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2 7~'T W, F. Stepnits of the Stepnitz Agency, representaiig business property on the south aide of Larpenteur, said he favored no particular plan, but would urge that action be taken soon in going ahead with the improvement . L. H. Winfrey of Winfrey's Variety Store, asked that provision be made for a pedestrian cross-walk. Said a two-lane road should be enough to carry the traffic. C. J. Lessard of the L. & L. Appliance Store, stated that the curb line according to his understanding has been established by the County, and that he did not care whether the curb was set at 46 or 60 feet, but urged early action. Curbing Hearing No one else wishing to be heard, the Mayor declared the hearing closed closed at 8:40 P.M., with statement that the Council would take the matter under advisement. Hearing on At 8:45 P.M., the May or declared open the hearing on improvement Alleys of seven different alleys, announcing that Milner W. Carley, engineer; Street Commissioner Seaborn aril Building Inspector • Re~ichow were present for the purpose of answering questions. Bor. Carley was asked to report on his check of said alleys: BHilner Carley Engineer Carley stated that surveys were not made beoause of limited time, but that on the basis of his observations in going tk:~ru the alleys, he proposed and described two types of surfact~g (1.) Stabilization method No. 1, w hich he estimated would cost X1.50 to X2.00 per front foot per owner, and (2) Stabilization Method No. 2, the cost of which he estimated at $1.00 or less per front foot. No opposition No one appeared in ppposition to the p roposed alley improvements, -but many questions were asked as to types of surfacing, center . drainage of alleys, grade differences, alley load restrictions, arrangements with contractor for fixing drives, how improvements were to be paid for and maintenance costs . In this connect ion, the following residents were heard: John H. T~cLean, 1513 filest CE~lifo rnia; Alfred J. Fleury, 1504 West Iowa; Kenneth A. Mousseau, 1~i10 Crawford; Clayton ®. Witte, 1505 West Larpenteur; William R. Uf;eoht, 1447 West Calif ornia; Yfialter A. Randt, 1507 1'~est California; J„B. Rechtiene, 1498 West Iowa; Herman W. (lrbke, 1359 West Iowa; and Milton P. Craighead, 1365 West Iowa. In addition, two letters were received from residents, stating they were unable to attend the hearing but wished to be recorded in favor o!' the proposed alley improvem®nt, one letter being si fined by 1'dr. and Mrs. D.O. Spaeth, 1471 Test Koyt, and the other by Dr. D.td. Garrow, 1488 West Iowa; Warren W. Johnson, 1480 West Iowa; and W.F. Stepnitz, 1491 ~~est Larpenteur. Attorney Attorney Graham outlined step-by-step procedure that must be followed in order that assessments be valid. He advised consolidation of the seven alleys as one improvement from the standpoint of getting the most favorable bids from contractors. Engineer Engineer Carley reported on what the specifications should outline, a~ad estimated costs could come to X3.00 to X3.50, depending on the labor situation and how busy contractors are at the time. It was his opinion that the work could be done in July.