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M{{ 2. ,.` •� Consideration was than given to preparation of an ordinance - giving notification of an intent to pave 7th Street N.E., Booth Alley and Booth Place on an assessment basis. Mayor Brunette stated that although this was not a public hearing there were -- people in the audience who wished to make statements on this matter and they were given an opportunity to speak. Mrs. Ben Smith and Mr. Billy Brown stated that the portion of 7th Street N.E. from Cherry Street north to approximately 200 feet had been paved under an assessment program around 1924 and they felt they should not be assessed again for that pavement. They stated their willingness to pay for curb and gutter along their property. Director of Public Works Kiilingsworth was asked if it was necessary to include the Smith and Brown frontage in the paving of 7th Street N.E. He stated that a complete survey would need to be done to determine if this would be necessary to properly design the paving. Betty Gains and Laura Smith stated the need for paving on 7th Street and Booth Alley and expressed thanks for the concern of the Council. Mayor Brunette stated that it was necessary to instruct the engineer to complete the plans if we are going to go ahead with the project. Council agreed that property should only be assessed once for paving. Councilman Malone stated he thought the project should be done from Cherry Street north and that the Smith and Brown property should be assessed only for curb and gutter and the remainder be assessed for paving as well as curb and gutter. A motion was made by Councilman Williams authorizing preparation of an ordinance giving notification of intent to paving 7th N.E., Booth Alley and Booth Place after preparation of plans. Councilman Fisher seconded the motion which carried 7 ayes, no nays. Councilman Stone presented a study committee report concerning the City of Reno's request for sewer service. He stated the two committees. had agreed on a service area limit line between the two cities to be submitted-to the respective councils for approval. A map indicating this service area limit line was presented for Council consid- eration. It was the consensus of the Council that the service area limit line location was alright and the committee was requested to continue with the study and to continue consulting with the Reno representatives. An ordinance calling a public hearing for street assessment on W. Kaufman Street between 28th Street S.W. and 29th Street S.W. was considered. Ordinance No. 2370: