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,...- "\ .~:; I -4 03 e 11/30/70 --_.~-_-... ------.: ._-- ....--- -----..__.~ ji' I /: J! Ii :' I -- ------:- -.- ~ - -.. - --~ I! !I k. H. Citiz~n Complaint~ Anima1fi .atzoo~: Complaints ;have "been..recei ve,d re1a.ting. ,to bears andmoiikegs'in-the zoo at the park. Mr., McDonald .fe1t this'shou1.d"be,referred to staff and a report returned to Council. Ci ty Manager said many of the ci tizens enjoy the animals, and that they are well cared for. He agreed the cages are confining, but explained that these animals could not live if they were freed. Better facilities would 'mean an expenditure of money not available. (file) " i. Lighting of the Cross - Councilman McDonaLd questioned an article in the newspaper , concerning dates the cross on Skinner's Butte will be lighted. ( approve) , ci ty Manager explained the charter amendzrent, and that it mentions lighting during I the "Christmas season," but does not set out any exact time. The staff recommen- dation has been that it be lighted December 20 through December 28. Councilmen discussed implications of lighting the cross, relation to seasons, and e were about evenly divided on the question of whether it should be lighted for a ' period from Thanksgi ving to New Years, or for the shorter period of two weeks at Christmas time. I I Mayor Anderson suggested that the cross could be lit from December 10 ,to Janua*y [ 1 as a compromise. 0, Mr. Williams moved seconded by Mr. Gribskov that the staff be instructed to arrange I ii' ,r4.. '. for lighting of the cross for the period December 10 through 'January 1. Motion carried. j. Music in the Mall Area - Councilman Mohr commented that he had heard rumors that the " Christmas decorations in the Mall would be musical. , He recalled that the Council , had taken a stand discouraging any kind of music or advertising in the Mall, and " requested a report. ( file) k. Cooperative Low-Cost Laundromat - Councilman Mohr reminded the Council of a dis- i: cussion in the past regarding a laundromat for low income persons, and that the Council had taken a posi tion in favor of development of such a faci1i ty. He ex- plained that a group has negotiated for use of a warehouse belonging to the Highway Department, located near the Washington-Jefferson ramp, and has asked for an indication of Council support. City Attorney was concerned there might be a zoning problem with this location. ! Ci ty Manager suggested a letter could be drafted which was favorable to this idea, after the zoning matter has been determined. I Councilman McDonald was concerned the City might be obligated financially. Councilman Mohr assured him there was no proposal for financial assistance. (approve) i I 1. P1anorama, December 12, 1970 - Planning Department has been attempting to arrange a day-long meeting to discuss several proposals submitted by Lane Council of Govern- ments. County Comrrdssioners, Springfield and Eugene City Council and Planning Comrrds- sions have been invi ted. Planning Comrrdssion would like an indication of participation [' at the earliest possible date. (file) , m. Vacation, East 21st Avenue, between Agate Street and Fairmount Boulevard - City Council e referred this request to the Planning Comrrdssion September 14, 1970. Planning Com- mission recommended denial, since this street relates to the intersection at 22nd Avenue, and would create an added traffic load on that already dangerous intersection. Mayor Anderson asked whether any consideration had been given to making this a one-way street. Staff said none at this time. Public Works Director said the Traffic Engineer had explained the problems with ; the proposed vacation, and the inconveniences that would be caused to people 1 ving in the area. Mr. McDonald moved seconded by Mrs. Bea1 to support the Planning comndssion denial for this vacation. Motion carried. ( approve) " n. Water Service Request, Virgil Baker - EWEB policy does not permi t providing water I " service to property outside the city limits unless the area is within a water district, or unless a health problem exists which can be improved by availability of ci ty water. Mr. Baker proposes to develop multiple family units on Country Club Road just west of the Eugene Country Club. It is recommended that the City Council recommend to EWEB that an exception to their policy be considered for the following reasons and under the following condi tions : Reasons - 1. The area is not conti~ou~:~ to existing city boundaries 2. The area is zoned for the proposed use. e 3. The proposed use conforms to long range plans, and should, be encouraged. ~ 11/30/70 - 9