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7. dist July been and the ligh- area: these Mr. 1 P1 az< PROGRESS REPORTS a. Central Downtown Urban Renewal Project, R -66: 1) Construction Schedule: A copy of the weekly construction schedule has been -ibuted and a copy is the Commissioners' packets, covering 22 through July 26, 1974. Mr. Lennon advised the fountains and streets have inspected this morning with the Commissioners. Mr. Dan Akin said they were working on all these things :an accept inspection of Michigan Street with the exception of pools- -Colip is working on the fountains -- problems with the ;s and plumbing. Colip and Ideal are working on the problem We still have minor things to iron out. We will mai.ntain.. even though it is not accepted yet, as President Helmen and liggins said the fountains are a very important part of the The summer help program is emptying the trash con- tainers under Lou Wilcox's supervision. Mr. Zakrocki, with The Hickey Company, said he under- stood the Mall will not be accepted until final inspection. We have 4, most of 5 and 6, the flag poles need to be touched up -- it rained yesterday. Mr. Zakrocki said he doubts the pools need to be painted black. Mr. Akin said the exposed concrete under water that at one time we were looking at the possibility of hav- ing it done even though it was not in the plans. Mr. Don Wiggins said it would look worse with the paint coming off. As to any chem cal treatment for the concrete, Mr. Zakrocki said it has been cured. Jefferson Street should be completed by the end of next week. Mr. Zakrocki said he doesn't know about Mr. Burroff, the landscape contractor. The count on the brick for the job, they had had more than enough to do the job. On Friday they had one pallet of brick pavers - -only two or three under the planters. Some kid was passing out samples and throwing them in the pool. Mr. Lennon.advised him they had a letter from us that we wanted all the extras. Even the ones cut irregular. Mr. Wiggins suggested we get a supply of these things and store it some place - -it would be good and cheap insurance. We will not be a le to match the texture later. Mr. Zakrocki said his advice is that we get them. Mr. Lennon requested Dan Akin to follow up on that and get us a recommendation for the number for the Com- mission. Mr. Wiggins said the match quality is vital. President Helm (n said we have a guarantee of five years; Hastings is to give a su ply. Mr. Wiggins said their guarantee is to replace, but we a e still hung up with the problem - -if you want something done, do i yourself. CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE- - RIVER BEND PLAZA, R -66