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on this issue, and EWEB staff had made a presentation stating the disadvantages but that the board over-rode their staff recommendation. ~ The EWEB Board stated they would proceed with these lines on 13th ,., Avenue. Mr. Henry stated further communication is expected from them regarding an easement request for right-of-way on property the City owns where the Marine and Naval Reserves are located. Information from the neighborhood association and from Lincoln Community School was given to the board at the time of that meeting, but EWEB is going ahead with the proposed changes. Mr. Haws asked if the City's only leverage was the right-of-way easement. Mr. Long responded that the legal authority for the electric utilities placement is strictly EWEB'ss but land use and right-of-way questions are under City author- ity. Mayor Keller indicated that during the hearing, he had expressed concern with this and thought there might be an alternate route that he could support. He also stated that it was a difficult environment at the hearing and they were questioned on what right they had to be there. He indicated it had not been an "open forum" with EWEB. Mayor Keller said he could support the idea of raising the issue. He stated the problem seems to be that those concerned citizens were never involved in this decision because this route had not been previously considered. Because of public input on the other routes, it was easier to use 13th Avenue even though it was not cost-effective. Mr. Haws noted that he does not know what the best answer would be but that citizens are concerned. Consensus was to not pursue the power line placement issue at this time. E.. Cancellation of March 19 City Council Meeting Council meeting of March 19 is canceled. F. National ~eague of Cities Conference Mayor Keller encouraged any councilors or staff to consider attending the National League of Cities conference in Washington, DC, during spring vacation. e G. Downtown Parking for Downtown Housing Mayor Keller referred to the discussion at the February 25 council meeting regarding downtown parking/housing. He felt the council got off base in discussing parking for housings rather than discussing the housing. He asked whether there was support in the council for a change in the zoning ordinance for downtown housing. He asked for any comments by the council. Mr. Obie stated that he hesitates to change the ordinance but that he would ask the council to reconsider the decision on these six units. He stated that three parties are involved: the lender, the developer, and the renewal agency. The lender will not loan the money unless the City provides a variance for the parking. . 2/27/80--2