Trucked Eyesore Sparks Scottsdale Parking Ordinance Talk
Neighbors on N 81st Way in Scottsdale complain about a 55 foot long trailer truck parking on a residential street. City officials consider an ordinance to curb long trucks, weighing options on size limits while noting existing Phoenix rules and Scottsdale limits.
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Hunter
Dick Brown
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Phoenix
City Plans $40,000 Culvert Across Indian Bend Wash
Officials seek Arizona Tax Commission approval to spend 512000 of a 7400 budget for a box like culvert to create a permanent crossing on Thom as Ads before the August rainy season. Engineer Van Loo will design and locate the crossing while Dale Carter notes a 40 foot by six foot culvert with dredging upstream to ensure 4000 cubic feet per second flow.
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Indian Bend Wash
Arizona Tax Commission
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Thomas Rd
William van Loo
Dale Carter
Carter
Vice Mayor Demands Quick Action Over Park Vandalism
Vice Mayor Ken Murray urged immediate study and action after parks suffered about 1,000 dollars in weekly damage over six weeks, totaling around 5,375 dollars. He proposed prosecutions, including parents, and invited public input at the parks and recreation meeting at city hall. Municipal losses cited include a drinking fountain, trees, shrubs, sprinkler system, and a children’s wading pool.
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Scottsdale
City approves personnel policy ordinance for employees
City officials tout a new personnel policy ordinance that standardizes hiring and employment rules. The measure removes residence requirements for most employees, keeps city officers tied to local residency, requires police to move in during probation, allows private political activity while prohibiting city political action, and aligns with federal civil rights standards. It also introduces time and a half pay for overtime beyond eight hours in a 24 hour period.
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Don Skousen
London Bridge to Arizona Desert Lake Megaplant
McCulloch Oil Corp pays 2.24 million dollars to relocate the London Bridge from the Thames to a man made Lake Havasu City Arizona. The 1050 foot span will be rebuilt to span a mile long channel near Lake Havasu with hotels shops and restaurants following. Lake Havasu City sits 240 miles west of Phoenix and development is expected to add about 3 million dollars to the project cost.
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Insurance man pledges $1 million policy over monster risk
Scottsdale insurer Herb Caywood of Caywood and Soderquist says he will contact Lloyds of London to arrange a $1 million policy against the Eldorado Park monster swallowing a child. Caywood, a former city councilman, calls it a public service. Meanwhile a 22-inch battle-scarred bass eludes anglers despite prizes offered.
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Soderquist Insurance
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Scottsdale to form profit making development corporation
A 25 member group from Scottsdale business and official circles formed the Scottsdale Industrial Development Corporation to attract industry, buy land, lend money, and lease buildings. It plans up to 2 million dollars capitalization with stock at 10 dollars, aiming to induc e firms to relocate to Thunderbird Field and nearby sites.
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Mike) Fennell
Telephone workers strike at Bell and Western
About 200000 telephone workers walked off jobs as the Communications Workers of America staged a strike against Bell Telephone System and Western Electric Company over higher wages. The action affected U.S. telephone operations nationwide.
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Tanner agrees on student hearings
Scottsdale School Supt John Tanner backs the idea that court type hearings for students in serious disciplinary cases may be feasible and notes some cases may require legal counsel. He cautions cross examination may be unnecessary if administrations handle discipline correctly while recognizing parents' involvement and concerns.
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Arizona Civil Liberties Union
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