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e ~ 529 4/11/66 I e I I e I e 10 11 12 13 14 1 6. Zoning, Skinners Butte Area - The Council discussed zoning around Skinners Butte and restricting tall buildings which would destroy the view of the Butte from residents in adjacent areas. Further discussion recommended it include any area mnsidered to be scenic. Dr. Purdy moved seconded by Mr. Lass~n to refer this item to the Planning Commission for recommendation on change of the zoning ordinance which would restrict the height of buildings in the proximity of any scenic area. Motion carried. Mr. Hawk moved seconded by Mrs. Lauris to ,approve Item 6 of the Committee report. Motion carried. 2 7. Driveway Access to 30th, Trinity Lutheran Church, 2955 University - A letter was read from Trinity Lutheran Church asking the City to install a driveway on 30th Avenue from their parking lot adjacent to 30th. It was recommended by the staff that the driveway enter University Street instead of 30th. Another alternative was suggested: to build a frontage road to serve the Church and their neighbors, if neighbors approve, at no cost to the City. However, the Church may build a driveway to 30th if they insist. Mr. Crakes moved seconded by Mr. Hawk to approve the recommendation. Motion carried. 3 8. Amend Ordinance, Garbage - Copies of a proposed amendment to the garbage ordinance' were submitted which would authorize review by the Garbage Board ,of all applica- tions for garbage hauler licenses and IDuld also increase the amount of 'bond re- quired from $500 to $1000. Dr. Purdy moved seconded by Mr. Chatt to approve the proposed amendment. Motion carried. Mr. Hawk moved seconded by Mr. Crakes to approve Items 7 "and 8, of the Committee report. Motion carried. 4 9. Purchase Paint Striping Equipment - The Public Works Department recommended that the City be allowed to purchase apint striping equipment from suppliers of component parts of a complete spray unit, 'suggesting that the City can purchase the various component parts and have a local service company build the unit. Dr. Purdy moved seconded by Mr. Anderron to approve the recommendation. Motion carried. Mr. Hawk moved seconded by Mr. Crakes to approve Item 9 of the Committee ,report. Rollcall vote. All councilmen present voting aye, motion carried. 5 10. Canopy over Alley, between 8th and Broadway west of Madison, First Church of the Nazarene - Permission was requested to construct a 54-foot canopy over this alley for the protection of pedestrians crossing from the present building to a proposed addition. Mr. Crakes moved seconded by Mr. Chatt to.approve construction of the canopy subject to an agreement between the Church and the City providing for a revocable permit. Motion carried. 6 11. Legislative Fiscal Committee Subcommittee on Highway Finance - Councilman ,Lester Anderson was recommended to represent the City and to appear before this subcom- mittee at a hearing in Salem on Friday, April 22, 1966. 7 12. Paving Alley Between Patterson and Hilyard, 23rd to 24th - Petitioned by owners of 49% of property to be assessed. Mr. Crakes moved seconded by Mr. Hawk to approve the petition, providing McKenzie-Green pays the entire cost. 'Motion carried. 8 Paving east/west alley between 5th of 53% of property to be assessed. the petition. Motion carried. 13. and 6th, Polk to Tyler - Petitioned by owners Mr. Hawk moved seconded by Mr. Chatt to approve 9 14. Cigarette Tax - The City Manager, asked the Council for some indication as to whether they are in favor of the proposed cigarette tax. Dr. Purdy moved seconded by Mr. Crakes to endorse the proposed tax measure. Motion carried. Mr. Hawk moved seconded by Mr. Crakes to approve' Items 10, 11, 12, 13; and 14 of the Committee report. Motion carried. 15. Pigeon Control - A letter was read from Mrs. Henrietta King, 120 North Garfield, pro- testing pigeon control. The letter was received and filed. 16. League of Oregon Cities Regional Meeting'- Announcement was made of a regional meeting of the League of Oregon Cities to be held at Bevts Steak House on May 4,1966,6:30 p.m. 17. Resignation, Hemphill, Airport Commission - A letter of resignation was read from George K. Hemphill in which Dr. Hemphill stated he is moving ~rom the City and asked to be replaced as a membe~ of the Airport Commission. ' 18. Baker Case,Bistrict Attorney Report - A report from the District attorney's office was read concerning the investigation into the shooting of ex-convict Harvey Baker in down- town Eugene on March 18, 1966. The report was received and filed. 19. National League of Cities - Councilman Hawk gave a verbal report of the National League of Cities meeting in Washington, D.C.II Mr. Hawk moved seconded by Mr. Crakes to receive and file Items 15, 16, 17, 18, and 19 of the Com- mittee report. Motion carried. 4/11/66 - 7 ll~