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". He noted the architects did present a schematic proposal with a cost exceeding the originally authorized cost by $1.5 million. The Commission took action to reexamine the schematic presentation in three areas: 1) the large hall balcony treatment; 2) the matter of flexibility of the small space--that the architects consider the traditional rectangular shape; and 3) that the sight lines be re- examined. The Commission also requested the architects bring back a presentation that would involve a limitation of $18.5 million on the project. The Commission hopes to take action at this meeting. The architects and other members of the project team will be present. He noted there was also a recommendation regarding the use of bond interest money for the project, and at the April 4 meeting it is hoped the Commission will take action on the final portion of that motion, which would include setting a priority list of items that could be specified for use of the bond interest money. Mr. Lieuallen said the three requests to the architects were not made as a result of any dollar amount, but as a result of a good discussion and testimony presented regarding what the project will look like, how it will function, and the quality of the building. Retaining the $18.5 million limitation is a separate question. He hoped the Council would attend the meeting. By a show of hands, it appeared a quorum of the Council would be attending the meeting. e Mr. Delay moved, seconded by Ms. Smith, to schedule a public hearing on the Civic Center Project, Monday, April 9. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Long said he thought it best for the Council to establish the April 4 meeting as an adjourned meeting of the City Council. Any time a quorum of the Council will be present somewhere and will be engaging in discussion of issues, it is appropriate action to give public notice of an official Council meeting. Mr. Delay moved, seconded by Ms. Smith, to call an adjourned meeting of the City Council April 4, 1979, 7:30 p.m., at the Valley River Inn to meet jointly with the Civic Center Commission. There was some discussion as to whether or not Council could take action at that meeting, or whether it needed to hold a separate public hearing. Ed Smith, Civic Center Director, said there will be staff reports and presentations by the Civic Center Project Team. Informa- tion will be given to the Commission, as requested by the Commission, so they can take action. . He saw the meeting as a discussion between the Council and Civic Center Commission. It was determined Council should hold its own public hearing April 9, with possible final action no later than April 11. Vote was taken on the motion, which carried unanimously. " 3/28/79--5 11~