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HM specification prepared by the City Engineer. The five interested property mvners will guarantee to advance the amount of the engineering expenses incurred to date, plus the costs of advertising for bids. This guarantee is made to expedite the advertising for bids. This was followed by discussion after which Councilman Herkner moved that the City Attorney be instructed to call for bids in accordance with the plans made by the City Engineer, seconded by Councilman Spillers and carried. PUBLIC HEARING, HIGHLANDS OF EMERALD LAKE NO. 1, SEWER AND WATER IMPROVEPENTS. Affidavit of publication and "di posting were ordered filed. Mrs. Margory Thirkell, 3516 Glenwood Avenue, Mr. Miller, Harding Avenue, Donald Thirkell, 3516 Glenwood Avenue, Lowell Brown, 3626 Glenwood Avenue, Ms. McCarthy, 3509 Glenwood Avenue, Mrs. Ruhl, 600.block Upton Street, Bob Chambers, 3622 Glenwood Avenue, Danny Silva, 3517 Glenwood 0 Avenue, Mrs. Harris, owner of property in Emerald Lake, all spoke on the question. There was a very lengthy discussion with the majority of the people speaking against glenwood Avenue and Capyon Road being included in the assessment district. Councilman Spillers moved that the public hearing be closed, seconded by Councilman Granger and carried. Councilman Spillers offered Resolution of public convenience and necessity and moved its adoption, seconded by Councilman Granger. This was followed by discussion as to what effect this Resolution would have -on the assessment district, whether or not it would overrule all protests, whether or not the petition which was presented and read protesting the inclusion of Glenwood and Canyon,Road would carry over to the next and all succeeding public hearings or be overruled by adoption of this resolution. The City Attorney stated the 6/7th vote was required to pass this resolution. The motion lost on roll call with Councilman Stout and Weiss voting No and Councilman Britschgi being noted absent. The City Attorney stated that there were two steps which the Council could decide upon. The Council could go through with the proceedings of the Debt Limitation Act which would increase the overall cost of the assessment proceedings or they could start all over again with another Resolution of Preliminary Determination. Councilman Spillers spoke on subject and stated that he was of the opinion that the Council should call for the bids and then if the bids were not what they wanted then the Council could possibly pay a shake of the cost and proceed with the project. This was followed by discussion as to what the next Council action would be. Councilman Stout explained why he voted no and he also stated his feelings on this matter. Councilman Herkner objected to the City paying for proceedings and then not having the project go through. He wanted to know approximately how much this project has cost the City at the present time. City Engineer Jain stated that the cost is approximately $15,000. City Attorney Currie again explained what proceedings the Council could take. He said the Council could request a new resolution amending the plans and eliminate the area in question. This was followed by discussion after which Councilman Stout moved that the City Engineer amend the plans and specifications to eliminate this area in question, seconded by Councilman Weiss. Councilman Herkner wanted to know what the effect of the elimination of this area would have on the whole project. Fire Chief Lodi was mod of the opinion that the City should contact the Fire Underwriters and show them the maps and have their recommendation on this before the Council takes official action. Councilman Herkner made an amendment to the motion to await the decision of the Fire Underwriters as suggested by the Fire Chief and to have _ Mw a study meeting to discuss this matter further, seconded by Councilman Granger who wnated a study made .ri and not a survey. Councilman Spillers wanted to know if it would be possible to have an answer in one week. Fire Chief Lodi was requested to see if this would be possible and the motion carried. COUNCILMAN WEISS REPORT REGARDING RAPID TRANSIT. This was set for a study meeting. FIRE MARSHAL REPORT REGARDING VETERAN'S SERVICE BUILDING, WARREN AND STANDISH STREETS. The Clerk read the following report submitted by the Fire Marshal: