City considers dock line action for gypsum plant site
Lorain Council River and Harbor Committee urges land appropriation along Black River to establish dock lines for the National Gypsum Co site. Attorney warns taxpayers may sue. city solicitor says such acquisitions are constitutionally permissible with proper procedures. Local land ownership and river access issues drive the plan ahead of the February 18 meeting.
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A Gypsum Co
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River and Harbor Committee
Lon B. Adams
Ater
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Sheffield Land & Desriver
Wickens
National Gypsum Co
Williamsome
Thomas
Ordinance Codification Project Moves Forward in Lorain
The Finance and Claims Committee began codifying Lorain city ordinances after hearing Walter H. Crain Co. propose three cost options. The firm cites a $5400 to prepare the code plus printing as a separate cost, with the full project about $5000, aimed at creating a permanent code covering administration, streets, business rules, traffic, offenses, planning, building, and fire codes. Work starts now and should finish by year end.
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Finance and Claims Committee
Walter H. Crain Co
Cleveland
Gramintany
Bie
Price Parleys Continue On Water Lines
Lorain Finance and Claims Committee extended negotiations over water line purchases on West Bath Street and West 39th Street. Amherst Water Co owns the lines. city offers 2000 while the company asks 3500. Water Works head cites high costs upsetting ratepayers and notes lines were donated, not paid for, by the city.
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Lorain
West Bath St
West 39Th St
Cotinue
Amherst Water Co
A.V. Agnew
Lorain Water Works
New Street Name Changes Planned in Lorain
Lorain plans to rename five city streets after City Planning Commission approval and Streets and Highways Committee recommendation. West 23rd Street and West 24th Street will be realigned with new names including Maurice Dr and Crehore Street changes. Garfield Boulevard and Cleveland Boulevard are among proposed changes. several other renamings await final review.
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City Planning Commission
West 23Rd St
Oberlin Ave
Pole Ave
West 24Th St
Charles St
Leavitt Hd
West 23Rd
Lee St
Leavitt Rd
Marshall Ave
Willow Dr
Maurer Dry
Crehore
Kansas Ave
G St
Planning Commission
F St
Garfield
D St
Cleveland Blvd
Lakeview Ave
Removal Of Sand At Lake Shore To Be Studied
City Engineer Louis Goodell will study the cost of removing sand buildup at the lake shore foot of Ashland and Brownell Avenues. Councilman Earl Frank cited health hazards from storm sewer runoff and stagnant water, noting resident complaints. Elurrents from northwest winds cause the buildup and pumping the sand to Lakeview Beach is suggested.
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Lorain
Louis Goodell
River and Harbor Committee
Ashland
Brownell Aves
Counci
Cilman
Earl Frank
Gendell
Lakevinw Beach
Welfare Council To Hear Talk By OSES Manager
Lorain Ohio State Employment Service Lorain office manager LORAIN Ward Riley will speak on Employment Trends as They Affect Social Welfare at the Lorain Community Welfare Council meeting February 13. The noon session at the Antlers Hotel will cover future employment conditions and a high point is the revision of the council constitution.
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Ward Riley
Ohio State Employment Service
Kincheon
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