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..... e +86 2/22/71 ~- II I I !: 6. S .B. 1 - Requires flouridation,of.water. supply,oLall public and private agencies. Mayor Anderson said it was the mandate of the people of Eugene that the water supply of this city not. be flouridated. Therefore, the Council would be ill-advised to. express.an. opinion. file 7. S.B. 99 - Prohibits alL advertising of ,tobacco, outside of normal shelving display.. Council made no. comment', on. this bill. file 8. SJR 7 and HJR 9 - Amend, consti tution, to lower voting age, upon voter approval, from 21 to 18. Mayor Anderson said he personally supported this legiSlation, but any action of the Council should be unanimous. e Mrs. Beal said the Council. had.. already expressed itself, and it was nothing which really concerned the business,;of the City. There was a discussion about the employment practices bill, and how it would apply to Eugene. After.further study, it will be presented to the Council.' file I C. Regulation of Visual NU$sances - The staff, at Council direction, has made inquiry 2/10/71 whether other communities have found an effective way to require maintenance of private yards and property. A report has been distributed to the Council indicating that two cities have such ordinances. Staff would like direction whether the Council wishes further study of costs, enforcement and other considerations. Mr. Williams moved seconded by Mr. Gribskov to insruct the staff to continue working on this ordinance. Mr. Williams felt the ability of a property owner to maintain or fail to maintain his property, was an area of major concern to cities, and any step which could be taken in this general area should be supported. In answer to Councilman Hershner, the City Attorney said there has been a problem of enforcement in the City with regard to iand use, and violatIons of ' specific codes of the cities. It will probably be necessary to prosecute violations in civil courts. Vote taken on motion. 'Motion carried. Approve D. Application for Flood Insurance - Mayor Anderson received a letter from Congressman 2/10/71 Dellenback indicating availability of flood insurance for citizens if the City secured approval of an application. The ci ty of Springfield and unincorporated areas of Jackson, Josephine and Lane Counties are presently covered under this program. If the Council wishes to pursue this mateer, more information should be secured. I Mrs. Beal moved seconded by Mr. Gribskov to direct the staff to proceed with a study of procuxement of flood insurance. Motion carried. approve E. Calling public hearing March 8 for abatement of properties located at 2246 Wisconsin and 2054 Minnesota (Neighborhood Development Area)- These are substandard, dangerous buildings located in the State Streets Redevelopment area. A public hearing should be called. 2/10/71 e Mr. Gribskov moved seconded by Mrs. Beal to call a public hearing for the abatements listed above. Motion carried. approve F. Granting extension of permi t for night watchman at 1165 Ocean Street - A permi twas 2/10/71 issued for use of a mobile home for night watchman at 1165 Ocean Street. Under terms of the present ordinance, a permit may be granted to locate a mobile home on a single lot in an industrial zone for use of a night watchman. Mr. Gribskov moved seconded by Mrs. Campbell to grant extension of the permi t, as outlined above. Motion carried. approve G. Approving initiation of alley paving - Located between 10th and 11th from Lawrence 2/10/71 to Washington. A petition has been received signed by the Salvation Army, owner of 50% of the property abutting this alley. OWners on the other side are the Church of Christ, Ramsey Whelen and Bernard Strassmier. Staff recommends the project be initiated and a public hearing called. I Mr. Gribskov moved seconded by Mr. Hershner to initiate alley paving between 10th and 11th from La~rence to .Washington. Manager pointed out that the" City may find it necessary to replace sewers, which will be city cost. Vote taken on motion. Motion carried. approve e 2/22/71 - 3 ...oil