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1,16 advised a resolution calling for bids for purchase of seismic recorders would be before the Council on Agenda of June 20th. (Memo 6/14/66) Mr. Reiter reported dewatering season at an end and program had been closed down, to be reactivated again next year. It was reported Primary Fill II had been com- pleted by Miled & Sons to 81% of original estimate of 1,000,000 cu. yds. because of fact fill material had run out, but that about 760,000 cu. yds, of fill had been installed. He reported two other site preparations by Leslie Properties under way, one 31% completed and other 2%. In summary, he reported approximately 180 acres have been site prepared, some 70 acres of which have received prime fill (21), 60 acres prime filled without sur- charge, and anticipate by end of current 166 construction program to have site pre- pared for some 600 acres. It is also anticipated that some 700,000 cu. yds. of dredging on interior sloughs would be completed. Councilman Granger questioned recent newspaper publicity concerning a proposed law suit against Leslie Properties by some citizens concerning exchange of land between Leslie and State Land Commission, and was advised this did not directly involve the City or the District. Councilman Henderson questioned whether seismic recorders proposed were the same or similar to those recommended in the Seismic Report, and was advised the three recorders proposed were as recommended in the Report. Councilman Henderson questioned "demucking" program, and was advised of the processing procedures. Councilman Henderson asked that she be furnished with accounting of expenditures for Redwood Shores District, and was advised by Staff of cost and difficulty of reproducing voluminous accounting records and suggestion made that she meet with City Manager and Auditor -Accountant for a review of accounting of the District. Councilman Bury stated that he feels Council has been fully informed on this matter, all information being readily available. He further stated this is not a matter requiring special handling, as each contract or agreement had Council approval in advance. City Manager advised he had contacted the firm of Uhlenberg Company concerning an audit of DMJM's books, and would present proposal at Council meeting next week. (Memo 6/14/66) Councilman Granger questioned financing of this proposal and if Leslie Properties were satisfied with accounting of funds spent for District. City Manager advised _ Leslie Properties were refunded money they had advanced to City, and further advised they were furnished with a balance sheet every thirty days showing funds expended. Progress Report, GID Nos. 1-65, 2-65, 3-65. City Manager reviewed Paul Adamson's Status Report No. 7 on storm drain, sanitary sewers, and water improvements, as previously submitted to Council? McGuire & Hester, the successful bidder for the Redwood Creek alignment from Marshall to Bradford, has commenced work on this $321,000 project. Bradford Street has been closed to through traffic to permit excavation for the box culvert, the top of which