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;a 4 ,.,""'lIl , d . 8/26/68 1 c. Laure1wood Bonds - The proposed measure submitted would authorize issuance and sale . of $360,000 general obligation bonds to complete the purchase of the Laure1wood property. The Manager said a review of the purchase agreement and deed revealed no restrictions on use of the property or resale other than that the School District shall have first right of refusal should the City decide to sell. Since the pur- chase agreement provided that deeds be given when payments were made, the City at this time has title to three-fifths of the property. Councilwoman Hayward inquired about the possibility of obtaining Federal funds for , purchase of the property. The Manager said that when the Open-Sapce Program was initiated golf courses were considered to be eligible for open-space grants, but this is no longer true because of a policy restriction imposed by the Department of Housing and Urban Development. Councilman Anderson suggested the Parks Department develop a schematic plan for voter information showing the potential mu1tirecreationa1 use of the property so that the voters will realize it is not intended to be used for golf only. Dr.Purdy . asked . that the School District be contacted to determine if they have any oral com- mitment with the original owners with regard to keeping the property free of de- velopment and as open-space land. The Parks Director said it is difficult to foretell potential use of the property, but that its use as a total recreational complex will be too valuable as the City II grows to maintain it for golf alone. He said investment in an irrigation system would not be wasted since the property will need to be irrigated regardless of . whether it is used for golf or other recreational purposes. Dr. Purdy moved seconded by Mrs. Lauris to prepare ballot measures for authoriza- tion of a room tax, and for authorization of a bond measure to complete the Laure1- wood purchase, as outlined for submission to the voters at the November 5 election. Motion carried. Councilman McDonald said he felt the tax limitation measure was of prime importance and questioned whether the other measures being on the same ballot would jeopardize the <llu1come of that issue. Mr. Anderson moved seconded by Mr. Lassen to submit a measure on the November 5, 1968 ballot for ~ $360,000 general obligation bonds to complete the Laure1wood property purchase. Councilman McDonald said he felt it should be explicitly stated that the Laure1wood property is not to be used for golf only, that it is intended to be used as a total recreational complex, so that the voters will understand that at some future date additional funds will be taken for its development. The City Manager said the Parks Department could produce several alternative plans for the property so that it will be abundantly clear to the public that the potential for recreation is much more than just golf. Councilman Anderson suggested that the Parks Director review with the Council the possibilities for development of the property at a committee meeting within the next 30 days. Mr. McDonald moved seconded by Mrs. Lauris to amend the motion to add the words "...for recreational purposes." Motion carried. . A rollcall vote was taken on the original motion as amended, and motion as amended carried, all councilmen present voting aye. 2 d. Street Improvement Levy - A proposed ballot measure was presented which would authorize a $500,000 levy annually for ten years for street improvements. The City Manager explained the need for the funds should the l~% limitation measure be . adopted and because of the results of the Transportation Study and the proposed West Amazon Parkway development. He said a serial levy for street improvements was repealed when the last tax base was adopted, and the funds included in the new tax base have not met the need because of pressure on general operating funds. So consideration should be given to financing right-of-way acquisition and construc- tion programs. Since the 1~% limitation measure also provides that revenue measures can be taken to the voters only in November of each year, it would be another full budget year before provision could be made for financing. Mr. Lassen moved seconded by Mr. Wingard to prepare a ballot measure to authorize a ten-year serial levy for street improvements as outlined for submission to the vo~ers at the November 5 election. Motion carried. . Mr.Anderson moved seconded by Mrs. Lauris to approve Item 2d of the Committee report. Rollcall vote. All councilmen present voting aye, motion carried. . 3 3. Jail Improvements - After a report was submitted by SUA, Inc., of their study indicat- ing several million dollars would be involved in providing new facilities for the City/County jail, Lane County concluded it would be some time before they would be in a position to consider such a major investment. SUA was asked to develop a plan for the existing facility as an interim improvement to resolve major problems now. Lane County approved the plan submitted and asked the Council's consideration. A design sketch was displayed showing an additional wing, 9l'xl6', to be constructed on the west side of the existing jail to provide visitor waiting room, 10-unit visiting station, and five private rooms for use of attorneys and ministers when consulting .'1 -----........".......:.... ._'.'~' .- 8/26/68 - 13 ....