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V. Resolutions - Res. No. 3124--Authorizing payment of bills, claims, and progress payments for period March 26 through April 9, 1979, was read by number and title. Mr. Delay moved, seconded by Ms. Smith, to adopt the resolution. Roll call vote. Motion carried unanimously. VI. Adopt Findings of Fact No ex parte contacts or conflicts of interest were declared by Councilors. However, Mr. Delay noted he had been contacted by the Dahls, but had declined discussing the issue. Joyce Benjamin, City Attorney's Office, said it would require a two-thirds vote of the entire Council to open the matter for public hearing. She said the Council had previously acted on the item February 12, 1979; however, some interested parties had not been notified of that meeting. Subsequently, all interested parties had been notified and the item had been rescheduled for this evening's action. Manager noted Council's receipt of the Hearings Panel minutes from January 15, 1979, regarding the issue, as well as the findings of fact attached to the agenda. Mr. Delay moved, seconded by Mr. Haws, to open the item for public hearing. Motion carried, with all Councilors voting aye, except Mr. Haws voting no. e Mayor Keller indicated he would allot five minutes to each side for presentation. Public hearing was opened. Judith Tegger, 101 East Broadway, spoke for A & X, Inc. She entered pictures into the record regarding the property. She said the pro- posed development was for a two-story duplex. The Hearings Panel had granted the variance in January. This granting of the variance would not create a special privilege for the property owner. The proposed structure would address the infilling housing goal for the city and would provide needed housing stock. The structure would be compatible with the neighborhood. She did not go into greater detail, as she said lengthy presentation had been made before the Hearings Panel and the Council did have those minutes. Marcia Petersen, 1075 Sharon Way, said if the variance were granted, a duplex would be built. It would create a hindrance for the Dahls and the Carrolls, who would suffer loss of property value, loss of parking, trees, and privacy. If it were granted, Mr. McGregor, who owns the property, would gain very much at the expense of the Dahls. - 4/9/79--19 210