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,~ 401 . 10/14/68 1 13. Package Store Class B License, 17th and Lincoln Market - Submitted by Virginia L. . and Catherine L. Hudspeth, 295 West 17th Avenue, formerly Prall's Market, approved by the Police Department. Dr. Purdy moved seconded by Mr. Lassen to recommend ap- proval of the application. Motion carried. Mr. Lassen moved seconded by Mrs. Lauris to approve Item 13 of the Committee minutes. Motion carried. 2 14. League of Oregon Cities Convention, November 17-19, 1968 - The Manager informed Council members of the November 1 deadline for making reservations for the annua 1 meeting of the League of Oregon Cities at the Hilton Hotel in Portland. 3 15. Local Government Finance Seminar - Scheduled for 4:00 to 9:30 p.m., October 3, 1968, at Lane Community College. Councilwoman Lauris said similar seminars have been held throughout the State so that community leaders may become more familiar with the problem s of financing local governments. She said the seminars were initiated at the suggestion of Councilwoman Hayward and have met with great success. Mrs.Hayward was congratulated." . Mr. Lassen moved seconded by Mrs. Lauris that Items 14 and 15 of the Committee report be received and filed. Motion carried. Committee meeting held October 10, 1968: . "Present: Councilmen Anderson, Lauris, Purdy, Lassen, Hayward, McDonald, and Wingard; . City Manager and staff; and others. 4 1. Items from Council Members a. Fencing West Belt Line Floodway - Councilman Lassen asked about the progress on fencing the West Belt Line Floodway. The Public Works Director said bids have been called on the project. Mr. Lassen moved seconded by Mrs. Lauris that Item la of the Committee report be received and filed. Motion carried. The Public Works Director said no bids were received on this project and that it would probably be re- advertised. He said, in answer to a question from Councilwoman Lauris, that City crews could install I the fence if there is no response to the new bid call, but that installation by a contractor exper- ienced in this type of work would be better. 5 b. Traffic Light, 13th and Agate - Councilman Wingard said it was his understanding funds were budgeted for a traffic signal at the intersection of 13th and Agate. He inquired about present plans for traffic control. The City Manager said funds were budgeted for a light but after further discussion with the Campus Planning Committee, trial of a four-way stop with overhead flashing light was recommended. The Council did not favor the four-way stop and voted to retain the existing con- trols. The Manager said students at the University are now requesting reconsidera- tion, and the item is scheduled for the October 17 committee meeting. - 6 c. Traffic Light, Coburg and Oakmont - Councilman Purdy inquired about installation of a traffic signal at Oakmont and Coburg Road. The Public Works Director said lights would be installed upon receipt of poles. Delivery is expected this week or next. Mr. Lassen moved seconded by Mrs. Lauris that Items lb and lc of the Committee report be received and filed. Motion carried. III The Public Works Director informed the Council that notification was given by the supplier of the light poles that additional work on them is necessary and delivery will be delayed about 20 days. He said because of this delay installation of the traffic lights at Coburg and Oakmont is not ex- pected until about December 1. 7 d. Air Quality Control - Councilman Purdy said he thinks the criticism of the City Council expressed by one of the mayoralty candidates is completely wrong with regard to water and air pollution control. Dr. Purdy said he felt Eugene has taken the lead in the State in this regard and asked the City Attorney's opinion on the criticism of the City for not obtaining an injunction to stop field burning. The City Attorney explained the legalities involved and why the City cannot act against areas outside the City limits. He said there is no law being violated at the present time, ~hat agricultural lands are exempted from State Sanitary - Authority regulations, and that enforcement of existing regulations is practically impossible. , Councilwoman Hayward asked about field burning at Mahlon Sweet Field. The City Manager explained that permission was given to burn a wheat field as the last resort because birds attracted by seeds were hazardous to airport operations. Mr. Lassen moved seconded by Mrs. Lauris to receive and file Item ld of the Committee report. Motion carried. Councilwoman Hayward asked that the record show that the Council had some real reservations about the ., City's being involved in field burning at Mahlon Sweet Field and that it would be avoided in the future 10/14/68 - 15 ~