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4 ~ '6~1 e 9/25/67 I 1 1. Sign Ordinance - Mrs. Hayward inquired concerning progress on development of a new sign ordinance. It was explained that work is being done on the ordinance by the Planning Commission and that it will be presented to the Council when completed. Mrs. Lauris moved seconded by Mrs. Hayward that Item 1 of the Committee report be received and placed oil'file. Motion carried. 2 2. Architects . 10th and Oak Parking Strucnure - Mr. Anderson described steps taken by the committee in making their selection and recommended retaining N. G. Jacobson and Associates, Inc. , consulting engineers of Seattle, to design the 10th and Oak parking structure. It was explained that considerable time could be saved if the schematic design could be done now rather than waiting until the pending court case had been decided. Cost for this phase of the planning will be $9600. Mr. Anderson moved seconded by Mrs. Lauris to retain N. G. Jacobson and Associates, Inc. , as architects for the 10th and Oak parking strucnure. Motion carried. e Mr. McDonald inquired if the City would be obligated if the case was decided against the City. It was explained that no City money would be spent until the case is de- cided. It was also explained that Jacobson would associate with a local architect in formulating his design. Mrs. Lauris said that it had been brought to the attention of the Council that the Renewal Agency would prefer that no further action be taken with regard to the 10th and Oak parking structure until I it could be determined whether this location would fit in with the plans being made by Rogers, Talia- ferro, Kostritsky, Lamb. Mr. Anderson commented that it would be possible to designate the firm and postpone work on the plans until the report is received, that it is important to maintain interest in the program, and that the project does involve a $2 million credit in the urban renewal program. Mr. McNutt commented that so much has been done, including assessments, etc. , that to choose a new location now would be very complicated. The City Manager commented that getting the schematic design now would save about 60 days and make it possible for the structure to be used for Christmas shopping crowds in 1968. He said private money is available for this design, with this money being repaid if it is decided to go ahead with the building at its present location. If not, the money would not have to be repaid. Mrs. Lauris moved seconded by Mrs. Hayward to approve Item 2 of the committee report. Motion carried, Mr. McDonald voting no. 3 3. Transient Room Tax - Mayor Cone asked what had been done in regard to investigating the possibility of a room occupancy tax to be levied by the City. The receipts from such a, tax would, be earmaI;~~d for civ~c improvement proj ects such as an auditorium The City Attorney reported that under the Home Rule provisions of Oregon law the City could levy such a tax by amending the Charter. 4 4. Alton Baker Park - General discussmon was held regarding the development of Alton Baker Park. Mayor Cone suggested that considerable work could be accomplished now with the use of free labor, etc. The Director of Parks and Recreation explained I that very little could be done until a comprehensive plan for land use in the Park is finished. Mrs. Lauris suggested planting trees along Centennial Boulevard as one thing that could be done now. Mayor Cone suggested development of an arboretum. The City Manager commented that a number of questions must be settled before much work can be done; among others, the question of who ii to be responsible for maintenance. Mrs. Lauris suggested setting up a committee composed of representa- tives from the entire area to develop plans for the park. The possibility that e Federal funds could be obtained was also mentioned. Mr. Anderson commented that progress is being made, that getting the name had been one step, and that possibly the private sector of the community can be interested in helping with finances. Mrs. Lauris moved seconded by Mrs. Hayward that Items 3 and 4 of the Committee report be received and filed. Motion carried. 5 5. Metropolitan Water and Sewer Study - Larry Rice, director of Central Lane Planning Council, presented a planning program for a metropolitan water and sewer study which had been previously requested by CLPC. He explained that the purpose of the program is to provide a guiding document to be used by local governmental agencies to assure that each community's sewer and water programs will be an integral part of the total area system, and to provide data that will enable local governments to continue to meet Federal planning requirements for sewer and water grants and loans. It was further explained that total cost of the planning program will be approximately $140,000, two-thirds of which would be Federal funds of which Eugene's share will I be $15,260 ($10,860 case and $4400 in staff services). Cash contributions also would be made by Lane County and the city of Springfield, and service contributions would be made by Springfield, Lane County, EWEB, Springfield Utility Board, and Pacific Power and Light. Mrs. Lauris moved seconded by Mr. Arrla-son to approve part icipat ion in the study. Motion carried. 6 6. Transportation Study - Larry Rice, director of Central Lane Planning Council, explained that money is now needed to complete the reports on the Eugene-Springfield Area Trans- e portation Study, and that the City's share of these costs, based on a per~entage of the 'I 9/25/67 - 12 t.4 II