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e Dave Mart, 589 Lindley Lane, identified himself as a property owner in the Chippendale subdivision and said he was not notified of the proposed change. He complained of unfair treatment by the developer in this subdivision. Mike Brant, 1030 Chippendale Drive, said he was a builder in the subdivision and said his involvement in the name change was an attempt to placate residents. He suggested that the issue could be approached with humor. Mayor Miller closed the public hearing. Ms. Ehrman inquired about the assessed fees being inadequate to cover the City's costs to change the street signs. Mr. Croteau replied that costs for staff time exceed by four or five times the $215 application fee for requesting a street name change. He said staff will review the costs associated with this type of application and he anticipated a recommendation being made to increase the fee to more accurately reflect the costs. Ms. Ehrman wondered whether approval could be conditioned on payment of costs for the signs. City Attorney's Office representative Sharon Rudnick doubted whether ad hoc fees could be imposed after an applicant had complied with State statute and paid the established fees. Responding to a question from Mr. Holmer, Mr. Gleason said placement of the new signs would require approximately 60 days. Mr. Holmer questioned whether concern about the public's safety and welfare justifies the council bill's e use of the emergency clause. Ms. Ehrman said she felt that because there is a process allowing this type of change, in the absence of strong opposition, she could not justify denial of the request. She suggested that associated costs be examined before future requests are submitted. Mr. Boles expressed concern regarding trivializing of the emergency clause associated with ordinances. Mr. Gleason clarified that if the emergency clause is dropped and the council votes in favor of the bill, the ordinance would become effective in 30 days. Mr. Croteau explained that in the absence of unanimous consent on the first reading, a second reading would be held over to a subsequent meeting. Ms. Bascom moved, seconded by Mr. Bennett, to deny the request that the name of Chippendale Street be changed to Chateau Meadow Drive. Mr. Bennett stated that he hoped to see the City recover its costs. He also expressed concern regarding the similarity between the proposed name (Chateau Meadow) and an existing street in Springfield and the possibility of confusing the two names in emergency situations. Roll call vote; the motion failed, 6:1, with Councilor Bascom voting in favor. e MINUTES--Eugene City Council July 24, 1989 Page 4