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<br /> August 18, 1969 I:
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<br /> i; Special meeting of the Common Council of the city of Eugene Oriegon - called by His Honor Mayor Lester II
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<br /> r:E. Anderson to take action to retain attorneys to investigate feasibility of law suit - was called ,
<br /> :'to order at "r6:60 ~a.m. on 'August 18, 1969 in the Council Chamber by Mayor Anderson. Councilnen ;
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<br /> I:present were: Mrs. Hayward, Messrs. Purdy, McDonald, Wingard, Mrs. Beal, Mr. Gribskov and Mr. Mohr.
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<br /> " 'Rete~tio~ of Attorney, Air Pollutton - city Manager reported regarding retention of Attorneys I!
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<br /> ;: to investigate feasibility of lawsuit regarding field burning, and its effects on the city :1
<br /> ii of Eugene. He explained that two phases would be involved, the first being consideration of II
<br /> ~: possible action, and second, against whom action would be taken'. It is estimated cost for ,
<br /> I; attorneys fees would be between $200 and $1000. I'
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<br /> " It was concluded that there would be many adyantages to retention of a local firm. It is the !I
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<br /> 'I staff recommendation that the firm of J9hnson, Johnson and Harrang be retained for the first
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<br /> Ii phase of the program, and that they should be provided with guidelines. The cost for this I'
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<br /> " first phase should not exceed $500. "
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<br /> Mrs. Hayward moved seconded by Mrs. Beal that the Council approve the recommendation of the ,
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<br /> I: City Manager to retain the firm of Johnson, Johnson and Harrang, and that guidelines established ,I
<br /> , by the City Manager should be furnished to them. "
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<br /> ,I In answer to Councilman Mohr, the City Manager said this firm understood that there were two
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<br /> ,: phases to the problem, and that Mr. Arthur Johnson and Mr. Rick Mercer will start work
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<br /> !! ,There was a discussion of the fee, and it was felt that $500 would be a reasonable initial
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<br /> A vote was taken on the motion as stated., Rollcall. All councilmen voting aye, motion carried.
<br /> Upon motion duly made, seconded and carried, 'meeting was adjourned to August 25, 1969.
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<br /> Hugh McKinley "
<br /> City Manager
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