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/iSO In Re Protest reference tagging of cars in residential areas; Edw. W. Merrill In Re Resignation Bob Fernandez Personne~ Board In Re Communication IzaakWaltSn LeagUe of America, Inc. In Re Request R.C.Crane In Re Request to abandon streets ih Tract No. 2019; Baker Development Co. In Re Petition protesting dogs running at large In Re Financial statements as of June 30, 1954- Metro.Mater District In Re Documents reference "Vehicle Parking District No. l" Communication was read from Edward W. Merrill, 422 South Birch Street, protesting the enforcement'of the Ordinance reg~latlng all-nlght Dark- lng. Mr'. Merrill stated that the enforcement of the Ordinance'is arousing criticism and the tagging of automobiles during the hours of 2 and 5 A.M. in the residential areas is not the solution tO the problem since there are not sufficient garages in the area for the number of cars of the residents. On motion of Councilman Jerome, seconded by McBride and carried, the matter was referred to the Counci and Attorney for study. Communication was read from Bob Fernandez stating he is unable to accept the appointment to the Personnel Board. On motion of Council- man Larsen, seconded by Jerome and carried, the communication was r~ceived, filed and resignation accepted and Clerk instructed to write a letter of appreciation for his valuable service on the Board. Communication was read from Secretary, Izaak Walton League of America, Inc., expressing appreciation for the use of Santiago Park on July 21st arid commending the night attendant at the park for his unusually cooperative and helpful service. On motion of CounCilman ~erose, seconded by Larsen and carried, the communication was received and filed. , Communication was read from R. C. Crane, Minister, 1512 Bush Street, requesting permission to use Santiago Park, to conSuct evening service for one week, from Monday to Saturday inclusive, in September. On motion of Councilman McBride, seconded by Jerome and carried, the matter was referred to the Park Superintendent for report. Communication was read from Baker Development Company requesting the abandonment of all streets in Tract No. 2019, being 21st Street, McCls Street and Greenwood Avenue, and that improvement bond in the sum of $20,000.00 be released. On motion of Councilman McBride, seconded by Larsen and carried, the matter was referred to the Manage~, Acting Director of Public Works and Fire Chief for study. A petition was read signed by nineteen persons in the 100 block South Birch Street requesting that an Ordinance be passed prohibitin~ dogs running at large and providing for leash regulations. On motion of Councilman Jerome, seconded by Larsen and carried, the petition was received, filed and referred to the Manager for reply to the first signer on the petition and investigation to be made by the Poundmaster Communication was read from The Metropolitan Water District trans- mitting financial statements as of June 30th, 1954, and a statement of the amount of water stored by the District and used ~y member munici- palities, and on motion of Councilman Jerome, seconded by Larsen and carried, the documents were received and filed. ,, Communication was read from Sidney L. Lowry, Civil Engineer, submlttin various No. 1". carried, prepare the necessary Ordinance, documents relative to the formation of "Vehicle Parking Distri~ On motion of Councilman McBride, seconded by Jerome and the matter was referred to the Attorney with instructions to for presentation at the next meeting,