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" ~ ~')2 9 0 .. 8/12/68 . 1 6. Alley Vacation between 12th and 13th east from Hilyard, Sacred Heart - A letter from the Administrator, Sacred Heart Hospital, was read requesting waiver of proposed charges for vacation of this alley. It was explained a public hearing was set for August 12,1968 and that under normal procedures an estimated is made of the value of the land to be vacated and assessed against the benefiting property. The Manager said a value of $3.80 per square foot has been placed on the land by the Public Works De- partment, based on recent sale of adjacent property, making a total of $7,098.88 for the land to be vacated. The basis of Sacred Heart's request for waiver was that the alley to be vacated deadends and does not serve as a public thoroughfare and does not represent an investment of public funds. Mrs. Lauris asked if a pedestrian way would be provided when construction of the Hospital's new wing is completed and was told byMr. Williams there would be. Some discussion took place with regard to the triangular piece of City-owned property at 13th and Alder used by the Hospital for parking, and the normal procedure of assess- ing value of vacated land unless dedicas ion of like value is received. . Mr. Anderson moved seconde~ by Mr. Lassen to waive one-half of the proposed assessment, charging $1.90 per square foot for the land to be vacated. Motion carried, Mrs. Lauris voting no. ,It Mr. Anderson moved seconded by Mr. Lassen to approve Item 6 of the Committee report. Mayor Cone questioned whether to reduce the appraised cost for the vacated land. Councilman Lassen . asked if there have been other instances that would compare, and the Manager replied there appeared to be none where no assessment was charged unless land of equal value was dedicated, or where property was returned to a recently filed plat when it was decided a street or alley was not needed. The policy of assessment has been in effect only since 1961, he said, so there may have been vacations without payment before that time. Councilman McDonald said it was his, understanding the alley has never been used by the public. The Public Works Director said the alley was improved with assessment to owners of abutting properties prior to the time it became surrounded by one ownership. ~ouncilman Purdy returned to the meeting. Mr. Anderson with consent of the second changed his motion to proceed with vacation of the alley and charge the full amount of the appraisal ($3.80 per square foot). Rollcall \0 te. All councilmen pres- . ent voting aye, except Councilman McDonald voting no, the motion carried. Other items on August 8, 1968 committee agenda not considered at that time: 2 1. Variance, Small Animal Clinic, Villard Street - Gordon York requested further extension of the variance granted two years ago allowing a small animal clinic on Villard Street near Garden Street. He said the University of Oregon will purchase the property upon which his existing clinic is located, and the variance extension will allow time to com- plete the transaction before a new building is constructed. Dr. Purdy moved seconded by Mrs. Hayward to grant a one-year extension of the variance. Motion carried. II 3 2. Minda Drive Right-of-way and Paving - In working with the contractor to develop a change order covering specifications for paving one-half of the right~of-way on Minda Drive between Norkenzie and Gilham, it appears that this plan will add about $1200 to the cost of construction. In the meantime it has become possible to purchase fbr $1100 the neces- sary right-of-way to pave the full width. Paving, sewer, and curb and gutter costs will be assessed against the owners of all abutting properties. . Dr. Purdy moved seconded by Mr. Anderson to buy the right-of-way for $1100 and pave the full width~' Rollcall vote. All councilmen present voting aye, motion carried. Councilwoman Lauris left the meeting. 4 3. Paving Alley between 32nd and 33rd, Willamette and Donald - Petitioned by owners of 62.2% of property to be assessed. The Public Works Department called attention to the special assessment requirement whereby Mr. John Hirons anticipated paying the en- tire cost of the alley improvement. Mr. Anderson moved seconded by Mr. Lassen to approve the petition. Motion carried. . 5 4. Buckley House - A proposed agreement was presented covering payment of funds budgeted for Buckley House. The City Manager explained that the Lane County Council on Alcoholism has not developed a program to where they are providing services similar to that provided . by Buckley House. He recommended approval of the agreement which provides for quarterly payment of the monies budgeted for this purpose. Mr. Anderson moved seconded by Mr. Lassen to approve the agreement. Rollcall vote. All councilmen present voting aye, motion carried. t€ 8/12/68 - 19 ~