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"'IIlII e JJ~ 4/13/70 I '[ I 'j City Gouncil support the students, and write Lane County Commissioners suggesting they open the dump on that day to all but commercial haulers. Motion carried. Director of Parks and Recreation said that great interest has been shown in Earth Day, and his Department and Public Works Department have volunteered to reserve I trucks to pick up litter for that day. A representative from a University of Oregon Committee is trying to get partici- I pation not just for Earth Day, but during the entire period of the "Survi val Fair. 1I II They have requested closure of 13th Avenue from Alder to Onyx. ! Mr. Art Stone, president, Campus Village Association, read a letter in support of closure of 13th Avenue from Alder to Agate, Ap~il 22, 23 and 24. Mr. Williams asked whether the University had been contacted, and what their attitude was. e Dr. was the The I Mr. McDonald moved seconded by Mr. Teague that approval be given for closure of 13th Avenue from Alder to Onyx, April 22, 23 and 24. Dr. Purdy said his request to the administration to contact the University and request a recommen- dation whether they would like to close that street had been intended to be a definite agreement with the City regarding permanent closure of 13th Avenue. He asked that the minutes be corrected to show this. Mr. Mohr felt that a temporary closure would demonstrate how valuable a permanent closure might be. In answer to Mr. Teague, the Manager outlined extra staff and materials required for this closure, and estimated the total cost would come to $1,000. He explained that closure to Alder, rather than Kincaid would require a great deal more traffic control and rerouting, thus raising the cost considerably. Mrs. Hayward felt this created quite a had required similar kinds of effort. unusual rerouting problems. bit of effort for the City, and asked whether other closures The Manager explained this particular area closure created Mr. Art Stone explained the reason for wanting closure of this one block was to show that the whole city was behind the project, and it was not exclusively a University function. I In answer to Mr. Teague, Director of Public Works said his only contact had been with the superin- tendent of the physical plant, and that he had been concerned with servicing buildings there, and that there should be some control. Mr~ Teague was concerned that some one be responsible for control, and there be a guarantee of clean up. Mr. Gene Gurlick said he did not anticipate any cleaning problems, since this was an anti-litter campaign. In answer to the Manager, he said they had not contacted the UniversitY. administration, but had felt City staff would do this. < The Traffic Engineer felt there would be some problem turning the public at Alder, and that a turning route has already be~n established at Kincaid. Turning at Alder would require officer control and elimination of some parking. Re-routing at Alder would be cumbersome and create many traffic problems. Mayor Anderson said he could see no objection to closure of 13th for a brief period, but he felt there were some loose ends to be tied, and contact should be made with University administration. Ii 'I I There was a discussion of alternatives, and closures of other blocks, rather than this particular location. Mr. Gurlick was not in favor of the alternatives. Councilman Williams said he strongly supported earth day, but he wondered if there might be a more effective way to use the $1,000 they were proposing to spend. I Mr. Gur.lick said they were not asking for closure of the street for the benefit of college students, but wanted to make this a real community effort. Dr. Purdy moved seconded by Mr. Gribskov to amend the motion to have the c16sure stop at Kincaid and Agate. He felt this would solve many traffic problems and cut down costs. Mr. Teague asked that the administration work to solve other problems and contact the University. f" ) lnail I; e Manager said they would cooperate to carry out the Council decision, but he was not sure what the decision had been on the east end. Councilwoman Hayward suggested that business people in the area engage in another activity, and perhaps, II 4/13/70 - 6 II......