04-25-1972 Supporting DocumentsMINUTES Nn 809
REGULAR MEETING
A Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Clermont was held in the
Council Chambers on Tuesday, April 25, 1972. The meeting was called to order at 7:30
P.M. by Mayor Don E. Smith with the following members present: Councilwoman Watson
and Councilmen Smoak, Beals and Schroedel. Other officials present were: Director
of Community Services Smythe, City Controller Fleming, City Clerk Carroll, Building
Director Nagel and Chief of Police Tyndal. Others present were: Mesdames Virginia
Roane, Ruth Alice Ray, Polly Kollar, Bess Jones and Betsey Minnich, also the Messrs.
Herman Potash, Lawson Wolfe, William Stone, Max Judy, Glen Middleton, Ernest Schuman,
Henry Czech, C. A. Mobley, Seldon Hanks and Mr. and Mrs. Donald Hildreth. Representatives
of the Orlando Sentinel and the local Press were also present.
The Invocation was given by Councilman Beals followed by repeating of the Pledge of
Allegiance in unison by those present.
The Minutes of the Meeting held on April 11, 1972 were approved as written.
Mayor Smith announced the first order of business to be a Public Hearing to consider
request by Donald Hildreth for a variance of 8'6" in the front yard setback of his
property described as Lot 12 in Lake View Heights Subdivision in order to construct
a carport. There was no one present who voiced objection to this request. Motion
was made by Councilman Smoak, secoAd by Councilwoman Watson and Carried, that this
request be granted.
Mayor Smith announced the next order of business to be a Public Hearing to consider
request by Herman Potash for the closing of Broome and Juniata Streets from Anderson
Street west to the west boundaries of Blocks 5 and 8 in Woodlawn Subdivision. There
was no one present who voiced objection to this request, whereupon motion was made by
Councilman Schroedel, seconded by Councilman Beals and carried that the City Attorney
be instructed to prepare the necessary Ordinance for the closing of the above described
streets, but retaining necessary utility easements, for introduction and first reading
at the meeting to be held on May 9th.
Mayor Smith announced the next order of business to be a Public Hearing to consider
request by Lawson Wolfe for the rezoning of Lots 1, 2, 3, in Lettered Block A; Lots
1, 2, 3, in Lettered Block B; Lakeshore strip west of Lots 1, 2, 3, in Lettered Block
A from the present R-1 zoning to an R-3 zone. Following considerable discussion, it
was consensus of Council to re -zone this area from R -1 to that of R-3A, which was
agreeable with Mr. Wolfe, whereupon motion was made by Councilman Beals, seconded by
Councilman Smoak and carried that the City Attorney be instructed to prepare the necessary
ordinance for introduction and first reading at the meeting to be held on May 9th.
Mayor Smith announced the next order of business to be a Public Hearing to consider
request by George Lyon, Orville Kidder, D. G. Rambo and Seldon Hanks for the re -zoning
of Lots 1 through 14 in City Block 18, and all of City Block 7 from the present C-1 zoning
to a C-2 zone. Following considerable discussion, it was consensus of Council to
rezone all of Block 18 as requested, but to exclude re -zoning of Lots 1 thru 13,
which front on Broome Street in Block 7. Motion was made by Councilman Smoak, seconded
Councilwoman Watson and carried that the City Attorney be instructed to prepare the necessary
Ordinance for introduction and first reading at the meeting to be held on May 9th.
Inasmuch as Attorney Langley and Councilman Beals held personal interest in the property
described, the City Attorney did not participate in the discussion and Councilman
Beals abstained from voting on the motion.
Mrs. Bess Jones, representative of the South Lake County Neighborhood Center,
appeared before Council and requested permission to sponsor a teenage dance in Jenkins
Auditorium on Thursday, May 18th. Motion was made by Councilman Beals, seconded by
Councilman Smoak and carried that this request be granted provided all rules and
regulations pertaining to dances held in the Auditorium are met.
City Attorney Langley reported that the $800,000 Sanitary Sewer Construction Bonds
had been executed and forwarded to the offices of HUD in Jacksonville for final closing
on May loth.
Councilman Schroedel urged that Council members consider the possibility of retaining
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a strip (possibly 200' in depth) along the Lake Minnehaha side of the Brodgen
property as R1A when considering the request for this property to be re -zoned to R-3.
Councilman Smoak urged that Council members familiarize themselves more thoroughly
with the present tools of control which they hold under the present Zoning Ordinance
and revert more to conditional use permits based on site plan approvals rather
than radical changes of zoning classifications.
Councilman Smoak offered and moved the adoption of AN ORDINANCE UNDER THE CODE OF
ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF CLERMONT, FLORIDA, GOVERNING THE TYPE AND CONSTRUCTION OF
ALL FENCES WITHIN THE CITY: RESTRICTING THE ERECTION OF FENCES: RESTRICTING THE
PLANTING AND CARE OF HEDGES: PROVIDING FOR THE INSTALLATION OF FENCES WHERE VARIOUS
ZONES MEET: PROVIDING FOR THE SCREENING OF UNSIGHTLY OCCUPATIONS: PROVIDING FOR
PLANNING AND ZONING APPROVAL OF ALL FENCES and the motion was seconded by Councilman
Schoredel. The ORDINANCE was read in full for a second and final reading by City
Attorney Langely and upon roll call vote on passage of the motion, the result was:
Ayes: Smoak, Smith, Beals, Watson and Schroedel. Total Ayes: Five. Nayes: None.
So the ORDINANCE was adopted, the number 69-C assigned to it and a copy ordered posted.
A copy of a letter to Richard Weber, owner of Rick's Auto Salvage at 633 llth Street
wherein he was advised of the date on which this Ordinance would be considered
for adoption, is attached hereto and becomes a part of these Minutes.
Mayor Smith reported that he, City Manager Hopkins and Councilman Beals would be
attending the Florida League of Cities Convention in Tallahassee on April 30th and
May lst.
Upon inquiry by C. A. Mobley as to when water and sewer lines would be made available
to his property located on the corner of Highway 27 and Pitt Street, motion was made
by Councilman Smoak, seconded by Councilman Watson and carried that Michaels-Stiggins,
Inc. be instructed to make the necessary survey and submit a cost estimate to the
City Manager for report to Council.
The meeting was adjourned by Mayor Smith.
Don E. Smith, Mayor
Dolores W. Carroll, City Clerk
April 12, 1972
Hr. Itichard Weber
Rick's Au.: Salvage
633 llth Street
Clermont, Florida 32711
Dear `.r. Weber:
Attached is a copy of a proposed ordinance governing the type and
construction of all fences within the city.
The City Council will consider the adoption of the ordinance on
April 25th.
Your attention is directed to Section 7 �aiiich v;ill apply to your
business. You are invited to attend the Council meeting to be
held at the police Station at 7:30 P.'!. on Tuesday, April 25 at
which time you can comment on the ordinance if you wisti.
Sincerely,
Robert H. Hopkins
City Manager
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City Council
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Anderson Street west to the west boundaries of Blocks 5 and 8 in
Woodlawn Subdivision.
Sincerely,
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LEGAL NOTICE
Pursuant to State Law notice is hereby given that the City Council
sitting as a Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a Public Hearing
in the Council Chambers located on the corner of West Avenue and
DeSoto Streets on Tuesday, April 25, 1972 at 7:30 P.M. for the
following purpose:
To consider application by C. Donald Hildreth for a Variance in
the front yard set -back on his property described as Lot 12 in
Lake View Heights Subdivision (1184 Grand Highway) located in an -
R-2 Zone.
All interested parties will be given an opportunity to express
their views on the above mentioned matter.
April 13, 1972
R.M.Hopkins
City Manager
City of Clermont,Florida
April 3, 1972
CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF CLERMONT
I hereby make application for an eight foot, six inch variance
to construct a carport at the front of my house. Lot 12,
Lake View Heights Subdivision, 1184 Grand Highway. It will be
constructed of cement block of grill type, architecturally
designed as to blend with present structure. l
Sincerely, -
Donald Hildreth
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LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON RE -ZONING
Notice is hereby given to all concerned that the City of
Clermont Planning and Zoning Commission shall hold a Public
Hearing in the Council Chambers located on the corner of
West Avenue and DeSoto Streets on Tuesday, April 4, 1972
at 7:30 P.11. for the following purpose:
To consider request- for the re -zoning of Lots 1 through 14
in City Block 18; All of City Block 7, from the present
C-1 Zoning to a C-2 Zone.
All interested parties will be given an opportunity to
express their views on the above mentioned matter.
R. M. Hopkins,
City Manager
March 23rd City of Clermont, Florida
March 30th
A' '"ING PROPERTY OWNERS OF PROPERTIES ON WHICH A CHANGE IN ZONE
.I 1QUESTED:
Lots 1 thru 14 in City Block 18
All of City Block 7
Lots 2-4-6-8 and 11 in City Block 19
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Belong to Lucille McCaffrey
Lots 1-3-5-7-9-11 and 13 in City Block 17
Lot 1 belongs to Lila T. Johnson
Lot 3 belongs to Ernest Collins
Lots 5 and 7 belong to James Cooper
Lots 9-11 and 13 belong to Fannie Lee Walker
Lots 1 thru 6 and Lot 20 in Slock 8 of Ella Vista Heights
Belong to First Evangelical Lutheran Church
Lots 11 and 12 in Block 9 of Sunnyside Unit
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Lot 11 belongs to the State Road Department
Lot 12 belongs to William L. Kopf, et al.
Lots 10 thru 13 in Block 8 of Sunnyside Unit
Lot 10 and part of 11 belongs to Kenneth R. Steady
Part of Lot 11 and all of Lot 12 belongs to Jennie Ashton
Part of Lot 12 and all of Lot 13 belongs to H. Forrest Kimball
Lots 6-14-15-16-17-18-19 and 20 in City Block 6
Belong to the City of Clermont
883 EAST HIGHWAY 50
CLERMONT, FLORIDA 32711
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ATTORNEY AND COUNSELLOR AT LAW
March 17, 1972
P. O. Box 188
904 . 394.4025
Mr. Robert M. Hopkins,
City Manager
1 Westgate Plaza
Clermont, Florida
Dear Sir:
We, the undersigned property owners, being the owners of
property consisting of Lots 1 through 14 in Block 18, and
all of Block 7 in the City of Clermont, hereby petition
the City Council of the City of Clermont to zone these
areas C-2 so that the same may be used for those business
purposes included therein. A check in the amount of $10.00
is attached hereto.
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March 27, 1972
Mrs. Lucille McCaffrey
P. 0. Box 166
Clermont, Florida 32711
Dear Mrs. McCaffrey:
As an abutting property owner, you are hereby notified of Public
Hearings to be held to consider request for a change in zoning as
follows:
Request for the re -zoning of Lots 1 through 14 in City
Block 18; All of City Block 7; from the present C-1
zoning to a C-2 Zone. -
This request shall be considered by the Planning and Zoning
Commission in Public Hearing to be held on April 4, 1972 at approxi-
mately 7:30 P. M. and by the City Council of the City of Clermont on
April 11, 1972 also at approximately 7:30 P. M. Both hearings
shall be held in the Council Cbambers located at the corner of
DeSoto Street and West Avenue and all interested parties will be
given an opportunity to express their views on the above mentioned
matter.
Very truly yours,
Dolores W. Carroll
DWC:md City Clerk
Narch 27, 1972
Mr. Ernest Collins
639 East Minnehaha Avenue
Clermont, Florida 32711
Dear Mr. Collins:
As an abutting property owner, you are hereby notified of Public
Hearings to be held to consider request for change in zoning
as follows:
Request for the re -zoning of Lots 1 through 14 in
City Block 16; All of City Block 7; from the present
C-1 zoning to a C-2 Zone
This request shall be considered by the Planning and Zoning Commission
in Public Hearing to be held on April 4, 1972 at approximately 7:30
P. 14. and by the City Council of the City of Clermont on April 11,
1972 also at approximately 7:30 P. M. Both Hearings shall be held
in the Council Chambers located at the corner of Desoto Street and
West Avenue and all interested parties will be given an opportunity to
express their views on the above mentioned matter.
Very truly yours,
Dolores 14. Carroll
City Clerk
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March 27, 1972
games Cooper
P. 0, Box 451
Clermont, Florida 32711
Dear Mr. Cooper:
As an abutting property owner, you are hereby notified of Public Hearings
to be held to consider request for a change in zoning as follows:
Request for the re -zoning of Lots 1 through 14 in City
Block 18; All of City Block 7; from the present C-1
zoning to a C-2 Zone
This request shall be considered by the Planning and Zoning Commission
in Public Hearing to be held on April 4, 1972 at approximately 7:30 P.M.
and by the City Council of the City of Clermont on April 11, 1972 also at
approximately 7:30 P.M. Both Hearings shall be held in tile Council
Chambers located at the corner of DeSoto Street and West Avenue and
all interested parties will be given an opportunity to express their
views on the above mentioned matter.
Very truly yours,
Dolores W. Carroll
City Clerk
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March 27, 1972
Fannie Lee Walker
255 Highway # 50
Clermont, Florida 32711
Dear fors. Walker:
As an abutting property owner, you are hereby notified of Public
Hearings to be held to consider request for a change in zoning as
follows:
Request for the re -zoning of Lots 1 through 14 in
City Block 18; All of City Block 7; from the present
C-1 zoning to a C-2 Zone
This request shall be considered by the Planning and Zoning
Commission in Public Hearing to be held on April 4, 1972 at
approximately 7:30 P.M. and by the City Council of the City of
Clermont on April 11, 1972 also at approximately 7:30 P. M. Both
hearings shall be held in the Council Chambers located at the
corner of Desoto Street and West Avenue and all interested parties
will be given an opportunity to express their views on the above
mentioned matter.
Very truly yours,
Dolores W. Carroll
DWC:md City Clerk
March 27, 1972
First Evangelical Lutheran Church
P. 0. Box 725
Clermont, Florida 32711
Gentlemen:
As an abutting property owner, you are hereby notified of Public
Hearings to be held to consider request for a change in zoning as
follows:
Request for the re -zoning of Lots 1 through 14 in
City Block 18; All of City Block 7; from the present
C-1 zoning to a C-2 Zone
This request shall be considered by the Planning and Zoning Commission
in Public Hearing to be held on April 4, 1972 at approximately 7:30 P.M. and
by the City Council of the City of Clermont on Apri1 11, 1972 also
at approximately 7:30 P.M. Both Hearings shall be held in the Council
Chambers located at the corner of Desoto Street and West Avenue and
all interested parties will be given an opportunity to express their
views on the above mentioned matter.
Very truly yours,
Dolores 14. Carroll
City Clerk
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March 27, 1972
William L. Kopf, Et Al
1375 Late Avenue
Clermont, Florida 32711
Dear Mr. Kopf:
As an abutting property owner, you are hereby notified of Public
Hearings to be held to consider request for a change in zoning
as follows:
Request for the rezoning of Lots 1 through 14 in City
Block 18; All of City Block 7; from the present C-1
zoning to a C-2 Zone This request shall be considered by the Planning and Zoning
Commission in Public Hearing to be held on April 4, 1972 at
approximately 7:30 P.M. and by the City Council of the City of
Clermont on April 11, 1972 also at approximately 7:30 P.M. Both
Hearings shall be held in the Council Chambers located at the
corner of DeSoto Street and West Avenue and all interested parties
will be given an opportunity to express their views on the above
mentioned matter.
Very truly yours,
Dolores W. Carroll
City Clerk
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March 27, 1972
Kenneth R. Steady
1013 East Avenue
Clermont, Florida 32711
Dear Dr. Steady:
As an abutting property owner, you are hereby notified of Public
Hearings to be held to consider request for a change in zoning as
fol Iota:
Request for the re -zoning of Lots 1 through 14 in
City Block 13; All of City Block 7; from the present
C-1 zoning to a C-2 Zone.
This request shall be considered by the Planning and Zoning Commission
in Public Hearing to be held on April 4, 1972 at approximately 7:30
P.M. and by the City Council of the City of Clermont on April 11, 1972
also at approximately 7:30 P.H. Both Hearings shall be held in the
Council Chambers located at the corner of Desoto Street and West Avenue
and all interested parties will be given an opportunity to express
their views on the above mentioned matter...
Very truly yours,
Dolores W. Carroll
City Clerk
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March 27, 1972
Jennie Ashton
1009 East Avenue
Clermont, Florida 32711
Dear Ctrs. Ashton:
As an abutting property ovmer, you are hereby notified of Public
Hearings to be held to consider request for a change in zoning as
follows:
Request for the re -zoning of Lots 1 through 14 in
City Block 18; All of City Block 7; from the present
C-1 zoning to a C-2 Zone.
This request shall be considered by the Planning and Zoning Commission
7:30
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P.M. and by the City Council of the City of Clermont on April 11, 1972
also at approximately 7:30 P.M. Both Hearings shall be held in the
Council Chambers located at the corner of Desoto Street and West Avenue and
all interested parties will be given an opportunity to express their
views on the above mentioned matter.
Very truly yours,
Dolores W. Carroll
City Clerk
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Larch 27, 1972
H. Forrest Kimball
1001 East Avenue
Clermont, Florida 32711
Dear Mr. Kimball:
As an abutting property owner, you are hereby notified of Public
Hearings to be held to consider request for a change in zoning as
follows:
Request for the re -zoning of Lots 1 through 14 in
City Block 18; All of City Block 7; from the present
C-1 zoning to a C-2 Zone.
This request shall be considered by the Planning and Zoning Commission
in Public Hearing to be held on April 4, 1972 at approximately 7:30 P.M.
and by the City Council of the City of Clermont on April 11, 1972 also
at approximately 7:30 P.M. Both Hearings shall be held in the Council
Chambers located at the corner of Desoto Street and West Avenue and
all interested parties will be given an opportunity to express their
views on the above mentioned matter.
Very truly yours,
Dolores W. Carroll
City Clerk
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March 28, 1972
Lila T. Johnson
P. 0. Box 103
Clermont, Florida 32711
Dear Mrs Johnson:
As an abutting property owner, you are hereby notified of Public
Hearings to be held to consider request for a change in zoning as
follows:
Request for the re -zoning of Lots 1 through 14
in City Block 18; All of City Block 7; from the
present C-1 zoning to a C-2 Zone.
This request shall be considered by the Planning and Zoning
Commission in Public Hearing to be held on April 4, 1972 at approxi-
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of Clermont on
April lsoatpproximaely7:30 P.M. Both Hearing
shall be held in the Council Chambers located at the corner of
Desoto Street and West Avenue and all interested parties will be
given an opportunity to express their views on the above mentioned
matter.
Very truly yours,
Dolores W. Carroll
City Clerk
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LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON RE -ZONING
Notice is hereby given to all concerned that the City of
Clermont Planning and Zoning Commission shall hold a
Public Hearing in the Council Chambers located on the corner
of West Avenue and Desoto Streets on Tuesday, April 4, 1972
at 7:30 P.M. for the following purpose:
To consider request for the re -zoning of Lots 1, 2, 3 in
Lettered Block A; Lots 1, 2, 3 in Lettered Block B; Lakeshore
strip west of Lots 1,2,3 in Lettered Block A from the present
R-1 zoning to an R-3 Zone.
All interested parties will be given an opportunity to express
their views on the above mentioned matter.
R.M.Hopkins,
March 23rd City Manager
March 30th City of Clermont, Florida
March 14, 1972
Mr. Bob Hopkins
City Manager
City of Clermont
Clermont, Florida
RE: APPLICATION FOR REZONING
Dear Mr. Hopkins:
Enclosed is check in the amount of $10.00 for fee for Application for rezoning.
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The description of the property is as follows:
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Lots 1, 2, 3, Block A, Lots 1, 2, 3, Block B, also Lakeshore strip West of
Lots 1, 2, 3, Block A, in the City of Clermont, Plat Book 3, Page 5, Pub-
lic Records of Lake County, Florida. LESS AND EXCEPTING therefrom that "
part of Lot 3, Block A, and that part of Lot 3, Block B, lying South of
old fence line located on the South side of the above described lots, as ?:t
shown on plat of the above described lands as prepared by C. R. Shewey,
Reg. Surveyor No. 623, dated February 14, 1966. -- ---
I respectfully request that this property be rezoned from its present zoning of
R-1 to an R-3 zone. It is my intention to construct apartment buildings on the
property.
Very truly yours,
3UTTING PROPERTY OWNERS TO THE PROPERTY ON WHICH A QHANGE
:1 ZONING HAS BEEN REQUESTED;
Lots 1, 2 and 3 in Lettered Block A
Lots 1, 2 and 3 in Lettered Block B
Lakeshore strip west of Lots 1, 2 and 3
in Lettered Block A
Lob 4 In Block A belongs to Pierce Groves,Inc.
Lot 4 in Block. B
Lot 1 and Lots 45 and 46 in Edgewood Place Subdivision
belong to Walter Hoffman, Et Al
March 27, 1972
Halter Hoffman, Et Al
c/o A. H. Svedberg
Battles Road
Gates Mills, Ohio 44040
Gentlemen:
As an abutting property owner, you are hereby notified of Public
Hearings to' be held to consider request for a change in zoning as
follows:
Request for the re -zoning of Lots 1, 2, and 3 in Utered
Block A; Lots 1, 2 and 3. Lettered Block'B; Lakeshore
strip west of Lots 1, 2 and 3 in Lettered Block A-, from
the present R-1 Zoning to an R-3 Zone.
This request shall be considered by the Planning and Zoning Commission
in Public Hearing to be held on April 4, 1972 at approximately 7:30
P':M: and by the City Council of the City of Clermont on April 11, 1972
also at approximately 7:30 P.M.— Both Hearings. shall be held in the
Council Chambers located at the corner of DeSoto'Street and West
Avenue and all interested parties will be given an opportunity to
express their views on the above mentioned matter. ..
Very truly yours,
Dolores W. Carroll
City Clerk
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March 27, 1972
Pierce Groves, Inc.
c/o J. D. Lord
117 East Avenue
Clermont, Florida 32711
Gentlemen:
As an abutting property owner, you are hereby notified of Public Hear-
ings to be held to consider request for a change in zoning as
follows:
Request for the re -zoning of Lots 1, 2, and 3, in
Lettered Block A; Lots 1, 2 and 3 in Lettered Block B;
Lakeshore strip west of Lots 1, 2 and 3 in Lettered Block
A, from the present R-1 Zoning to an R-3 Zone
This request shall be considered by the Planning and Zoning
Commission in Public Hearing to be held on April 4, 1972 approximately
7:30 P. M. and by the City Council of the City of Clermont on April
11, 1972 also at approximately 7:30 P. M. Both Hearings shall be
held in the Council Chambers located at the corner of Desoto Street
and West Avenue and all interested parties will be given an
opportunity to express their views on the above mentioned matter.
Very truly yours,
Dolores W. Carroll
City Clerk
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