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e .., 241' 3/13/67 I e I I e I l e 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Mrs. Lauris moved seconded by Mrs. Hayward to approve Item 5 of the Committee report. Motion carried. 6. Truck Loading Zone. Lincoln Street north of 28th Avenue - School District 4 ~equested installation of a 25-foot truck loading zone at the east curb of Lincoln Street north of 28th Avenue for access to the Francis Willard School cafeteria. The Public Works Department recommended approval. Dr. Purdy moved seconded by Mr. McNutt to install the requested loading zone. Motion carried. 7. Sale City Property. 27th and High - An inquiry was received regarding sale of the City's property at 27th and High. The City Manager explained bids previously had been called, and the highest offer submitted was $10,000. The property is appraised at about $18,000. Mr. Wingard moved seconded by Mr. McNutt to call for bids at this time. Motion carried. Mrs. Lauris moved seconded by Mr. Lassen to approve Items 6 and 7 of the Committee report. Motion carried. 8. Sales Tax - General discussion took place with regard to possible enactment of a 3% sales tax by the State Legislature, the proceeds to be used entirely by local governmental agencies - cities, counties, school districts. The discussion also included possibility of local taxing authority and alternative methods of accomplish- ing flexibility in financing for local .agencies." Mrs. Lauris moved seconded by Mr. Lassen that Item 8 of the Committ~e report be received and ,filed. Motion carried. Committee meeting held March 9, 1967: "Present: Mayor Cone; Councilmen Purdy, Lauris, Lassen, Hayward, McDonald, and Wingard; City Manager and staff; and others. 1. Improvements. 7th Addition Highland Oaks - C. H. Morgan requested waiver of the January 15 cutoff date in order to complete public improvemen~ in 7th Addition to Highland Oaks during the 1967 construction season. The Public Works Department recommended .approval since it.. ~s a relatively s,mall area and ,no problems are anticipated. Mr. Lassen moved seconded by Mrs. Hayward to include the work in this year's program. Motion carried. 2. Culvert Extension. 6th Addition Bar M - Clair L. Adkins and Oscar Offet requested extension of the existing culvert on the drainage channel run~ing through the 6th Addition to Bar M Ranch subdivision for a distance of about 600 feet north and west. The Public Works Department estimated the cost of the extension at $14,665.00 and recommended approval of its installation with Adkins-Offet paying a portion of the cost equivalent to a 24-inch diameter line. That portion would amount to $4,157, and the City's share would be $10,508. Both Mr. Adkins and Mr. Offet commented that the open ditch is a hazard. Mr. Lassen moved seconded ,by Dr. Purdy to approve extension of the culvert as recommended. Motion carried. 3. Paving 38th, Willamette to Knob Hill Lane - Petitioned by owners of property east of the proposed paving, none of whom own property abutting the project. The Public Works Department recommended Council initiation, since the unimproved street is a short section connecting paved areas. Dr. Purdy moved seconded by Mrs. Hayward to initiate the paving of 38th from Willamette to Knob Hill Lane. Motion carried. 4. Curb Sidewalk. Hayes Street north of 17th - McKenzie Green requested sidewalk loca- tion at the curb on the west side of Hayes from 17th to the north end of the cul- de-sac. There was no objection. The sidewalk on 17th to which it would connect is located at the curb. Mr. Wingard move4 seconded by Dr. Purdy to grant the re- quest. Motion carried. Mrs. Lauris moved seconded by Mr. Lassen to approve Items 1, 2, 3, and 4 of the Committee report. Rollcall vote. All councilmen present voting aye, motion carried. 5. Model Cities Grant Program - David Hunt, Eugene Development Agency director, out- lined possible achievements under the Grant Program. A deadline of May 1, 1967 has been set for submission of the first round of applications. Mr. Hunt said the Federal government will provide funds to cities on a selective basis equivalent to 80% of the total non-Federal share of existing related Federal grant-in-aid programs. Selection would probably be made on the basis of greatest need and most imaginative program. The City Manager said he felt an application would be difficult to justify when comparing Eugene's needs to those of other cities. Council members agreed to continue the discussion at the March 13, 1967 Council meeting. Further discussion took place, with Eugene Development Agency Director Hunt explaining procedures in- volved in filing of an application are complicated and would mean gathering detailed information on all related grants now in force in the City. Also, that funds appropriated for this program are very limited considering the probable number of cities which will apply. Mrs. Lauris moved seconded by Mr. Lassen to table consideration of application for funds under the ~odel Cities Grant Program for one year. Motion carried. JL - ' 3/13/ 67 ~'".l1 1.J