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'" 36~ I e , . --- -... - ----- ~--- -- -- --- ---- ~, -'- - ~- ~ . . - .--- -- - would contact Dr. Purdy. I Dr. Purdy asked staff for a copy of the franchise, and asked if the City had control over quality of service or areas to be served in the City, as well as rate increases. They should be paid for their service, .but should.supply services the people e~pect for what they pay. Mrs. Hayward asked Dr. Purdy to look into Teleprompter customer contracts. It was her understanding that some contracts had a clause saying the rate would never be increased, and even if they moved, they would be served with cable. I Vote taken on motion. Motion carried. I I 10. Court Decision, Sahlstrom Abatement ~ The Circuit Court has ruled that the City II erroneously ordered this abatement. In view of this decision, any stop work order II for completion of this structure should be immediately removed. The City Charter II gives the Council authority to prevent erection of dangerous buildings or .powerto order removal of any building that becomes d~ngerous. The purpose is to attempt to I bring buildings up to code specifications. Judge Cottrell ruled that there was no danger e to neighbors, except to trespassers on the property, and found the bui ld ing could be I brought up to code, and that the City had made a mistake in ordering the abatement. In answer to Councilman Purdy, the City Attorney said a counter suit has not been I brought by adrj!acent property owners, and the matter is now finish~d, as far as the I City is concerned. Mr. Mohr commented that this Council had taken no action. on the abatement, since, the I II matter was in the .court at that time. I Mr. Henry Baitis asked to have the record show that, in his opinion, corrections I required by the Building Department to bring the building. up to code had not been made. Mr. Mohr commented, that Mr. Baitis should submit this statement as a written notice j to the City that he is filing an appeal. I ,I Mr. Baitis said he wanted to complain against the city of Eugene for allowing an illegal II subdivision, and felt the City had been in error in this matter. II Mrs. Hayward moved seconded by Mr. McDonald to receive and file Item 10 of the Committee report. It II Motion carried. it q I, ll. Cancellation of Contract, Lassen Bros. Builders - Lassen Bros. have decided they prefer II to have a storm sewer constructed on their subdivision under;private contract. No Ii payments have been made, and staff recommends the contract be cancelled. I' Mrs. Hayward moved seconded by Dr. Purdy to cancel the contract of Lassen Bros. for II ,I storm sewer construction on their subdivision. Motion carried. ,I Mrs. Hayward moved seconded by Mr. McDonald to approve Item 11 of the ~ommittee report. Rollcall I 'i vote. All councilmen present voting aye, motion carried. II II I 12. Lease Extension, Child Care, Inc. ,- Request has been made 'to renew'the lease of .Child I Care on city-owned property under the same terms and conditions. Director of Parks i recommends extension of existing lease. I I I Mrs. Beal moved seconded by Mr. Gribskov to extend the lease for Child Care, Inc., for I one year. II ,- Mrs. Hayward asked the basis of the lease, regarding rent. Parks Director said this !I building is rent free under the lease. They pay all utilities. I Dr. Purdy asked who was ~esponsible for upkeep, and said the house and grounds look I I real nice. ! I ii Mr. Smith said the Parks Departm~nt is responsible for upkeep and had recently painted I the house. I Vote taken on motion. Mo tion carr ied . I, Mrs. Hayward.moved seconded by Mr. McDonald to approve Item 12 of the Committee report. Rollcall ,I vote. All councilmen present voting aye, motion carried. II II 13. Petition for Paving of Galloway Court - Petitioned by owners of 100% of the property. I II Staff recommends 'approval. Ii Mrs. Hayward moved seconded by Mr. Gribskov that the Council approve the petition for 'I I paving of Galloway Court. Motion carried. I I Mrs. Hayward moved seconded by Mr. McDonald to approve Item 13 of the Committee report. Motion carried. \1 14. Planning Commission Report of September 22, 1969 - Planning Commission recommended that e curb sidewalks be allowed in the 2300 block, east side of Friendly Street, based on written request by property owners for change in original action taken September 6, 1966 ~i! lQ/13/69 - 8 I