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e 2tJ.~ 2/6/67 I e I I e I e " 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 6. Architects. Danebo Fire Station and Swimming Pool - The City Manager reported the Architect Selection Committee recommended retaining William W. Wilson as architect for the Danebo fire station, and the firm of Briscoe and Berry for the Danebo swim- ming pool. Mr. McNutt moved seconded by Mrs. Lauris to approve the recommendation. Motion carried. Mrs. Lauris moved seconded by Mr. McNutt to approve Item 6 of the Committee report. Motion carried. 7. Laurelwood Golf Course - It was explained there is a possibility School District 4 may decide not to construct a school on the Laurelwood.property. NQ decision has yet been made, but the Council was asked if they wished to be in a position to exercise the City's option on the Laurelwood property should the School Board decide to sell. Total purchase price of the 82.14 acres is $325,000 to be paid over a 5-year period with a 5% interest rate~ To exercise its option, the City would have to make a $147,141 payment immediately. This amount represents the School District's total investment in theproperty to date. The balance is to be paid in three annual payments. It was suggested funds for the initial payment could be transferred from the Parks bond fund, then either a special levy or bond issue submitted to the voters later this year. If the measure fails, then an arrangement would have to be worked out with the School District to take title tomly a portion of the property. A bond issue would be more favorable since it offers the possibility for adding other land purchases and would make payment possible over a 20-year period rather than 3 to 5 years. The Council was informed that HUD policy now does not allow for grants for acquisition of golf courses. Mr. Anderson moved seconded by Mrs. Lauris to authorize the staff to prepare a financial plan fo~ acquisition of Laurelwood Golf Course should School District 4 decide to dispose of it. Further discussion resulted in a motion by Mr. Anderson seconded by Mrs. Lauris to authorize the City Manager to negotiate with School District 4 for the acquisition of the Laurelwood property. Motion carried, Mr. Wingard voting no. Councilman Wi?gard asked if there is a plan for acquisition of open-space land, and was informed there is a long-range park acquisition program now in effect. Mrs. Lauris moved seconded by Mr. McNutt to approve Item 7 of the Committee report. Motion carried. 8. Coburg Road Right-of-Way. Scott - The City Attorney recommended payment of $600 for Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert R. Scott for Coburg Road right-of-way. The property owner asked $1000 for the property, and the City filed condemnation suit in 1965 on the basis of a $375 appraisal. Mrs. Lauris moved seconded by'Mr. McDonald to settle for $600. Motion carried. Mrs. Lauris moved seconded by Mr. McNutt to approve Item 8 of the Committee report. Rollcall vote. All councilmen present voting aye, motion carried. 9. Speed. West 11th and Bailey Hill Road - The State Speed Control Board, in response to a request from the city of Eugene and after engineering investigation, proposes to establish a speed of 30 mph on 11th Avenue from Garfield Street to 200 feet west of City View Street, and 40 mph from 200 feet west of City View Street to the west City limits. The Board also proposes to establish a 40 mph speed on Bailey Hill Road from 50 feet south of West 11th Avenue to the west City limits, except school zones. The Public Works Department recommended the 30 mph speed on West 11th Avenue extend from Garfield Street to 200 feet west of Seneca Road rather than City View. Some discussion followed on the possibility of need for a 30 mph speed the entire distance on 11th, and a 30 mph speed on Bailey Hill Road rather than the proposed 40 mph. Mr. McNutt moved seconded by Mr. Lassen to advise the State Speed ContIDl Board the proposed speeds are satisfactory except that the 30 mph zone on West 11th Avenue should be extended to 200 feet west of Seneca Road. Motion carried. Mrs. Lauris moved seconded by Mr. McNutt to approve Item 9 of the Committee report. Motion carried. 10. League of Women Voters - A letter of invitation was presented concerning public program "Planning for the Future of the Eugene Metropolitan .Area" sponsored by the League of Women Voters. The meeting is scheduled for 8:00 p.m., Thursday, February 2, 1967, in the City Council Chamber. 11. Celeste Campbell Center - Council members were invited to dedication of the Celeste Campbell Center at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 4, 1967." Mrs. Lauris moved seconded by Mr. McNutt that Items 10 and 11 of. the Committee report be received and filed. Motion carried. Items on February 2, 1967 Committee agenda not considered at that time: 1. Ignition Key Ordinance - An ordinance was presented which would make it unlawful to leave the ignition key in an unattended vehicle. Councilwoman Lauris asked if en- forcement of this ordinance would include delivery vehicles such as milk, laundry, railway express, etc., when left standing while deliveries were being made. _II IIJ ~~;.'."<,..;. 2/6/67 - 10