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<br /> ~ <br /> e 03^FU <br /> 1.' V ~ <br /> 8/18/69 <br /> " i; <br /> 11 Ii <br /> Ii ~tO! Council Chamber <br /> I (I Eugene, Oregon I <br /> August 18, 1969 I: <br /> I' I <br /> i; Special meeting of the Common Council of the city of Eugene Oriegon - called by His Honor Mayor Lester II <br /> I, <br /> I' <br /> r:E. Anderson to take action to retain attorneys to investigate feasibility of law suit - was called , <br /> :'to order at "r6:60 ~a.m. on 'August 18, 1969 in the Council Chamber by Mayor Anderson. Councilnen ; <br /> I. <br /> I:present were: Mrs. Hayward, Messrs. Purdy, McDonald, Wingard, Mrs. Beal, Mr. Gribskov and Mr. Mohr. <br /> !,Mr. Teague was absent. - <br /> ~i ~"~ ~_~,' - _"_ ." _~~. <br /> " 'Rete~tio~ of Attorney, Air Pollutton - city Manager reported regarding retention of Attorneys I! <br /> I' <br /> ;: to investigate feasibility of lawsuit regarding field burning, and its effects on the city :1 <br /> ii of Eugene. He explained that two phases would be involved, the first being consideration of II <br /> ~: possible action, and second, against whom action would be taken'. It is estimated cost for , <br /> I; attorneys fees would be between $200 and $1000. I' <br /> " <br /> 'i :: <br /> i, <br /> " It was concluded that there would be many adyantages to retention of a local firm. It is the !I <br /> 'I <br /> 'I staff recommendation that the firm of J9hnson, Johnson and Harrang be retained for the first <br /> e :1 <br /> Ii phase of the program, and that they should be provided with guidelines. The cost for this I' <br /> i ~ <br /> " first phase should not exceed $500. " <br /> I, <br /> I' <br /> I' <br /> I' ,: <br /> Mrs. Hayward moved seconded by Mrs. Beal that the Council approve the recommendation of the , <br /> I' , <br /> I: City Manager to retain the firm of Johnson, Johnson and Harrang, and that guidelines established ,I <br /> , by the City Manager should be furnished to them. " <br /> II / <br /> II " <br /> I II , <br /> ,I In answer to Councilman Mohr, the City Manager said this firm understood that there were two <br /> Ii <br /> ,: phases to the problem, and that Mr. Arthur Johnson and Mr. Rick Mercer will start work <br /> ,: immediately. <br /> d <br /> I: <br /> " <br /> !! ,There was a discussion of the fee, and it was felt that $500 would be a reasonable initial <br /> " authorization, with additional consideration if more cost is anticipated. ,I <br /> " <br /> 'i " <br /> , <br /> A vote was taken on the motion as stated., Rollcall. All councilmen voting aye, motion carried. <br /> Upon motion duly made, seconded and carried, 'meeting was adjourned to August 25, 1969. <br /> 'I <br /> , <br /> Hugh McKinley " <br /> City Manager <br /> i <br /> I " <br /> I', <br /> e " <br /> " <br /> I ~ <br /> :, <br /> " <br /> " <br /> i: <br /> , <br /> :1 <br /> ![ <br /> ,I <br /> I <br /> ii <br /> :' <br /> " <br /> I :f <br /> , <br /> " <br /> I <br /> : <br /> e <br /> -~ <br />