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e He felt that the interests of the union members were the same as the taxpayers. He believed that the relationship between the union and the City was maturing and that he looked forward to working with the City on the career development and employee assistance programs. Mayor Keller thanked Mr. Ostrach for the leadership he had provided. He stated that the council and the citizens of Eugene appreciated the modification to the contract and that they looked forward to a continued maturing of the relationship. Mr. Gleason stated that he applauded the union leadership, stating that mutual respect was an important part of the relationship. He felt that the contract modification was an important step in any future relations between the two groups. II. ROUTINE ITEMS FOR COUNCIL APPROVAL A. Call for Public Hearings re: Abatements at 5300 Fox Hollow Road (memo distributed) Res. No. 3852--A resolution calling a public hearing for May 14, 1984, to consider abatement of a nuisance and unsafe building at 5300 Fox Hollow Road (former roller-skating rink). e Res. No. 3853--A resolution calling a public hearing for May 14, 1984, to consider abatement of a nuisance and unsafe building at 5300 Fox Hollow Road (single- family house). Ms. Wooten moved, seconded by Ms. Smith, to adopt the resolu- tions. Roll call vote; the motion carried unanimously, 7:0. B. Authorization to Abate a Nuisance and Abandon Building at 1329 Rutledge Street (memo di stributed),_,_____ City Manager Micheal Gleason introduced the agenda item. Assistant Superin- tendent of Building Inspection Larry Reed presented the staff report, reviewing his April 20. 1984, memorandum to the City Manager. He stated that Building Division staff has been working with the property owner to effect abatement since late 1973. He said the property was posted under Chapter 6 of the City Code, stating that the owner was not appealing the action. Mr. Reed explained that the owner acknowledged the need to demolish the building but was unable to pay for the demolition. He said the owner was willing for the City to act as her agent in obtaining demolition bids and performing the demolition and would repay the City through monthly payments. The owner also agreed to the imposition of a lien on the property to cover the demolition costs. Mr. Reed said the City would not foreclose unless the demolition costs were not repaid on schedule. Ms. Wooten moved, seconded by Ms. Smith, that the Building Official be directed to abate the nuisance at 1329 Rutledge Street. Roll call vote; the motion carried unanimously, 7:0. - MINUTES--Eugene City Council April 25, 1984 Page 3