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ORAL COMMUNICATIONS STREET CLOSURE Mc FADD EN / FLOWER Councilman Evans asked for the status of a petition regarding the closing off of a street in the South par~ of town.' In response to this request, the Director of Public Works reported that his department was negotiating with the residents in the area to effect design of a cul de sac or modified cul de sac, and that an agreement had almost been reached not only on the design, but on the payment for the project. He stated that he anticipated the agreement would be finalized soon° ORAL COMMUNICATIONS UNOCCUPIED BUILDINGS the downtown area. Councilman Evans inquired whether there i was anything in the Code req~firing clean-I up and repair of unoccupied buildings in The City Attorney stated that the Building Code contained a number of stringent require- Councilman Patterson stated that he understood a Staff study was underway on this subjec and would be coming to Council within thirty days. Councilman Evans stated that the problem has existed since 1957 to his knowledge, and he referred specifically to the unoccupied building located at 6th and Main. He stated that there are many fine business establishments on the east side of the street that have put a lot of money and effort into keeping their establishments in the fine condition. On Mayor Griset's motion, seconded by Councilman Patterson, Council voted unanimous~ to refer the matter to staff for investigation and report. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Councilman Markel stated that a decision! BRONZE PLAQUES AT CITY HALL should be reached regarding the dispositiC of the bronze plaques, located near the entrance to the Main Street City Hall, when the City Hall is vacated. He suggested that they might go to the Museum. On Councilman Markel's motion, seconded by Councilmanl Evans, and unanimously carried, Council referred the matter to staff. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Councilman Markel asked for the status LIBRARY BOARD of a report regarding elimination of the Library Board that he had requested at the September 5 meeting. Mayor Griset stated that he had not yet received a report on that subject. Councilman reiterated his feeling that there was a lack of enthusiasm manifested by the Library Board. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Councilman Markel requested information NEW FIRE ENGINE COLOR regarding the new canary yellow color of fire engines. He stated he felt the new color made the Santa Aha Fire Department resemble a Disneyland Brigade rather than a fire department, and inquired into the cost of the new color. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES -37Z- SEPTEMBER 18, 1972