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. F 2 , 2 9 M In response to question, Assistant City Librarian Dempsey advised that the week of July 11 has been selected as the most convenient time to close the Library for installation of the carpeting. i' Discussion followed concerning the fact that since the carpeting was ' approved for the 1976-77 Annual Budget, a commitment by Council has been made to construct a new library building, whether it would be practical to expend some $11,000 for new carpeting in a building expected to be in use only three or four more years, the fact that it is intended that the present library will be used to expand the inadequate City Hall, the fact that it is planned that the new car- ' peting would be installed in areas presently uncarpeted as well as to replace worn carpet, the fact that the carpeting in previously uncarpeted areas would be expected to decrease substantially the noise in the crowded library, and whether or not the carpeting could be used when the library is remodelled for use as an extension of City Hall. In response to question, Ms. Dempsey advised that the recommended entry carpet is more expensive because it is specifically designed to catch foot dirt and prevent wear and damage to the rest of the carpeted areas. MOTION Councilman Norris moved, seconded by Councilman Biagi, to continue consideration of the proposed library carpeting until after the Budget Study Sessions. CHANGE OF MOTION. City Manager Fales advised that installation of the carpeting was approved for the 1976-77 Annual Budget and City � Attorney Schricker noted that funds budgeted for such purposes are not carried forward if unused Councilman Norris, with the consent of his second, then changed his motion to move the library carpeting ._ item forward to be considered for rebudgeting. The motion as changed carried by ma,7ority voice vote, two "No" votes being recorded. (MINUTE ORDER NO 77-90) Approval of plans and specifications, call for bids - Winslow Street/Middlefield Road , City Manager Fales referred to his report of April 29, 1977 regard- ing the sub�ect pro,7ect and attaching report of the Director of Public , Works dated April 27. MOTION Title hav�ng been read, Councilman Barrett introduced the ' following resolution and moved, seconded by Councilman Biagi, its adoption � RESOLUTION NO 7798 APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A STREET CONNECTION FOR WINSLOW STREET AND MIDDLEFIELD ROAD IN THE CITY OF REDWOOD CITY The resolution was adopted unanimously by roll call vote ' , Report re Fourth of July Fireworks City Manager Fales referred to his report of April 27, 1977 regard- ing the impact of fireworks on the fire serv�ce and attaching a - 5 - Reg Mtg 5/2/77