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4"25 on it having been a wonderful opportunity to see and measure character of our local government and personnel against other cities, and that Redwood City measured up creditably. Councilman Henderson questioned whether Council should consider additional members attending meetings of this significance in view of report made by Coun- cilman Bury. Councilman Bury indicated he favored additional members of Council being given opportunity to attend such meetings, and would recommend if other meetings scheduled close to Redwood City this opportunity be given to other Council members. Mayor Herkner shared Councilman Bury's viewpoints from his own experience and attendance at this meeting in Las Vegas. Council expressed appreciation for the report. Councilman Rosselli moved to adjourn, seconded by Councilman Henderson and carried. Meeting adjourned at 9:00 p.m. HELEN C. MOORE, City Clerk Minutes of Regular Weekly Study Meeting Redwood City Council January 23, 1967 7:30 p.m. Meeting called to order by Mayor Herkner at 7:30 p.m. Councilman Rosselli announced he would be abstaining from any discussion of the Lexington Avenue Improvement District because of personal interests, should this item be discussed during the study meeting. Councilman Henderson questioned location of "drive -up" mail box relocation on Jeff- erson Avenue and was advised by City Manager it was to be located in front of the Werder Insurance Office, 928 Jefferson. He advised relocation had been delayed because of storm emergency activities this past week, but it would be moved to the new location as soon as possible and a directional sign placed at the present location when box moved. He also advised relocation of this box would result in loss of one parking meter. Councilman Petersen stated his previous opposition to Woodside Road Pedestrian Overpass because of facts which had been presented by State advising overpasses not used sufficiently to justify same, also being opposed by our own Police Staff. He asked that Council reconsider this project in view of costs which had escalated from those first presented of approximately $70,000 to the now pro- jected costs of $110,000. City Manager advised original estimate by Staff was for about $72,000 for con- struction, but plans having now been received from Deleuw, Cather & Company, it appeared costs would be approximately $110,000. Councilman Bury expressed concern for further delays in project accelerating costs more. Councilman Hen- derson remarked on fact present cost estimates had been presented to Council pre- viously and support given for this project. Councilman Rosselli expressed his