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32~" ',' n . 8/12/68 1 10. Free Swimming Lessons - The City Manager read a letter from Mrs. Harry Cronan . thanking the City for providing free swimming lessons for the children of Eugene. 2 11. Protests, Dry ZoneChanges - The City Manager read a letter from Mrs. Grace Myrtle Payne protesting changes in the "dry zone" around the University of Oregpn which would make liquor easier to chtain. 3 12. Adult Education Classes, Jail Trustees - A report was read from the Police Chief stating a program was started in April in connection with the Lane Community College Adult Educa- tion Section, for the purpose of educating jail trustees toward obtaining their high school equivalency certificate. The Program is paid for by the Adult Education Division of the Lane Community College. Since the program was started, several prisoners have been taught to read and write, two have taken their GED test and passed and another will be tested shortly. The course is on a voluntary basis and will be conducted for as long as any benefit will be gained from it. Mr. Lassen moved seconded by Mrs. Lauris that Items 8, 9, 10, 11, and 12 of the Committee report be . received and filed. Motion carried. 13. Planning Commission Report - July 22, 1968 4 a. Temporary Use, 55 and 81 West 7th, Trippett - The Planning Commission recommended approval of Lee Trippett's request for temporary use of this property for light manufacturing, until Urban Renewal acquires the property, subject to review of the - use in 18 months. Dr. Purdy moved seconded by Mr. McNutt to approve the recom- mendation. Motion carried. . 5 b. Vacation City View - Amending previous action taken on July 8, 1968, the Planning Commission recommends to the City Council approval of vacation of City View north of Shields Avenue and a portion of C eve land and Arthur Streets. Mr. Anderson moved seconded by Mr. Lassen to proceed with the public hearing set for August 26. Motion carried. 6 14. Right-Turn Lane, 13th and University - Mr. Anderson moved seconded by Mr. Wingard to approve the Public Works Department recommendation to install a right-turn lane on the south side of 13th Avenue for eastbound traffic turning south on University Street. The channelization will require relocation of bus stops on 13th Avenue which have been ap- proved by the Bus Company. Motion carried. . 7 15. Oversize Curb Cut, 3550 West 18th - Mr.Wingard moved seconded by Mrs. Lauris to approve the Public Works Department recommendation to grant a 45-foot curb cut requested by Mark W. Christensen at 3550 West 18th to accommodate storage of large drilling rigs and trucks. Motion carried. 8 16. Stop Signs, West Belt Line at Barger and Royal - Mr. Lassen moved seconded by Mr.McDonald to approve the Public Works Department recommendation to install stop signs for eastbound and westbound traffic at the intersections of Royal Avenue and Barger Avenue with West Belt Line Road. This is an emergency measure and will be in effect until a signal system is ins ta lled . The Public Works Director said the new stop signs could be presigned to alert drivers of the new stops. Motion carried. - Mr. Lassen moved seconded by Mrs. Lauris that Items 13a, l3b, 14, 15, and 16 of the Committee report be approved. Motion carried. 9 17. Harlow Road Right-of-way - The City Attorney recommended settling for $790.00 for the purchase of Harlow Road right-of-way from Philip Grant, 2991 Harlow Road. Mr. Anderson moved seconded by Dr. Purdy to approve the recommendation. Motion carried. ~ Mayor Cone entered the meeting and assumed the Chair. Mr. Lassen moved seconded by Mrs. Lauris to approve Item 17 of the Committee report. Rollcall vote. All councilmen present voting aye, motion carried. 10 18. Fence, 12th and Garfield - The Public Works Department reported that a fence constructed at the northeast corner of 12th and Garfield meets requirements of the old zoning ordinance which was in effect at the time the fence was constructed. He also reported thatthe fence does not extend into the vision clearance at 12th and Garfield. Mr. Lassen moved seconded by Mrs. Lauris that Item 18 of the Committee report be received and filed. Motion carried. . 11 19. New Careers Conclave, San Francisco, September 3-5 - The City Manager read a letter from the League of Oregon Cities inviting Eugene to send four representatives to the .. New Careers Conclave in San Francisco, California, on September 3-5, 1968. The New Careers program is designed to give on-the-job training to people who do not normally qualify for the position in which they are placed. With this on-the-job training, eventually the employe will be qualified for the job and for advancement to other positions. The City Manager cited the city of Portland as an example as they are initiating a training program of this nature in the police department. The City Manager recommended that the city of Eugene participate in the Conclave. Mr.Anderson moved seconded by Mrs. Lauris to endorse the City's participation in the Conclave and to send three or four representatives. Motion carried. Mrs. Hayward was nominated' C- as a candidate to go, along with the Personnel Officer and the City Manager, plus a member of the Civil Service Commission. 8/12/68 - 15 ....