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--~ ""IIIIl e " Y~8 l!., 10/12/70 ,~, ,: " I! I il began so they would have an opportuni~y to study it. " il Councilman Mohr asked Mr. Fogelson if the raw milk he had seen in stores had been labeled as raw milk. " Mr. Fogelson said it had been, but this did not alter the fact that the bacterial count could be too " " high. Mr. Mohr explained that the Council had been concerned that persons might buy raw milk unknow- !: ingly if it was not properly labeled. " " Vote taken on motion as stated. Motion carried. , i IV. Petition, Balboa Drag Strip - A petition was received which requested closure of Balboa Drag Strip. Reasons given are excessive noise, smoke, dust and litter. It has long been recotnized that operation of Balboa Drag Strip has been a problem to residents of the area, but the advantages of having such an outlet have also been recognized. It is suggested staff study and report on the problems and advantages of the operation. The City Attorney said the city receives a multitude of complaints regarding the e operation continuing after 10:00 p.m. This is the biggest problem with the drag strip. :i Dr. Purdy was not sure this matter should come before the Council. He felt staff could work with the operators to solve the problem. He felt the community needed this type operation. Mayor Anderson said the Council should acknowledge receipt of the petition. I Mrs. Hayward moved seconded by Mr. Gribskov to acknowledge receipt of this petition, and direct staff to bring back a report for further consideration. Motion carried. Mr. McDonald moved seconded by Mr. Teague to approve Item IV of the Committee report. i Councilman McDonald said this item had been before the Council approximately one year ago. He felt the problem was that the noise did not cease before 10:00 p.m., and felt perhaps staff investigation il could solve the problems. .' Vote taken on motion as stated. Motion carried. I , V. Assessment Deferral - Two requests have been made for deferred assessment in the Crest Heights area. The City is requesting easements for sewer construction and parts of both properties qualify for deferral. Properties and assessment to be deferred are: Roland W. Eberhardt, 949 Crest Drive - $4,981.35 Eugene Development Center, 2121 Franklin Boulevard - $8,051 Mrs. Hayward moved seconded by Mr. Gribskov to approve this request. Motion carried. Mr. McDonald moved seconded by Mr. Teague to approve Item V of the Committee r~port. Rollcall vote. I All councilmen present voting aye, the motion carried. " VI. Oregon Municipal Policy Statement - The League of Oregon Cities has developed I " guidelines to reflect a unified policy position of the cities of Oregon. The City Council has been invited to discuss and submit suggestions for revision at the meeting of November :l0. Councilman Williams was concerned with a statement regarding jury trial in municipal courts. He 'felt it might be well to leave the door open for other techniques. Mr. Mohr was surprised at the policy statement, believing it did not reflect the ree- I commendations of the Governor's committee on courts. The City Attorney was con- I e " cerned the municipal courts would be greatly overloaded with jury cases and would I not be capable of handling them. Councilman Mohr recommended a statement on court system to square with the recommen- dation of the Governor's committee on court reform. The municipal court should be " de-emphasized as a function of the city and should be phased out. Personnel - Mr. Mohr did not think the League policy was in line with the city policies and city legislation. Councilman Williams did,not think a higher authority should tell cities what they should do. The City Manager saw no conflict between this statement and the way the city of Eugene had proceeded. A system for cities is provided, but they have a choice whether they wish to go this way. Housing - Councilman Williams was concerned with the statement "the administration should establish a realistic housing goal...." He felt there was absolutely no doubt I about the need for public housing, and he could see no reason to lower the goals 'in face 'of the need. Ci ty Manager suggested the wording be changed to Hmaintain." Mayor Anderson said the policy is set up to inspire and encourage smaller communities to provide for programs and efforts of their own. This is an educational document for all municipalities. There will be an opportunity at the convention to speak on it. There was a discussion regarding the role of the voting member of the City Council. The consensus was that this issue couid be decided at the meeting. e 10/12/70 - 3 ....