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~ 181 e 11/23/64 I COMMITTEE REPORTS Committee meeting held November 19, 1964: "Present: Councilmen Chatt (presiding until arrival of Mrs. Lauris), Swan- son, Deverell, Crakes, and Hawk; Councilmen-elect Anderson and McNutt; City Manager; Assistant City Manager; City Attorney; Assistant City Attorney; City Recorder; Director of Public Works; and others. 1 l. Turn Toward Peace' - Mr. Paul Hoffman of the Oregon Research Institute introduced Mr. Robert Freeman, regional co-ordinator for Pacific North- e west Region of Turn Toward Peace movement, who spoke concerning the aims of the Turn Toward Peace movement. Mr. Freeman was in Eugene conducting a two-day workshop and seeking the co-operation of influential bodies in the community in backing his organization in the hope that the people and organizations contacted will give the movement wider publicity. Mrs. Lauris moved seconded by Mr. Chatt that Item loLthe Committee report be received 1 and placed on file. Motion carried. 2 2. Retaining Wall. Orchard between Franklin and 15th. LewWilliams - Mr. Alan Seder presented several sketches showing the proposed treatment of the Lew Williams Chevrolet property with regard to the parking of Automobiles and installation of sidewalks and planters. After dis- cussion by the Council, Mr. Deverell moved seconded by Mr. Hawk to give tentative approval to the general plan with the exception of the Walnut Street side, and pending a legal opinion' from the City Attorney. Motion carried. The City Attorney explained that an agreement would be drawn between Lew Williams Chevrolet and the City of Eugene providing for removal of the retaining wall at no expense to the City should the City Council so request. Mrs. Lauris moved seconded by Mr. Chatt that Item 2 of the Committee report be approved and the agreement authorized. Motion carried. 3 3. Off-Street Parking. 12th and Oak. Nash - The City Manager stated that Mr. Nash, who owns property rorth of the Russell property at 12th and Oak, may be interested in selling this block of property to the City for off-street parking purposes. Mr. Hawk indicated that the property would be ver usable for off-street parking purposes, and that the Down- town Study Committee is aware of this. On discussion by the Council, I Mr. Hawk moved seconded by Mr. Crakes that the staff investigate con- cerning possible purchase price and make a recommendation to the Council. Motion carried. 4 4. Trailer Park Ordinance - Copies of a proposed ordinance to regulate trailers and mobile homes had been distributed to members of the Council. No action was taken; the ordinance was held for further study. e Mrs. Lauris moved seconded by Mr. Chatt that Items 3 and 4 of the Committee report be received and filed. Motion carried. 5 5. Rental of City-owned property between Pearl and High. 18th and 19th. Malone - Mr. Jack Malone of Jack Malone Insurance Agency offered to lease from the City for $85 per year the north 50 feet of Lot 15, Block 2 (west of High between 18th and 19th) "for employe parking for his firm. He also agreed to pay any increase in taxes which may occur over and above the $85. Mr. Swanson moved seconded by Mr. Hawk to approve entering into a lease agreement with Mr. Malone based on a 6-months cancellation notice. Motion carried. Mrs. Lauris moved seconded by Mr. Chatt to approve Item 5 of the Committee report. Rollcall vote. All councilmen present voting aye, motion carried. 6 6. Sale of Citv property. Pearl at Amazon Ditch - Mr. Jim Weaver offered I to purchase for $1000 from the City a small piece of property on Pearl Street adjacent to the Amazon Ditch. Discussion by the Council followed concerning square feet involved and price per square foot. Mr. Swanson movea seconded by Mr. Crakes that the item be held over so that Council members may view the property. Motion carried. 1]/23/64 - 3 e II II...