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. Councilman Williams didn't like the idea of removing local authority which might legalize blocking of railroad crossings for long periods of time. Assistant Manager - answered that the regulations will be administered by the Public utility Commissioner and that the City under the recently enacted law has no authority in that regard. Traffic Engineer added that hearings are anticipated before the PUC to establish limits on length of time a crossing may be blocked. It is fel t then there will be stronger enforcement wi th regard to any violations of PUC orders than would be possible under municipal regulations. Assistant Attorney Swanson noted that the language of the State legislation pre-empts enforcement of city ordinances after October 5, so the only practical way is to try for enforcement action through the PUC. He sug- gested the Council may want to adopt a resolution directed to the PUC with regard Comm to blocking railroad crossings in Eugene. 10/3/73 Pub Hrng Mrs. 13eal moved seconded by Hr. Murray to amend the Code as requested. Motion carried, all Council members present voting aye, except Mr. Williams voting no. Councilman Wood asked whether it was intended to direct a resolution to the Com- missioner as suggested. Assistant Manager replied that staff will be pursuing the matter because ofCJUestions concerning emergency equipment crossing the tracks, etc. . ......., ", . -. "'~""-"~'"""--"~"'~'.' _.~', ........_- Assistant Manager said that in a conversation with the Public Utility Commissioner since the October 3 committee meeting it was recommended that this section be left in the City Code until the PUC develops regulations under the new law. The PUC indicated support of e that section of the City's Code until their regulations are formalized. Public hearing was held with no testimony presented. No action was taken. C. Bids 1. Remodeling Council Chamber - Bids received September 14, 1973: Honer & Associates $ 24,798 Vik Construction 18,946 V. A. Harding Construction 18,346 A. E. Stafford 17,951 Alternates: l. Stafford Complete " $ 17,951 2. Stafford less all deletions 14,087 3. Stafford less deletions with fans 14,787 4. Stafford less deletions with teak 14,437 5. Stafford less deletions with fans and teak 15,137 . Manager reviewed bids for remodeling the Council Chamber to provide office space for Council members. He said negotiations with Stafford resulted in a cost for - the remodeling less than the $15,000 originally estimated. This was accomplished by simplification of the air return system and deletion from the original specifica- tions.of loud speakers and two exhaust fans. Award of contract to Stafford on the bid price less deletions at a total price of $14,437 ,was recommended. In answer to Councilman McDonald, Manager said the total amount budgeted for the work was $17,000. Councilman Hershner ask~d wh~~ the t~ak,refer~ed .to in the bid tabulation. Manager explained that consideration was given to deletion of the teak plywood finish on the remodeled portion, using instead painted sheetrock. It involved about $350. Staff recommended going ahead with the teak finish to keep the decor of the re- modeled portion similar to the rest of the Chamber. Mrs. Beal felt maintenance would be less with the, use of the teak finish. . . Public hearing was held with no testimony presented. Mrs. Beal moved seconded by Mr. Williams to award contract to A.E.Stafford on Alternate 4, less deletions with teak, on the bid price of $14,437. Rollcall vote. All councilmen present voting aye, motion carried. e 2. Phase II Echo Hollow pool Landscaping - Parks Department (Opened October 3, 1973) Wildish Construction Co. $ 12,812.90 Devereaux & Pratt 8,476.70 Nicholson Construction 7,300.22 '. Concrete Unlimited ,6,923.14 " Office Estimate 8,670.10 .. 10/8/73 - 3 297 .