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49~ e 10/23/67 I 1 3. Street Closure, Christmas 1967 - The Eugene Chamber of Commerce requested closure of streets on November 28, 1967 between 6:00 and 8:00 p.m. to effect a "mall" in the area generally between 7th and 11th, Charnelton and Pearl. A description of the activities planned during that time was given by Dave Whitbbead, chairman of the Chamber committee in charge of the Christmas season opening. The Public Works Department called attention to the parking which would be closed off, difficulty in moving traffic, expense incurred in placing and removing barricades, etc. Mr. Anderson moved seconded by Mrs. Lauris to go ahead with the plan for the mall, providing clearance is made with the Police De- partment and the City Manager's office. Motion carried. Dr. Purdy moved seconded by Mr. Anderson to approve Item 3 of the Committee report. Motion carried. r'l 2 4. Jefferson Street Extension, Federal Fund Freeze ~ The Assistant City Manager reported there was some concern that the current Federa~ freeze of public works money would jeopardize contract award for the Jefferson Street extension, due for bid opening in November. The Council agreed a letter should be directed to the State Highway Depart- ment urging completion of the project at this time. e The City Manager said a letter was sent to' the State Highway Department with regard to the Federal fund freeze. 3 5. Abatement, 955 East 43rd, Sahlstrom - The Assistant City Manager. reported that although the City was requi~ed to file an answer in the law suit filed by Mr. Sahlstrom with re- gard to this abatement, the City Attorney asked for an extension of time and will file I the City's answer next week. Dr. Purdy moved seconded by Mr. Anderson that Items 4 and 5 of the Committee report be received and filed. Motion carried. 4 6. Retaining Wall, 2905 University - Marvin D. Hammarback requested permission to construct a four-foot retaining wall of four-inch cedare adjacent to the sidewalk at 2905 University Street. The Public Works Department recommended granting a revocable permit for the wall. Mrs. Hayward moved seconded by Mrs. Lauris to grant the revocable permit. Motion carried." Dr. Purdy moved seconded by Mr. Anderson that Item 6 of the Committee report be approved. Motion carried. Committee meeting held October 19, 1967 : "Present:Mayor Cone; Councilmen Purdy, Lauris, Anderson, Lassen, Hayward, McDonald, and Wingard; City Manager and staff; Representatives of AFSCME Local 1724 and Fire Fighters Local 851; and others. 5 1. County Air Pollution District - Councilman Anderson asked for staff review and Council discussion of creation of an air pollution district on a County boundary basis. The City Manager said the City Attorney has been asked to meet with the Springfield City Attorney and with Lane County Deputy District Attorney to explore the type of agreement and action I necessary to cre~te a County-wide district and to report back as soon as possible. The Manager explained there is a January 1 deadline for County boundary districts to apply for 50% matching funds from the State. Some State appropriations are available to in- dividual cities on a 30% matching-fund basis. 6 2. Westmoreland Community Center - The Parks Department reported 12,658 persons used the Westmoreland Community Center during its first month of operation. e 7 3. Leased-Housing Program - A letter from Senator Wayne Morse indicated he has asked the Department of Housing and Urban Development for prompt and thorough consideration of Lane County Housing Authority's leased-housing program application. 8 4. Commendation, Safety Director - A letter from the State Compensation Department ex- pressed appreciation for services and courtesies extended by Benjamin A. Masengil and Lawrence L. Jack in furtherance of the Department's advanced first aid classes. 9 5. Governor's Tax Message - The League of Oregon Cities forwarded a copy of Governor Tom McCall's message outlining his proposal for state budget reductions and property tax relief for consideration of the Legislative special session October 30, 1967. Dr. Purdy moved seconded by Mr. Anderson that Items 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 of the Committee report be re- ceived and filed. Motion carried. 10 6. Agreement. First National Bank.. Paying Agent - The Finance Department recommended enter- I ing into an agreement with First National Bank of Oregon whereby the Bank will pay the City's coupons and bonds when due from money 'previously deposited by the City. The Bank's cj arge is 4c; per coupon and '50c; per bond for items paid in Eugene, :and no :charge for itens paid in New York, at an estimated cost of $525 for current outstanding issues. Dr. Purdy moved seconded by Mr. Lassen to approve the agreement as outlined. Motion carried. Dr. Purdy moved seconded by Mr. Anderson to approve Item 6 of the Committee report. Rollcall vote. All councilmen present voting aye, motion carried. . . , e II 10/23/67 - 8 \L~