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~ . 528 11/27/67 I Mr. Lassen moved seconded by Mr. McNutt to uphold the traffic engineering recommenda- tion with regard to the 15th and Washington intersection, and give approval for a traffic plan to be brought back for Council consideration. Motion carried. Dr. Purdy moved seconded by Mr. Anderson to approve Item 4 of the Committee report. Motion carried. 1 5. Variance Extension, Trailer House, 356 Mill - Earl Fisher requested renewal of a variance which would allow a trailer house at this location. Mrs. Fisher said the trailer is to be used in connection with the operation of their paint spraying business. Mr. Anderson moved seconded by Mr. Lassen to deny the renewal. Motion carried. Dr. Purdy moved seconded by Mr. Anderron to approve Item 5 of the Committee report. Motion carried. 2 6. Bids, Fire Truck - Basic bids were submitted to furnish a dielsel 1000 GPM triple combination pumper, with alternate bids taken on a gasoline unit which would provide e the same minimum horsepower requirements. The Fire Department recommended purchase of the Mack diesel unit bid by Pitchford Mack Sales at $37,682.75, including altera- tions making the total bid $37,917.75. The Assistant City Manager said because of the attractive bid price and because the equipment will not be delivered until next budget year, it was recommended that two units be purchased on the bid price for de- livery during the 1968-69 fiscal year. Mr. Anderson moved seconded by Mr. McNutt to approve the recommendation and purchase two units. I ~ouncilman Lassen asked if any problems are anticipated in use of the diesel units with all other units now in use being gasoline, and was told in time all units will be diesel and the only problem at this time is diesel storage for which a tank is now being installed. Mr. Lassen also inquired about the cost of this equipment com- pared to that previously purchased, and the Fire Chief explained the comparative costs and anticipated use of various pieces of equipment now in the Department. A vote was taken, and motion carried. 3 7. Community Buildings and Pool Progress Report - The Parks Director reported that the Sheldon pool and community building are in the final phase of construction and will be ready for use in the near future. The Bethel pool, for which $460,000 was budgeted, is expected to be bid about March 1 and under construction by April 1, 1968. The Amazon project is going ahead as originally planned, the only deletion being 'the pool cover because of lack of funds. The City Manager said the Sheldon pool will open on Saturday, December 2. 4 8. Budget Committee Appointments - The Assistant City Manager mentioned that the terms of Budget Committee members Campbell, Raynor, and Ellwood expire December 31, 1967. Councilmen Lauris, Anderson, and Lassen respectively are to recommend names of appointees." Dr. Purdy moved seconded by Mr. Anderson that Items 6, 7, and 8 be received and filed. Motion carried. I Other Items not discussed at Committee: 5 1. Sale, 9th and Almaden Property - The Council previously viewed the area at 9th and Almaden which Joseph Houben offered to purchase from the City for $477.79. The City Manager recommended sale of the land to Mr. Houben at that price plus the assessment of $964.40 for street paving. e Dr. Purdy moved seconded by Mr. Anderson to refer to the City Manager to negotiate a sale price to include the street assessment. Motion carried. Some comment was made with regard to calling bids on the'property, but the City Manager said the size of the piece, 9' x94', makes its ownership of no advantage to other than the owner of adjacent property. 6 2. Parking Prohibition, Fairfield from Royal north - Because of the narrow width and interference of on-street parking with traffic movement, the Public Works Department recommended prohibition of parking on both sides of Fairfield Street from Royal Avenue rD rth about 900 feet. Dr. Purdy moved seconded by Mr. Anderson to approve the recommendation. Councilman Lassen inquired if property owners on the street had been contacted, and was told they had not. However, the Public Works Department did report the Fairfield School property abuts the street I on one side and the school's officials favor the prohibition. A vote was taken on the motion to approve, and motion carried. 7 3. Planning Commission Report - November 7, 1967 a. Rezoning to R-2 area on Knob Hill between 38th and 39th, Marlow - The Planning Com- mission recommended denial of the R-2 rezoning request, modified from the original request for R-3G. Mr. Marlow presented a plan showing the proposed development and e maintained the requested zone change is logical in view of the several other exist- ing duplexes in the area. The City Manager read the minutes of the Planning Commis- 11/27/67 - 13 ~'~