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~ 349 -- 6/12/67 ---~ I requested 40-f6ot and 60-foot curb cuts at 135 North Cleveland in addition to a 35-foot cut. Williams also requested permission to reconstruct existing steps within the street right-of-way. The Public Works Department recommended approval of the requested curb cuts, and that a revocable permit be granted Williams to al- low the steps in the right-of-way. Mr. McNutt moved seconded by Mr. Anderson to approve the recommendation. Motion carried. Mr. Anderson moved seconded by Mrs. Lauris that Items 6 through 13 of the Committee report be approved. Motion carried. 1 14. Deferred Assessment, Sewers in Norland Way, Hackett - The Public Works Department, in order to obtain easements, requested permission to defer sewer assessment against the Lewis Hackett property south of Belt Line Road and east of Norkenzie Road until public access to the property is available. Mr. Anderson moved seconded by Mr. McNutt to approve the deferral. Motion carried. e 2 15. Right-of-Way Purchase, 28th and Whitbeck - The Public Works Department requested per- mission to exercise option for the purchase of property needed for right-of-way at 28th and Whitbeck from Erick G. and Eva B. Ostlund for $775. A statement of condi- tions of purchase from Mr. and Mrs. Ostlund was read. Mr. McNutt moved seconded by Mr. Anderson to approve the purchase. Motion carried. Mr. Anderson moved seconded by Mrs. Lauris that Items 14 and 15 of the Committee report be approved. I Rollcall vote. All councilmen present voting aye, mot ion carried. 3 16. Zoning North of Wil1amette River - Copies of draft of a letter addressed to the Lane County Commissioners were distributed to Council members concerning future rezoning applications on areas under County jurisdiction but immediately adjacent to the City limits. It was agreed the letter would not be sent to the County at 'this time. Mr. Anderson moved seconded by Mrs. Lauris that Item 16 of the Committee report be received and filed. Motion carried. 4 17. National League of Cities, Voting Del egates - Mrs. Hayward moved seconded by Mr.McNutt that Councilman McNutt be named as Eugene's voting delegate, and Councilman Lassen as alternate, at the League's annual business meeting at 9:00 a.m. on August 2, 1967 in Boston. Motion carried. Mr. Anderson moved seconded by Mrs. Lauris that Item 17 of the Committee report be approved. Motion carried. 5 18. Willamette River Dam - A letter was read from the Corps of Army Engineers in response to an inquiry regarding a low-level dam on the Wil1amette River to provide a quiet- water area adjacent to Skinners Butte Park and North Bank Park. The letter stated the Corps proposes to evaluate the possibilities of such a development in connection with the Wil1amette Basin review study. The letter also commented on the work being con- tinued on Amazon Creek studies as a part of the Wil1amette Basin review study. No I action was taken. 6 19. Legislation - The City Manager called attention to the League of Ore~n Cities legisla- tive bulletin which reviewed status of tax legislation before the Legislature as of June 6, 1967. Cities were requested to immediately notify the League if any operating programs are jeopardized under tax plans being considered. Councilwoman Hayward inquired about H.B.1338 (annexation when health hazards exist) e and was informed only technical problems are involved which can be resolved. The City Manager reported that legislation with regard to the 10th and Oak off-street parking structure passed both houses and is before the Governor for signature. He said the deadline for appeal in the court case is June 16, 1967, and the architect selection committee is ready to make a decision on an architect for the s'tructure and work will proceed immediately if no appeal is made by that date. 7 20. Commendation - A letter from Patricia R.Schneider, instructor at Lane Community College, was presented commending members of the Fire Department who have taken English courses under her instruction. She commented with regard to the employes' enthusiasm, co-operation, high quality of work, spirit, good attendance, and ambition." Mr. Anderson moved seconded by Mrs. Lauris that Items 18, 19, and 20 bf the Committee report be re- ceived and filed. Motion carried. . I ORDINANCES 8 Council Bill No. 7993 - Levying assessments for paving, sanitary and storm sewers in Foothills West Addition and 8th Addition to Ellendale, submitted and read the first time in full on May 8, 1967 and held over to this meeting to allow proper notice of assessment to be given owners of affected properties, was brought back for consideration with no written protests on file. Mr. Anderson moved seconded by Mrs. Lauris that the bill be read the second time by council bill num- e ber only with unanimous consent of the Council. Motion carried unanimously and the bill was read the second time by council bill number only. II 6/12/67 - 1.5 ~