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37't~ .- 9/23/68 Adjourned meeting of the Common Council, City of Eugene, Oregon - adjourned from the meeting held September 9, 1968 ~ was called to order at 7:30 p.m. on September 23, 1968 in the Council Chamber . by His Honor Mayor Edwin E. Cone with the following councilmen present: Mr. Anderson, Mrs. Lauris, Dr. Purdy, Mr. Lassen, Mrs. Hayward, Mr. McDonald, Mr. Wingard, and Mr. Teague. Minutes of the meeting held September 9, 1968, as mailed to Council members, were approved. NEW BUSINESS 1 Polluted Slough. Roosevelt Jr. High School - Mrs. Hayward reported on a polluted slough located adjacent to Roosevelt Jr. High School and stated concern for the school children playing in the area. Mr. Anderson moved seconded by Mr. Lassen to request that the City Manager bring back a written report to determine the solution to the problem in conjunction with the County and the School Board. Motion carried. 2 Traffic Hazards - Dillard Road and Fox Hollow Road - Mrs. Hayward reported on traffic hazards . on Dillard Road and Fox Hollow Road where children are walking to and from school and there are no sidewalks. The City Manager stated there is narrow right-of-way on these streets and that he will bring back a report from the Public Works Department on what corrective action can be made. It was also requested that the City Manager check with the State Highway Department regarding reducing the 35-40 mile per hour speed limit in this area. . 3 Stop Sign. Sorrel and Vernal - Dr. Purdy mentioned the need for a stop sign at Sorrel and Vernal Streets. No action was taken. . 4 Age Limit - Bike Riding - Mayor Cone suggested consideration of an ordinance prescribing an age limit minimum to qualify for riding bicycles. No action was taken. 5 Appointment of Mrs. Catherine Lauris to Sister City Committee - Mayor Cone appointed Mrs. Catherine Lauris to the Sister City Committee. Mrs. Lauris thanked the Mayor and accepted the appointment. Term ending January 1, 1971. 6 Bids - Sale of Property. 11th and Danebo - Opened September 18. 1968 Bid G. C. Jastad $11,266.00 Superior Land Company $5,000.00 and 20 feet of right-of-way 1,580.76 feet long on the north side of 11th Avenue and 20 feet of right- lit of-way 1,284.18 feet long on the west side of Danebo Street. The City Manager explained that in a telephone conversation with Superior Land Company several days prior to the bid opening he told them he thought it would be acceptable for them to offer land in addition to cash as their bid. He asked the Council to consider whether to reject these bids since the two bidders were not bidding on the same terms. Mr. Lassen moved seconded by Mrs. Lauris to deny the bids and rebid the property at 11th and Danebo for cash bids only. Rollcall vote, motion carried with Mrs. Lauris and Mr. McDonald voting no. Mr. Anderson of Superior Land Company was present and explained the value of the land which his . company was offering and stated he felt the offer was fair. He would like to have the Council consider the bid, since the right-of-ways could be acquired by the City for no cost. Dr. Purdy suggested that bidders should be advised to offer two bids, one for cash and an alternate bid of property. 7 Bills for the period September 10 through September 23, 1968 were presented and read: . .00 ---------;u-o- - n o. E. HUlitiES 1.332 S[P n flt\ 1.25 '44 W. 21TH EUGENE .IIEQIN 97415 I'.LOISH CONSTRUCTION CO/6'ANY 14.17 J :,0' 10 t,- 2.0')/_" 0 611-66 CII[ST C*NllTIlUCTItN 14.183 l.J''' tf, n6.1' ".DO.litf C>>NSTI'IUCTIOill C~ANY '4.180 \[P 10 ~ I 8.'J4'J.5 0 111-51 68-61 Cll[ST ClNllTIlUCTlOH CffNi'Nff '" I a" un"", 100,00 68-58 noENE llANO ~ Q"AVtLm 'l4.' 01 'ill' 10 t' ;:\,019,9' . 60-12 BETHEL CWiEIlt SANO ,. MAVEl. Ill.' 85 il"llb 7.52 '1-.9 It GELCO CROuT'Nl '4.102 ',[S" III t' '.808.2 I 68-'15 246,88 .0~46,88hl< 29.869.26 2'~g69.26 ,/ .. 9/23/68 - 1 ....