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e "'Il 50 2/23/70 I e I I e I - \' I I I I I; I I I II I: Ii I' I ! ' Ii II Ii II I I I I I II Ii ! I I , I: Ii I I I i. Lane County Housing Authority Board Meeting - City Manager announced Lane County Housing Authority Board is meeting February 17, at 6:30 p.m. and has invited members of the Joint Housing Committee and Council to attend. Mr. Williams and Mr. Gribskov will represent the Council at this meeting. Mr. McDonald moved seconded by Mr. Teague to receive and file Item II of the Committee report. Motion carried. j. Alton Baker Park Committee - City Manager and Parks Director attended a meeting to discuss overall development of Albton Baker Park. County Commissioners have proposed proceeding with initial phase for development as soon as possible. Man~ger outlined plans and said the proposed budget of $300,000 is for the 20 acres first phase development. Council should meet with Lane County Commissioners to align responsibilities so that both govermimgtbodies have an idea of the extent of participation by agencies they represent. Phase I can be developed without any interference with total development. Ii il II II II II Mrs. Hayward moved seconded by Mr. Gribskov to authorize the City Manager-to arrange a meeting with Lane County Commissioners to discuss Alton Baker Park development. Motion carried. 2. Motion carried. II II II I: I: :t I: ;1 ii II Ii II II \1 II :1 I: I Ii II II II II II I II I 'I I ,I II :1 Ii :1 I' II Ii II II ,I Ii I I , , I II ,I ii I: ! Mr. McDonald moved seconded by Mr. Teague to ap'prove Item lj of the Committee report. Financing, Cul-de-sac Construction, Portland Street - Construction of a CuI de sac on Portland Street between 29th Avenue and 30th Avenue is considered mandatory in order to relieve through traffic on Portland Street, which would be intensified if denser residen- tial zoning is permitted. Since it is believed that denser .residential zoning is app- ropriate for the area west of Willamette Street, and since previous zoning decisions by the City have caused some of the existing problem, the staff recommends that the City construct the cuI de sac and charge property owners in the area their proportionate share of costs at the time they obtain rezoning. City would be the interim financier of the cuI de sac. Staff recommends this policy be followed. In answer to Councilman Purdy, rezoning lies with the Council wanted to assume the liability assessment. Manager said the question of whether or not to grant and the poeple would have a choice of whether they when they requested rezoning. This would be a deferred Dr. Purdy moved seconded by Mr. Gribskov to approve the policy suggested by staff. carried. Motion The City Attorney has indicated some court cases show the City could not close this street without consent of property owners using the street. Zoning decisions must be based upon proper land use, and cannot be contingent upon paying of costs. Assessment procedure would have to be through regular assessment district, with city making, assessments to cover cost, and asking City Council to defer benefits until such time benefit accrued to the property. Manager suggested the item be tabled. Ii II Ii Ii II ,I I' Ii I: 11 II I! ,] \, II I: Ii Ii II ,I ,I Ii 'I I, Ii ii j, I' II I' II Ii II 1\ II 'I I, II il Mr. McDonald moved seconded by Mr. Teague to receive and file Item 2 of the Committee report. carried. Motion 3. Planning Commission Report, January 26, 1970 a. Annexation, west of Norkenzie between Larkspur and Jeppesen Avenue - 5.9 acres (Huston) This area is almost surrounded by City property. Staff recommends proceed with annexation and refer to Boundary Board. Dr. Purdy moved seconded by Mr. Williams to refer annexation of property located west of Norkenzie between Larkspur and Jeppesen Avenues to the Boundary Commission for action. Motion ,carried. b. Change - Confusion has Lane. Staff recommends by Planning Commission; been caused by the extension of Brewer Avenue change of Brewer Lane to Brewer AVenue, as Street Name into Brewer recommended Dr. ,Purdy moved seconded by Mr. Gribskov to change the name of Brewer Lane to Brewer Avenue., Motion carried. Mr. McDonald moved seconded by Mr. Teague to approve Items 3a and 3b of the Committee report. carried. Motion 4. Foreclosed assessment redemption policy - Foreclosure sale for property located at 843 Snell Avenue was held January 8, 1970. The owner now ' wishes to regain title. Manager recommended the City make every effort to help property owners retain their property, provided they comply with the statute requiring a 10% penalty plus 10% per annum, and that complete redemption be made within one year after the deed has been issued to the City. Since the deed is issued from 12 to 14 months after date of sale, property owner has between 24 and 30 months to make redemption. Staff recommends proceed with this property owner, and asked council direction on desirability of policy. I I' II II )) Ii ,I Ii ii Ii \: I, ...... Dr. Purdy moved seconded by Mr. answer to Dr. Purdy's question, proceeds with the suit to quiet Gribskov to adopt a policy as outlined by staff. In Manager explained that during the second year, the City title, so the title will be, clear at the end of that time. Vote taken on motion as stated,. Motion carried. 2/23/70 - 3