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301 e 8/31/70 " I I I 3. Discussion of "Block Parties" - Requests have been received for permission to close II c~rtain streets to hold "Block Parties." A recent closure of this type resulted in I -many problems, and ~t is felt if this privilege is to be extended, some regulation I will be required. Public Works Director outlined problems with a recent closure, and suggested that if I I the Council wished to permit this privilege, certain conditions should be attached to il the permission. He .outlined conditions suggested by his department for regulation of I this type of closure. I, Captain Glenn of the Police Department explained problems encountered by his department, I and felt notice should be given to adjoining property owners,~ and a fee charged to j !i cover overtime of city employes. Councilman McDonald requested a definition of a block party, saying this was the first he had heard of them. Mr. Mills explained that neighbors wishing to become better acquainted close off the streets in a one block area, and provide such things as a e communi ty barbecue and games for th~ chijbillr.em~ r In answer to Councilman Williams, the Public Works Director said there is always I! liability when a street is barricaded, but there would be no more in this case than I in any other temporary closure. II I II Councilwoman Hayward felt the Council should establish a means to encourage people I II to request permission for closures such as this. She felt the concept of a block II party was a sound one and should be encouraged. I, Mr. Mohr concurred, saying that there were few cities where this type of neighbor- II hood venuure could be attempted. Mayor Anderso~ requested staff to formulate regulations and said he felt this type I of activity should be encouraged, put it should be controlled so that it would be worthwhile. I I Mr. McDonald moved seconded by Mr. Williams to direct the staff to prepare tentative I I regulations for control of block parties. Motion carried. I McDonald moved seconded by Mr. Teague to approve Item 3 of the Committee report. Motion Mr. carried. i The City Manager outlined a pr9posed permit procedure to handle requests for block parties, which I is being reviewed by the staff. A request has been submitted for another block party on Fourth I Avenue. Miss Mindy Barker, ~409 West Fifth, said that she had been a participant in the first block party and that it did bring the neighborhood together. They now propose a party one block down from !I the original for Saturday, September 12. , The City Manager said there had been many complaints about the first block party from adjacent I neighbors, primarily based on the fact that many people attending did not live in the area. I Regulations will be designed to define a block party and give direction to sponsors. If the Council directs, the staff will work with Miss Barker and try to reach agreement on minor problems. Mayor Anderson assumed that was the direction of the Council. In answer to Councilman Mohr, Miss Barker said that she felt the majority of those in the block I should sign the petition, and that eight out of ten in the area of the proposed party had signed e the petition. I Miss Barker questioned the $25.00 fee for the installation of barricades, and requested that they II be allowed to place and remove the barricades and be responsible for clean up. Mayor Anderson requested the City Manager to work out appropriate arrangements for the September 12 :1 II block party. 4. Panel Discussion Representative ~ Request has been made for a City Councilman to serve on a luncheon panel with a Lane County Commissioner and a Springfield City I representative, at a Planner's, Engineers and Administrators luncheon at Ford's I Restaurant, 1769 Franklin Boulevard, August 21, 1970 at 12:00 noon. Mrs. Hayward attended. I I 5. Airport Tour - Mr. Gerry Coldeen welcomed Councilmen and others to the Airport Restaur- I' jl ant, and explained that this was the 50th Anniversary of the Flight Service Stations. il He thanked Mayor Anderson for proclaiming this Flight Service Week in Eugene. r Gene Juilfs, Airport Manager, outlined the meaning of Flight Service and its origina- tion. He commented on the need for additional construction at the airport, and reasons I, why financing was not available. ,I Upon adjournment of the meeting, Councilmen toured the airport facilities. I I Mr. McDonald moved seconded by Mr. Teague to receive and file Items 4 and 5 of the Committee report. e II Motion carried. 11 II 8/31/70 - 7 :1 ~!'