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e ""IIIIl 51 2/23/70 I i II " II e ,I I; " j; ;; I' I carried. Mr. McDonald moved seconded by Mr. Teague to .approve Items Sa and 5b of the Committee report. Roll- call vote. All councilmen present voting aye, motion cartied. . 6. Easement Purchase, Sewer - Mr. and Mrs. Frederick M. Combellack, 3021 Friendly, have agreed to give an easement for sewer construction, provided a pyament of $95.00 is made to cover damage to shnubbery. Staff recommends payment of this amount, since it is a reasonable cost for damages. No action was Baken at this time. Mr. McDonald moved seconded by Mr. Teague to approve payment of $95.00 to Mr. and Mrs. Combellack, 3021 Friendly, to cover cost of damage to shrubbery. Rollcall vote. All councilmen present voting aye, the motion carried. 7. Correspondence - A letter from Governor Tom McCall 60nveying appreciation to the City Council for support of his position on sotrage of nerve gas in Oregon; letters of commendation to the Police Department.f~om Weyerhauser Company, the District Attorney's office and'Howard School; and a letter from Oregon Park and Recreation Society 'congratulating the community for winning the Gold Medal Awardffrom the National Sports Foundation, were read at the meeting. An invitation to schedule a demonstration ride in a helicopeer was distributed. The Manager said purchase of a helicopter was not contemplated in this year's budget. Mr. McDonald moved seconded by Mr. Teague to ~eceive and file Item 7 of the Committee report. Motion carried. 8. ERA Mall Lighting - Dr. Purdy requested a cost estimate on proposed "unbreakable" lights to be used in the mall. He felt the cost might be prohibitative, and something else should be considered. Mr. McDonald moved seconded by Mr. Teague to receive and file Item 8 of the Committee report. Motion carried. 9. Housing Authority Meeting - Councilman Gribskov reported on a meeting with Lane County Housing Authority=Board, and said they will follow through with the City request for 300 units Tur~ke-yJiousing and will consider reactivating ,the application for 100 units of leased housing requested last summer. Councilman Williams said the Housing Authority agreed in principal with points out- lined in a letter the Council authorized requesting information about applicants and directing their staff to work with Mrs. Cushman to provide specific forms that would eliminate duplication of information. The Manager has written the County Commissioners requesting a joint meeting to discuss and resolve some Council questions on the Housing program. Mr. McDonald moved seconded by Mr. Teague to receive and file Item 9 of the Committee report. Mr. Williams suggested minutes be corrected to say Housing Authority will consider reactivation application for 100 units leased housing. Minutes corrected as above. Vote taken on motion. Motion carried. 'l.o'~ Occupancy Permit, Baitis CompiLaint - Mr. Henry Baitis, who had requested abatement of a house on East 43rd, objected to issuance of an occupancy permit, which he said was issued December 1st. He outlined corrections required by the Building Department which he said have not yet been completed. Dr. Purdy requested staff to report on this situation, and comment on the occupancy permit. He asked what steps, legal or otherwise, had been taken since the court prohibited abatement. Mr. McDonald moved seconded by Mr. Teague to receive and file Item 10 of the Committee report. Motion carried. 11. Air Pollution Authority - Mr. Teague reported that the Air Pollution Authority is bringing rules and regulations up to date, and is preparing its budget. I I I' II Ii II Ii II " II II II 'I Mr. McDonald moved seconded by Mr. Teague to receive and file Item 1m of the Committee report. Motion carried. 12. February 16 Fire Coverage - Councilman Mohr commented on activities at. the recent fire at 15th and University. He, Mrs. Hayward and Mr. McDonald expressed regret at some reports concerning the fire, and said they had seen no destruction or interference by students with activities of the firemen. Mr. McDonald moved seconded by Mr. Teague to receive and file Item 12 of the Committee report. Motion carried. Items Not Previously Heard: 1. Deferred Assessment - Exchange of Easement, Ben Johnson Property. Manager explained this 2/23/70 - 7 ......IIIIl