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<br />'Council Chamber
<br />Eugene, Oregon
<br />April 22, 1968
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<br />Adjourned meeting of the Common Council of the city of Eugene, Oregon -,adjourned from the meeting
<br />held April 8, 1968 - was called to order by His Honor Mayor Edwin E. Cone on April 22, 1968 at
<br />7:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber with the following ~ouncilmen present: Mr. Anderson, Mrs. Lauris,
<br />Dr. Purdy, Mr. McNutt, Mr. Lassen, Mrs. Hayward, and Messrs. McDonald and Wingard.
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<br />NEW BUSINESS
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<br />Stop Signs, 15th and Mill - Councilman Anderson presented a petition forwarded to him by
<br />Ronald J. Lovinger" 1491 Mill Street, requesting stop signs at the intersection of 15th
<br />and Mill. It was understood it would be referred to the traffic division for investigation.
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<br />Charter Study Commission - Councilman Anderson presented a letter ,from the Lane County
<br />Labor Council requesting establishment of an ad hoc Charter Study Commission for the pur-
<br />pose of analyzing the City Charter,with respect to legislative authority of the ,Council
<br />concerning City/employe relationships. The Labor Council asked that a report o~ such ,an
<br />analysis be made to the City Council and used as the basis for any further City Council
<br />action concerning policy affecting employe ,matters. The Labor Council suggested that the,
<br />Study ,Commission be comprised of the City's legal counsel, representatives from L~ne
<br />County Bar Association, representatives of City employe labor unions, and other citizens
<br />the City Council may direct. It was understood the item would be discussed at acommitte~-
<br />6f-the-whole meeting.
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<br />Office of Community Relations - Councilman Anderson said he would like to see the City
<br />consider establishment of an office which ,would provide (1) information to the public on
<br />City services available, (2) administrative help to the Human Rights Commission so as to
<br />better implement programs giving assistance to all citizens on social problems, (3)
<br />assistance in police community relations, (4) assistance on participation in available
<br />Federal programs, ,(5) liaison with the business community, and (6) generally, better
<br />communications for the City in meeting the human needs of the community.
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<br />Mr. Anderson moved seconded by Mrs. Hayward to authorize the City Manager to make a study and bring
<br />back to the Council recommendations on procedures for establishment of an Office of Community Rela-
<br />tions, the study to include costs for funding out of the City's budget and for a full-time staff.
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<br />Councilman Wingard sugg~sted a Social Planning Commission, using volunteers," rather than creating a
<br />new agency. Councilman Anderson replied that the problems with which such an office would be involved
<br />are not confined to social problems. The need is for persons experienced in imparting information to
<br />the community and se'rving those areas' of government and the community' particularly concerned with
<br />human needs.
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<br />A vote was taken on the motion as stated, and motion carried unanimously.
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<br />"Lock Your Car" Meter Stickers -" Councilman McDonald called attention to a letter he re-
<br />ceived from Insurance Women of Eugene-Lane County requesting authorization for placing
<br />"Lock Your Car" stickers on City parking meters. It was understood a recommendation on
<br />the request would be brought back to the Council.
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<br />Setback, Roosevelt and Seneca - Councilman Lassen requested an investigation of the set-
<br />back area at Roosevelt and Seneca Road, a trailer sales estaM ishment.
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<br />Appointments, Traffic Safety Commission and Human Rights Commission - Mayor Cone announced
<br />the appointment of Dr. Richard Schlaadt, 1077 Anderson Lane, as a member of the Eugene
<br />Traffic Safety Commission, replacing Dr. Robert Kime, resigned.
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<br />Appointments were also announced to the Human Rights Commisslon b~ Mayor Cone:
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<br />Mr. Ollie Chambers, 720 East 13th Avenue, Apt.3, balance of the term ending
<br />January 1, 1969. Replacing Robert D. Kraus, resi'gned.
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<br />Mr. Bruce McKinlay, 1946 Villard Street, balance of the term ending January 1,
<br />1970. Replacing Elizabeth Stubbs, resigned.
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<br />Mr. Robert Adair, 2028 University Street, balance of the term ending January 1,
<br />1971. Replacing Kurt Neustadter, resigned.
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<br />Mrs. Richard G. Allen, 4927 Old Dillard Road, balance of ,the term ending
<br />January 1, 1971. Replacing James Bagan, resigned.
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<br />Mr. Anderson moved seconded by Mr. McDonald to confirm the appointments. Motion carried.
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<br />Paving alley between 3rd and 4th, Polk to Blair - The City Manager reported that since
<br />this project was last considered, more opposition to paving the alley was presented,
<br />"and now owners of 66.9% of the property involved are opposed. He said with this opposi-
<br />tion, the staff is hesitant about proceedings with the project. With regard to the sug-
<br />gestion that 3rd Avenue be improved, the Manager said the present dedication is not of
<br />standard width.
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