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~ e 4/27/64 I Gouncil Chamber Eugene, Oregon April 27, 1964 The adjourned meeting of the Common Council of the City of Eugene, regular meeting held April 13, 1964 - was called to order at 7:30 p.m. April 27, 1964 in the Council Chamber by His Honor Mayor Edwin E. Cone present: Mrs. Lauris, Messrs. Chatt, Swanson, Deverell, Crakes, Hawk, was absent. Oregon - adjourned from the Pacific Daylight Time on with the following councilmen and Purdy: Mr. Christensen The invocation was given by Rev. Charles McCarthy, Minister of Education for the First Methodist Church. The minutes of the regular meeting held April 13, 1964, as mailed to members of the Council, were approved. e NEW BUSINESS 1 Mr. Crakes moved seconded by Mr. Hawk to approve the expenditure of $750 from the Civic Emergency Fund payable to Mr. George. Buckley to meet the payment of rent and utilities for the months of Jan- uary through June, 1964, and that Buckley House endeavor to become an authorized agency eligible to participate in United Appeal funds next year. Rollcall vote. All" councilmen present voting aye, motion carried. I 2 The City Manager read a letter of appreciation from W. Riley Matsler thankIng the Council, Mayor, and staff for the co-operation and assistance he had received over the years in carrying out the operation of the Parks and Recreation Department. The City Manager then read a letter signed by the Mayor and each member of the City Council in appreciation of the efforts of Mr. Matsler in behalf of the City of Eugene and the Parks and Recreation Department. 3 A proposed agreement between the City of Eugene and Lane County for the furnishing and operation of a Police Department crime laboratory in the new City Hall was submitted. Mrs. Lauris moved seconded by Mr. Chatt that the City Manager and City Recorder be authorized to sign the agreement for the City of Eugene. Rollcall vote. All councilmen present voting aye, motion car- ried. 4 Progress payments were presented as follows: Tab Products Co. 1st - City Hall furnishings $ 1,035.90 Chapman Bros. 2nd - City Hall furnishings 7,186.65 Johnson Furniture Co. 2nd - City Hall furnishings 6,048.90 I Paul Construction Co. 1st - Remodel tower building, Airport 2,321.10 Mrs. Lauris moved seconded by Mr. Chatt that the progress payments be approved and proper City offi- cials authorized to draw the necessary warrants. Rollcall vote. All councilmen present voting" aye, motion carried. e COMMITTEE REPORTS Committee meeting held April 16, 1964: "Present: Councilmen Swanson (presiding), Christensen, Deverell, Crakes, and Purdy; City Manager; City Attorney; Assistant City Manager; City Recorder; Director of Pub- lic Works; and others. 5 1. Eaton Drive Dedication - The City Manager stated that the Public Works Department had recommended the ded[cation of a 30-foot strip of land in the vicinity of Long- view Street and Eaton Drive between the Babb and Snellstrom properties. Mr. Harold D. Gillis, appearing before the Committee of the Whole in behalf of Mrs. Babb and Mr. Snellstrom, protested the proposed dedication of Eaton Drive. The Director of Public Works stated that there is some question concerning the ownership of the area proposed for dedication and, after furfher discussion by the Coun~il and a question to the City Attorney, Mr. Deverell moved seconded by Dr. Purdy to insti- tute proceedings to quiet title on the 30-foot strip. Motion carried. ;1 I Mrs. Lauris moved seconded by Mr. Chatt that Item 1 of the Committee report be approved. Motion car- ried. 6 2. Curb Cut, 1831 Kincaid, Wood - Mr. Hugh B. Wood of 298 Ridgewood Drive requested an oversize curb cut at 1831 Kincaid Street. The Department of Public Works recom~ mended denial. Council members having viewed the location of the requested curb cut, Mr. Christensen moved seconded by Mr. Crakes to deny the application for the extended curb cut. Motion carried. e .~ .~