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Session 1106~ I~nutes June 237 1075 Page 3 deteriorate property values and would be a detriment, generally. Practically none of the speakers were opposed to the program, per se; they felt it was a worthwhile endeavor~ but they were opposed to the location. }~. Shapiro expressed the view that this particular apartment area can serve !~shington University students very well insofar as housing, and it is "prime" location that should be used for that purpose wherever possible. In response to a question by Councilman Werner, ~. Schechter said that while he cannot speak for the Agency, he believes the present tenants will not have to vacate the premises until possibly sometime in September. Councilman Werner asked what his position would be as to paying relocation expenses for the tenants, lit. Schechter explained that they have a grant from the United Fund and are subject to their rules and regulations, but he thinks that with- in reason, whatever is necessary to make the transition a reasonable one (and an easy one) could be handled. As to the sign, Councilman Warner asked whether they intend to have a sign affixed to the building or a free-standing sign and ~r. Schechter answered that what they propose is shown on the applica- tion and he added that their application is ~ubject to what rules and regula- tions the Council wishes to add as Conditions. In response to an inquiry by Councilman Werner with regard to a house that is situated in the backyard, }~r. Schechter explained that this is presently utilized by a maintenance man for the building, and if the Conditicnal Use Permit would allow YES to keep the same arrangement, they would do SOo Other- wime, they would abide by the City~m requirement, whatever it might be. He said (in reply to Councilman Weissenburger) that the building had been on the market for sale through normal real estate channels. Councilman Weissenburger~ at this Juncture, pointed out that the ~nutes of the Council meeting held on June 9th indicate that this hearing was not to go past 8~00 P.~., and he proposed that a meeting be scheduled for next I~on- day in order to give other~ who are here an opportunity to be heard at that time° (It was now 8:35 P.I.i.) (See Below) RECESS: At 8:40 P.I~., I~ayor Kaufman called for a brief recems and at 8:45 P.I~. the Council reconvened. It was agreed that the public hearing be continued to next ~onday night, at 7:30 PoI~o, at which time, }~yor ~aufman said, the Council will reach a de- cisiono Councilman Weissenburger asked the City ~nager to prepare an analysis of the effect that Boys Town has had on the neighborhood, where they are located. BIDS - I~ROV~.~ICf OF NORT~OOR DRIVE FROI,! BIG BEND BO~EV.~RD TO THE WEST: City l~nager Henry reviewed bids which had been received for the improvement of Northmoor Drive from Big Bend to the west. tie said this project is partially funded as a budget item in the amount of $15,000.00 with the balance of $10~000 to be derived from Community Development funds. The total amount to be expended of $25,000.00 will allow for additional work on Northmoor by the contractor° The administrative forces recommended that the contract be awarded to Tribco Concrete Construction, Inc., in the amount of $21,642.00, this being