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r- 102 e 3/11/68 year to the Buckley House and to assist transients who become stranded in Eugene. Mr. Wingard suggested the possibility of establishing a room tax and that funds from such a tax could be used. I Mr. Anderson moved seconded by Dr. Purdy to amend the motion to remodel the building as economically as possible and to delete operating costs. Motion carried. Mr. Anderson moved seconded by Dr. Purdy to approve as amended the original motion. Motion carried. Mr. Anderson moved seconded by Mr. Lassen to authorize only remodeling of the building as economically as possible under the direction of the City Manager to make it suitable for the purpose for which it was made ava~lable to Child Care. Rollcall vote. All councilmen present voting aye, motion carried. 1 2. Minor Subdivision, 1255 Hughes Street, Bishoff - Mr. Donald R. Bishoff, Jr., 1244 Hughes Street, asked for Council review of the Planning Commission approval of a minor sub- division for Mr. Gordon P. Olsen. He contended a letter from Mr. Olsen requesting modification of the Subdivision Ordinance did not state required facts for Commission approval of the modification and was back dated and presented after approval of the modification. The City Attorney explained the Planning Commission had not followed procedure but that they had already set a precedent for subdivision for this entire area, and that the subdivision is legal and valid. Mrs. Lauris suggested a letter be written to the Planning Commission asking them to be sure to follow procedures in the future. The Planning Director is to submit a report of backgounrd information on the subdivision and explain staff action in this case to the Council at a later date. The City Attorney explained the Council does not have jurisdiction in this matter since the State law takes precedence, and Mr. Bimoff's only appeal is through the courts. e '1 Mr. Anderson-moveaseconded by Mr. Lassen that Item 2 of the Committee report be received and filed. Motion carried. 2 3. Planning Commission Report - February 19, 1968 a. Student Housing Study - The Planning Commission recommended proceeding with the Student Housing Study in which the Planning Commission, Central Lane Planning, and the University of Oregon will work jointly to determine the impact of student housing in Eugene. The estimated cost of the study will be $2,000.00, and these funds were budgeted in this year's planning budget. Dr. Purdy moved seconded by Mr. McNutt to proceed with the study. Motion carried. << Mr. Anderson moved seconded by Mr. Lassen to approve Item 3a of the Committee report. Councilman Wingard asked of what benefit the information gained would be. The Planning Director said one of the primary problems is that University students occupy many'of the low-rental units in the City thereby placing a burden upon other people in the community requiring adequate housing at rents they can pay. He said it is expected University enrollment will increase, and the proposed study will determine the effect University enrollment has on the present housing market and what effect can be anticipated. The study also will be of benefit in developing the General Plan and will help the Joint Housing Committee in reaching some of its decisions. Rollcall vote. All councilmen present voting' aye, motion carri~d. I 3 b. Street Map Plan - The Planning Director displayed for Council cons'ideration the new Street and Highway Right-of-Way Plan. This is the list of streets in the present zoning ordinance plus additional streets indicated by the ESATS study indicated in map form and to be adopted with the new zoning ordinance. Dr. Purdy questioned the reduction in right-of-way on West 11th and Oakway. The Planning Director explained these reductions would not be made until the alternate routes were completed. He explained the rights-of-way could be amended if it was found they were not needed. He also explained the Plan was intended to preserve rights- of way for future streets. No action was taken. e 4 4. Joint Meeting, ESATS Review - A joint meeting of the Council and Planning Commission was scheduled for Monday, March 11, 1968, at 12:00 noon for re,view of the ESATS study. -5 5. Sewer Committee Meeting - A meeting was set for the Council Sewer Committee for Monday, March 4, 1968, at 12:00 noon. The committee consists of Mr. McNutt, Mr. Anderson, Dr. Purdy, and Mr. Lassen. Mr. Anderson moved seconded by Mr. Lassen that Items 3b, 4, and 5 of the Committee report be received and filed. Motion carried. . 6 6. RMBA Liquor License - RMBA liquor license for London Cellar, 975 Willamette, was submitterr by Richard D. and Esther J. Radcliffe. Change of ownership, and approved by the Police Department. Mr. McNutt moved seronded by Dr. Purdy to recommend ap- proval and release prior to the Council meeting March 11. Motion carried. I Mr. Anderson moved seconded by Mr. Lassen to approve Item 6 of the Committee report. Motion carried. 7 7. 10th and Oak Parking - The City Attorney reported the Supreme Court decision on 10th and Oak suit. The decision handed down by the Court was that the City does have the authority to exempt commercial parking lots from assessment. The original twelve challenges in the suit were reduced to five. The Court stated the Fisk property e ~ 3/11/68 - 13