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~O8 - 11/6167 - .-. --- --- - - _.~ - __ - - -0 _ _ _. _ ____u._ ,.-_..-- _.__..~__._._.__ ____ - _u_ . ,------ .. _._- +--- - __~___._ ____ _..__H_. --~--_. ~--~. -----~_._~--~------~--- - Mr. Weinstein reitereated his contention that the City has the moral obligat ion to continue present I operation of the parking lot because of repres'entations'made at the time the district w.as for'med to charge the same fee as for on-street parking. He said he didn't think a private operator should operate on an initial investment made by property owners in the district, and asked the Council to delay its decision to afford an opportunity for the prope'rty owners to meet and decide whether they want the lot operated on a lease basis. Council discussion revealed that if bids are invited, they will be considere~at the November 27 Council meeting at which time district property owne'rs will have an opportunity to express their opinions. Also, that information of the district, no specification was made as.to who would operate the lot nor how it would be operated, that' this is on a trial ba'sis to .try to start a' system under which free parking will be available for downtown shoppers. William Fry," attorney retained by Archie Weinstein, said he felt owners of property in the district were not given sufficient rotice of the proposed change in09peration,and that the City should expand on the present system rather than lease to a private operator to experiment on a validation system. .He pointed to the possibility of the City's eventually putting the 7th and Wi11amette lot, now being constructed, under the same system. The City Manager explained that a 1ett~r outlining the proposal was sent to each property owner in the e district on October 2, 1967. The validation system is being' considered at this time for only. the 7th and Olive lot, and is being considered at the request of downtown merchants who will pay for the va1llhtion system. Sam Burke, manager of Millers Department Store, and George Boehnke of Boehnke's Printing urged the Council to adopt the program and lease the lot as outlined. A vote was taken on the motion to call for bids on leasing the 7th and Olive parking lot, and motion -, carried, Councilmen McDonald and Wingard voting no. I Councilman Las~en s~lid his affirmative vote was to gain a t1do11ar-and1centtl breakdown so that a final decision can be made at the time bids are submitted; 1 3. Special Election, Parks Bonds - The City Manager proposed a $510,122. bond measure to pe placed' on the ballot with other issues t~ be considered at a special election in late January or early February 1968. The funds derived would pay the School District the purchase price of the Laure1wood golf course plus accumulated interest ($371.,000) , and for installation of a spri?k1er system and other improvements (improving pro shop, park- ing lot, driving range, new restrooms, fence - $139,000). The Council was asked whether it desired one bond issue for the purchase price and improvements, or a bond issue for the purchase price and a serial levy for the improvements. Mr. Anderson moved seconded by Dr.' Purdy to au~horize preparation of a Charter amendment to be submitted to the voters to include bonding arrangement for both acquisition and improvements as outlined. Motion carried; Dr. Purdy moved seco?ded by Mr. Anderson that Item 3.of the Committee report b~ approved. Councilwoman Lauris askedli revenue bonds could be sold for this purpose, and was told sufficient revenues' are not anticipated from the golf course to payoff the bonds in a period for wQich the bonds could be sold'. The golf course is only part of. the recreational area and other uses will ~ot be revenue producing. Some further discussion touched on whether to submit separate bond issues - one for the purchase, and one for the improvements. Councilman Lassen fa~ored a serial levy for the im- I provements. The City Manager said financing costs would be about equal for either a bond issue or serial levy if the present inflationary trend continues. A vote was taken on the motion to approve bonding. Motion carried. 2 4. Fence in' Right-of-way, 25th. between Lincoln and Lawrence -'Dr. David Robathan requested permission to construct a fence in the right-of-way at this location for privacy. for his residence. The Public Works Department recommended granting a revocable permit on the premise that 25th Avenue probab~y will not be extended in this' area. Dr. Purdy moved - seconded by Mr. Anderson to grant a revocable permit. Motion carried. . . Dr. Purdy moved seconded by Mr. Anderson to approve Item 4 of the Committee report. Motion carried. 3 5. Danebo Fire Station, Goodwill Industries - The Building Department reported this building can be moved to.Goodwil1 property and used if put on a proper foundation at its new loca- tion. If it is used for other than storage purposes certain modifications must be made, such as additional wiring for heavier loads if machinery is used and satisfactory dust collection for each woodworking machine. Otherwise, the use would be considered in a more hazardous occupancy and would require extensive ntidificati9ns. Mrs. Lauris mov~d seconded by Mr~ Lassen to donate the building to Goodwill Industries to be moved to their property at' 3885 Elmira Road with conditions to be met under a new permit to be issued by the Building"Department. Motion carried. Dr. Purdy moved seconded by Mr. Anderson to. approve It~m 5 of the Committee report, providing the I work involved in moving the building is at Goodwill Industries expense~ Councilman Lassen requested that the record show a new non-conforming use permit is to be obtained by Goodwill Industries from the City, that the old permit issued by the County will not suffice, and was told it would be included in the new. permit issued by the. Building Department. A rollcall vote was taken, and motion carried, all councilmen present voting aye. e l 11/6/67 - 9