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I agreement with the University on a cost sharing basis for traffic signals and other traffic handling facilities. He is not aware of any request to the University for exchange of land. Mr. Teague voiced his objections to deeding land to the University in a co-operative agree- ment, saying it is more or less a gentleman's agreement and the University appears not to reciprocate. - Mr. Mohr moved seconded by Mrs. Beal that the bill be read the second time by ,. council bill number only, with unanimous consent of the Council,and that enact- ment be considered at this time. All councilmen present voting aye, except Mr. Teague voting no, the motion lacked unanimous consent for second reading. Councilman Mohr questioned Mr. Teague's "no" vote, which will hold action on the vacation for two weeks. He explained that to this point the University has not reneged on any of its commitments under that agreement, and the City has agreed that the streets listed will be vacated in return for certain obligations of the University. He doesn't feel the City will be shorted. Councilman Williams reiterated comments made in committee session, also saying that any guarantees as to what will be provided by the University are extremely vague., He 'said ~ore precise wording in the agreements might be desirable. Mayor Anderson said his understanding is that this particular issue is based on an agreement approved by the Council previously, and action now will only carry out a portion of that agreement. Councilman Hershner asked if the agreement with the University covers all the streets to be vacated or only 13th Avenue. Manager detailed the intent of the agreement naming the . various streets to be vacated and new street alignments in the University area. Mr. Teague changed his "no" vote to one of abstention, and the bill was read the second time by council bill number only. Mr. Mohr moved seconded by Mrs. Beal that the bill be approved and given final passage. Rollcall vote. All councilmen present voting aye, ,except Mr. Teague abstaining, the bill was declared passed and numbered 16535-.~- ~ Mayor Anderson suggested separate action if any Council member has questions on the agree- ment or wishes to renegotiate, so that there will not be debate on each item of the agree- ment as it comes to the Council for action. Manager said the staff would like to know the Council's attitude toward vacation of the balance of the streets in the agreement, since staff feels vacation of those streets is desirable from the standpoint of turning over to the University responsibility for parking, traffic, police, lighting, etc., in the areas ,,'~ being vacated. I Councilman McDonald said he feels the agreement should be met, since staff has been working on the assumption its terms would be carried out. Mr. Teague concurred, but said he wanted to be sure the University is going to meet its terms also. G ~ Amending' City Code . L BicydeLicensing Amendl.ng Code, SUeC. 5.415- lmii' 5.42'0 re: Bic1jcle Licensing- Caples or propOsed ordinance amending the code with regard to licensing of bicycles were previously distributed to Council members. The amendment was developed by the Bicycle Com- mittee and is designed to provide additional funds for, bicycle programs (adding $1.00 to present fee) and to help wi th the recovery of lost and stolen bikes. Mr. Mohr moved seconded by Mrs. Bea1 to hold a public hearing on the ordinance. I Assistant Manage~ explained, in answer to Mr. Williams, the reason for the license expiration date of September 1 and the provision for dealers' licensing of bicycles. Also, the additional provision of financial penalty for licensing violations. Mayor Anderson suggested presence of a staff member at the public hearing to' out- line and explain how recovery of stolen bicycles can be improved under this program. : It was understood Officer Clements, handling bicycle problems in the Police Depart- ~; ment, will be present; also Ruth Bascom, chairman of the Bicycle Committee. i Comm \ 6/21/72 Vote was taken on the motion to hold a public hearing. Motion carried unanimous1y.Puh Hrng Council Bill No. 9640 - Amending Sec. ',5.415 and 5.420 and re~ealing Sec.5.425 of the City . Code re: Bicycle Licensing was submitted and read the first time by council bill number and title only, there being no councilman present re~uesiing that it be read in full. Assistant Manager explained method of determining fee and expiration date under the new regulation .' Also, the licensing of bikes by bic:ycle dealers at time of purchase . ' Present 18' 6/26/72 - 6