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~ e I' l',4 9 " J. " 12/21./69 -, - , --~ - -- ----- ---- ------ -- - -~ - ---~----_._-~------- -. --- ---- - ---- - ------ - 'I I applications on hand, the majority of which are for two bedroom non-elderly units. . The Committee recommended an additional requirement that an advisory committee be appointed to assist Lane County Housing Authority Board of Commissioners in selection of sites and plans. This group should be made up of low income citizens of the community. Dr. Purdy moved seconded by Mr. Gribskov to approve the application and recommendations of the Joint Housing Committee. Motion carried. I Mrs. Niven said the Council will probably be asked to consider three things, one of which is revocation of the Resolution which limits applicants to people residing in the \ city of Eugene for six months; 2) A formal request to the County and Springfield to budget funds to help support the City's Housing Expediter (95% of the housing applicants have been from outside the city of Eugene; 3) Encourage the Housing Authority to write to HUD, asking for authority to lease housing outside the city of Eugene. Mrs. Niven presented a check to the City Council from Lane County Housing Authority for e payment in lieu of taxes in the amount of $6,061. I Mrs. Hayward said she understood that Mr. Schmaedick had a presentation which advocated referral of the report to the Joint Housing Committee for further'study. Ii Mrs. Hayward moved seconded by Dr. Purdy to refer back to the Joint Housing Committee its application ( for additional housing, for further discussion. I I , I Mr. Ron Schmaedick, 947 Hiwan Court, said he was speaking as a representative of the Eugene Area , I Chamber of Commerce, Eugene Springfield Homebuilders Association and Eugene Area Board of Realtors. Mr. Schma,edick said he is also a member of the Joint Housing Committee. It is his feeling there is adequate public housing available for persons of moderate means. Mr. Schmaedick was also concerned that makfng low income housing available was encouragreng low income families to move into the City, and that the type of housing requested would create an additional tax burden to the taxpayers of I the City. Mr. Schmaedick suggested that the Joint Housing Committee encourage Lane County Housing , Authority to submit the application already pending for 100 additional units of leased housing. Mr. Morven Thomas, Planning Commission member and also a member of the Joint Housing Committee, pointed out that most of the housing available in the City is for those of moderate incomes, and that there is not housing to fill the hundreds of applications on file for low income people. He said that the proposal, if referred back to the Joint Housing Committee, would probably come back to the Council in its original form. He explained difficulties with finding housing to fill the leasing program, and that the Department of HUD was encouraging applications in the form submitted by the Joint Housing Committee. Mrs. Hayward asked if the Joint Housing Committee had heard Mr. Schmaedick's objections. Since they had not, she suggested that the recommendation be referred back, so 'that the committee could have an opportunity to discuss Mr. Schmaedick's suggestions. i IMrs. Hayward commented regarding Mr. Schmaedick's concerns about low income residents, and its I I financial effect on the community, that citizens must realize the problems of low iricomefami1ies, I land provide other kinds of programs in this connection. I IMrs. Cushman clarified that the 95% referred to in the committee report was 95% of the applications lreceived in her office during the last month. The 'Housing Authority 'receives about 10% 0ut:ofthe City !apPlications out of approximately 1500. I Vote taken on motion as stated. Motion carried. 3. Planning Commission Reports e A. November 24, 1969 I 1) Laurelwood Annexation I Dr. Purdy moved seconded by Mr. Teague to p:as? a resolution asking the Boundary Commission to initiate annexation. Motion carried. Mrs. Hayward moved seconded by Dr. Purdy to approve Item 3Al. Mr. Chris Wegelin, 2736 Laurelwood Lane, asked if his property'wou1d become an island, and when, in connection with this annexation, that property would be annexed. He also asked how much the assess- ments might likely be, and whether there would be access off 30th. / 'The City Manager agreed that this annexation would create an island, and that, under State law, Cities may initiate annexation of islands. However, since the last legislative session, annexations I must be approved by the Boundary Commission~ Annexation of the islands would take place very shortly I after annexation of the Laure1wood property. I Public Works Director ,said that the proposed sewer system would be relatively small, and the contract cost would be 10% to 20% more than a previous one Mr. Wegelin,had. ' Mr. Thomas indicated' that the Planning Commission recommendation had included a statement asking the City Council to include the islands in the annexation request, and that the Boundary Commission adver- tise them for public hearing. e 'Mr. Chrones of 2841 Central Boulevard objected to this annexation, saying it just was not necessary at ' I I 12/22/69 - 4 .... " Ii