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Vern.Gleaves, 975 Oak, reiterated that the property is served by sewer and that it was desired that the property be considered for annexation at this time along with the other request. - Public hearing was closed, there being no further testimony presented. Res. No. 2560 - Forwarding to Boundary Commission recommendation to annex area between Southern Pacific tracks, Franklin Boulevard, and Henderson Street was read by number and title. Mr. Haws moved, seconded by Mr. Hamel, to adopt the resolution. All Council members present voted aye, except Mr. Hamel abstaining. I-A-4 D. Rate Increase - Airport Limousine Service Recommended by Airport Commission June 1976. Public hearing was held with no testimony presented. Res. No. 2561 - Authorizing rate increase for aiport limousine service to $3.00 per trip was read by number and tit 1 e . Mr. Haws moved, seconded by Mr. Hamel, to adopt the resolution. Rollcall vote. Motion carried unanimously. I-A-5 E. Improvement of Highway 99N from Roosevelt Boulevard to north city limits e Planning authorized by the Council March 1976. Initiated by joint actions of the City and State. Public Works Director noted the improvement was initiated by joint City and State action. Public Works staff has had one public hearing as well as meetings with property owners. Staff is asking to proceed now with final design. There will be one other hearing at the time of contract award. Staff would encourage that, if the Council wishes to deny, it do so at this point rather than later. Dave Reinhard, Transportation Planner, presented slides. $994,00 is the total estimated cost, $518,000 to be paid by state and city, $476,000 by property owners, $290,000 state share, and $228,000 is city share. $32 per front foot for each highway side is the cost to the property owner. Public hearing was opened. Arden Munkres, ABC Chairman, mentioned the improvement is part of the Bethel area refinement plan. He feels that $32 per fron foot does not seem too far out of line for commercial zoning since $28 was the cost on both Barger and Royal. He also spoke to the need for the raised center median to accommodate pedestrian traffic due to wideness of the street. Mary Sherriffs, 137 W. 37th, was impressed with city staff efforts. She believes improvements should be the best kind devised with limitations of financing. She supports the raised median, to divide through traffic -- from turning cars and to act as a haven for pedestirans. It would also enhance the appearance, she said. Street trees, etc., are increasingly important for an ever-growing area. Lf~ 1- Minutes 9/20/76 - 2