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95~ e 9/26/66 I 1 b. Condemnat ion, Sewer Easement, Rexius and Bartels - The Public Works Department requested that the Council initiate condemnation proceedings for sewer ease- ments against properties owned by William and Kathryn Bartels, and Solomon, Raymond and Marvin Rexius south of 11th and west of Bailey Hill Road. Mrs.Lauris moved seconded ~y Mr. McNutt to ~nitiate condemnation proceedings as requested. Motion carried. Mr. Hawk moved seconded by Mrs. Lauris to approve Items lf through 4b of the Committee report. Motion carried. 2 5. Property Sale, area between Washington and Jefferson, 1st Avenue and SP tracks - The State Highway Department has offered to purchas-e two parcels of City-owned prop- erty in this area for $1875. It was reported that the properties were originally reserved for future alleys but were never dedicated for public use. Mr. Crakes moved seconded by Dr. Purdy to approve the sale. Motion carried. e Mr. Hawk moved seconded by Mrs. Lauris to approve Item 5 of the Committee report.' 'Rollcall vote. All councilmen present voting aye, motion carried. 3 6. Variance Extension, Andy's Catering Service, 2292 DeVos - A. W. Caldwell requested l-year extension of a variance to operate a catering service at this address. He explained , that due to the present tight-money situation, it has been impossible to obtain financing for a new building. Dr. Purdy moved seconded by Mr. Chatt to approve extension of the I variance for one year on condition that the Caldwells comply with the City's building ordinances at the present location. Motion carried. 4 7. Variance Extension, Small Animal Clinic, Villard Street, York - A letter was read from Lutes and Amundson on behalf of Gordon C. York requesting a six-month extension of a variance for the construction of a small animal clinic on Vilfard between Frank- lin and Garden. It was explained that because Dr. York has not been able to dispose of his present property to the University of Oregon, construction on this project has not begun. Dr. Purdy moved seconded by Mr. Chatt to approve a one-year extension of the variance. Motion carried. 5 8. Gas Code Amendment - The Gas Advisory Board recommended adoption of an amendment to Section 22A.28 of the Gas Code. It was explained that the changes are mostly technical and would not affect residential gas service. Mr. McNutt moved seconded by Mr. Crakes to adopt the proposed amendments. Motion carried. Mr. Hawk moved seconded by Mrs. Lauris to approve Items 6 through 8 of the Committee report. Motion carried. 6 9. Census, Estimated Cost Increase - The Central Lane Planning Council has notified the City that estimated cost for the County-wide census, in which participation was authorized by the Council at a cost of $8200 at the meeting of August 8, 1966, has been found to be too low because of the additional cost of making the count in rural areas, where it is possible to obtain only 200 names a day instead of the 300 names I a day originally estimated. Increased cost for the city of Eugene was estimated at $1800. All participating agencies will share proportionately in the increased cost. It was further explained that a census in the rural areas is valuable to the City in planning and annexation questions. Mr. Chatt moved seconded by Dr. Purdy that the additional cost for the census be approved. Motion carried. Mr. Hawk moved seconded by Mrs. Lauris to approve Item 9 of the Committee report. Rollcall vote. All councilmen present voting aye, motion carried. e 7 10. Parks and Recreation Bonds - It was reported that the Supreme Court is expected to hand down a decision within a few days concerning the placing of the l~% property tax limitation measure on the ballot. If the decision is not to place the measure on the November ballot, the Council should act at the meeting of September 26, 1966 to sell the bonds as speedily as possible in order to be able to take advantage of the bid for construction of the Westmoreland Park building submitted by Vik Construc- tion. No action. A memo was read from the Finance Director outlining possible plans for selling the $1,750,000 Parks and Recreation bonds authorized by the voters at the May 24, l~66 election. Mr. Hawk moved seconded by Mrs. Lauris to offer $1,000,000 of the bonds for sale'at this time. Rollcall vote. All council- men present voting aye, motion carried. 8 11. Closing East Park, 8th to South Park, Christmas Village - A letter was read from the Christmas Village Council requesting temporary closure of this street for the I period from November 25, 1966 to December 26, 1966. Mr. Chat t moved s eco nded by Dr. Purdy to approve the request, and also to request the Christmas Village Council to remove wires from the trees in the park between Christmas seasons. Motion carried. Mr. Hawk moved seconded by Mrs. Lauris to approve Item 11 of the Committee report. Motion carried. 9 12. Bids Improvement Pro;ects - A tabulation of bids as opened September 20, 1966 was submitted. Mr. Crakes moved seconded by Mr. McNutt that the contract for sewer in e the McLean Boulevard area be awarded to the low bidder. Motion carried. Since no bids were received on the sidewalk projects on 28th Avenue and on Cleveland Street, the Public Works Department was authorized to issue another bid call. il 9/26/66 - 3 ~ - _ _ 0 ._~_..-