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~ 76 I _I 2/26/68 ~ q. Paving and'storm sewer on Willamette from 40th to Coachman ($20,500) - The Public Works Department recommended paving to 40-foot width to south edge of Breeden Bros. tract with offset centerline so that if it is decided later this is to be an arterial, then one side can be widened to provide the necessary width. Councilman Lassen inquired if owners of properties abutting the street which do not have access have been notified of the intended improvement. The City Attorney said if there is no access, there is a legal question as to whether the properties are benefited. If they are not benefited, they cannot be assessed. It was decided the project could be approved to allow the engineering work to proceed while the assessment legality is investigated, and a motion was made to that effect py Mr.. McN:utt, seconded by Mr. Wingard, and carried. I r. Paving and storm sewer, Cambridge Park 2nd Addition ($2,000-sewer only) - Mr. Wingard moved seconded by Mr. McNutt to approve. Motion carried. s. Valley River Sanitary Sewer Pressure Line and Pump Station ($95,000) - It was ex- plained that because of engineering problems with connecting to the 30th Avenue trunk and because Federal funds won't be forthcoming for about two years, the Public Works Department recommended construction of a pressure line designed to serve as a lateral system and a temporary pump system in order to service the Marist School and Valley River Shopping Center. The system will be connected as a gravity system when the 30th Avenue trunk is completed. Mr. McNutt moved seconded by Mr. McDonald to approve. Motion carried. e The City Manager explained that approval of the projects at this time will enable engineering work to proceed. At the time of contract award, public hearings will be held and the Council at that time has the authority to proceed or abandon. I' Mr. Anderson moved seconded by Mr. Lassen to proceed with engineering work on 3a through 3s and prepare to take bids on projects for the 1968 construction season. With regard to the paving on Birch Lane (f), Charles Strong, 1655 Prospect Drive, said he felt paving this street wouJd create a safety hazard because of speeding cars and suggested either closing the street or leaving it as it is. He asked a delay on the Council's decision to provide an opportunity for owners of abutting properties to organize a ,maintenance program. The City Manager said the City does not normally maintain unimproved streets, that the project is a portion of Hendricks Park improve- ment to make another safer access, and if it is felt it could be maintained by owners of abutting prop- erties as a private street that decision can be made at the time of contract awards so that engineering work can proceed at this time. ,. Councilman Lassen inquired about the street width. The Public Works Director said at this time a 28-foot width is planned, but after the design work is started an alternate may be brought back to the Council. He also said there is no provision for sidewalk because of topography and only a 30-foot right-of-way. Councilman Lassen asked with regard to paving and storm sewer on Crest Drive (h) if the entire project is inside the City limits. The Manager replied that,both sides of the street as.far as Lincoln Street are inside the City, and that the street creates an expensive maintenance problem. Councilman McDonald asked if the cemetery abutting the south side will be assessed, and the City Attorney explained the method of assessing that property. Mr. McDonald said he felt this project should be delayed until annexation of the Crest Heights area is determined. I With regard to the Willamette Street project (q), the City Manager said that withdrawal of signatures frum the original petition had brought the percentage dO~l to 43.3% of the frontage favoring the project, and that owners of 36.5% of the frontage object. Dale Ramsey, 4875 Willamette Street, asked for a show of hands of those present objecting, and 13 people in the audience indicated they did not want the paving. e Marlin Withrow, 20 East 46th Avenue, said he felt the engineering should proceed because development in the area and safety factors will necessitate the street paving eventually. The question of assessment arose, and the City Attorney said since there is nothing to prohibit access to Willamette Street in the way of deed restrictions, the properties can be assessed for the ,improvement. Mr. McDonald moved seconded by Mrs. Hayward to amend the motion deleting for separate vote the Crest Drive and Willamette Street projects. Motion carried. A vote was taken on the original motion as amended, ,and motion carried. . Mr. Anderson moved seconded by Mr. Lassen to approve paving Crest Drive. Motion carried, Mrs. Hayward, Mr. McDonald, and Mr. Wingard voting no. Mr. Anderson moved seconded by Mr. Lassen to approve the Willamette Street project. Motion carried, Mrs. Hayward and Mr. Wingard voting no. I 1 4. Progress Payment, Danebo Fire Station - The City Manager recommended partial payment of $12,648.60 to A&G Construction Company for the Danebo Fire Station., Mr. McNutt moved seconded by Mr. Wingard to approve. Motion carried. Mr. Anderson moved seconded by Dr. Purdy that Item 4 of the Committee report be received and filed. Motion carried. (Action taken under Bills.) - '-... ~. 2/26/68 - 14