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~ 47~ .. I 10 The Sewer Committee, by Chairman Reid, reported on the Phi Kappa Psi re- quest for payment of plumbing bill. It was the recommendation of the committee tbat this request be denied by reason of the fact that the local plumbers all knew that when they discovered such a situation, that they were supposed to report the same to the city and inasmuch as they did not do so, the city should refuse to recognize ~ any responsibility for payment. The recommendation was unanimously approved by the -J council. " , : :-:--~~ ~ M'.;';: The Pol i ce COIJlJIli t te e, by acting chairrnat1 Bond, recornmerlded tr18 transfer o'f '",":~ 11 the license now being held by the ~atkins Coffee Shop to J. H. Kilburn. 12 Mayor Large addressed the council concerning the police radio broadcast system which is still pending due to possible arrangements whereby the city could make use of the new state police system soon to be installed. Mr. Herman Kehrli, Mr. R. S. Bryson of the League of Oregon Cities and Mr. ~arge had gone to Salem and conferred with Governor Martin and representatives of the State Highway and Police Departments and that they discussed the feasibility of the city's participa- tion in the program of police radio service. It was further pointed out that the state of Oregon is going to construct a number of stations throughout the state and at the present time they have planned a small station in the city of Eugene and it is very possible that with city and possibly Lane County cooperation that this station will be increased to the size necessary and that the county and city could very well use this system. He pointed out that if such arrangements could be made, the city would probably be requested to furnish quarters for the station and further be required to furnish one operator, but no matter ~hat the arrangements with the state, there is to be no question but that the city will be greatly benefitted by the joint use of such system and it would be a decided saving to the city. The question concerning the rolice radio was left in the hands of the police committee and the Mayor for further consideration. ----- . 13 Mr. Calkins reported that he had written Mr. Pierce concerning the nuisance of his machine shop and had not received an answer. In addition to writing him he had also called. Mr. Calkins asked that the Chief of Police be requested to, make an inspection of the premises and report the exact conditions surrounding the cir- cumstances. ..... I 14 Concerning the Polley ~ilson claim, Mr. Calkins reported that she had been up to see him and after a short discussion had stated that she wanted to seek furthe legal counsel before proceeding further. " 15 In regard to condemnation proceedings, Mr. Calkins stated that it was very likely that buildings could be removed without the city actually entering into the regular condemnation proceedings, but that if arrangements could not be made withou so doing, he would bring the necessary papers to the council for their passage. Pertaining to the request of Professor Edwin T. Hodge for cancellation of city liens upon a portion of lots 3 and 4 in,block 30 of the original plat of Pair- 16 mount, Mr. Calkins stated that he could see no justification for granting the , request and filed with the city recorder reP9rts from the City Engineer and City Treasurer's office. Council unanimously approved the recommendation of the city attorney. 17 At this time councilman Hendershott reported that the management of the Smeed Hotel was registering a complaint at this early d ate concerning the use of fire works, particularly after the hour of midnight and the police were requested to investigate the matter. . Councilman Harris entered a complaint due.to the failure of control of 18 mufflers on trucks in the city. Councilman Lamb stated that during the early part of the week the truck dt1i:vers had performed very credit-ably and now ,they were be- ginning to resume their former attitude and the police were asked to check this very carefully. Request from Mrs. Josephine rt. Campbell, asking for rebate of interest on, 19 assessments on lot 1, block 6, Christian's 2nd addition, was presented and referre to the Judiciary Committee, City Attorney and City Engineer to report at the next meeting. I Request from Mrs. Geo. Turnbull for waiver of interest on assessment on the east 50 feet of lots 11 and 12, block 17 Gross Addition was presented and likewis 20 referred to the Judiciary Committee, City Attorney and City Enginee~. Communication from the Eugene Realty Doard was presented to the council sub mitting the request that the two old school buildings, Patterson and Geary, be condemned. It was pointed out by the city attorney that the city could condemn 21 these buildings, if they wished, but inasmuch as the city has a school board set up under state law, he felt that this uatter should go to them first. Mr. Zumwalt reported that Mr. Goold, Superintendent of' Schools, had informed him that they were making arrangements for the dismantling of the Patterson School Building and that they were boarding up and locking surecly the Geary School. The council requested the city recorder to make a copy of the Eugene Realty Board letter and submit ex- cerpts of the minutes to the School Board. .. ~" ~