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e 'IIIl 130 4/27/70 I e I I e I e -f only to this item. Mr. Mohr explained that he was going to vote against this motion as a matter of principle. Mrs. Hayward was not sure opposing an initiative petition thwarted the initiative process. A vote was taken on the motion as stated. Motion carried. Mohr voted no. Mayor Alderson said he had reviewed the statement, and wanted to appoint a committee of the Council to review it. He requested Mr. Mohr, Mr. Teague and Dr. Purdy to assist him in preparing a statement. Councilman Mohr said in view of his objections, he would withdraw his services. Mayor Anderson requested Mrs. Beal to serve. She agreed, but said she felt a statement should be impartial. In reply to a question asked by Pat Flynn, Mayor Anderson said the committee would have to have a secre~ary, and file a financial statement. Mr. Mcdonald moved seconded by Mr. Te.ague to receive and file Item ld ~f the Committee report. carried. Motionl II II I 2. Council on Aging, Report - Mrs. Margaret Stauffer, representing Emerald Empir~ Council for Aging and Mayor's Advisory Committee on Aging, reported on accomplishments of these committees to assist the elderly. She said the President had designated May as Senior Citizens Month. Mrs. Stauffer requested the Mayor to appoint delegates to a Blue Ribbon Committee representing the Metropolitan Area, County Commissioners and City Councils of Eugene and Springfield. This committee will meet the first time Onday, April 20 at 12:00 hoon. She also requested a Mayor's Proclamation of Mayas Eugene Senior Citizens Montp. Mayor Anderson commended the Council on Aging for their work, and said he would sign a Proclamation, and appoint members to the committee. I ,f I' ,I 'I I I I i I: I' II II ,j Mrs. Hayward moved seconded by Mrs. Beal that the Council follow the recommendations of the Council on Aging regarding appointment of an area-wide representative, and that the Mayor issue a proclamation. I I !/ 'i I Dr. Purdy suggested that Mr. Smith from the Parks Department be appointed as this representative. Mrs. Stauffer said Mr. Smith is already involved in these activities. Mrs. Hayward asked the City Manager if the City has employed on a part-time basis, elderly citizens. Mr. McKinley said the City does not, at the present time, hire any elderly, but he felt it was a good suggestion, and that this would be a good source of skills. Vote taken on motion. Motion carried. Mr, Md enald-movedseconded.by 'Mr. Teague 'to approve' Item 20f the Committee Report. I I ,I II I I Ii i , I i I 1 I I II II II I I I I II ,I Ii II . . Councilweman Hayward again' expressed i-nterest in empfoyi.ng elderly. en. eitJ:ler, a part or full time basis with the City . Personner Directer explained he had served-on -committees .trying to get placem,e.nt,s; e.ither temporary'or fuiltil!le ,_f.or 'elderly, but that. the City itself is Limited in its "El]{;(:TI=i"ty to hi:re ana tempora~y erpart timebaS'is~ 'Mrs. Hayward agreed there weuld p!:>t be many 'epportubi1:ies, but felt ag0od- exaniple- could be set by the City. ..- , fl I Vote taKen on motion.. Motion .carried. 3. D.E.Q. Proposed Field Burning Regulations - Mayor Anderson invited members of the Council to attend a public hearing on new field burning regulations before the Environmental Quality Commission at 2:00 p.m., April 23, 1970, in Salem. Mrs. Beal outlined the proposed field burning rules and regulations. Councilman Mohr proposed that a subcommittee be apppinted to prepare responses for April 23. Mayor Anderson agreed to appoint a Council committee to work on this. He said he found it depressing that no effort had been made to reduce any acreage to be burned. ~r. McDonald moved seconded by Mr. Teague to receive and file Item 3 of the Committee report. Motion carried. 4. Organizational Structure - The City Manager explained that, when the determination was made to establish a position of Community Relations Director, it was decided to try to el~minate the position of Assistant City Manager. It has become increasingly difficult to keep up with the responsibilities of the office. The Personnel Manager has been helpful, but his office is becoming:.increasingly demanding. The Manager 0e~plained that the Community Relations office has been very rewarding, and that many more things can be accomplished. He said addition of an Assistant Manager and Clerk Typist would mean a total cost of $25,000, including fringe benefits and funds for providing space. II II II " I' I 11 :1 : : ..... Mayor Anderson agreed that additional staff was needed in the City Manager's office. 4/27/70 - 4