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e ~ 301 5/10/65 I e I I e I e 1 9. Report on Studies by Planning Commission - A report was given listing the items now under study by the Planning Commission and giving a probable time table for comple- tion of the various items. 2 10. Eugene-Springfield Boundary Line - Council members stated they would meet with Springfield representatives regarding the Eugene-Springfield boundary line and suggested. inviting Planning Commission members. 3 11. Building Code Board of Appeals - The City Manager stated that names of several people had been recommended for appointment to the Building Code Board of Appeals and that the Mayor would presently announce those appointed. 4 12. Budget Committee - The City Manager announced that the first.budget committee meet-, ing is scheduled for Monday, May 3, 1965, 7:30 p.m. PDT in the McNutt Room." Mr. Chatt moved seconded by Mrs. Lauris that Items 8 through 12 of the Committee report be received and placed on file. Motion carried. Committee meeting held May &, 1965: "Present: Mayor Cone; Councilmen Chatt, Crakes, Hawk, Purdy, McNutt, Anderson, and Lassen; City Manager; City Attorney; City Recorder; Public. Works Director; and others. 5 1. Urban Design - Dean Creese continued with the second session on urban design. 6 2. Resignation. Judge Barber - A letter of resignation address to the Mayor and City Council was read from Municipal Judge John L. Barber, Jr., to be effective July 1, 1965. Judge Barber stated that after serving almost 18 years as municipal judge he now wished to devote more time to his law practice. Mr. Chatt moved seconded by Mr. Anderson to accept Judge Barber's resignation with regrets. Motion carried. 7 3. Appointment. Municipal Judge - The City Manager read portions of the City Charter rela- tive to the appointment and duties of municipal judge, and recommended that a 7-man screening committee, as pr-evi6usilly recommended in his report on the Grand Jury Report, be appointed by the Mayor .to recommend the names of three qualified candidates for the position. It was recommended that the committee membership comprise three attorneys, three laymen, and one councilman. Mr. Chatt moved seconded by Mrs. Lauris to approve Items 1, 2, and 3 of .the Committee report. Motion carried. 8 4. Sanitary Sewer. Eugene Fruit Growers - The Eugene Fruit Growers is considering reloca- tion of the plant in the Bethel-Danebo area and had asked the City. whether the sewer line now under construction would accommodate the discharge. As a result, an agree- ment was proposed whereby the City would construct and pay for the necessary sewer capacity, and .the Fruit Growers would reimburse the City over a 10-year period in annual payments, with interest to be paid on remaining balances at the same rate at which the City retires the financing bonds on the Bethel-Danebo project. A deci- sion is necessary at this time so that pipe may immediately be ordered if approved, and the present construction can be changed accordingly. Mr. Lassen moved seconded by Mr. Anderson to approve the agreement as outlined. Motion carried. 9 5. Planning Commission Report - April 26. 1965 a. Annexation Northwood Estates (Crescent Avenue area)(64-l53) - The original peti- tion for this annexation was referred back to the Planning Commission at the March 29, 1965 Council meeting, and the Planning Commission now recommends ap~ proval of annexation of a smaller area than originally petitioned. Mr. Chatt moved seconded by Dr. Purdy to annex the area included in the revised description, and to ,set anew date for a public hearing. Motion carried. Mr. Chatt moved seconded by Mrs. Lauris to approve Items 4 and 5a of the Committee report. Motion carried. 10 b. Realignment Fox Hollow and Dillard intersections with East and West Amazon - Both the Planning Commission and Public Works Department recommended realign- ment of these intersections. It was pointed out that acquisition of right-of- way will be necessary for certain portions, and other portions will have to be vacated to accomplish the realignment. Mr. Chatt moved seconded by Dr.Purdy to approve the project. Motion carried. Mr. Chatt moved seconded by Mrs. Lauris to approve Item 5b of the Committee report. Mr. King, one of the major property owners in the area under discussion, was present and asked recon- sideration of this item, stating that apparently some of the dimensions on the map showing the pro- posed changes are not correct. He suggested that the Council members view the area. Mr. Chatt moved seconded by Mrs. Lauris to table this item until the Council members have an opportunity to tour the area and make a recommendation. Motion carried. 5/10/65 - 6 L~