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~ 89 -- -.- - - --~_.- ------- --------- --------- -----~ --- ~-- It now develops that the representatives of the Seventh Day Adventist School -- were interested, not only in the 150 foot strip which was set aside for sale to I their group, but an additional piece of ground that would extend this holding to 00,' the east line of Almaden Street. This additional tract would take in a piece of :~ the ground proposed to be leased for the Naval Armory. ',' ...... Through an apparent misunderstanding on my part, at the time these con- versations took place, I was acting under the impression that the school and church were interested only in the original piece of property with 150' frontage on 13th, while the Adventist group contends that our conversations embraced the entire piece east to Almaden Street. In the meantime, 'negotiations have proceeded I for the leasing of the tract for the Naval Armory and we now have a conflict betwee the requests and applications of these two groups. I have extended my apoligies to the Seventh Day Adventist representative but have assured him that it was my understanding that their concern had been solely with the piece of ground which has been held for them and that it was only through misunderstanding and not bad faith that no further consideration was given to their plan of development at the time the negotiations were carried on for the Armory site Unfortunately, at this time if we are to consider the Seventh Day Adventist's request for the additional property to the east line of Almaden, it would mean an entire revision of the lease with the U. S. Navy and would also raise a serious question as to whether or not we could re-locate the Naval Armory building and still keep it without the airport approach zone which as you recall posed a serious question at the time the lease was negotiated. However, I do wish to present all the facts in the case to the Common Council at this time and seek a determination as to whether or not I should seek any re- negotiation on the Armory site or proceed to execute the lease as previously authorized by the Council. I have nevertheless, discussed this matter with Navy representatives recently and have asked them to cooperate with all parties concerned in the placing of the building so as to leave as much space as possible for the development of an adequate playground site just west of the adventist School. This cooperation has been assured." I It was moved by crumbaker., seconded by Davis that the report of the Manager be re- ceived and placed on file and that the City Manager be instructed to complete the proposed lease with the U. S. Navy for the establishment of the Naval Armory and to complete negotiations with the Seventh Day Adventist Church for the sale of that certain tract of property adjacent to the Seventh Day Adventist School as per previous agreement. Motion carried. A report of the City Manager re: continuation of Group Life Insurance for retired employes, was submitted and read as follows: "In connection with the retirement on January 1st of several employees of the 6 City of Eugene, the question has arisen as to the City's policy with reference to the continuation of Group Life Insurance coverage~ An investigation discloses that in cities where Group Life Insurance is in effect, varied rulings have been made with respect to this matter. However, I feel that the City could easily absorb the small additional cost for car~ying on this protection for its retired employes which amounts to approximately $2.13 per month per $1,000 of insurance. I should, therefore, like to recommend to the Common Council that authorization be given to carry a retired employee, on the Group Life Insurance plan up to $1,000 coverage, with the City to pay the premium for such coverage. Any additional insurance now carried under the group plan by any given employee would be paid for I by himself or herself. Trusting that this policy might meet with your approval, I a ' It was moved by Bailey, seconded by Johnson that the report of the Manager be re- ceived and placed on file and that the recommendation as outlined be adopted as the policy of the City until July 1, 1948 with further consideration to be given by the 1948-49 Budget Committee as to continuance of this policy. REPORTS OF BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS A report of the Board of Appeals was submitted and read as follows: I "A meeting of the Board of Appeals was held in the office of the Building ? Department on December 19th at 5:00 P.M. and the following petitions were considered and recommendations made: A pe'titic;m from theR and N Motor Sales for a TEMPORARY PERMIT"for'a: 10' x i4' wooden office, set on concrete blocks--portable construction, electrically heated. Building to be located on the center of the 60' x 166' Lot at 1265 Willamette Street. ~ - .__.___...__ _______._.u.._