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17~ e 11/9/64 I Committee members discussed the use of: an International engine with a Kato generator bid by Irtstrument Laboratory, Inc. , and the use of a Caterpillar engine and generator bid by Paper Bros. at $457 more, con- cerning the availability of parts and service on a 24-hour basis, and the experience of the Ci~y and others present with various kinds of equipment. Dr. Purdy moved seconded by Mr. Chatt to purchase the Caterpillar engine and generator' from Pape' Bros. for use in the Bethel- Danebo pumping station. Motion carried, Messrs. Swanson and Deverell voting no. (Total bid Heinkel - $181,541.00) Mrs. Lauris moved seconded by Mr. Chatt that Items i and 2 be received and placed on file. Motion carried. e 1 3. Purchase Russell property. 12th and Oak - The City Manager stated that Mrs. Russell is unwilling to reduce the listed price of her property, and there is approximately $12,000 difference between this price and the appraised value ascertained by the City. The Council suggested that since the seller would receive a tax exemption on the interest earned on the contract payable by the City, a 4~% interest rate would I seem more realistic over the term of the contract. Mr. Chatt moved seconded by Mrs. Lauris to purchase the Russell property for $164,640. Motion carried. The City Manager stated that Mrs. Russell's attorney had advised that she would not consider lowering the interest rate on the contract from 5% to 4~%, and that the terms of the contract would remain essentially the same as previously stated, with the exception that she would allow payments to be made annually instead of semi- annually. Mrs. Lauris moved seconded by Mr. Chatt to approve purchase of the Russell property at the northeast corner of 12th and Oak for $164,640, with interest at 5%, the City to take possession on April 1, 1965, interest payments to begin April 1, 1966, and annual payments of $12,000 on the principal to begin on April 1, 1967. Rollcall vote. All councilmen present voting aye, motion carried. 2 4. Relocation Willakenzie Road west of Coburg Road (Safewav C-3P zoning) - The Public Works Director presented a map showing the relocation of Willakenzie Road and a plat of the proposed State Finance Company building project at Cal Young and Coburg Roads. The relocated road would bisect a portion of the City's park property, and it was recommended that about one-half acre adjacent to the proposed project be sold to State Finance for $2000, this price based on local area property values. Mr. Swanson moved seconded by Mr. Chatt to approve the proposed relocation of' Willa- I kenzie Road and the sale of the one-half acre for $2000. Motion carried. Mrs. Lauris moved seconded by Mr. Chatt to approve relocation of the road and to re- zone to C-3P the area east of the relocated road and to approve selling the me-half acre of park land to State Finance for $2000. Rollcall vote. All councilmen present voting aye, motion carried. 3 5. Licensing Ordinance" Building Wreckers - The City Manager stated he had e been requested to check the possibility of licensing people engaged in wrecking buildings as a commercial operation, and he had contacted several firms in the local area regarding their opinions as to the need for such an ordinance. Complaints had been received that wreckers were selling materials at the site of the building wrecking, that amateur help was being used in many cases, and that possibly workmen were'not adequately covered with insurance for their own protection and the pro- tection of the public. After some discussion, Mr. Swanson moved seconded by Dr. Purdy to have the staff look into the situation further and to bring the matter before a Committee of the Whole meeting, notifying build- ing wreckers and other construction people interested. Motion carried. Mrs. Lauris moved seconded by Mr. Chatt to approve Item 5 of the Committee report. Motion carried. 4 6. City Symbol - Several designs for a seal or letterhead or device for I use on letterheads, etc., identifying the City of Eugene were distributed among members of the Council for comments and recommendations. No action was taken. Mrs. Lauris moved seconded by Mr. Chatt that Item 6 of the Committee report be re- ceived and placed on file. Motion carried. 11/9/64 - 8 e II t~