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Minutes for the City Council meeting on June 18, 1962
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The City Council of the City of Jonesboro, Ark., met in regular session at City Hall, Monday night, June 18, 1962, at 7:30 p.m. There were present: Mayor, City Attorney, City Clerk and the following named Councilmen: Sammons, Brewer, Wilson, Smith, Brickell, Snow, Kelly, Cook, Copeland, Ledbetter and Perry. Absent: Mr. Stallings.
Mr. Cook reported to the Council the recommendations of the Street Committee to the Parking Authority as pertains to the post office area. After discussion, Mr. Snow made the motion, seconded by Mr. Perry, that the Street Committee’s recommendation be accepted which follows: That the City Attorney be authorized to draw up an ordinance for 12-minute parking on the east side of East Street between Monroe and the north property line of the post office and that 2 or 4-hour meters be placed on the west side of East Street from Monroe to the City parking lot. Also the necessary space be allowed for a snorkel. Roll was called. All members present voted aye. Motion carried.
Mr. Cook informed Council that the Street Committee had investigated the property in Ward 6 that was offered to the City for a 2-year lease and recommended not to accept it, but did recommend that the City-owned property be developed as soon as feasible; described as Lot No. 1 Keich’s 1st Addition. Mr. Cook moved with Mr. Brewer seconding the motion, that Council accept and approve this recommendation. Roll was called. All aye. Motion carried.
The City Attorney read to Council a recommendation from the City Planning Commission that a piece of property located on East Johnson be re-zoned from R-3 to C-3 and that an ordinance to amend Ord. No. 954 be passed. After discussing the matter, Mr. Smith moved with Mr. Brickell seconding the motion, that this ordinance be the first order of business at the next Council meeting. Roll was called. All aye. Motion carried.
Mr. Brewer made the motion, seconded by Mr. Ledb...
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