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~8,6 . ,~ 9-23-68 1 5. ~3rd Annual Convention. ,I",aague of QregonCitieL- The League of Oregon Cities requested stlggesE16ii.S- for pFogram topies and spea~e~ s-:;,Toi:-I~-;eir Convention to be, held -in-Port land on November 17-19, 1968. ; . " '~ 2 6. 45th Annual Convention. National League of Cities - The National League of Cities requested suggestions for proposals for their Convention to be held in New Orleans on December 7-11, 1968. 3 t. Northwest Natural Gas Company Board Luncheon. Eugene Hotel. SePtember 19 - Refreshments at 11:45 a.m. and lunch at 12:20 p.m. It was understood that if a committee meeting is necessary on that date, it would be scheduled so Council members could attend the Gas Company luncheon. .' Mr. Anderson moved seconded by Mr. Lassen that Items 1 through 7 of the Committee Report be received :' and filed. Motion carried. I; 4 8. RMBA License. Robinson's Tavern. 550-l3th Avenue East, Transfer of Ownership Prospective owners - Patrick Burrington, Steven NosIer, Delmas Lewellyn The City Manager explained the transfer of ownership of the application has been approved by the Police Department, and that the application will be reviewed for renewal .. at the end of 1968. Several residents in the neighborhood have requested the Council '~ deny the application. Mr. NosIer and Mr. Burrington were present and stated that one of the three prespective owners would be at the tavern at almost all times during the .' evenings. Mr. NosIer stated they plan to remodel parts of the tavern as soon as possible arid give it a general cleanup. Mr. Burrington stated parking was available at the rear of the tavern and that they plan to try to put in a rear door for easy access from the .' back parking lot. Several residents and business owners from the area were present to .~ relate their concern over the lack of control of noise which presently exists, shortage It. of parking, and disorderly conduct of the present patrons at the tavern. '~I Mrs. Freda L. Smith ~tated that a number of local property owners have been meeting and organizing to clean up the neighborhood. Mrs. Smith owns a beauty shop at : 525-l3th Avenue East and has her residence at 5l9-13th Avenue East. The City Manager stated he met with neighbors in the area three or four months ago and discussed bhe problems quite thoroughly and that notes of the meeting are on file in his office. He also stated the Liquor Commission has been watching the establishment quite closely. The Council has the authority to review the license on January 1, 1969, and then recommend to the Liquor Commission whether or not the tavern should be I permitted to operate. I: I' Mr. Lassen moved seconded by Mrs. Hayward to approve the change of ownership of the license. Motion carried, Mrs. Lauris voting no and Mr. Teague abstaining. .. ;, Mr. Anderson moved seconded by Mr. Lassen to approve the change of ownership of the license. Motion : carried. _ , , 5 9. Mr. David Gwyther, Petition for City Council. Ward 2 - Mr. Gwyther requested the Council review the circumstances regarding his petition for City Council, Ward 2. !, Mr. Gwyther' s pet it ion was not approved due to a lack of the required number of I valid signatures. Mr. Gwyther expressed concern that voters were not informed of '. their ward number and th~refore their signatures were not valid on his petition , since some of them did not live within his ward. Several council members stated , it was Mr. Gwyther's responsibility to be sure people were living within his ward . I before having them sign his petition. Mr. Gwyther also expressed concern over the lack of communication between City administration and the voters. There was discussion regarding instructions given to petitioners and suggestions that all instructions should be printed on the petitions. Mr. Gwyther asked the Council to make an exception and allow him to run for office. The City Manager explained that considerable effort had been made by the City t.o help Mr. Gwyther prior to the deadline for filing petitions. ~. Council action was on the advice of the City Attorney. '~ Mayor Cone and Councilman Purdy left the meeting. Council President Anderson presided. Mr. Anderson moved seconded by Mr. Lassen that Item 9 of the Committee Report be received and filed. :'Motion carried. 6 10. Overlay Program - Delete Bailey Hill Road from 11th to 18th Avenue. Add Harris from , 24th to 28th Avenue - The Public Works Director requested permission to transfer I the overlay contract awarded to McKenzie Road & Driveway Co. for work on Bailey Hill Road from 11th to 18th, contract amount $3,980.00, to Harris Street from 24th to 28th. He stated the City crews have done a considerable amount of work in the Bailey Hill 'Road area and the paving there should last' for some time. Mrs. Lauris moved seconded by Mr. Lassen to transfer the overlay contract. Motion carried. ~ ! Mr. Anderson moved seconded ?y Mr. Lassen that, Item 10 of the Committee report be approved. Rollcall .. vote. All councilmen present voting aye, motion carried. ~ I: . 7 11. Villa Roma Restaurant. Change ownership from Partnership to Corporation - Gustaf and Marion Myss and Garrit and Geraldine Kuiper, owners of Villa Roma Restaurant, requested their elass A Restaurant License be changed to indicate a Corporation rather than a Partnership. ~ The Council voted to approve the transfer. ! ,Mr. Anderson moved seconded by Mr. Lassen that Item 11 of the Committee report be approved. Motion Jf ~ 'carried. iI 9-23-68 - 10