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~ 37-0 . ::;0- 9/9/68 In ?nswer to q~es~io~~ fromCouncilwom~n ,Lauris, Mr. Nixon said f~nds ~erived from the train operation would go into park funds for expansion of the zoo and other.facilities, . and that the railway would be set back far enough to allow access to the River. Councilman McDonald asked who would be. liable should a deficit occur in the operation. Mr. Nixon explained the.intention of forming a corporation with the idea of accumulat- ing funds through donations, pledges, .or loans to finance the operatio11; at the beginning. He said retired railroad men, Boy- Scout troops, and others have offered free time to help in the construction, maintenance, and operation until it is on a.paying basis. Mr. Nixon said he expects to be reimbursed $3,500.00 for the cost of the train. Dr. Purdy moved seconded by Mr. McDonald to refer the proposal to the staff for in- vestigation to determine its feasibility. Discussion continued on various aspects of the proposed operation such as possible change in character of the park, track crossing'to gain access to the River, possi- bility of locating the railway in Baker Park, space needed, and necessity for detailed studies to determine feasibility and legal and-insurance requirements, and other . problems which may be encountered. A vote was, taken. on the motion as- stated,- and- motion carried. - - . Mr. Lassen moved seconded by Mr's. Lauris that Item 9 o.f the Committee report be approved. Motion carried. .:' City Election, November 1968 - Council ttlember-s discussed campaign organization to 1 10. .: promote the City measures on the November ballot. ,It was understood Mayor Cone would appoint a Council committee to meet as soon as possible to establish definite programs for getting information on the measures to.the voters. Mr. Lassen moved seconded by Mrs. Lauris that Item 10 of .the Committee report be received and filed. Motion carried. 2, 11. Interstate Commerce Commission Hearing, Southern- Pad-fic Service - The Interstate Com- merce Commission annol}nced a public hearing wi.!l be held .ih Eugene.on September-24,1968 with regard toSouthe,rn Pacifi c' s request to discontinue the Cascade runhi~g between Portland and San Francisco. The Council has gone on recor~ opposing deletion.of pas- senger train service to this area. The Public Utility Commissioner offered legal serv- . ice to the city of Eugene to present the City's point of view at the ICC hearing. The --= City Manager said the PUC attorneys will spend full time on the case and will have statistical and factual information: .He said there -is no involvement-other than the one presentation and no exp.ense in terms of gathering information, making studies, etc. Dr. Purdy moved seconded by Mr. Lassen that Councilman Wingard attend for the City and that the Public Utility Commissioner be authorized to represent the City legally. '. Motion carried. ;, I' " It was noted that the Chamber, of Commerce has gone on record favoring the Southern Pacific's request for passenger service deletion. I ..; 3 12. Planning Commission Report - August 26, 1968 a. Vacation 28th from High to 120 feet eas,t of_ Ferry, Larson et al .- The Planning ~ Commission recommended approval of this vacation on the condition that the north 16 feet_revert to the City for park purposes and the south 24 feet to the owners of abutting properties with the understanding that 12. feet of the -24-foot vacation would be deeded to. the l:;ity for park. purposes when the vacation becomes final; and on the condition that sufficient area Qe retained in the Ferry and Mill Streets .~" rights-of-way to provide for adequate turn-arounds and park access. It was ex- , ~ plained that the original dedication from properties abutting the right-of-way on the south was 24 feet, and under Oregon law vacated property reverts to the property from which it was originally dedicated when the original dedication can be- determined. The Manager ~aid. easements for utilities- would be retained, and that there is no reimbursement other than rededication of the l2-foot strip to the City. Mrs. Lauris moved seconded by Mr. McDonald to approve. the vacation as recommended. Motion carried. 4 b. Vacation Easement between 10th .and 11th west from Chambers, Lansdowne-Carr - The Planning Commission recommended approval of vacation of the l2-foot easement .' running 174.8 feet west from Chambers between 10th. and 11th. Dr. Purdy moved "'" " seconded by Mr. Wingard to approve the vacation. Motion carried. 5 c. Annexation of. 1.06 acres on Floral Hill Drive south of East-26th, Blumenstein et -al- t The Planning Commission recommended approval of th~ 10070 consent annexation petition. It is anticipate.d sewers will be extended to the area. Dr. Purdy moved seconded by Mrs. Hayward to approve the annexation. Motion carried. 6 13. Ordinance, Amend Parking Assessment District, Land Use Changes - A proposed ordinance was read which would amend the assessment procedure for off-street parking assessment districts. The amendment provides that when there is a change in land use of proper- ties which have been exempted from assessment on the basis of no benefit (commercial off-street parking lots), assessment can then be made against those properties, pro- ~. ./ ~ . 9/9/68 - 16