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14~ e 9/28/64 --_. I Committee meeting held September 24, 1964: "Present: Mayor Cone; Councilmen Lauris (presiding until arrival of Mayor Cone), Chatt, Christensen, Deverell, Crakes,Hawk; and Purdy; Assistant City Manager; Administrative Assistant; City Attorney; Assistant City Attorney; City Recorder; Director of Public Works; and others. 1 l. Bid Opening Bethel-Danebo Sewers, Septeinber 22; 1964 :.. A tabulat'ion of the bids opened on both Systems A and B of the Bethel-Danebo sewers was presented. A letter was read from Wild ish Construction Company, low bidder, requesting that their bid be withdrawn since they had e discovered an omission of ap'proximately $130,000 'in their figures to cover equipment and labor for backfill and cleanup. This item was held over to the Council meeting of September 28, 1964 pending an opinion from the City Attorney concerning withdrawal of the bid, and whether to award to second lowest bidder or reject all bids. Mrs. Lauris moved seconded by Mr. Chatt that Item 1 of the Committee report be re- I ceived and placed on file. Motion carried. 2 2. United Air Lines Building, Mahlon Sweet - The Assistant City Manager stated a bill of sale had been received from United Air Lines on the old United terminal building at the south end of Mahlon Sweet Field, and that although the building is not occupied it is hoped a suitable lease can be negotiated. Mr. Deverell moved seconded by Mr. Chatt to thank United Air Lines for the building. Motion carried. Mrs. Lauris moved seconded by Mr. Chatt to accept the United Air Lines building. Rollcall vote. All councilmen present voting aye, motion carried. 3 3. CAB Prehearing Conference, September 10, 1964 - The City Attorney re- ported on the prehearing conference he attended in Washington, D.C. on September 10, 1964 pertaining to West Coast Airlines petition for exclusive service at Medford, Eugene, and Salem. He said that the Civil Aeronautics Board h'ad been requested to hold the hear'ings 'in Eugene. Mrs. Lauris moved seconded by Mr. Chatt that Item 3 of the Committee report be re- ceived and placed on file. Motion carried. 4 4. Variance in standard setback location of sidewalk at 2090 Friendly - The property owner at 2090 Friendly Street requested location of the I sidewalk 2 feet from the property line instead of the standard one foot due to topography of the land. The Public Works Department recommended approval of the request. Mr. Hawk moved seconded by Dr. Purdy to allow the vari'ance.' Motion carried. 5 5. Curb Sidewalk, 3497 Kincaid, Onsrud - This request was previously presented to the Council for consideration at their September 14,1964 meeting and held over so all members could view the location. Having e seen the site, the Council voted to deny the requested curb sidewalk location on a motion by Mr. Deverell, seconded by Mr. Hawk. Motion carried. Mrs. Lauris moved seconded by Mr. Chatt to approve Items 4 and 5 of the Committee re- port. Motion carried. 6 6. Planning Commission Report - August 24, 1964 a. Special Sidewalk Treatment on 13th, AgatE - University of Oregon - A drawing was presented showing the sidewalk development proposed for the south side of 13th Avenue and the west side of Agate Street at the new Health Service Building of the University of Oregon at 13th and Agate. A letter from the University stated they were ready to record a sidewalk easement given to the City if this plan is ap- proved by the City. The Planning Commission recommended approval of the sidewalk development plan and acceptance of the easement I dedication. Mr. Christensen moved seconded by Mr. Crakes to ap- prove the recommendation. Motion carried. Mrs. Lauris moved seconded by Mr. Crakes to approve Item 6a of the Committee report. Motion carried. 9/28/64 - 4 e I II ....