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Don Gilman, assistant director of puhlic works, reviewed the bids. Award of contract on the low bid was recommended on each of the projects. He noted payment of $29,000 of the e assessment for the Skyline Loop sewer would be deferred. On the 11th Avenue projects (Items 1 and 2 - August 5 opening), Mr. Gilman described the project - 58-foot pavement with four travel lanes and center left-turn lane. He said the road would be relocated some\~'hat to the north at the Amazon, relocating the bridge, to provide vision clearance at Wallis Street. The project was bid at this time, he said, to give lead time for utility companies to move their facilities. Street excavation would probably not start until June 1977, however sewer could be started now. Since this project as well as the bridge project (Item 2) relies on some funds from the county, he said, the contract should be awarded subject to the county's approval and concurrence in the projects. It is ex- pected the county would pay about $140,000 on the tlW improvements. Councilman Murray asked if there had been any exploration of the county's sharing in cost for the 15th Avenue paving, since it will serve as an entrance to the fairgrounds. ~lanager answered that the county had been contacted but that no help was received. In response to Councilwoman Shirey on the same project, Mr, Gilman said some lesser alter- natives were considered, but it was felt that in the long run this would provide the most economical solution. Such things as sidewalk construction or temporary paving would be less desirable and would be only a temporary solution. Councilwoman Beal noted the wide variance in costs for sewer projects. Mr. Gilman ex- plained that the cost depended upon the topography, whether the lines were to be located streets or on easements, etc. Also, whether a line would serve both sides of a street or only one. Public hearing was opened. ~ Anne and Ralph Olsen, 675 East 39th Avenue, objected to the sewer between 38th and 39th, Onyx to North Shasta Loop (Item 2 - August 3 opening). They said they did not want it at this time, they were not ready for it, and the installation would benefit mostly the Bateman property to \vhich there was already a sewer available. Bert Teizel, city engineer, said the Bateman property would be assessed about $17,000; Olsen, about $12,000. Ralph Taylor, 34659 ~Iatthews Road, objected to having his property assessed for the West 11 th proj ect (Items 1 and 2 - August 5 opening) because it did not front on West 11th. He said if it was assessed, he would have to pay again whenever a street was put in in front of his land. He asked that the exchange of letters between his attorney and the city's attorney be made a part of this record. They were received by the Council and made a part of the record by reference thereto. Mr. Teitzel explained that a county road running parallel to \Vest 11th is separated from 11th by about 48 feet. The strip of, land between was deeded to the city for road purposes as well as the county roadway, and the city now considers this all as one right-of-way with no intention of improving that access road. He said that other property farther west - Firestone, etc. - does have access to 11 th and ~Ir. Taylor's property is also considered to have direct access onto 11th. Both ~Ir. Taylor and ~Ir. and Mrs. Olsen were advised that they would have the opportunity to appear before the hearing panel at the time assessment for the projects was made, and that they would be notified of such hearing. Public hearing was closed, there being no further testimony. - Mr. Haws moved second by Mr. Hamel to award contracts on the low bid on each project as recommended. Rollcall vote. Motion carried, all Council members present voting aye. 3l:f/ 8/9/76 - 5