Director to the City of Racine, the letter and accompanying statement be received and filed. Eugene Weins, Chairman, Committee on Public Works and Services.

Aid. Weins moved the Public Works Services Committee Report be adopted. Adopted by the following vote: Ayes Anzalone, Barry, Cas-taneda, Doonan, Heck, Henes, Hodel, Jackson, Jensen, Lange, Olsen, Retzinger, Sorenson, Thomsen, A. Weidner, R. Weidner, Weins, Wittke.

Ayes 18, Noes 0. License Welfare Committee Report. 41. Your License and Welfare Committee to whom was re ferred: Respectfully report 1. Item19 A of March 4, 1970, being the applications of Joe Castro 1757 State George H.

Pisula; 2111 LaSalle for Class Operator's Li amount equal to two-thirds of further de-i Silver Steel ComDanv reouest- appropriation or tailed inspection DeKoven Avenue (b) That Schedule of Sec RESOLVED, by the Common Council of the City of Racine, the development cost ot the Neighborhood Facilities Proiect. services ofiing that a No-Parkinc Sien be Racine County, Wisconsin, as. such development cost now esti- follows: matd to $471,215.00. this project. 10.

A communication from the Commissioner of Public Works requesting an appro tion 3 40.0007 of the Municipal Code of the General Ordinances of the City of Racine relating to Yield Intersections be amended by deleting, "Pierce 2. That the Neighborhood used for the first 20 feet on the Northeast corner of Hamilton and Frederick Streets and stating their reasons. Referred to the City Plan Commission. Bids received April 3, 1970. Official Notice No.

18 1 Eight Cylinder Pickup Truck with Parker Hump-T-dumper installed, 7,500 Lbs. G.V.W., 127" Wheelbase. Bids received April 3, 1970. Official Notice No. 19 1 Eight Cylinder, Two Cubic Yard Dump Truck, 14,000 Lbs.

G.V.W., 125" Wheelbase. Bids received April 3, 1970. SECTION 1. That on May 15, 1970, for the purpose of acquiring a computer and associated Facilities Project (a) is necessary for carrying out a program of health, recreational, social, or similar community service priation of $4,000 be placed in Budget 521.222 to allow proper maintenance of the Boulevard at Russet Street, Or 24. A communication from chard Street, Kentucky Street, equipment for the City of Racine, there shall be borrowed from the American1 Bank and' Trust Company of Racine, hereby officially designated as Indiana Street, Oregon.

Street, Illinois Street and Virginia Building for the balance of; Lawrence E. Hunt, Chairman 1970 and further stating hisiof Southside Revitalization Citizens Advisory Committee Maria Street and that all of the in the area, (b) is consistent with comprehensive planning for the development of the official records relating thereto Same was referred to the Li Wisconsin, the principal sum of' (c) That Schedule of Sec community, and (c) will be ''wmpunationlsubmitting a preliminary reportlcense Welfare Committee on the Commissioner of Public "Southside Revitalization" forj motion of Aid. Barry. are hereby ordered changed accordingly. Carried: So ref.

tion 340.0017 of the Municipal Code of the General Ordinances of the City of Racine relating available for use by a signifi cant number of the area's low. or moderate-income residents. wonts mat in me iu nuageijine utys information. I 36. Your Commissioner of an appropriation of $500.00 for 25.

A communication from Public Works has advertised for 48. By Aid. Barry who $125,000 at an interest rate of Five and One-Quarter Per tent (bYt per annum until paid for a period of eight (8) months, and the promissory note cf the City of Racine shall be issued to evidence such indebtedness. Said note, both- to: moved its adoption. the purchase of one air ham-S a Wisconsin mer was provided and now at: Regional Planning Commission 3.

That the Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to exe XD No Parking at Any Time be amended by deleting, cute and file such application bids for renovation of a picnic shelter and submits same for your consideration. Renovation of Lincoln Park Picnic Shelter for Area No. 1, Contract Park 2-70 Rids r- tne time oi tne purcnase or tnis submitting a copy of the re-special equipment, he findslcently 1 SEWRPC that the price is now "Regional Housing Study and to execute such contract or "Hickory Grove Avenue, west side, from 150 to 220' south of WHEREAS, a verified complaint has been filed with the City Clerk against Ka-Haar, Inc. and Robert J. Bush, the holder of a Class Operator's License and who is employed principal and interest, shall be wnicn maices a snortage or program Prospectus.

DeKoven Avenue contracts as may be necessary for the grant applied for, to provide such information and paid in lawful money of the $255.00 which he requested be United States of America at the (2) No Parking at Any Time be amended to include, "Main furnish such documents as mav i. A communication Irom ceived April Harmony Realty Corporation! Same was referred to the Li-requesting a change of zoning 'cense Welfare Committee on by Ka-Haar, Inc. at 1814 Six Street, west side, from 2nd American Bank and Trust Company at the City of Racine; Wisconsin. De required Dy the Department from B-2 Local Business and Street to 100' teenth Street, Racine, Wisconsin, alleging certain violations of the provisions of the motion of Aid. Barry.

transferred from Account Pavement Breaking to Account 555.503. 12. A communication from the Commissioner of Public Works stating that it has been oi Housing and Urban Devel opment, and to act as the au R-3 Residence District to R-4 SECTION 2. Said note shall cense; Recommend that the applications be received and filed. 2.

Item 9 of March 17, 1970, being a communication from the Sertoma Club of Racine, offering to develop the present unused portion of the zoo property into a small park with miniature farm structures and with pens containing calves, small pigs, goats, lambs, ducks and chickens which by virtues of a low fence to be used around the pens would provide the opportunity for feeding and petting the fowl and animals and to continue the development and extension of this farm for a period of three years and at the end of that time would offer this back tq the City of (3) No Parking, 7 a.m. 6 p.m. except Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays, be amended to 37. Your Purchasing Agent has advertised for bids and presents same for your considera- Residence District. 26A.

Petition for Annexation Wisconsin Statutes and Ordi nance of the City of Racine; THEREFORE, BE IT RE thorized representative of the Applicant in the accomplishment of the Neighborhood be signed by the Mayor and the City Clerk and sealed with the corporate seal of the City of Racine. necessary to purchase major together with a scale map oftion: include, "Hickory Grove Ave nue, west side, from 150' to 220' i acuities 4. That the United States of sou th of DeKoven; Avenue' matenal items for storm waterjcertain property lying in the control this year statinglTown of Caledonia owned by that his budget at present is Harmony Realty 3525 S. depleted and he is requesting 76th Street, Milwaukee, that $1,000 be appropriated and Wisconsin. (d) That Secedule of Sec Official Notice No.

16 1000 Ft. of '14 Inch Fire Hose and 1000 Ft. of 3 Inch Fire Hose for the Fire Department. Bids received Marrh 30 1Q7n tion 340.0018 of the Municipal SOLVED, that Ka-Haar, Inc. and its agent, Richard vl McCann, holders of a Class Liquor License from the City of Racine, and Robert J.

Bush, the holder of a Class Operators License from the City of Racine snmmnnpH tn ftnnMr hpforp Code of the General Ordinances placed in Account 546.374 to' 27. A communication from of the City of Racine relating provide the funds to satisfy; Robert G. Roberts, Attorney for Same was referred to the to: SECTION 3. Said note shall be in substantially the following form: (Form of Note) United States of America State of Wisconsin County of Racine i City of Racine Promissory Note May 15, 1970 $125,000.00 KNOW ALL MEN. BY THESE PRESENTS That the material expentitures Gordon Lehmann, requesting Public Safety Buildings Corn- (1) One Hour, 9 a.m.

6 p.m., balance of 1970, and further the Common Council' on the except Sundays and Hplidays, mittee on motion of Aid. Wittke. that the property at 2210 16th Street be rezoned from R2 America and the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development be, and they hereby are, assured of full compliance by the Applicant with the regulations of the Department of Housing and Development effectuating Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. 5. That the Neighborhood Facilities Project will be carried out in full compliance with applicable Federal statutes and regulations of the stating his reasons.

20th day of ApriL 1970, at 8:00 nacine at no cosi; Recoinmend that the com munication be accepted, con p.m. to show cause why their 13. A communication from the City Engineer requesting that the salary schedule for licenses should not be revoked. tingent upon Sertoma Club of BE IT FURTHER RE be amended by deleting, "High Street, north side, between Erie Street and St. Clair (2) Two Hours, 9 ajn.

6 p.m., except Sundays and Holidays, be amended to inclde, "High Street, north side, from Part-time Inspectors be raised Two Family District to B-3 Commercial or B-2 Local Business. 28. A communication from James J. Fetek, behalf of -North- Side Bank, 1700 Milwaukee-Avenue, City of Racine, in the County SOLVED, that the City Clerk be authorized and directed to to seoo.oo a month as it is 38. Your Commissioner of Public Works has advertised for sewer construction 'and submits same for your consideration.

Storm Sewer and Concrete Storm Water Channel in Grace-land Cemetery, Contract 1-70, Bids received April 3rl970.rr; Same was referred to the Public Works Services Committee orv motion of Aid. Weins. impossible to obtain inspectors issue summonses in accordance Racine and the Park and Recreation agreement upon the supervision of said project, and that said communication be referred to the City Att'ys. office for further study. 3.

Item 21 A of March 17. Erie Street to St. Clair with-the provisions of Section at the present monthly rate. 1 A A tinrnmiinlpatinn requesting Secretary-of LaborTpertaining to the employment of laborers and mechanics on projects as 176.11 of the -Wisconsin (3) Two Hours, 9 a.m. 6 the Park and Recreation Direc Statutes and that a hearing be p.m., except Sundays and Holi- property adjacent to the bank be rezoned to B-2 Local Business District.

tor submitting a report on sisted with Federal funds. 1970, being eight applications! days be amended to include, ivacine ana state oi Wiscon-sin, hereby acknowledges itself to owe and for value received promises to pay to the order of American Bank and Trust Company; Racine, Wisconsin, the sum of One Hundred Twenty-Five Thousand Dollars said principal sum being payable on January 14, interest on all unpaid principal sums at Alderman of the 18th Ward held on the aforesaid date in accordance with the provisions of said section. for Class Operator's License; recommendations concerning the funding and operation of Adopted by the following vote: "DeKoven Avenue south side, from Hickory Grove Avenue to 29. A communication from included in reference. James Wilbershide Attorney Ayes Anzalone, Barry, Recommend that the licenses be granted with the exception Richard E.

Halbur which is denied. Adopted. 49. By Barry who 120' (e) That Schedule of Sec at-law, submitting a Petition for Annexation by Irving P. the new Lakeview Community Center and further stating that no funds were granted for part-time personnel to operate Reports of Committees and Action of Council Thereon.

Finance Committee Report. 39. Your Committee on Fi- Castaneda, Doonan, Heck, Henes, Jackson, Jensen, Lange, Olsen, Retzinger, Sorenson, moved its adoption. tion 340.0021 of the Municipal Halverson and Frances M. 4.

Item 21 of March i Code of the General Ordinances RESOLVED, that the dele.

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