04/14/1969 Meeting - Laserfiche WebLink

Home Browse Search

r--1 0 8 4/14/69 M~. Mohi!s'aid the issue was really not the cross, but whether or not the City has authority to issue permits for, construction of anyth~ng in the park.~' He explained that the Council is waiting for judicial determination and guidelines before discussion of anything relating to the cross. , Dr. Purdy moved seconded by Mr. Gribskov to table the item, since related matter is pending before the courts. After discussion of the, possibility of placing the memorial in another location, a vote was taken on the motion as stated and motion carried. Mrs. Hayward moved seconded by Mr. McDonald to carried. approve '~', Item 5 of the Committee report. Motion 1 6. University of Oregon Attitude re: "Dry Zone~ - The University of Oregon ,has written that its present position is not in support of an'arbitrary "dry zone" around, the campus, and bel~eves the Oregon Liquor Control Commission should base its licensing decisions on the facts presented in each case, on whatever relevant information it might choose to seek from University officials and on the recommendation of the City Council. The Manager said he had re~eived a,call from Dr. Barton Dowdy, President of Northwest Christian College, and that theyfelt it ,i$~:"aesirable to maintain some control in the area around Northwest Christian College, without h'aving a spec~ ific set of boundaries. Mrs. Hayward moved seconded by Mrs. Beal that the Council consider the communication from the University of Oregon as reasonable policy, and forward concurrence of the Council to the Oregon Liquor Control Commission. Councilman Teague felt the Council should delay action on this policy until the University has its new president. He did not feel this was the unanimous attitude of the University staff. I Mr. Mohr suggested that it should be clarified that the University has not maintained its "dry zone" policy, and that the Council will continue to have jurisdiction over it. A vote was taken on the motion as stated, and the motion carried. Mrs. Hayward moved seconded by Mrs. Beal to approve Item 6 of the Committee report. Motion carried. 2 7. Notice of P.U.C. hearing re: Telephone Rate Increase - The Manager explained the reason for the proposed hearing and that an invitation had been extended to members of the Council to be heard if they wish. Representatives of the Telephone Company are willing to appear before the Council for discussion. After Council discussion, no action was taken. Mrs. Hayward moved seconded by Mr. McDonald to receive and,file Item 7 of the Committee report. Motion ca rried. 3 8. Proposed Authorization for City Manager's Signature - The Manager explained that, .in the case of Planned Unit Developments, detailed plans are subject to approval of the Planning Commission, and in this connection, agreements may have to be arrived at between the City and the developer. The proposed resolution would authorize the City Manager to sign agreements, rather than bring them to the Council for authorization. I The second request concerns public works improvements for new subdivisions where the Council has established that certain portions of these costs are to be carried by developers or property owners. It is requested that the City Manager be authorized to sign agreements with developers without bringing agreement to the Council for approval. Dr. Purdy moved seconded by Mrs. Hayward that, the Council grant authorization to the City I Manager to sign agreements as requested. Motion carried. Mrs. Hayward moved seconded by Mr. .McDonald to approve Item 8 of the ,Committee report; Motion carried. 4 9. EWEB Easement, Corner Kreatz and Friendly - A resolution has been adopted by EWEB to relinquish an electric line easement over property at the northeast corner of Kreatz Road and Friendly Avenue. These documents require Council approval. Mr. McDonald moved seconded by Mr. Teague to grant the EWEB request concerning an easement over property at the northeast corner of Kreatz Road and Friendly ,Avenue. Motion carried. Mrs. Hayward moved seconded by Mr. McDonald to approve Item 9 of the Committee report. Motion carried. 5 10. Traffic Control a. Motorcycle Parking on Campus - Add and delete motorcycle parking spaces on 15th Avenue east and west of Agate Street - Traffic Engineer requests addition of motorcycle parking areas on the northerly side of 15th Avenue between Agate and Moss, and the elimination of an existing motorcycle parking area on the north side of East 15th Avenue, west of Agate, which would add one new metered parking space. I Mrs. Beal moved seconded by Mrs. 'Hayward to effect traffic controls as recommended by the Traffic Engineer. Motion carried. Mrs. Hayward moved seconded by Mrs. Beal to(.'approve Item 10 of the Committee report. Motion carried. 4/14/69 - 3 ~