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;cJ::9!i-slderaf~op:~:has been given to postponing the hearing until January 27 in order to keep . the Jariuary 13 meeting short. Applicant Olsen was reluctant to have it postponed so it will be. t~ken on the 13th., ___~_,.. __ ,:~ F.. ;Pet~t~ons ~-~ ,\1. Paving alley between 6th and 7th from Washington to Lawrence - 50% in favor, \'11 25% opposed, 25% no response. 1 1 , Council viewed on tour. Assistant Manager explained that property abutting j both sides of the alley was zoned commercial. Because of the condition of the 1 alley and zoning, staff recommended consideration of the petition, the improvement ! i . i i :i: to be accomplished next summer. cdmm \ ~ ,Appro.ve Mr. Williams moved seconded by Mr. Wood to accept the peti tion. .'::;~~".:27f~~74 ~ /1 ~ ~~~~.Y , Councilwoman Beal wondered"what~.ha.d happened to the proposed ordinance having 1 ". ~~:;:,~, . - _ c.___..._ to do with assessments which was to have had some minor changes and brought back ! to the Council for adoption . She said she would be in favor of .the alley paving only if she was sure that ordinance would be adopted. Assistant Manager said he i ,I would check it otit~and,see that it was brought to the Council promptly. I I \ / . Vote was taken on the motion as stated. Motion carried, all \ I.:' ~= ~.~~'council members present voting aye, except Mrs. Beal abstaining. ,~~<..L, , <7\. ," ,2.. Paving hammerhead turnaround, 22nd west of Trillium (east boundary of Herte1wood) - i _ "y Peti tioned by owners of 100% of property to be assessed. \ " " i . COll1m Mr. Williams moved seconded by Mr. Wood to accept the peti tion. A2P/prlo/vI4e , 'd '1 - 117 Mot~on carr~e unan~mous J!. (, __ /\ G.Resignation, Councilman Wood - Councilman Wood said he would be submitting a letter of rfisignation to be effective about the first of the year due to the ~ anticipat~ddemands on his time when he assumes office of County Commissioner. i He was announcing it at this time, he said, to afford the Council the opportunity-! i for taking applications to fill the position as soon as possible thereby assur- I ~ng continuity in the Council's decision making process. I , , There were no objections from other Council members to Council President request that Manager issue a press release indicating a vacancy in Ward 8 \ and asking individua)~ from the communi ty interested in serving on the Comm : C~uncil to submi t appll:cat~ .on forms prepared by Manager, the ~pplica- Approve ,'.........--- -t~ons to be returned no later than January 10, 1975. Then execut~ve '''12/18/74 session of the new Council could be held to select Mr. Wood's replacement. (Mr. Williams asked for an opinion frOm the city attorney with regard to the legality of selecting the replacement in executive session.) ;~ Councilwoman Campbell inquired about length of service of Council members whose terms were expiring in January. Manager answered that.service continued through December, in this case December 23 would be the last formal meeting. There was some speculation about committee me~tings during the holiday season~ (Charter provides that Council terms run to the first Monday in January.) Councilman Murray expressed pleasure'with having had the opportunity to work with Mr. Wood and said he looked forward to continuing to work ,with him when Mr. Wood became County Commissioner. ~ \ I H'Q iResolution, .Short Term Investment Policy - Requested by finance director to give ~~ : authority for the city to participate in State investment fund. The fund was / ; authorized by the last legislative session whereby cities can pool funds for in- : vestment through the State Treasurer's office to effect more earnings. It was understood the resolution would be placed on the agenda for Comm the December 23 Council agenda. .A. pprove " _ -. "". --"-:.. :12/18/74 I. Leg~slat~on, Domest~c Watershed, Upper McKenz~e R~ver - R~chard Freeman reviewed ~. ,p~oposed legislation, copies of which were presented previously to Council members "-"Vi" for review and discussion at this time. Mr. Freeman said he was presenting the i " \:1 legislation as a private individual and in no way was it connected with the Eugene ! . ~ater & Electric Board of which he is a member. He said he was entering the bill I L ~n the com~ing legislative session with an emergency clause to effect remedial ' ,,,. , . 423 12/23/74 - 4