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<br /> Mr. Whitney Scobert, 440 Blair, suggested that special permits be granted to allow- I
<br /> burning of cuttings and trimmings. ' He felt very little pollution was caused
<br /> by this burning, and that certainly industry, diesel trucks, buses and cars were major
<br /> factors in City pollution.
<br /> Mr. Mohr suggested that Mr. Scobert read "Crisis: Air", published by Central Lane Planning
<br /> Council, which states that 30% of pollution in the area is caused from burning pf_
<br /> cuttings and various outdoor burning. This was the second major pollutant source.
<br /> Councilwoman Beal said the City has decided that the burden of air pollution is more
<br /> than it can stand, and has attempted to reduce it,by all means at hand. There has been
<br /> an attempt to eliminate field burning, 'but the City must take some responsibility.
<br /> Mrs. Margaret Patoine, 2552 Alder, read a statement approving the ban on outdoor purning,
<br /> and urging the Council to continue its stand.
<br /> Mrs. Marian Frank, 2009 Elk Avenue, read a statement from Central'Lane League of Women e
<br /> Voters, supporting the ban on back yard burning, and saying they have been and will
<br /> continue to attempt to inform the public of a need for this ban.
<br /> The Planning Director 'said the Connnunity Goals Conference listed air pollution as the
<br /> number one issue in the Connnunity.
<br /> Dr. Purdy moved seconded by Mrs. Beal to direct the City Manager to reconnnend a program I
<br /> of alternatives to Bolve waste disposal, using both public and private means, and
<br />! to report approximate cost therefore; to include in those suggestions means of disposal
<br />I by garbage haulers and others.
<br />I Mr:~' . S. D. Cuddeback, 1915 Fairmount Blvd., said he had an extra large lot with many trees
<br /> and trimmings, and he felt some provision should be made for burning of these items. He
<br /> felt the opinion of most residents was that burning should be allowed by permit.
<br /> Vote taken on motion, and motion carried.
<br /> Mrs. Hayward moved seconded by Mr. McDonald to approve Item 9 of the Gonnnittee report.
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<br /> Mr. Mohr asked to make a correction on Page 3 of the Connnittee report. Since that meeting he had
<br /> looked up the actual impact in "Crisis: Air';' and had found that ba'ck yard burning is the major
<br /> source of pollution in terms of particle fall-out. It is estimated to be almost twice that from
<br /> any other source. It is 30% in terms of nitrogen, carbon, etc. The impact from this source
<br /> I should be continually emphasized.
<br /> Mr. Teague agreed and said many people erroneously think back yard burning c~ntributes only. a
<br />I small amount of pollution.
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<br /> In answer to Mayor Anderson, Mr. Ray said the staff has no definite figures as to cost for pickup
<br />II of solid waste, and what kind of program will be involved. They are aware that the accumulation
<br />II of debris is not necessarily the result of the ban on back yard burning, but has been a problem I
<br /> for quite some time. Disposal will be very costly, especially since there will,be difficulty
<br />I limiting pickup to clippings, leaves, etc. It would require cooperation from citizens. A
<br /> directive from the Council as to a specific program and what should be picked up would be
<br /> he lpful. Private companies will pick it up when placed in containers, but have a regular fee for
<br />I this service. A decision will be necessary whether to have it picked up by private companies or
<br />II disposed of through city services.
<br /> Mayor Anderson agreed the Council has responsibility to give staff direction, particularly as e
<br />II to covering cost, and to what extent to go in picking up this material.
<br />II Mrs. Beal asked if there was a city ordinance to cover pick up of junk, such as bathtubs and
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<br /> davenports, left lying around yards. Asst. City Attorney said the city has an ordinance prohibiting I
<br />II such a practice., which provides for control of vermin and rats. Another ordinance prohibits I
<br />I' accumulation of old auto parts and operation of different types of junk procedures by individuals
<br />II in their homes.
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<br /> Mrs. Hayward said it would appear that enactment- of the outdoor burning ban would pretty much
<br />J require that the citizenry get rid of its debris by some other means than burning. In answer
<br /> to Mrs. Hayward's question whether the litter ordinance would cover removal of tree clippings, I
<br />Ii Ass. City Attorney said he would want to review this with the Fire Marshall, but he felt things
<br />I) causing fire hazards would have to be removed. He will provide Council with a memo in this regard.
<br />It Mrs. Beal felt owners should be required. to remove debris from their property. Mr. Mohr agreed,
<br />II but felt this approach was looking toward long range solutions, and staff needed direction in terms I
<br />II of short range planning. Mr. Mohr felt they should ask garbage collectors and their association
<br /> I what the cost would be to pick up all non-manufactured organic materials people are placing in
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<br /> II Mrs. Hayward asked whether Mr. Mohr meant one or twice a sea~on, or once or twice a week for a
<br /> I certain period. In answer, Mr. Mohr said he suggested this as an emergency clean-up and that it
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<br /> I should be picked up twice a week for the next three weeks, until people get their yards cleaned.
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<br /> Dr. Purdy agreed with Mr. Mohr, and said he felt they should meet with garbage people and attempt
<br /> to work out some special program. If this was impossible, the Council should consider allowing a
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