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Regular Council Meeting August 26, 2019 Page 3 CHANGE ACCORDINGLY IN THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF THE CITY; PROVIDING A REPEALER CLAUSE, A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE, A SAVINGS CLAUSE, A PENALTY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Ms. Easton explained that the applicant was asking for a zoning change so that a triplex could be constructed on the property. She said the property was currently zoned for a duplex, and that most surrounding properties were currently used for single-family residential. Ms. Easton also said that the Planning & Zoning Commission unanimously approved the zoning request. Mayor Clifford opened the public hearing and asked for anyone wishing to speak in support or opposition of this item, to please come forward. Robert Cate, 695-20" N.E., questioned why people were still building duplexes when single family homes were needed. He asked if a privacy fence could be put up between the properties, and Ms. Easton said she would look I at the ordinance to determine if there was required screening. Council Member Hughes inquired of Mr. Cate if he was supporting or opposing this zoning change reque'st.' Mr: Cate said he was not for it and was not against it. With no one,else speaking, Mayor Clifford closed the public hearing., 1. A Motion, to approve the zoning was made by Council Member Portugal and seconded by Mayor Clifford and Council Member Hughes. 1Vlotiori`:carried, 6 ayes — 0 nays. 13 Discuss and act on a change order to the Church Street reconstruction contract with Richard Drake Construction, increasing the amount by $136,294.65 and extending the contract=time by 57 calendar days.' f Ms. Easton said the 2017 street bond fund provided for resurfacing of Washington Street, and staff proposed adding Washington Streetmill and inlay to the Church Street project in order to complete the work this year. She explained this would save time and money under the bond program while achieving the improvements along Washington. Ms. Easton said it would also reduce the inconvenience to the neighborhood by completing the construction altogether. Ms. Easton also staff proposed to asphalt the gravel city owned lot at the corner of Church Street at Kaufrnan, because it was a good location to add paved parking spaces to serve downtown. Ms. Easton explained that Hubbard Street between Collegiate and Johnson Woods Drive desperately needed a complete resurfacing, and staff proposed adding that cost to the existing contract by change order. She further said RDC had provided a quote for the work and it was consistent with the pricing under the Church Street contract. Ms. Easton said the contract increase would be $136,294.65 and the project was under budget. Ms. Easton also said due to all of the rain this year, RDC had requested a contract time extension of 57 days. A Motion to approve the change order was made by Mayor Clifford and seconded by Council Member Pilgrim. Motion carried, 6 ayes — 0 nays. 14. Discuss and act on appointments to various boards and commissions.