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68 3/10/69 1 c. Vacations 1) Easement over south half of vacated 2~th Avenue as extended from Lincoln Street 150 feet t to the east. Mrs. Hayward moved seconded by Mr. McDonald to approve the vacation as recommended by the Planning Commission. Motion carried. I 2 2) McLean Boulevard west of Graham Drive Mrs. Hayward moved seconded by Mr. McDonald to approve the vacation as recommended by ~the Planning Commission. Motion carrIed. Mrs. Hayward moved seconded by Mr. McDonald to approve the recommendations of the Planning Commission. Motion carried. 3 5. Purchase Negotiation, Street Right of Way between Polk and Grand - Purchase of this property would provide a portion of right of way necessary to connect two streets north of 1st Avenue. Previous Planning Commission action indicates the desirability of opening this street. Mr. Teague moved seconded by Mr. Gribskov to recommend authorization to proceed with negotiations for purchase of street right of way. Motion carried. j 6. One-Way Street Proposal, 10th from Willamette to High, eastbound - Construction ot the Overpark has accellerated need for this action. The Council discussed future plans for permanent tr~ffic movement 6n this arterial in relation to future parking structures~. Mrs. Hayward moved seconded by Mr. McDonald that a one-way traffic pattern be established on 10th Avenue from Willamette to High, eastbound. Motion carried. I Mrs. Hayward moved seconded by Mr. McDonald to approve Items 5 and 6 of the Committee report. Motion carried. 5 7. Engineering and Administrative Charges, Public Works Assessment pro;ects - The City now adds 10% to contract costs to cover cost of engineering design, inspection, warrant interest, notifications, assessment calculation and billing. Recent analysis indicates the 'average costs on these project~ is at least 15%. Staff recommends raising the charge, with another review at the end of the 1969 construction season. Mrs. Hayward moved seconded by Mr. McDonald that administrative charges to be applied to this years projects be increased to 15%, subject to review'of the 1969 season. Motion carried. Mrs. Hayward moved seconded by Mr. McDonald to approve Item 7 of the Committee report. Rollcall vote. All councilmen present voting aye, the motion carried unanimously. 6 8. Consideration of Change in Medical Insurance - After a great deal of study, the staff recommends a change in medical insurance to a comprehensive plan, including major medical coverage. The proposed'plan would increaae the Cityls cost from $7.50 per month to $10.00 per month per employee. The Director of Personnel said that he had been contacted by representatives of the local Life Undersriters Association who felt that several agents should be appointed by the City. The Director of Personnel said he had considered their viewpoint, but still felt it was in the best interests of the City to appoint only one agent, and recommended appointment of Mr. Phil Kellar as agent-of-record. He_said different types insurance had been discussed with employe groups, and this type coverage was preferred to the present insurance. He dis- cussed the various aspects of the comprehensive insurance .plan with the Council, and Mr. Kellar's role as a disinterested party. , Mrs. Hayward movee seconded by Mr. Gribskov.to appoint Phil Kellar agent-of-record for City medical insurance. Mrs. Beal requested the staff to discuss this matter with University officials who have made a study of various types insurance. The Personnel Director a'greed to do this. A vote was taken on the motion as stated, and motion carried. Mrs. Hayward moved seco-nded by Mr. McDonald to approve Item 8 of the Committe'e report. The Manager explained the office has received a number of inquiries regarding City insurance specifica- tions. Deadline for submission of .bids has been changed to March 22, 1969 to allow more time. Mr. G. E. Evans, 3320 Harris, objected 'to the appointmen't of an agent of record. He said the agent of record should be chosen by the company awarded the. bid. Personnel Director explained that many companies were contacted and many avenues explored before a decision was made to appoint an agent of record. Mr. Kellar is a broker for many insurance companies'and has had considerable'experience w{th the type of coverage the city decided'would best suit its'needs. He assisted in writing specifications for a comprehensive coverage and these have. been mailed to companies writing this type insurance. All qualified companies may bid. I A vote was taken on the motion as stated..8hRollcall vote. All couneilmen present voting aye, the motion carried unanimously. 7 9. Bids, Public Works Pro;ects, opened February 25, 1969 - Copies of bid tabulation covering paving . and sewer projects were previous ly distributed to Council members.' A. public .-' hearing will accompany award. of bids at the March 10, 1969 Council meeting. ~ With regard to paving Robin Avenue, the basic bid was excessive, and Public Works. Department 3/10/69 - 4