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~ 16~J e 10/26/64 I Committee meeting held October 22, 1964: "Present: Mayor Cone; Councilmen:Lauris, (presiding until Mayor Cone's arrival) Chatt, Swanson, Christensen, Deverell, Hawk, and Purdy; City Manager; Administrative Assistant; City Attorney; City Recorder; Public Works Director; and others. . 1 1. Variance from parking requirements. 1070 West 6th. Mohler - The City Manager read a letter from Mr. Ralph p. Mohler requesting that a building permit be granted to him based on a s~t of plans submitted to the Building Department for inspection in August 1964, which plan e called for a parking space for each of the eleven single dwelling units and three parking spaces for the commercial unit in the pro- posed building development. The building permit had been issued at that time for the construction of the commercial unit, and the first three of the dwelling units, and for the demolition of existing 'buildings in the" path of remaining construction. Subsequently, de- velopment of the balance of the building provides for a total of 14 parking spaces. The Superintendent of Building Inspection stated I that the proposed parking layout does not comply with the minimum d imens ion ; for aisle width and parking stalls as required in the zoning regulations, the zoning regulations having been revised as to parking requirements on September 28 of this year. On discus- sion by the Council, it was suggested that Mr. Mohler camp1et his set of plans and make application before October 28, 1964 to show fifteen places for parking, and that the problem be worked out at a staff level. No action was taken. 2 2. Purchase Russell Property. 12th and Oak - The City Manager read a letter from Mr. Stanley Darling, attorney' for Mrs. Myrle L. Russell, which suggested a revised proposal for the purchase of Mrs. Russell's property at the northeast corner of 12th and Oak. The' letter stated that the total purchase price would remain the same ($164,640)) how- ever, the City would not obtain possession until April 1, 1965, and the installment payment schedule would not sta~t until April 1, 1966, with interest only payable in 1966 and 1967, and principal plus' in- terest payments to begin April 1, 1968 on a semi-annual basis. On further discussion of the proposal by the Council, Mr. Christensen moved seconded by Mr. Chatt to arrange for appraisal by three ap- praisers on the valuation of the land only. 'On further discussion, Mr. Swanson moved seconded by Dr. Purdy to amend the motion to have one appraiser only. Motion carried. I A vote was then taken on the original motion as amended, and motion as amended carried. Mr. Chatt moved seconded by Mr. Swanson to approve Items 1-and 2 of the Committee report. Motion carried. Mayor Cone arrived at the Committee meeting and assumed the Chair. e 3 3. Bid Opening. Bethe1-Danebo Pumping Station. October 15. 1964 - Mr. LaMont Matthews, project engineer for Cornell, Howland, Hayes & Merryfield, presented a tabulation of the bids submitted for con- struction of the Bethe1-Danebo sewage pumping station, and a written evaluation of the bids which recommended awarding the con- struction contract to Heinkel Mechanical Contractors of Portland, Oregon on their bid price of $181,084. This included the installa- tion of Worthington pumps, emergency generating equipment by In- strument Laboratory, Inc., and a woven wire fence around the area. On discussion by the Mayor and Council, it was suggested that the possible use of some used equipment be investigated. No action was taken. Mr. Chatt moved seconded by Mr. Swanson that Item 3 of the Committee report be-held until the next regular meeting of the Council (November 9, 1964). Motion carried. I 4 4. Motor Vehicle Noise Ordinance - The City Manager read a proposed ordinance which would establish maximum measurements for the con- trol of motor vehicle operating noise, making it unlawful for a motor vehicle less than 6000 pounds weight to be operated to make more than 90 decibels of noise at a distance of 20 feet, or a 10/26/64 - 5 e " II .....IIIIl