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<br /> 1 2. Special Election, June 18,1968, Levy Outside 6% Limitation - The City Manager
<br />. pointed out on a map the results by precincts of the June 18 tax levy election com-
<br /> pared to the results of the May 38 tax base election. Unofficial count shows the
<br /> levy outside the 6% limitation failed - 3,568 voting no; 3,045 voting yes. The
<br /> Manager mentioned three alternatives (1) balance the budget within the 6% limita-
<br /> tion; (2) cut the budget with the idea of resubmitting the issue to the voters as a
<br /> special one-year levy; or (3) resubmit the measure in its present form. He said
<br /> the budget was cut by some $1,600,000 at the staff level before it was submitted
<br /> to the Budget Committee with a few items added back by the Budget Committee.
<br /> Discussion revealed that this election cost about $4,000 and that, if it is decided
<br /> to ,take the issue to the voters again, there will be about six weeks in which to
<br /> develop a measure, with August 1 being the latest date on which figures can be
<br /> certified to the County Assessor. Mrs. Hayward called attention to the results in
<br /> those precincts where a campaign was conducted in the June 18 election, and said
<br /> she felt if another election is held there definitely should be a campaign to inform
<br /> the voters.
<br />. Mr. McDonald moved seconded by Mr. Lassen to refer the budget back to the Budget Com-
<br /> mittee before deciding whether to resubmit an amended measure to the voters or re-
<br /> submit the present one. Motion carried. A meeting was scheduled for Wednesday,
<br /> June 26, 1968, at 7:30 p.m. in the McNutt Room.
<br />. Councilwoman Lauris suggested earmarking items, showing itemized costs of various
<br /> services. Councilman Purdy said he would rather see services cut which are not
<br />. essential, such as some parks services instead of street lights, etc. The City
<br /> Manager said there are many areas in particular departments which cannot be con-
<br /> sidered without determining how they would affect the overall operation of the City.
<br /> He said he feels the community wants to meet demands of its growth and that accept-
<br /> ance of the decision of the small percentage of voters opposing this levy would
<br /> seriously cripple programs this year plus increasing needs and compounding problems
<br /> in future years. Councilman Anderson remarked that a policy should be set with re-
<br /> gard to areas to be considered, i.e., whether to eliminate additions to personnel,
<br /> delete certain public works projects, etc. , rather than going over the budget item
<br /> by item. Ray Hawk, former councilman, said he felt the Manager should have the
<br /> opportunity to make recommendations and that it would be an abrogation of managerial
<br /> functions to establish priorities for cuts. Frank Jackson of the Fire Fighters
<br />It Association suggested that. the Council hold public meetings, with the Council as a
<br /> group explaining the issue to the people rather than on an individual basis.
<br /> Mr. Anderson moved seconded by Mr. Lassen to approve Item 2 of the Committee report. Motion carried.
<br /> 2 3. Bids, Echo Hollow Pool, Opened June 19, 1968 - Copies of the bid tabulation were
<br /> distributed to Council members showing the low bid submitted by Howard Nelson about
<br /> $116,000 more than the architect's estimate. The City Manager said he would like to
<br /> review the bids again before making a recommendation. Jon Berry, architect, said
<br /> the bids would be reviewed with the idea of making several changes and bringing back
<br /> a recommendation. No action was taken.
<br />. 3 4. Bids, Public Works Department, Opened June 18, 1968 - Copies of bid tabulation cover-
<br /> ing paving and sewer projects were distributed to Council members. The Pub lic Works
<br /> Department recommended award of contract to the low bidder on the basic bid for paving
<br /> and sewer on Minda Drive and Long Island Drive, and for sanitary sewer in area bounded
<br /> by Valley West, Bailey Hill, 18th, Churchill Highlands; and on the low alternate bid
<br /> for paving and sewers in Olsen-Weiseth Plat, Pine Ridge 1st Addition, and Quaker
<br /> Park Addition.
<br />. Mr. Wingard moved seconded by Mr. McDonald to approve the recommendation.
<br /> The Public Works Director said the cost to the City will be about $2,000 for the
<br /> street extension to Hillside Drive on the Pine Ridge project. Councilman Lassen
<br /> asked if the storm sewer in the Quaker Park project would be assessed. He said he
<br /> did not completely agree with the policy of assessing for storm sewers in new sub-
<br /> divisions only. The Public Works Director explained that all property owners are
<br /> being asked to sign contracts prior to start of construction agreeing that they will
<br /> pay for any storm sewers involved in new subdivisions.
<br /> Mrs. Hayward asked if the City is committed to going ahead with these projects, and
<br /> the Manager replied that the money to pay for them does not come out of the general
<br />. operating funds.
<br /> A vote was taken on the motion to approve, and motion carried unanimously.
<br />. No action was taken on Items 3 and 4 of the Committee report. See action under Bids under New
<br /> Business.
<br /> 4 5. Parking Meters, University of Oregon - The City Manager displayed a map showing pro-
<br /> posed location of parking meters in the University area. He said the University has
<br /> agreed to deletion of meters in the residential area west of the campus, but still
<br /> wants short-term meters along Kincaid near the Library and Prince Lucien Campbell
<br /> Hall. The staff feels five-hour meters should be left on Kincaid Street because of
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