The Daily Alaska empire., 1945-05-05

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 Building Code
 A list of p.rsons to compose a committee to study and submit a revised or new building code, with recommendations to the City Council for action within the next 50 days, y ve5 put before the Councilmen by u Mayor and his nominations were approved. Named to the committee are:
 J. L. McNamara City Engineer, Chainnan; Ton Abel, general ~on- t.actor; Ralph Mi2e, electrical en- Ilncer; Lynn Forrest, architest; Jack E. Clalk, plumbing and heating; Kenyon Mclean, heating and ven tilating; Walter Stutte, general con- tactor; Burr Johnson, general con- actor Richard Green, health and S nitation; Dr. R. H Williams, (. uncilman; Edward Nelson, Coun- man: Howard D. Stabler, City Attorney.
 A selection of proposed maintan- snee and construction projects sub isted by ttc City Engineer, was gwen the Councils approval for { .mL1eticn as circumstances per nit during the year. Included amcng thcm were several very minor r-cjecta and:
 In proven ants tc the E2rbor Mas tar's house, including an additional T on to serve as an cfficc, installa- ten c. plumbing and sewer connec- ticn: two shelter sheds at the Boat Harbor. new stairway from Cal houn avenue to the Indian Village at the Knight apartment building; replace access stairs and walks into Tvergrsen Bowl.
 Re-surface concrete walks, repair t-'ros and patch holes in paving throughout the downtown section; drop the manhole below grade at the l~4eral Building on Main Street; in stallation of ccnc. etc sidewalk on Main street between Sixth and Sev- enth Streets; repair concrete steps on the Ninth Street hill.
 PerrlisS. .cn was granted the Austin Go. to close a part of the street at the southwest corner of the new Snow White Laundry building for 48 hours, to pour concrete walls of the structure, and the City Engineer was authorized to call for bids for the purchase of cement in carload lots.
 Deferred for further investiga- ton were proposals for the City to construct concrete grids at the Small Boat Harbor and to secure needed storage space by bidding for the purchase of one of fcur "Cowan Huts". all-steel warehouse units, to be disposed of by the Army from its Duck Creek base. It was estimated that the purchase. moving, re-erect- fen for one of the warehouse units should not cost the City more than s4.o00. which would te far cheaper than construction Of new building. Damage to City property through in adequate protection was pointed out as present waste.
 Nick Rocoyich appeared to request permanent sidewalk installation adjacent to his residence at Seventh and Harris Streets. It was vo.ed that, cn receipt of written reques. from MT. Rocovich indicating his willingness to pay two-thirds of the expense and with the consent of ad- joining property holders, the City Engineer should prepare plans for grade change to secure proper drainage and proceed with the side walk installation, consisting of 200 feet in all.
 Aeticl was postponed on re- quest by Charles Waynor for a side walk from Twelfth Street to the Waynor Addition A letter from Sig Johnson concerning motor vehicle and dog ordinance violations ellicited considerable comment but no ac- ticn. A letter from James Mad sen, pointing cut the need for a playground to aid in keeping children off the streets, especially long Willoughby Avenue, was re- ferred to committee.
 Revaluation Item
 Howard s. Henretta was com aenaed on his report that the re- valuation Of City property is now , per cent conple:e.
 Communication regarding Poppy Day" and proposals from the Alaska Board for community action were read. Councilman Nelson propcs- cd closing all liquor establishments cn VIE Day, but it YVES decided that such action should not be necessary in view of the general feeling that the day of victory should be cele- brated by work. not carousing.
 Mayer Parsons stated that he eX- pscted to go to Seattle this week end and he will there do what he can to secure a vehicle to replace the present wornout Police Patrol car
 Other Council votes approved deed to Margaret Hendrickson for cne-third of lot purchased by her at tax sale in 1884 and for which