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e - ~7~ ~)() 3/14/66 I e I I e I e 1 2 3 4 5 $160,000 for the project's construction, provided the,'City acquires necessary easements by June 1, 1966. He explained the proposed ditch could be 25-40 feet across the top, depending upon its design. Mayor Cone suggested that water ~n the present'drainageway might'be diverted, making the proposed improvement unnecessary. The C~ty Attorney mentioned several legal problems which would ensue should such diversion take place. Councilman Chatt said that since the storm sewer needs of the area are being studied, any decision should await the outcome of the study. The City Manager suggested some definite arrangements be made with owners of property along the present ditch to enable maintenance of the ditch. Dick Short, a Roland Way resident, and Gene Harlow, 1215 Oakway Road, commented con- cerning the ditch as a hazard and as detracting from the appearance"of the general area. Mr. Hawk moved seconded by Mr. Crakes to table Item 2 of the Committee report until a proposal on maintenance of the present ditch 9an be brought back to the CounciL: Motion carried. 3. Bids. Bethel-Danebo Sewers. Opened February23. 1966 - The tabulation of bids was again submitted with the recommendation that contracts be awarded to the low bidder on Alternate 2 on each of the prgjects. A letter was' read from Bostick and Sons requesting award of. contract on proj~ct BD-66-ll on the"basis of their low bid' on Alternate 1 (installing standard grout joint manholes - Alternate 2, manholes with plastic sealant joints). Dr. Purdy moved that contracts be awarded to low bidders on Alternate 2 on each of the projects. The motion was 'not seconded. After further discussion and remarks from Mr. Bostick, Mr. Hawk moved seconded by Mr. Chatt that contracts be awarded to the low bidder on Alternate 2 on each'of projects BD-66-2, BD-66-3, BD-66-7; ,and BD-66-l0; arrl that contract be awarded to the low bidder on Alternate 1 (Bostick and Sons) on p~oject BD-66-ll. ' Motion carried. :The Public Works Department recommended on projects BD-66-7 and BD-66-l0 that laterals be placed at a depth of 17 feet instead of constructing a pumping station, and that an adjustment be made on assessments for laterals which are placed below a 10-foot level. Mr. 'McNutt moved seconded by Mr. Crakes' to adjust the assessments on an equitable basis. Motion,carried. A letter was read from the attorney for Eugene Stud & Veneer Company protesting inclusion in BD-66-7, statiqg their property is adequately served by septic tanks. Also, a letter was read frum the County Sanitarian stating that the sanitary facilities used by Eugene Stud & ,Veneer ,do not comply with minimum acceptable s,tandards. See Council action t.aken earlier in meeting - Bids Opened February 23, 1966, Page SOL 4. Variance Sidewalk Construction. Latter-Day Saints Church. 16th and Alder - This variance was requested to allow planti~gs within the sidewalk area rather than paving from curb to property line as required in the R-4 zone. Both the Parks Department and Public Works Department recommended either solid concrete from the property line to the curbing with tree planters interspersed, or standard sidewalks with planter and lawn area between the sidewalk and the curbing with a 2-foot concrete walkway alo~gside the curbing if desired. pro Purdy moved seconded by Mr. McNutt to grant a variance as recommended. Motion carried." Mr. Hawk moved,seconded by Mrs. Lauris to approve Item 4 of the Committee report. Motion carried. Items on March 10, 1966 Committee agenda not considered at that time: 1. Ordinance Adopting 1965 National Electrical Code - Copies of a proposed ordinance adopting the .1965 National Electfical Code had previously been distributed for study. Mr. Hawk moved seconded by Mrs. Lauris that the proposed, adopting ordinance be presented to the Council, for passage. Motion carried. 2. Purchase Property. Parks. Bethel-Danebo - A map was presented showing the area proposed for purchase north of Royal Avenue and west of Berntzen Road and its location with regard to schools and recreational areas in Bethel-Danebo. The parcel contains 13 acres and is offered for about $3000 per acre. Mrs. Lauris moved seconded by Mr. Crakes to negotiate for purchase of the land. Motion carried. 3. Traffic Signal. 13th and Agate - It was explained that there is very much student concern at the University about the lack of signalization at the 13th am Agate intersection and installation of 4-way stop signs was suggested if a signal is not installed. The Urban Renewal Agency Pirector gave a summary of that Agency's plans for the area. Mr. Hawk moved seconded by Mrs. Lauris to include funds for modern signalization of the intersection at 13th and Agate in the 1966-67 budget. Motion carried. 4. Revision Agreement Crosswalks Agate and 15th. University of Oregon - A proposed revision of this agreement was presented with regard to an 8-foot median strip on Agate Street from Franklin Boulevard to 15th Avenue. Mr. Hawk moved seconded by Mrs. Lauris to approve the revised agreement. Motion carried. II 3/14/66 - 8 Il~