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e Mr. Hamel asked if these were Lane County mills, and Mr. Smith responded that they are. e Ms. Smith asked if we could be incurring greater costs by using these timbers rather than some other method. Mr. Smith responded that it will be less than the amount that was budgeted because of contributions. Mr. Lieuallen noted that he was told the opposite by the construction manager, Doug Williams. He stated that members of the Civic Center staff said that the project could not be changed at this date. He stated that the City had a commitment to buy a certain amount of these timbers for the designed project and that there were donations of $50,000 from the timber industry. Mr. Smith responded that is correct; it has been designed and the City does have some donations. Mr. Lieuallen asked if we are committed to buy the trees, and Mr. Smith said no. Mr. Lieuallen asked if we have the $50,000 donation, and Mr. Smith stated that was correct. Mr. Lieuallen asked if it is possible that the money could be used differently or if the donations would not be given if we did not buy the trees. Mr. Smith stated he would have to check with the lumber people to receive their feelings on the matter. Mr. Lieuallen asked why this would be less expensive than going with glue-laminated beams or some other method. Mr. Smith responded it would be because of the $50,000 donation; the amount spent will be within the amount budgeted. Mr. Lieuallen asked him to compare the costs of glue-laminated beams or cement pillars and stated he did not feel he was getting a complete answer. Mr. Smith stated that we could have a forest of glue-laminated beams, cement pillars, or steel in the lobby, but they are asking for something more natural and that is the reason for choosing the timbers. Mr. Lieuallen asked for the difference in price among the different methods, and Mr. Smith responded that the steel could be considerably more and the Glu-lams and timbers are about the same price. Mr. Lieuallen said he cannot reconcile this with the construction manager1s statement. Mr. Smith asked him what the construction manager had said, and Mr. Lieuallen responded that he had been told that this is a more expensive method by a considerable amount than some other technology. Mr. Lieuallen stated he had had been told that if the project was stopped now and filled out with Glu-lams or some other method, a considerable amount of money would be saved, and then he heard the staff say that there is no way to change the project. Mr. Smith responded money would not be saved. Ms. Smith moved, seconded by Mr. Lieuallen, to grant the exemption. Roll call vote; motion carried 5:1, with Councilor Hamel voting no. IV. PAYMENT OF BILLS, CLAIMS, AND PROGRESS PAYMENTS Res. No. 3343--A resolution authorizing payment of bills, claims, and progress payments for the period March 24, 1980, through April 14, 1980. - 4/14/80--9