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SIUSLAW NEWS ❚ WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 25, 2017 from 1A Councilors expressed con- cerns about the overall project cost estimates increasing from approximately $1.9 million to $2.2 million Mayor Joe Henry said, “In my mind it is easier to justify two separate projects. I can eas- ily justify fixing the Justice Center.” City Manager Erin Reynolds said that using the same archi- tect for both the city hall and Justice Center projects would see some economy of scale sav- ings. She said the city could track the costs of both projects inde- pendently. Eugene Foot and Ankle Health Center Podiatric Physicians & Surgeons From routine checkups to treatments for surgery, Eugene Foot and Ankle Health Center is equipped to handle all your podiatric needs. 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It is also some- thing we have to remove from the water to make it nice and clean.” According to Miller, the city has a program to rehabilitate one to two wells per year. In 2016 three wells were cleaned. Miller said the wells are cleared by an impulse genera- tion tool that uses vibrations to remove the iron buildup from the pipes and sediment screens. He said the process success- fully reduced the level of iron in the well water and increased water flow in the wells NED HICKSON/SIUSLAW NEWS A $1.9 million remodel will add new features and update Florence City Hall, 250 Highway 101. The city is entering into the design phase now. Interim Finance Director Andy Parks reported on the feasibility of the city moving from annual to biannual budg- eting. “The budget committee member terms would go from T he Chick en Coop O N M A P L E Christmas Clearance 50% off! 129 Maple Street , Old Town Florence 541-991-7739 Licensed Bonded Insured (541) 997-6977 (541) 999-0896 P.O. Box 31,000 P.O. 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Administratively, it feels like we are doing it already.” Henry asked, “What would the timing be if we decided to implement?” “We could start tomorrow theglassstash@yahoo.com On Site Repairs In shop or Mobile morning,” Parks said. “We are having a staff meeting tomor- row morning and this could be on the agenda.” The consensus of the council was to have city staff move forward on establishing a bian- nual budget program. Before the meeting was adjourned, Henry reported that the application for Florence to be designated a Coast Guard City USA was close to being approved. “Coast Guard Station Siuslaw River is so confident that they are beginning to work on their 100th anniversary cel- ebration and they would like to work with us in conjunction with the Coast Guard City cel- ebration,” Henry said. fits within our ordinances,” Langborg said. “Or we can choose not to, depending on what is going on.” He added, “In the appeal process, if people say, ‘we have a hardship, we don’t feel this is right,’ this hopefully will come to the board for a decision.” The board agreed to have the second reading and final vote on the ordinance at the Feb. 15 board meeting, pend- ing any modifications or rec- ommendations made by the board. ASE CERTIFIED TECH for Truck, Auto and RV Repair 541-997-8287 DENTURE SERVICES INC. LOCALLY OWNED AND OPERATED Open 4 days a week! 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Rod McCulloch CPA Call Now For Your Complimentary Consultation! starts at 5 p.m. Siuslaw Outreach Services (SOS) will receive a portion of ticket sales to this event. “There’s no better place to enjoy watching the glitz and glamour of this awards show than with friends and neigh- bors, laughing, clapping, cry- ing,” said Susan Tive, co- owner of City Lights Cinemas. “Watching it on the big screen makes it an event.” Local favorite Denny Weaver will be performing some of his favorite movie themes live. “We’re focusing on the fun- and local non-profits” said Michael Falter, cinema co- owner. “We’ll have an award for the Best Dressed (with an award to be announced), and we’ll have Oscar Ballots for folks to fill out and win other prizes.” Advance tickets are avail- able now and include your first two glasses of wine and light hors d’oeuvres from Florence BoxLunch. City Lights Members pay $15 and regular tickets are $20. Florence BoxLunch will also be on-hand, serving a special menu for the evening; meals are not included with tickets. For more information, go to citylightscinemas.com. S IUSLAW N EWS S N the web Visit us on T HE S IUSLAW N EWS . COM CYAN MAGENTA YELLOW BLACK City Hall 11 A
