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e 18~ 1/23/67 I e I I e I e 1 2 3 4 8 be willing to post a bond should there be any question with regard to that organiza- tion's paying any expense involved. A vote on the motion to initiate a Charter amendment was taken, and motion defeated,5-3. Mr. Anderson moved seconded by Mrs. Lauris that Item 2 of the Committee report be tabled. Motion carried. Mrs. Lillian T. Hamilton, partner in Hamilton Electric, 232 West 5th Avenue, and Leslie Erb, 610 East 39th Avenue, requested the Council to explore every possible manner in which the Cross may re- main 0n Skinners Butte. 3. Student Dormitory north of Wi11amette River, Sewer Service - MaY9r Cone explained that a proposed student dormitory north of the Wi11amette River adjacent to the Chase property could more efficiently be served by the Springfield sewage treatment plant. Such service requires a request from the Eugene ~ity Council since the pro- posed development lies within the city of Eugene. Mrs. Lauris moved seconded by Mr. A~derson to request Springfield to provide sewer service under such conditions as are suitable to both Eugene and Springfield, Motion carried. 4. Planning Commission Report - December 6, 1966 a. Rename Paragon Road to Bertelsen Road - The Planning Commission recommended chang- ing the name of Paragon Road south of 11th Avenue, which is in line with Bertelsen Road north of 11th, to Bertelsen Road. Mr. McNutt moved seconded by Mr. Lassen to approve the name change. Motion carried. b. Annex southeast corner Lorane Highway and Chambers, Steinmu11er - The Planning Commissiol) recommended approval of the 100% petition to annex about 1.18 acres at this location subject to an agreement with the City to provide that the peti- tioner pay the cost of pump station and trunk sewer to serve the,property. Dr. Purdy moved seconded by Mr. Anderson to approve. the annexation as recommended. Motion carried. Mr. Anderson moved seconded by Mrs. Lauris to approve Items 3, 4a, and 4b of the Committee report. Motion carried. 5. Housing Policy Statement - The Eugene Development Agency referred to the Council for consideration and possible concurrence a housing policy statement adopted by the Agency. The statement supports preservation and conservation of 10w- to.midd1e-cost standard housing, especially adjacent to the downtown area, and delineates justifica- tion for removal of such housing. Copies of the statement will be reproduced, dis- tributed to the Council, and brought back for consideration at a later date. Mr. Anderson moved seconded by Mrs. Lauris that Item 5 of the Committee report'be received and filed. Motion carried. 5 6. EWEB Exchange, Bloomberg Park - The Eugene Water & Electric Board advised the Council by letter they are ready to proceed with the exchange of Bloomberg Park properties for construction of a substation to serve Lane Community College and other develop- ment in that area. City property at the northeast corner will be exchanged for EWEB property west of the City's ownership to allow more efficient location of the sub- station. Both the Parks Department and School Board 4 staff recommend approval. Mrs. Lauris moved seconded by Mr. McNutt to proceed with the exchange. Motion carried. Mr. Anderson moved seconded by Mrs. Lauris to approve Item 6 of the Committee report. Rollcall vote. All councilmen present voting aye, motion carried. 6 7. Sidewalk Lights, northwest corner Broadway and Willamette - Wilmsen, Endicott & Un- thank, architects, requested permission to install several sidewalk lights adjacent to the curb beside the recently remodeled building at this location. James Bernhard, representing the architects, said the owners of the building will be responsible for installation, maintenance, replacement, etc., and that no other exterior signs on the building will be permitted if the lights are insa1led except small name plates over each window. Mrs. Lauris moved to grant permission for the sidewalk lights. It was suggested the item should be referred to the Planning Commission and to the Eugene Development Agency for recommendation. Dr. Purdy moved seconded by Mr.Anderson to refer to the Planning Commission and to the Eugene Development Agency., Motion carried. Mr. Anderson moved seconded by Mrs. Lauris to approve Item 7 of the Committee report. Motion carried. 7 8. 12th and Willamette Pedestrian Crossing - A report from the Public Works Department was presented with regard to possible change ,in marking or signing the pedestrian crossing on Willamette at 12th. The report said the basic problem in this area is jaywalking, not the physical marking of the crossing, and recommended no change. No action was taken. Mr. Anderson moved seconded by Mrs.Lauris that Item 8 of the Committee report be received and filed. Motion carried. 9. Sanitary Sewer in area bounded by Eastwood Lane. Oakway Road. Southwood, Lane. Fair- way Loop - Petitioned by owner of 100% of property to be assessed. Mrs. Lauris moved seconded by Mr. McNutt to approve the petition. Motion carried. JI li~ lt23/67 - 10