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5'31---' e 3/23/64 I Mr. Keith Fennell spoke and said the group of architects should be complimented on their work and for their civic mindedness. 00 ~ ~ ~ .::0 en Mr. Ed Wheeler spoke, stating that he felt that the plan should be given some con- sideration because of the solving of a parking problem. Mr. Swanson moved seconded by Mr. Chatt to refer the matter to the staff for study and recommendation at a later date.' Motion carried. COMMITTEE REPORTS Committee meeting held March 12, 1964: e "Present:' Mayor Cone (arrived late); Councilmen Lauris (presiding unt il arrival of Mayor Cone), Chatt, Swanson, Christensen, Deverell, Crakes, Hawk, and Purdy; City Manager; Assistant City Manager; Administra~ive Assistant; City Attorney; City Recorder; Director of Public Works; and others. I 1 1. 18th-19th Couplet - The City Manager reviewed the report previously given by the Public Works Department to the City Council on the recommended in- stallation of the 18th-19th couplet. The Director of Public Works explained a drawing of the proposed couplet to the Council members. Considerable dis- cussion followed with questions being answered by the Traffic Engineer and Public Works Director. During the discussion, Mr. Christensen moved seconded by Mr. Swanson that 10th Avenue be changed to one-way west, and the traffic reversed on 11th and 13th Avenues. Motion defeated. Further discussion by the Council resulted in a motion by Mr. Swanson seconded by Dr. Purdy to adopt the proposed plan for 'the couplet a~ pre- sented. Motion defeated, Messrs. Chatt, Crakes, and Christensen and Mrs. Lauris voting no; Messrs. Swanson, Deverell, Hawk, and Purdy voting yes. Mayor Cone arrived at the Committee meeting just before the vote was taken, but abstained. Mrs. Lauris moved seconded by Mr. Chatt to approve Item 1 of the Committee report. On call for discussion, Mr. Marvin Kutz stated that he is opposed to the installation of a couplet and felt that 18th Avenue could be changed somehow and a traffic pattern worked out without making 19th Avenue a one-way street. I Mr. Charles Endicott also spoke and asked if the parking could be removed from 18th Avenue, thereby making more lanes for 'travel. Mr. David Finch spoke and stated that he felt that the 18th-19th couplet would be an improvement, as did Mr. Cliff Shirley, who said he felt that the area east of Willam- ette especially needed the changeover. e Further discussion by the Council resulted in a motion by Mr. Swanson seconded by Mr. Hawk to table the item. Motion carried. 2 2. RMBB Liquor License. Eugene Recreation The City Manager explained that presentation of this application by Raymond Hoffman at this time was be- cause of Mr. Hoffman's recently acquiring ownership and the application had not been made at the time of the transaction. However, the estab- lishment had been dispensing beer for some years. Mr. Swanson moved seconded by Dr. Purdy to approve the application. Motion carried. Mrs. Lauris moved seconded by Mr. Chatt to approve Item 2 of the 80mmittee report. Mo- tion carried. 3 3. Workable Program Recertification - The City Manager read a letter from the, Regional Administrator of the Housing and Home Finance Agency asking what progress had been made on the neighborhood analysis report. The HHFA office pointed out that certain reports would need to be submitted in order for the.Eugene Workable Program to be recertified, and that Mr. Richard E. Lankford would be in Eugene to discuss this matter with City officials at a later date. No action was taken. I Mrs. Lauris moved seconded by Mr. Chatt that Item 3 be received and placed on file. Mo- tion carried. 3/23/64 - 2 e ~