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r 352 . __ 0- _ Council Chambers, Eugene, Oregon March 27, 1935. r ~. ,,~.!' iIl----- " t ~i I I Minutes o~ the adjourned meeting of the Common Council held at the hour of 7:30 o'clock P. M., March 27,1935. Council was called to order by I~yor Large, with all Councilmen present except Hendershott and Reid. Professor Dunn of the University of Oregon asked the consideration of the Council to prevent dogs from running at large. Mr. Calkins replied that the Council would not be interested in passing an ordinance to that effect, due to the fact that the people had voted to permit the dogs to run at large, but if Mr. Dunn wished he could present the problem to the people at the next election for . their dehermination. I At this time Councilman Reid appeared in Council. Mr. Rees then addressed the Council concerning the menace of the dogs, because as~ they are now permitted to run at large they destroy flowers and gardens, and he felt tha t some thing ce rtainly should be done a b ou tit. '. At this time Councilman Hendershott appeared in Council. Professor Lesch of the University presented a minority report of the Committe appointed by the President of the University, pointing out that the Faculty in regard to this subject were not a least bit serious, and that in his seven years of teaching experience he had yet to be disturbed for the first time by the so- called dog menace. The Judiciary Committee by Dr. Harris, Chairman, asked for two weeks more time for the consideration of the lien docket order. The Street Committee, by Chairman Lamb, reported that they had ordered a new oil pump for their paving plant, and also that the plant was to be rented at the rate of $3.00 an hour. The Fire and Water Committee, by Chairman Bond, reported that the lights that had been put in on Park Street pursuant to their request were still insuffi- cient, and the Water Board had placed for trial two large flood lights, and that these lights gave the best illumination of the street of any street in town. He pointed out that if the ci ty wanted these lights the cost would be $25.00 each, and at the same time two clus ter ligh ts tha t are now in that block would be removed. The Committee asked for two weeks more time to investigate the desira- bility of making a change. Chairman Bond then brought up the subjec t of irrigating the But te Park. The Co~~ittee recommended the using of a temporary pipe line, and the using of the street flusher for the balance. Their recommendation was adopted by the Council. The Council is holding for further consideration the subject of putting in a permanent systmm by the aid of the Water Board and S.E.R.A. for the future care of th e Eu t t e . I Chairman Bond asked for another two weeks on the electric heat situation, and reported that the wood stove has been set up in the Fire Department and the electric heaters removed. . The Health ,Committee, by Chairman Zumwalt, asked for an additional two weeks on the li censing problem. The Park Committee, by Chairman Carlson, asked for permission of the Council for the improving of the park cottage by changing the electrical installation system. This request was gran ted. The Police COlnmittee, by Chairman Simon, recommended the approving of the Beer application of Richard C. Wynkoop. Motion was made, seconded and carried to adopt this recommendation. Application of P. W. Bucknum, and the Club Cigar Store, for wine licenses in connection with their beer parlors, were presented and held for fu~ther consider- ation. Application of J. C. Jamison for beer license at the Green Parrot was presented, and on motion seconded and carried this application was ~ grante~. Councilman Bond moved that no more applications be approved fOF' license for the sale of liquor of any kind. Motion was seconded and unanimously carried. I . ~