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200 stated that while we need the library, the possibility of exchanging the present site for a larger area should be explored with the School District before a firm decision is made on the library expansion. Other members of the Council expressed doubt as to the firmness of the $110,000 figure submitted by the architect. After a prolonged discussion as to the advisability of voting this specific appro- priation, or in voting for a specific appropriation for a Middlefield Road overpass, the motion carried on roll call vote, Councilmen Bury, Henderson, Keckley, and Mayor Herkner voting yes, Councilmen Granger, Rosselli and Petersen voting no. (MINUTE ORDER #66-137) Referring to the overpass which had been mentioned several times during the course of this discussion, the City Manager stated that our latest information from the State would permit a 100% use of gas tax for this construction. There being $50,000 unallocated balance in the gas tax fund, if the State will participate on a 50-50 cost sharing basis, we can build the overpass if the Council so desires. Mayor Herkner suggested the possibility of the overpass qualifying for Federal Funds also. The Mayor declared a recess at 8:20 A. M. in order that the representatives of ABC and Leslie Properties could make their formal announcement to the City Council on the locating of Marine World in our community. Mr. Schneider, Mr. Brad Baruh, Coleman Johnson, entered the meeting. Mr. Johnson thanked the City Manager and the City Attorney for their continuing help in the negotiations. Mr. Schneider reviewed for the Council the position of ABC in the television and communications world, and stated that the Marine World installation will be a project of which Redwood City can be very proud, besides being an outstanding recreation facility, it will offer opportunities to industry for research and education. He stated that at the will of the Council they will prepare nationwide publicity for television and radio to announce the start of the project. Mayor Herkner informed them that the Council has agreed in principle with the commitments made by the City Manager, and is very happy to welcome them to Redwood City. In response to questions from the Council, Mr. Schneider stated that their decision to locate in Redwood City was the result of two studies by SRI of the whole Bay area, including Marin County and the East Bay. Redwood City was judged best for geogra- phical centralization, climate, transportation, and available deep water. They were invited to appear at a regular City Council meeting to display renderings of the project for the benefit of the public. Mr. Schneider stated they would be delighted to make a formal presentation, after which Mr. Johnson, Mr. Baruh, and Mr. Schneider retired from the meeting. Councilman Henderson moved to adjourn Council meeting, seconded by Councilman Petersen. Councilman Granger stated that in spite of the motion to accept the Budget, he wanted his willingness to meet at any time to reconsider the Capital Improvement Budget made a matter of record. The motion to adjourn carried. Meeting adjourned at 8:40 A. M. HELEN C. MOORE, City Clerk