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. . . . . . e . . , ~ 205 5/27/68 a matter of reorganization. He said such a study might be funded through a grant from an outside agency. The City Manager suggested a preliminary study to determine the scope of Charter revision which might be undertaken. Councilman Anderson suggested that the Mayor appoint a committee to determine procedures - whether to seek foundation money to revise the Charter, membership of a Charter Study Commission, and generally to give guidance with regard to areas of the Charter which should be given study. Mayor Cone expressed firm opposition to any change in the Council-Manager IDrm of government. Mr. Anderson moved seconded by Mrs. Hayward that the Mayor appoint a committee to bring back a report as to whether a Charter revision should be made, procedures to be followed should it be made, and methods of funding. Motion carried. Mr. Anderson moved seconded by Mr. Lassen to approve Item 3 of the Committee report. Motion carried. Councilwoman Lauris asked if the League of Oregon Cities would do this work under fees paid by the City. The City Manager said the League would provide materials f~om their library and advice with regard to general proposals, but the dues structure would not provide for technical drafting help necessary if the Charter is revised. 1 4. Trailer Variance Extension, 13th and Olive - The variance allowing use of a trailer for Kendall Ford office at 13th and Ulive has expired. The City Manager explained that the variance permitting use of a tent at the same location for sales space will soon expire and suggested extension of both since there are no Code enforcement problems. Mr. Lassen moved seconded by Mr. Wingard to grant a six-month extension of the variances, with review at the end of that time. Motion carried. Mr. Anderson moved seconded by Mr. Lassen to approve Item 4 of the Committee report. Motion carried. Councilmen Lassen and McDonald questioned extension of the variances after this. They both felt another extension should not be granted unless Kendall Ford has another site located and buiMings under construction. 2 5. Curb Cut, 62 West 29th Avenue - Keith Carter requested lO-foot extension of the existing 20-foot curb cut at 62 West 29th Avenue to accommodate safe exit from the car wash building. The Public Works Department recommended approval. Mr. Wingard moved seconded by Mr. Anderson to approve the oversize curb cut. Motion carried. Mr. Anderson moved seconded by Mr. Lassen to approve Item 5 of the Committee report. Motion carried. 3 6. Curb Cut, Valley West at Bailey Hill Road and Warren Street - The Planning Commis- sion approved a planned unit development for Ellison and Platz in this area, including design of the parking area in a single-family residential section to accommodate park- ing perpendicular to the street and requiring a 192-foot curb cut. The City Manager said the arrangement is contrary to normal requirements and isn't desired as a rule, but would be acceptable in this situation. Mr. Anderson moved seconded by Mr. Wingard to approve the requested curb cut. Motion carried. Mr. Anderson moved seconded by Mr. Lassen to approve Item 6 of the Committee report. Motion carried, Councilman Purdy abstaining. 4 7. Hayes Street Parking - A report was presented from the Public Works Department with regard to investigation of prohibiting parking on one side of Hayes Street from 18th Avenue south requested by Councilman McDonald. It was felt removal of parking from one side would not lessen hazards for children because of resulting two-way traffic. The Public Works Department recommended circulation of a questionnaire to owners of property on Hayes Street between 18th and 22nd to determine if they want a parking restriction on one side of the street, and if so, which side. Dr. Purdy moved seconded by Mr. Anderson to approve the recommendation. Motion carried. Mr. Anderson moved seconded by Mr. Lassen to approve Item 7 of the committee report. Councilman McDonald pointed out that most of the homes on Hayes from 18th south are occupied by renters. Discussion resulted in Mr. Anderson's changing his motion, with the consent of the second, to approve circulating a questionnaire, but that it be sent to both renters and property owners, providing they are separately identified. Motion carried. 5 8. Ordinance, Garbage Haulers License Tags - An ordinance was proposed which would require issuance of metal license tags to garbage haulers to identify all garbage trucks licensed by the City. The City Manager explained enforcement problems with regard to City licensed garbage trucks because of garbage trucks from outside the City using the same dump site. Mr. Lassen moved seconded by Mr. Wingard to adopt the proposed ordinance. Motion carried. 6 9. Ordinance, Auctioneers License - The Finance Department recommended issuance of auctioneers license on a six-month basis instead of a three-month basis as now re- quired. A proposed ordinance was presented which would amend the Code to provide for the change. Dr. Purdy moved seconded by Mr.Anderson to adopt the ordinance. Motion carried. 5/27/68 - 8 ~