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<br /> Eugene, Oregon
<br /> November 10, 1969
<br /> Regular meeting of the Corrnnon Council of the city o_f Eugene, _Oregon was. call~d to order by . Qouncil .
<br /> '-~".Il:",c:s~d7~~E,)i~ncy Hayward',in the absence of ,Mayor AriderSQ~~:::\!a~:tQ1.0_ p'tn~-On~November l~~ .(99~r l~'
<br /> I -.'t~e CQun~ci1..Ghamber; w.ith'the fol-lowing-Councilmen present: .Mi;t1cDonald,"Dr:'-Puray, Mr:~Teague,
<br /> Mrs. Beal, Mr. Gribskov and Mr. Mohr. Councilman Wingard had resigned.
<br /> I Council President Hayward announced that the Council had, in executive session before this meeting,
<br /> I elected Mr. Tom R. Williams to fill the Council position being vacated by George Wingard; Ward 2,
<br /> II for the term ending January, 1971. Mr. Williams will be sworn in later in the evening.
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<br /> Mrs. Hayward announced that Dean Ray, University of Oregon School of Journalism class was present.
<br /> II as mailed to Council members were approved.
<br /> It Minutes - Meetings held October 27 and 29, 1969,
<br /> \1 Appeal from Planning Commission Action, Temporary Sanitary Refuse Disposal Land-Fill -<A~'a rec~nt e
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<br /> !I meeti~g ~t~T'PTanning C~mmission, approved a' conditional use "permit for Lane County to per~ie'Sper:ation
<br /> I ofa s-anftary""1and-fil-l'on p,ropertjrtorth-'of Beltbine-Ro-ad-west of Delta 'Highway. 'Zoning Ordinance
<br /> I provides objectors to a conditional use permit may appeal to the City Council within ten days.
<br /> I An appeal was filed by Mr. Ellis C. Jones. A letter was read from Mr. Jones, outlining reasons
<br /> II for appea l. Information has been supplied to the Council by the Planning Department, including .
<br /> I: a ,copy of Oregon State Board of Health report on landfill operation. I
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<br /> II Mr. Ellis Jones explained his appeal had been based on two things - zpning procedure and pollution.
<br /> II ~ince the property has been rezoned, he now bases his appeal on the matter of poliliution. Mr~. ~nes
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<br /> il ~xplained the threat of pollution in the Willamette River, especially during periods of flood.
<br /> " He felt the applicant should receive approval from the State Department of Environmental Quality.
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<br /> 11 explained that his residence was close to this site,
<br /> Ii Mr. Gordon Corum, 200 Green Acres Road, and
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<br /> II that this area was all under water during the flood of 1964. He felt this was an improper site
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<br /> II for a landfill operation, and that pollution would result.
<br /> II Mr. Marvin Knutson, developer in the area, objected to this use, saying it would be detrimental
<br /> II to his development because his buildings overlook the area, and it would be an ey~sore.
<br /> II Mr. Robert Elfers, assistant to the Board of County Commissioners, explained that they were
<br /> discussing only a 38 acre site at this hearing, and that plans have been drawn for a park on this
<br /> I site when filling is completed. This should occur within six months or one year. He explained
<br /> methods of compaction and precautions taken to insure pollution will not occur. Test drillings
<br /> II a're being taken now on three proposed sites in this area. Mr. Elfers explained that permits,
<br /> as such, are not provided by the State Department of Environmental Quality, but that they "watchdog" ,
<br /> 11 the site, and will not allow filling if there are pollution problems.
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<br /> " In answer to Councilman Mohr, Mr. Elfers said with normal commercial haulage this area could be
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<br /> I filled in six months. He said the County has absolute control over septic tank dumpage in
<br /> I sanitary land fill. Lane County Health Officer does not allow it. This could be a condition of I I
<br /> ! the City permit for use. As far as flooding is concerned, the State Sanitary Authority has
<br /> , control over this, and will not allow operation within a certain distance of the river.
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<br /> Mrs. Jones commented on the area to be filled, saying tha t, to them it was a thing of beauty as I
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<br /> Dr. Purdy said this will be a beautiful park with lakes and streams. The Council could not vote
<br /> II for the landfill unless these future plans were to be carried out. In answer to Dr. Purdy's -'
<br /> question, Mr. Attig, County Director of Public Works, said there are certain phases of park I
<br /> 'I development which could be implemented immediately upon completion of the sanitary landfill. "'-
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<br /> II Overall development is dependent upon availability of funds. Trees cannot be planted until
<br /> I decomposition has taken place.
<br /> I Councilman Mohr recorrnnended tabling this item until the Council can view the site. Councilman
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<br /> I Teague agreed. Mrs. Beal requested that a representative from the Department of Environmental
<br /> 'I Quality to discuss possible problems of pollution.
<br /> II Mr. Cliff Everett said it was his understanding only industrial waste would be dumped at this I
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<br /> site. Mr. Elfers said this would be for commercial haulers and only dry waste would be put in
<br /> I the area below any existing water table, with domestic waste above that. Mr. Everett was
<br /> I concerned about the soil composition, and whether seepage might occur.
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<br /> Mr. McDona ld moved seconded by Dr. Purdy tha t the Council ,tour this area "We,drtE=sday:- .NQv.ember
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<br /> I Mrs. Hayward commented that Mr. Williams had been present in the audience, and this would be
<br /> I an appropriate time to swear him in as a member of the Council.
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<br /> 11 The oath of office was admini~dtered to Mr. Williams by the City Recorder. Mr. Williams took his
<br /> seat as a Council member. I
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<br /> II A short break was taken.
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