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I I I regular meeting, july 28, 1969 page three seconded the motion, and on roll call, the following vote was recorded: AYE: Craddock, Contreras, Dannelley, Flores, Serur, Smith, Zavesky NAY: None The Mayor declared the ~otion carried. Placing a traffic signal light at the corner of Colorado and Edward Gary Streets was discussed. The City Manager recalled to the Council the circumstances surrounding consideration of this matter over the past several years. Councilman Dannelley moved that the City Manager be authorized to purchase and have installed a traffic signal light at the corner of Colorado and Edward Gary Streets. Councilman Flores seconded the ~otion and on roll call, the following vote was recorded: AYE: Craddock, Contreras, DannelleYr Flores, Serur, Smith, Zavesky NAY: None The Mayor declared the motion carried. The City Manager introduced for discussion the Traffic Study of the Central Business District, asprepare,d by Walter Klapproth. He stated Cou~cilmen Dannelley and Smit~ had participated in work sessions with the Chamber of Commerce Traffic Committee and Mr. Klapproth. Dr. Craddock commended Mr. Klapproth for the excellent report. Several phases of the traffic problems in the central business district were discussed, visitors participating, and Mr. Klapproth explaining the reasons behind his recommendations. He stated it would be the Council"s pre- rogative to .set the prior,ities for correcting some ,of the problems. On suggestion of Dr. ,craddock, common consent was given to post- ponement of setting priorities until a later date. Jim 1. Brown, Executive Director" of the U,rban R,enelval Agency, came before the Council with a Resolution amending the Resolution approved by the CounciL July 22,1969. He explained that Arthur Trailo, legal counsel fa~ the Urban Renewal Agency, had recommended an amendatory paragraph making more explicit the blighted areas in the Neighborhood Development Program. Mr. Brown indicated on a map the neighborhoods affected. The Resolution, attached and made a part of the Minutes, was read in full by the Mayor. Mr. Dannelley moved approval of the Resolution. Mr. Zavesky seconded the motion and on roll call, the following vote was recorded: AYE: Craddock, Contreras, Dannelley, Flores. Serur, Smith, Zavesky NAY: None The Mayor declared the Resolution Passed and Approved. The Mayor introduced an item of business: settlement of a claim brought against the City by Cecil Hughson. The Mayor's statement, and recommendation,is attached and made a part of the Minutes. Dr. Craddock moved that the settlement recommended by the Mayor be approved; that Cecil Hughson be paid $3500 for 1';5s of cattle; that Ernest Morgan's attorney fees be paid; and court costs be paid. Mr. Smith seconded the motion and on roll call the following vote was recorded: