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.~ 369 . 9/9/68 . Mr. Lassen moved seconded by Mrs. Lauris to authorize proceeding with working plans for the parking structure as outlined. Councilman Lassen asked if Federal financing could be considered if the basement area is finished so as to be used as a shelter. The City Manager said such use would probably make it eligible for Federal financing, but that because of requirements for shelter use some delay would be experienced in gaining approval of a Federal program. It was under- stood estimates would be brought back for completion of the basement area for use for commercial storage. A vote was taken on the motion as stated, and motion carried. COMMITTEE REPORTS Committee meeting held September 5, 1968: >. "Present: Mayor Cone; Councilmen Anderson, Lauris, Purdy, Lassen, Hayward, McDonald, Wingard, and Teague; City Manager and staff; and others. 1 1. Alley from Park Street to Broadway between Willamette and Oak - Councilwoman Lauris asked if the lights would be salvaged and the alley restored after completion of the building demolition adjacent to the alley. The Parks Director said the alley will be landscaped, using the same lights. . 2 2. Parking Prohibition,Broadway and Oak - Councilman Purdy asked if the parking prohibi- . tion on the Oak Street side of the First National Bank building is necessary since there is reserved space on the Broadway side. The Manager said it would be investigated. 3 3. Parking Restriction, 11th and Mill - Councilwoman Lauris called attention to the two-hour parking restriction still in effect for the restaurant at 11th and Mill which is closed. It was understood it would be investigated. 4 4. Harlow Road - Councilman Wingard asked when the utility poles would be removed from the Harlow Road right-of-way. The Public Works Director explained that it is neces- sary for every house connection to be made to the new facilities before the poles can be removed. He said October 1 is the contract completion date but it is expected ex- tensions will be requested. . 5 5. School Board Questionnaire - A tabulation was presented of responses to the short form questionnaire distributed by School Board No. 4 at its last budget election. The City Manager said the tabulation of comments submitted by electors has been requested from the School Board when it has been completed. 6 6. Television Cable Service - Letters from the Teleprompter TV were presented in answer to a request concerning service to new areas. The TV Company indicates a large in- vestment in the past two or three years in replacing existing cable service to give better color reception. They anticipate increasing investment in this service as well as extending the cable to all new areas within two years. . 7 7. Pre-Olympic Track Meet - A letter was received from the Oregon Track Club expressing appreciation to the ParksDepartment for its co-operation in staging the 1968 Pre- Olympic Track Meet. 8 8. Navy Prisoners - A letter was received from the Commandant of the Thirteenth Naval District expressing appreciation to the Eugene Police Department for its help and co-operation in transporting and housing Navy and Marine prisoners when mechanical it trouble forced a flight down at Mahlon Sweet Field. Mr. Lassen moved seconded by Mrs. Lauris that Items 1 through 8 of the Committee report be received and filed. Motion carried. Councilman Wingard presented Councilman Anderson a trophy in recognition of Mr. Anderson's winning the politicians' jogging event at the recent National Junior Track Meet. The trophy was an appropriate carving by Byron D. Krog of a jogger spurred on by an oversized dog with a scrap of what appeared to be part of the jogger's uniform in his mouth. Mr. Wingard suggested that the joggers' meet become an annual event for Eugene so that the city may develop an image as the "City of Joggers." Mr. Anderson expressed his appreciation and said he had had advice that every politician should "learn to run hard and fast." He urged other Council members to join. . With regard to Item 6, Councilman McDonald expressed disappointment at not receiving television cable service in the Panorama View subdivision. . 9 9. Railway, Skinners Butte Park - Bud Nixon, 1350 Charnelton Street, requested Council approval for in&allation of a railway in Skinners Butte Park for a miniature train which he recently purchased. Mr. Nixon displayed a sketch showing the proposed route of the track along the Willamette River between the Coburg Road bridge and the Washington-Jefferson bridge, and explained plans for turn-arounds, depots, anticipated revenues, method of operation, and so forth. He also explained plans for extending the railway to the top of Skinners Butte in the future with installa- tion of cabooses for museums and railway dining cars. He said the idea was presented to the Jaycees who suggested the possibility of also extending the railway to the .- mall anticipated in the downtown renewal project. 9/9/68- 15 ....