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Mr. Teague moved seconded by Mr. McDonald to award contract as recommended. Councilman McDonald questioned the "cost + 10%" item for earth excavation and backfill. Parks Director said most of the excavatruon will be done by City crews, but it was decided a figure should be included in the bid in the event extra work is needed. He said cost -- figures are available if desired; the work will be held within the basic bid. Rollcall vote was taken on motion as stated. All councilmen present voting aye, motion carried. II - Items Considered With One Motion Previously discussed at committee meetings on August 30 (Present: Mrs. Beal(presiding) , Messrs. McDonald, Teague, Williams, Hershner, and Bradshaw) and September 6, 1972 (Present: Councilmen Mohr(presiding), Beal, McDonald, Teague, Williams, Hershner, and Campbell). Minutes of those meetings appear below printed in italics. ~, A. Use of Sidewalks for Bicycles - Councilman Williams suggested the Council make a, policy statement that sidewalks are the logical places for operation of bicycles and that a high priority goal of the engineering department will be the develop- ment of a clear and satisfactory method of ingress and egress to and from side- ; walk areas. He sa.id in most instances right-Of-way separate from automobiles is I :available, the major ];roblem is difficulty in getting on and off the sidewalks I 'when crossing streets. Mr. McDonald asked whether bicycles are now allowed on sidewalks. Assistant . I Manager replied their use is not prohibi ted except in designated areas downt,own : and absolute prohibition in the downtown mall. He suggested as a courtesy the Mayor's Bicycle Committee be instructed to prepare a policy statement in this , regard. Mr. Williams had no objection, but expressed his concern that the ~ situation has been under discussion for some time, new sidewalks are being con- structed, and nothing has been done to permi t easy access for bicycles. He ; feels the greatest amount of good for bicyclists would be in this direction, I since there would be the least necessi ty for right-of-way acquisi tion. He wouLdj ; like to see it given top priority. -, Mr. Williams moved seconded by Mr. Bradshaw that the Council request the Bicycle; Committee and Engineering Department to develop a procedure that could be con- ,sidered by the Council for providing bicycles maximum use of ingress to and egress from sidewalks. :Mr. McDonald asked if it was the intention that in outlying areas bicycles i I 'would have to use sidewalks. Mr. Williams reiterated his opinion that sidewalks! ; in heavy traffic areas are the logical places for bicycles and access from i :streets should be made convenient wherever possible. COmIn 8/30/72 ',Vote was take~ on the motion as stated. Motj.Q!l CiJ!:,ri~q uI?animo~~~}L..__ ____ __~__~ Approve '. Melvin McDerman, 3625 Willamette Street, asked about this item and said he has been advocat- ing use of sidewalks for bicycles for years. Councilman Williams explained to Mr. McDerman his thinking in making the proposal. I B. Vacat~ons Recommenaea ror Approval _ Planning Commission August 7/14,1972 1. Easement at West 24th between Washington and Lawrence (Estola) 2. Monroe Street between West 28th and Lorane Highway (PUblic WorkS) iCouncil viewed both sites on tour. Mr. Bradshaw moved seconded by Mr. Williams that public hearing be scheduled for both requests. Mr. Williams said he thinks the vacation of the Monroe Street area should have been a part of the record at the time the street paving in that area was con- , sidered by the Council. He asked that Council, prior to the public hearing, COmIn be provided with a history of what people were and were not told. 8/30/72 Moti on carr~ ed unanimo,!sJ:!:J_~ ___ ____ ___ Approve Vote was taken on the motion as stated. ---'.----------. - --- __u___"___, __._ _. .",u... __._____ ..... -.- C. Staff Author~zation to Amend 5CS Agreement, Amazon and Lower Flat Creek Project - ,Council recently authorized a minor adjustment in City's share of this project icost, and it is expected other minor adjustments will be necessary, which is normal in handling of unit price contracts. Staff requests authorization to adjus~ the contract on this project within 10% of the contract price to avoid coming to i the Council with many requests for small amendments. ,Mr. McDona1cLrnoved seconded1!.y. Mr. He~shrler..E-()~I?p'rove _t~_r!!ques_~__~___ .-;-~. ;-u_, -,r...-~"'-- ...t: :", .'._ . 2 '5 9/11/72 - 3