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gt'"{r property. He said that any plans to compact the property would interfere with .. his plans to convert the building into a below-ground residence. Sandra Bishop, 591 West 10th Avenue, stated that she lived in an apartment building in which some windows overlooked Mr. Elliott's property. She sa i d the building had been used as a warehouse and for vehicle storage and that the utilities had been turned off several years before. She said she felt the City Council should be aware of what staff was doing, stating that the lack of prior action by staff had resulted in a beautiful house being destroyed. Ms. Bishop said she was informed by the Fire and Police departments that hazardous chemicals had been stored on the property. She stressed that the City Council had the responsibility for public safety until the contracts to abate the nuisance were signed. In response to a question by Councilor Wooten concerning methods to abate the nuisance but to allow for Mr. Elliott's concerns, Mr. Guenz1er stated that both bids had contained provisions for salvage of the material on the property. He said that staff could pursue administrative measures to allow Mr. Elliott to salvage his possessions. In response to a question regarding the hazardous materials, Fire Marshal Dick Christensen stated that the site was a hazard and that the property should be cleared before people were hurt or another fire occurred. Responding to Councilor Holmer's question regarding completion dates for the abatement, Mr. Guenz1er stated that he had been unable to obtain a date from Mr. Elliott when the property would be cleared. He said Mr. Elliott had been informed that staff would proceed with the abatement process. . Councilor Wooten said she would like to explore the opportunity for Mr. Elliott to salvage his materials but she stressed that she wanted the site cleaned up as soon as possible. Ms. Wooten moved, seconded by Mr. Holmer, to direct the City Manager to take wha tever steps were necessary to aba te the nuisance at 938 Jefferson Street with the understanding that staff explore the opportunity to allow for the salvage of personal possessions by the property owner. Councilor Ehrman suggested that any salvage operations take place at a site other than at 938 Jefferson Street in order to facilitate the clean-up of the property. Roll call vote; the motion carried unanimously, 5:0. IV. EXEMPTION TO ORDINANCE GOVERNING OUTDOOR BURNING (memo, ordinance distributed This item was held awaiting the arrival of Councilor Miller. v. BUSINESS ASSISTANCE TEAM REPORT (memo, background information distributed) - Assistant City Manager David Whitlow introduced the agenda item. Business Assistance Team Minager Bill Sloat presented the staff report. He sta ted tha t MINUTES--Eugene City Council August 12, 1985 Page 3