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- . . . , .' '. - .-.------ --_...-._-_.._--~_..:__..._.._----:-..-""~--..:........._:.._'.'...._---,-_.__.".- ~.~~~--...._,:.-..:...::.-:._-",-,_,;..:,_~~'~~. -._,___....-:...~ _..-.}.~~~.~~_.:....:~~_~-.a.:.-..:.....:..-_;._,._~ , Mayor Anderson noted the amount, of time spent and reports submitted with regard to metropolitan sewers and thought this resolution the last step. He said if Springfield was unwilling to adopt a similar resolution he saw no alternative but.to tackle the problem alone, He thought the one- or two-plant issue was not the central issue, important as it was, and that this resolution would give one more chance for some specific endorsement of ~ regional system. Councilman Keller thought Springfield should have a chance to respond to this resolution. He noted the two years of nego- tiation to progress to this point and said he hoped for a little more flexibility between "neighbors" than had been past practice. This resolution might finally get the idea "started down the road." Councilwoman Beal thought the recent death of Springfield's mayor coupled with a recent change in the chief administrative officer of that city made it all the more difficult. She hoped to avoip action which would lead to any more frustration. yote was taken on the motion for adoption of the resolution. Motion carried unanimously, 'with Mr. Bradley stating he thought there should be unanimity even though the record would show his concerns. :' Res.No.2389 - Authorizing payment of bills, claims. and progress payments for period March 24 through April 14. 1975 was read by number and title. Mr. Murray moved second by Mr. Keller to adopt the resolution. Rollcall vote. All Council members present voting aye, motion carried. .~ Assistant Manager called attention to time restraints imposed on public hearing at this meeting for the first time and thought it might be well to consider an overall policy of imposing similar restrictions on all public hearings before the Council. Council generally agreed it provided for better organized and more responsive public participation. ~Ir. Bradley moved second by ~.lr. Haws that the Council observe a fast on \~ednesday. April 16, at its committee meeting in observance of Food Day (April 17). Amid groans, grumbling, "that ma)' be \'iell for you" comments. and the Chair's ruling that the motion was out of order. the motion was with- dra\~ with the idea that any fast would be observed on a strictly voluntary basis. Upon motion duly made. seconded, and carried. the meeting was adjourned .to Monday, April 28. ,1975. A/~ . I A. K. Martin Asst. City Manager 2,,0 S