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~/ -.., - 8/8/66 I 1 3. Airport Application FAA Grant - In november 1965 West Coast Airlines presented in- formation regarding runway requir~ments for the 'Douglas DC-9 aircraft that will be placed in service at Eugene in the fall of 1966. Final determination was that run- way requirements would be 6200 feet, requiring an extension of ,700 feet of the present runway. The project includes installation of new high intensity lights on the runway and "all weather" runway rnarktngs. Total cost of the project will be $757,431, of which the City's total obligation is $319,614. Since the City will receive credit for $175,192 already spent for land acquisition, c~o~t to the City will be $144,422 over a three-year period. Mr. Chatt moved seconded by Mr. Anderson to submit the application. Motion ~arri~d. Mayor Cone left the Committee meeting and Councilman Chatt assumed the Chair. Mr. Chatt moved seconded by Mr. Crakes that Item 3 of the Committee report be approved. Rollcall voce.. All council~en present voting aye, motion carried. e 2 4. Bids, Liability Insurance - Copies of a summary of bids opened July 28, 1966 were distributed, and the City's insurance agent of record explained separate bids were received for basic liability, airport liability, personal injury, false arrest, and material damage. Dr. Purdy moved seconded by Mr. Lassen ~o accept the low bid on each of the separate items. Motion carried. I No action taken. See item under New Business_- Bids, Insurance Coverage. 3 5. Planning Commission Report - August 2, 1966 a. Variance to allow study-skill center at 662 Cheshire and parking at 672 Cheshire in R-2 zone, Lane Community College - These variances were requested for a period of 22 months. The Planning Commission recommended approval o~ a variance for a study-skill center, but denial of a variance to allow parking on the property qt 672 Cheshire. Mr. Crakes moved seconded by Mr. Anderson to approve the Planning Commission's recommendation. Motion carried." Mr. Chatt moved seconded by Dr. Purdy to approve Item 5a of the Committee report. Motion carried. , - , -- Items on August 4, 1966 Committee agenda not considered at that time: 4 1. PIa nning Commission Report - August 2, 1966 a. Variance from R-3G to allow seed cone storage on Bethel. Drive between Roosevelt Boulevard and Southern Pacific railroad, Manning Seed Company - The Planning Commission recommended granting a temporary variance from August 15, 1966 to December 31, 1966, subject to property owner's _eliminating the fire hazard ,created by the weeds on fill material placed on the property. Mr. Chatt moved seconded by Mr. Crakes to approve the Planning Commission recommendation. Motion carried. I 5 2. Architect, Bethel-Danebo Pool and Community Building, and Danebo Fire Station - The City Manager suggested a Selection Committee be appointed to choose an architect for these projects. Mr. Chatt moved seconded by Mr. Crakes to approve the procedure outlined by the City Manager. Mot~on carried. 6 3. Parks Bond Sale - The present situation regarding bond sales was discussed, and e it was recommended that a decision on this matter be hela over until a later date. No action was taken and the matter was held over. 7 4. County-wide Census - Plans were explained for a County-wide census to be conducted jointly by Eugene, Springfield, and Lane County together with the Intermediate Education District and the Central Lane Planning Council. Th~ lED would contribute $10,000; Eugene and Springfield, ll~ per person c~unted; Lane County, data process- ing equip~ent; and CLPC, addresses by census tract a~d block. Estimated cost to the city of Eugene is $8200 which should be recovered through increased State dis- tribution of shared revenues allocated on population basis. Mr. Chatt moved seconded by Mr. Crakes that the City participate in the County-wide census at _an estimated cost of $8200. Rollcall vote. All councilmen present voting aye, motion carried. I 8 5. Naming Amazon Park Softball Field (Moore Field) - A letter from Frank Shearer was read commending the City for the development of Amazon Park and suggesting that the softball field be officially named "Moore Fiel d", honoring Jack Moor~, coach and manager of McCulloch Chain Saw girls softball team. The Council agreed to hold this item over to provide an opportunity fo~ other names to be suggeste~. . , 9 6. Dedication Utility Easement, Oakmont Park (EWEB) - The Eugene Water & Electric Board requested dedication of an easement for utilities across property recently e deeded by Miles McKay for Oakmont Park. Mr. Chatt moved seconded by Mr. Anderson to authorize dedication of the easement. Rollcall vote. All councilmen present voting aye, motion carried. t~ I 8/8/66 - 10 _. .~---'.....-