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_.~ 37'1 ... 9/9/68 rating the amount according to the life of the bond issue. Rather than reducing the . original assessments within the district, the added amount would simply apply to re- tiring the bond issue or repaying those people who paid in cash. Dr. Purdy moved seconded by Mr. Lassen that the ordinance be approved. Motion carried. 1 14. Parking Restriction, Grant between 11th and 12th - The Public Works Department recom- mended approval of a request from Hall Heavy Hauling and Herschey Appliance for two- hour parking restriction in front of: their establishments on Grant Street from the alley between 11th and 12th to 12th. Dr. Purdy moved seconded by Mr.Wingard to approve the recommendation. Motion carried. 2 15. "Yield" Signs, 7th Place - A report was read from the Public Works Department recom- mending installation of "yield" signs on Wilson and Conger Streets at 7th Place giving traffic on 7th Place the right-of-way between McKinley and Seneca. Mr.Wingard moved seconded by Mr. Anderson to approve the recommendation. Motion carried. Councilwoman Hayward questioned the use of "yield" signs. The Public Works Director .. explained that the use of "yield" signs has been satisfactory in certain instances where traffic counts do not warrant "stop" signs. 3 16. "Stop" signs, Rustic at Sorrel- The Public Works Department recommended installation of stop signs on Rustic Place at Sorrel Way. Dr. Purdy moved seconded by Mr. Wingard to approve the installation. Motion carried. . Mr. Lassen moved seconded by Mrs. Lauris to approve Items 11 through 16 of the Committee report. . Motion carried. Mrs. Dick Richards, 45 Rustic Place, said she felt a four-way stop should be installed at this inter- section. The Manager said four-way stops are resisted because they hinder traffic. 4 17. Sidewal~Roan Drive - A report was read from the Public Works Department with regard to sidewalks on Roan Drive. The report explained that topographic features of the Westward Ho area make sidewalk construction difficult. It was recommended that if a sidewalk is desired it be constructed on the northeasterly side of Roan Drive and that no attempt be made at this time to construct a walk on Pinto Way. It was also recommended that the Roan Drive walk be constructed on one side only, with assessment to properties on both sides, and that a poll of property owners on Roan I Drive be made to determine location of the walk. It was understood this item would be scheduled for a tour by the Council. Fred Webb, living at the corner of Roan and Palomino, asked why construction was recommended for the northeasterly side. The Public Works Director explained that two intersecting cul-de-sacs could be served on the north side and that more con- struction problems exist on the south side. Mr. Lassen moved seconded by Mrs. Lauris that Item 17 of the Committee report be received and filed. Motion carried. 5 18. Sidewalk, McLean Boulevard - Petitioned by owners of 100% of the property on the . north side of McLean Boulevard between Chambers and McKendrick. The Pub lic Works Department recommended a curb walk on the north side only, with notice to be given to property owners on the south side when the hearing is held at time of bid award. The Public Works Director explained that installation of the walk by City contract will enable assessment to properties on both sides of the street, whereas individual construction would place the entire cost against properties on the one side only. Dr. Purdy moved seconded by Mr. Anderson to approve the petition. Motion carried. . Mr. Lassen moved seconded by Mrs. Lauris to approve Item 18 of the Committee report. Motion carried. Dr. Purdy asked if an individual is prohibited from making an agreement with a property owner across the street on sharing the cost of sidewalk installation. The Public Works Director said it had been concluded that the assessment procedure required the work to be done by City contract and would not allow neighborhood agreements. 6 19. Ordinance, Amending Code re: 13th Avenue Traffic Closure - The Public Works Depart- ment recommended changing the hours for traffic stops on 13th Avenue to accommodate the new University class schedules. The proposed amendment would provide for traffic stops from 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. with no change in the existing 10-minute stops per hour. Mr. Anderson moved seconded by Mr. Wingard to approve the amendment. Motion carried. . Mr. Lassen moved seconded by Mrs. Lauris to approve Item 19 of the Committee report. Motion carried. t 7 20. BPA Easement, Amazon Channel - The Bonneville Power Administration has offered the City $475.00 for transmission line easement rights crossing the Amazon Channel north of Royal Avenue west of Green Hill Road. The City Manager recommended signing the option for the offered price. Mr. Lassen moved seconded by Mr.Teague to approve. Motion carried. Mr. Lassen moved seconded by Mrs. Lauris to approve Item 20 of the Committee report. Rollcall vote. All councilmen present voting aye, motion carried. " 9/9/68 - 17 .....