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...~ 423' It/ "", 10/28/68 ~--_._,- ----._------------ -----_. - --- ----- -- -- ---..,.---_.__.~_.--- -- ~----- -- +-_.~-~-- ~--- ----- -- -- - - - - - --- --------- Paul Hoffman said he felt the real problem in this instance is continuance of the . use of 13th as a major thoroughfare through the campus. Councilman Anderson said this problem is recognized and is being considered in the ESATS program. Councilman Purdy explained that some years ago the City Council recommended that the University try to provide an alternate route, but that the University has not brought back any recommendation. A vote was taken on the motion as stated, and motion carried. Mr. Lassen moved seconded by Mrs. Lauris that Item 8 of the Committee report be approved. Motion carried. Councilman Wingard said from his observation it would appear the median strip causes the traffic problem at the 13th and Agate intersection. 1 9. l~% Limitation Measure/City Budget - The City Manager submitted a list of reductions in City operations which. would be necessary should the l~% property tax limitation It measure be adopted. It is estimated the city of Eugene would be faced with a reduc- tion of $1,100,000 in revenues. A further loss of about $140,000 would be anticipated because of the limitation on tax revenues to fire districts, and the resulting in- ability to collect revenues from those districts under existing fire protection con- tracts. The Manager said if the Legislature in its next session does not provide replacement revenues, consideration should probably be given to a countrywide sales . or income tax, increasing license fees, charging for City programs, or the possi- bility of enacting a gross profits licensing tax similar to Portland's. He said it . was his understanding that all four mayoralty candidates are in accord on opposition to the l~% limitation measure. Dr. Stansbury, budget committee member, said he saw no objections to the budget reductions as presented. Dr. Purdy moved seconded by Mr. Lassen to go on record recommending that the voters defeat the l~% property tax limitation measure. Motion carried. Patrick Flynn said that labor in the State and in this community is opposed to the measure and that the Fire Fighters are attempting to bring to the attention of the people the curtailment of services which would be necessary if it is adopted. Mr. Lassen moved seconded by Mrs. Lauris that Item 9 of the Committee report be approved. Motion carried. " The City Manager said the most recent estimate of loss of revenue to the City, based on a formula which would distribute $3.00 of the $15.00 per $1000 true cash value to cities, 'is $1,135,000. He said if the l~% measure is adopted, and the City's proposed levy to make up the lost revenues is adopted, it is estimated there still will be only $200,000 leeway to cover the inflationary trend for next year. 2 10. Bids, Commercial Space 10th and Oak Parking Structure - Two bids were received on the 10th and Oak commercial space - one from Eugene Industrial Development Corpora- tion for $2.10 per square foot per year, and one from Nils B. Hult and Associates for $2.12 per square foot per year. The City Manager said a proposed contract with - Hult will be brought to the Council for consideration. The contract will be for ten years with option to renew for ten years, terms to be renegotiated at time of renewal. No action was taken. 3 11. Bids, City Property at 11th and Danebo.- One bid was received from G. C. Jastad for $11,350 on the new bid call on sale of ,this property. The Finance Department recom- mended acceptance of the bid price. Dr. Purdy moved seconded by Mr. Wingard to sell the property to G. C. Jastad for $11,350.00. Motion carried. . 4 12. Petition, Pedestrian Traffic Signal, Highway 99N at Gilbert Shopping Center - Copy of a petition bearing about 500 signatures was received as presented to the State Highway Department by R. Glade Shimanek for Mr. and Mrs. Donald E. Harvey, contract operators of the postoffice station across the highway from the Gilbert Shopping Center. The petition requested installation of an electrically controlled traffic signal on Highway 99N for people crossing from the Gilbert Shopping Center to the postoffice. The City Manager said the staff feels the signal is not justified, that the postoffice probably should be moved across the street. No action was taken. Mr. Lassen moved seconded by Mrs. Lauris that Items 10, 11, and 12 of the Committee report be re- cevied and filed. Motion carried. . 5 13. Abatement, Dwelling at Barger and Empire Park Drives - The Building Department tecom- mended abatement of a building in theownership of Windsor Graville, and located at the northwest corner of Barger Drive and Empire Park Drive. The report indicated , that the Department has tried since April 1968 with no success to get the owner to rehabilitate the building or demolish it. Mrs. Hayward moved seconded by Mr. Lassen to set a date for public hearing on the matter. Motion carried. 6 14. Planning Commission Report - October 1, 1968 a. Rezone to RG area on east side of Willamette between 31st and 32na, Wayne G.He1ikson- The petitioner originally requested rezoning from R-l Single Family to RP Residential Professional District to allow offices for attorneys and accountants. He later " 10/28/68 - 12 .....