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<br />*Discussion of Item Ih, Voter's Pamphlet - Councilman Mohr said, in his opinion, it might be
<br />illegal for the government to take a position on an initiative measure, or that it might be improper
<br />in some respects.
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<br />Mayor Anderson said Mr. Mohr might have a point as to the propriety of making a statement, but it
<br />would be prepared for Council, review, e and could be endorsed by individuals, not by unanimous
<br />action of the Council.
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<br />Councilwoman Beal was concerned that the
<br />other side would have to pay for a page.
<br />and Mr. Mohr voting no.
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<br />Council could air its views free of charge, while the
<br />Vote taken on moti0n. Motion carried, with Mrs. Beal
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<br />3. Request for Paving - A letter was read from Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Withrow, 20 East 46th
<br />Avenue, requesting paving of Willamette Street from the intersection of Oak and Willa-
<br />mette to 48th Avenue. Their main concernss were condition of the street, and increas-
<br />ing costs with each delay. I
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<br />This matter was before the City Council in 1968 and was tabled because of protests from
<br />property owners with rear yards facing Willamette Street. Since this is a major arterial,
<br />the street will eventually have to be paved, and costs increase each year.
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<br />The City Attorney suggested because of the possibility of challenge, pre-assessment on
<br />estimated costs should be done before actually doing the job.
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<br />Mr. and Mrs. Withrow said they would prefer to have the job done now, before costs are
<br />up even higher.
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<br />In answer to Mr. McDonald, Manager said property owners will be assessed on both sides
<br />of the street.
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<br />In answer to Councilman Mohr, the Manager said the petitmon of 1968 is still valid,
<br />and the matter should be taken off the table, and a date set for public hearing.
<br />There is no legal status to the petition, and the street can be paved without it.
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<br />Dr. Purdy moved seconded by Mr. McDonald to call a public hearing at a date to be set
<br />by the City Manager, to discuss this proposal, and notify property owners by letter,
<br />prior to openi~g of bids. Motion carried.
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<br />Mr. McDonald moved seconded by Mr. Teague to approve Item 3 of the Committee report.
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<br />Manager said owners had been notified a public hearing would be held at this meeting to determine
<br />whether Willamette should be paved from Oak to 48th. Letters in opposition have been received
<br />from Phil Schnabel, W. A. Manning, Joy S. Goolsby and Alan L. Burr. The Archdiocese of Portland
<br />telephoned to voice their approval, and Mr. and Mrs. Howard P. Egger wrote in favor of the project.
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<br />Mr. Ray Wiley read a letter from Breeden Bros. in favor of the project.
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<br />Mr. Leonard Oswald, 4295 Willamette said there had been many accidents in that area, and he felt it
<br />should be widened, and the intersection lowered.
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<br />Mr. Joe Friedland, 4410 Pearl, agreed, and said accidents had resulted in cars being in his back yard.
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<br />Mr. Harold Merrill, 40 Oak Court, was opposed to the project, saying it was not the road, but
<br />excessive ?peed that caused the accidents at the intersection of 40th and Willamette.
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<br />Mrs. Charles Rimpley, 50 Coachman Drive, requested that the paving go only as far as 48th, since
<br />the remaining three blocks would not benefit from the paving. She asked the Public Works Director
<br />if they were included in this proposal, and he explained that they would be part of the project.
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<br />Mr. Ray Kodera, 15 Braeburn Drive, was concerned about the assessment procedure. The. City Manager
<br />explained that' bids were called for and another public hearing would be held before bids were awarded.
<br />Assessments are based on front footage of property on the street.
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<br />Mr. Dale Ramsey, 4875 Willamette, objected to widening of the street, saying this would make it a
<br />freeway.
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<br />Mr. John Miller, 21 East 47th, was concerned about drainage, and requested that this be corrected if
<br />the street is paved. He was assured the project would include storm sewers.
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<br />Council members queried the Traffic Engineer about the cau~e of accidents at the intersection, and
<br />whether improvement of the street would increase or decrease the rate. Mr. Williams said under
<br />ordinar.y;'circumstances, accidents decrease with improvement of streets. The grades will be improved,
<br />thus improving sight clearance.
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<br />Director of Public Works said the State Highway Department is now working on a feasibility study for
<br />location of a connector to the south of Belt Line Road, which will affect the width of this street.
<br />He sugg@sted the contract should be withheld until July 1, when there may be some indication what
<br />the results of this study will be. Any longer delay might affect the cost of the project.
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<br />After further discussion of alignment and possible width of the street, Mr. Williams moved seconded
<br />by Mr. Mohr to amend the motion to include in request for bids a statement bids may not be released
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