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<br />Eugene, Oregon
<br />March 23, 1970
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<br />Adjourned meeting of the Common Council of the city of Eugene, Oregon was called to order by His Honor
<br />Lester E. Anderson at 7:30 p.~.on March 23, 1970, in the Council Chamber, with the fOllowing'Council-
<br />men present: Mr. Teagve, Dr. Purdy, Messrs. Gribskov, Mohr and Williams.
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<br />Minutes of meetings held February 23, 24 and March 9, 1970 as mailed to Council members, were approved.
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<br />Invitation, Agricultural Tour - City Manager circulated a sign-up sheet for an agricultural tour to
<br />leave the Fairgrounds at 9:30 March 31, 1970.
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<br />Appointments - Mayor Anderson appointed Mr. A. Deane Owens to serve on the Human Ri&hts Commission.
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<br />Mrs. Everett Smith, Freeholder Ward 1, was nominated by Mrs. Hayward~to fill the unexpired temof
<br />Mrs. Eleanor Herbert on the Budget Committee.
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<br />Mr Teague moved seconded by Dr. Purdy to approve the nom~nation by Mrs. Hayward of Mrs. Everett Smith
<br />to the Budget committee for a term ending December 31, 1971. Motion carried.
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<br />Public hearing, Eugene Renewal Agency - Pedestrian Mall, Downtown Shopping Area - Mr. David Hunt,
<br />Executive Director of Eugene Renewal Agency, explained proposed development of a downtown pedestrian
<br />mall, as designated in the renewal plan. ' He outlined the boundaries proposed in the Ordinance, and
<br />explained the areas where vehicular traffic will be permitted.
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<br />Councilman Mohr was concerned that the City would be responsible for maintenance of the mall area. The
<br />City Attorney explained that the City is responsible for maintenance of city streets' and sidewalks, the
<br />difference being that pedestrians, rather than automobiles, will be_ using the streets.
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<br />Since there were no written protests, and no one in the audience spoke for or against the closure,
<br />Mr. Teague moved seconded by Dr. Purdy to approve the Ordinance and Resolution which will enable this
<br />closure to proceed.
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<br />Mr. Mohr questioned the City being faced with this maintenance cost. In answer to Mr. Mohr's question,
<br />the Manager said the estimated cost for maintenance per year would,be between 40 and 50 thousand
<br />dollars. In answer to Councilman Williams the Manager said the property owner is now responsible for
<br />maintenance of sidewalk area, but there will no longer be a line of demarcation. He agreed this would
<br />set a precedent in a similar situation. The City Council would have authority to review and modify,
<br />should this seem justified.
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<br />Mr. Mohr suggested that if the City could do this, it could justify funding low cost housing.
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<br />After further discussion, a vote was taken, and the motion carried.
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<br />Public Hearing, Sidewalks in area between 20th Avenue and 29th Avenue, Willamette and Jefferson -
<br />Director of Public Works showed transparencies of the area proposed for construction of sidewalks,
<br />areas with sidewalks in existence, and the entire study area. Notices were mailed to all affected
<br />properties, and replies to these notices were read by the City Manager
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<br />Petitions were submitted 'both for and against the proposal, and are on file ~n City Hall.
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<br />Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Gump; Mr. Robert Paylor, 2207 McMillan; Dr. John W. Bishop; J. Glenn Cougill;'
<br />Beatrice E. Cooper; Francis J. Nuttman; P.D. Ma~kie, Jr, 294 West 22nd Avenue, submitted letters
<br />protesting the sidewalk proposal.
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<br />Robert C. Paylor, 2207 McMillan, took a survey between 26th Avenue and 27th Avenue. and felt sidewalks
<br />were unnecessary. He complained they would replace trees and shnubs.
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<br />Mr. Erick Cooper, 2380 Charnelton and Mr. JohnHotchkiss, 2315 Charnelton, spoke in favor of the pro-
<br />posal. Mr. Cooper presented a letter of support signed by owners of 49 properties in the vicinity.
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<br />Dr. John Bishop, 287 West 23rd, showed slides to demonstrate what'damage installation of sidewalks
<br />would do to landscaping in the area. He felt there was no need for sidewalks on both sides of the
<br />street.
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<br />Mr. A. Wheeler, 2410 Charnelton, said his driveway was a vacated portion of 24th Street, and said
<br />he understood sidewalks were not no be put in on his side at this time. This was confirmed by staff.
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<br />Mr. Sylvanus Smith, 2361 Charnelton, felt the sidewalk needn't be 5 feet, since almost, everyone has
<br />a 3 foot sidewalk, curbside, and he felt the houses were too close to have them extended. Public
<br />Works Director said these would be 5 feet, and the 3 foot walks would be extended. In answer to Mr.
<br />O. H. ,Dean, 39 West 22nd, Public Works Director said sidewalks would be curbs&de.in his area. Mr. Dean
<br />did not think the children would use sidewalks if they were instal~ed.
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<br />;, Carroll Roberts, 190 West 24th Place, said his property was at a 450 angle, arid a sidewalk could not
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