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<br /> 1 3. Sign Moratorium Extension - The moratorium on issuance of permits for replacement .
<br /> i or alteration of existing signs will expire August 12, 1968. Since it is expected
<br /> the new draft of the proposed sign ordinance will not be ready by that time, extension
<br /> of the moratorium was requested. Dr. Purdy moved seconded by Mr. Lassen to extend the
<br /> i: moratorium to September 9, 1968. Motion carr ied.
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<br /> Mr. Anderson moved seconded by Mr. Lassen to approve Item 3 of the Committee report. Motion carried.
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<br /> The City Manager said if the draft of the new sign ordinance including the changes is brought back for
<br /> Council consideration at its August 26 meeting, the sign moratorium ordinance could be repealed at
<br /> that time.
<br /> 2 4. Crash/Rescue and Fire Fighting Equipment, Airport - The Fire Chief introduced Fred Darby
<br /> and Frank McRae who had demonstrated a Go-Track, Ltd., chasis with Ansul Corporation
<br /> fire fighting equipment for crash/rescue equipment at Mah10n Sweet Field. Films were
<br /> I shown illustrating maneuverability, power, speed, load weights, etc. , of the tractor
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<br /> vehicle, and of the fire fighting equipment showing effectiveness of light water and ,
<br /> Purple K dry chemical. It was explained that the chasis is distributed only by North-
<br /> west Roads, but that the fire fighting equipment would be purchased under bid. The cost
<br /> of the complete unit was estimated at $55,000 to $57,000. The Fire Department recom-
<br /> mended its purchase.
<br /> Councilman Lassen asked about plans for manning the equipment, and the Fire Chief said .-
<br /> volunteers from the airport will be used until such as annexation and growth warrant a
<br /> .' fire station for the airport and surrounding area. Dr. Purdy asked if funds have been .
<br /> " budgeted, and the Manager replied that funds are available from bond issues.
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<br /> Charles Wiper said the Airport Commission recommends purchase of the equipment. He ex-
<br /> plained that the-airport is without crash equipment and he stressed the urgency for its need.
<br /> Mr. Wingard moved seconded by Mr. Anderson to purchase ,the equipment. Motion carried.
<br /> I' Mr. Anderson moved seconded by Mr. Lassen to approve Item 4 of the Committee report.
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<br /> Councilman McDonald inquired about participation by United and Air West in purchase of this equipment.
<br /> The Manager said it has -not been considered, that this type of equipment was assumed to be the re-
<br /> i- sponsibi1ity of the airport. He said the two air lines are now under contract to pay rent for terminal
<br /> facilities and landing fees to cover cost of providing runways and maintenance. :41
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<br /> Mr. McDonald moved seconded by Mr. Wingard to 'amend the motion to ask United and Air West to buy or
<br /> ,. participate in the purchase of the crash/rescue equipment with the idea of thereby extending the City's
<br /> , finances to cover runway and taxiway improvements.
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<br /> I: Councilman Purdy left the meeting.
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<br /> :i Mr. McDonald said the intent of his motion was not to cancel negotiations for actual purchase of the
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<br /> equipment, only to make a strong effort to get the air lines to participate in its purchase.
<br /> A vote was taken on the motion to amend, and motion carried.
<br /> A vote was taken on the original motion as amended, and motion as 'amended carried. -
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<br /> 3 5. Airport Runway and Taxiway Proiects - On the basis of Federal Aviation Administration
<br /> advice that Federal matching funds were :'available for rebuilding and lighting taxi-
<br /> ways and strengthening the main runway, the City gained approval of bond issues to
<br /> finance the City's share. Specifications were developed with co-operation of the FAA,
<br /> bids were called and opened with a completion date of October), 1968. Under FAA regula- efJ
<br /> tions, before contracts can be awa-rded, bids must be submitted to the FAA for approval.
<br /> This was done, with no indication from the FAA that funds would not be forthcoming.
<br /> However, the FAA now advises that Federal funds are not available at least until after
<br /> , October 1, and that availability of funds then is dependent upon appropriations; The
<br /> , Manager recommended trying to obtain the grants originally offered to the City, rather
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<br /> than accepting enough for a portion of the plDject in the hope that the balance will
<br /> be forthcoming at a later date.
<br /> Charles Wiper explained that if the City proceeds with the projects on its share of the funds,
<br /> I Federal funds will be lost. He said commercialaperation at the airport has reached a
<br /> critical point, the runways are breaking down under use by the DC9's, and maintenance is
<br /> constantly in process to accommodate present use. He said even if funds are available by
<br /> October 1, it would be well into winter before the work can be accomplished. The Airport .-
<br /> Commission recommended that contact be made with elected repres~ntatives in Washington to
<br /> gain contractual agreement with FAA, to assure release of the committed funds by a certain
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<br /> The City Manager said Senator Morse has been contacted but so far nothing has been accom-
<br /> I' plished. It was understood contact would be made with every elected representative possible
<br /> who may be able to help, as well as with administrative people in an attempt to get commit-
<br /> ment of the Federal funds allocated for both projects.
<br /> Mr. Anderson moved seconded by Mr. Lassen that Item 5 of the Committee report be received and filed.
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