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. Public hearing was held with no testimony presented. Mr. Haws moved, seconded by Mr. Hamel, to award contracts to the low bidder on each project. Rollcall vote. Motion carried, all Council members present voting aye, except Haws and Bradley abstaining on contract award No.4 (job numbers 1188, 1377, and 1378). II. Items acted upon with one motion after discussion of individual items as requested. Previously discussed in Committee-of-the-Whole on March 30 (present: Council President Haws; Council members Obie, Hamel, Delay, Williams, Smith, Bradley and Lieuallen) and April 6 (present: Mayor Gus Keller; Council members Haws, Obie, Hamel, Delay, Williams, Smith Bradley and Lieuallen). Minutes of those meetings appear below in smaller type. Com 3/30/71 Affirm Com 3/30/77 File Com 3/30/77 File :'1. Items from Mayor and Council A. Request for publicly-owned golf course--Mr. Hamel requested city staff inquire about the possibility of a publicly-owned golf course, citing the problems of young people, especially high school teams in the area, having those facilities avail- able to them. Manager said consideration had been made for acquiring more land at Laurelwood Golf Course which might make it possible to expand to 18 holes. Mr. Hamel said that golf course was too hilly, and wondered if other areas in the com- munity, for instance, Good Pasture Island, could be considered. FA Smith, Parks and Recreation Department, noted that his department had been doing some research on additional publicly- owned golf courses. He said that, at present, there was some research indicating the community could support 36 holes of public golf. e Mr. Bradley arrived. MS. Smith asked with regard to the plan to put a golf course .in Alton Baker Park. Mr. Smith replied that the land had been allocated for nine holes, and later had been changed to 18 executive type. He noted the additional land had been devel- oped and it was felt not economical or practical to put in just nine holes. Mr. Obie noted that it might be possible to consider putting such a golf course in the Bethel-Danebo area as there are very few recreational facilities in that part of town. Mr. Haws said he would like to consider the economic priorities, noting he would prefer 36 policemen to be hired over putting in 36 holes of golf iri the area. ~1anager was instructed to keep the Council .informed of future developments of such a golf course. B. Commission on Handicapped--Resignation of Mike Helm-~anager was asked to check for alternates and see which other persons were interviewed for the Handicapped Commission. . C. Department of Transportation Decertification Letter--Status Report-- Manager noted this was an informational item only, as there was hot enough material yet for any decisions to be made. ;tq3 4/11/77 - 14