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Mrs. Edith, Ziegenfuss appeared on behalf' of the Pleasanton- Livermore Garden Club with reference to a project to beautify the Wehr property. at the .corner of Ray and Bain Streets. Krs. Zi.egenfuss advised that the club intended, in addition to beautifying home gardens, to have some civic enterprise which would beautify a prominent spot in_ Pleasanton,-that permission had been procured from the owner of the property to plant the lot, but that 'the club was anxious to h&ve the approval of the City Council and also a donation of free water from the municipality. She stated that it would be neces;- ary to install a special tap and if the municipality could take care of that expense the club,would be very grateful. The mayor complimented the club on its proposition and speaking for the Council- members assured Mrs. Ziegenfuss that permission would be granted for the club to carry out its project and that the matter of installing a tap and furnishing water would be given consideration by the Water Department. Messrs. Bairos, Fiorio, Frudden and Roo,p appeared on behalf of the grocery merchants of the municipality with regards to Sunday closing. Messrs. Fiorio, Frudden and Roop spoke with regards ' to the good results that had followed Sunday closings but that some of the stores, viz. Pleasanton Bakery and Grocery and Hagstrom's still saw fit to remain open. Some discussion followed among the Councilmen on the matter and at'its conclusion, Attorney Nilson expressed a willingness to look into the matter and see whether or not it would be legal to pass a closing ordinance, and also whether a test case would be made of same. Mr. Frudden advised that,in Sari Jose all stores . closed on Sunday and that it was-his understanding that a city ordinance had taken care of the matter. Mayor Orloff' was of the opinion that if a committee called on Mr: Hagstrom that the matter would be adjusted and that he was sure that Mr. Iiagstrom would be willing to co- operate. It was agreed. at the conclusion of Mayor Orloff's rera rks that a: committee should see Mr. Hagstrom at,'their convenience. Hans Jensen appearing for the Pleasanton- Livermore Rod and Gun Club asked permission for the Club to operate a 22 Rifle range in the Arendt Building during the fall and winter months for the members of the club and guests. Mr. Jensen stated that the club would use it at least one night a week and that special traps etc. would be installed so. that there would be no cause for accidents. Also that the hours that the place would be open would probably extend to about 10:30 on the nights of the competitive shoots. Councilmen Brenner and Madsen expressed themselves as having no special objections to same providing that the place was restricted to members and guests and not. to include the general public - and especially the children. After a short discussion "it was ordered that Mr. Xensen report back to his club on the matter and then that he later report to the City Clerk on the contemplated activities of the organization. Councilman Rivolta took up the matter of the P.G.& E. Contract in the amount of $15.00 for temporary service to his residence. He advised that he had an underground system which was torn out when the street work was first started, that this service had been O.K. and, that he did not see why he should have to sign a contract for temporary service. There was opinion among the Councilmen that Mr. Clausen, who is in charge of the street work, should be held responsible and Mr. Rivolta turned over the temporary service contract to Mr. Rodrigues. Councilman Brenner of the Laws and Judiciary Committee had nothing in particular to report on. Councilman Trimingham reported that the street work on Division and St. Iviary Street vas progressing with satisfaction and that he expected the work to be completed in advance of the next business meeting of the Council. The Mayor queried the Clerk with regards to his appearing before the Womans Improve- ment Club and whether anything had been accomplished on it. The Clerk reported that it was his understanding that the Improvement Club intended to co- operate with the City Council in securing financial assistance from the Board of Supervisors with which to maintain the library. The following resolutions were then presented: Resolution No. 1662 -- Authorizing the payment of the salaries of the municipal officers for the month of September and amounting to X770'.00. The resolution was adopted on motion Lf Councilman Rivolta, seconded by Councilman Madsen and with all the councilmen present in favor of same. Resolution No. 1663-- Authoriaulg and instructing the clerk to borrow from the General Fund and transfer to the Municipal Improvement Bond Fund and the 1929 Municipal Improvement Bond Fund, the following: To the Municila l Improvement Bond Fund q076.41, to the 1129 Municipal Improvement Bond Fund $6.60. The resolution was adopted on motion of Councilman Madsen, seconded by Councilman Trimingham and with all the council- men in favor of same. Resolution No. 1664 -- Authorizing the Clerk to d raw a warrant on the `fawn Treasurer, in favor of T. H. Silver, "Treasurer the sum of $920.00 in payment of interest on th'e Municipal Improvement and the 1929 Municipal Improve- ment Bonds. The resolution was adopted on motion of Councilman Trimingham, seconded by Councilman Brenner and with all the council - men in favor of same. Resolution No. 1665 -- Authorizing the Clerk to draw a warrant on the 'Town Treasurer in favor of Andrew J. Clausen for the sum of $1514.16 in payment of "progress payment" on account of work done in the improvement of Division and St. Marys Street. The resolution was ad.opted on motion of Councilman Madsen, seconded by Councilman 'Brenner.i,and,_:.wAthj.all the Councilmen in favor of same. Resolution No. 1666 -- Authorizing the Clerk to establish and set up upon the records of the Town of Pleasanton, a fund to be known as the "'Music and Promotion Fund ". The resolution was adopted on motion of Councilman Madsen seconded by Councilman Trimingham and v.ith all the councilmen in favor of same.