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<br />Mrs. Doreen Malone, Greenhill Drive, said the noise echoed in the hills, and that she had been
<br />living there twenty years, but it was no ,longer pleasant to Ii vein the country, and they could
<br />not invite friends on the weekend because of the noise.
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<br />Mrs. Edward Glanz said she lived on Danebo Avenue directly across from the strip. She was not
<br />at all against the track, and felt it was of definite benefit to young people, and that it was
<br />something needed by the City. She felt it was well-organized and had to abide by the rules.
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<br />Mike Groshong, speaking for Balboa, said he had worked there for five years. He explained ,
<br />the number of races run during the week, and how many had continued after 10:00 p.m. He explained:
<br />the reasons for delay at some times" and said they plan to start one-half hour earlier, and
<br />perhaps one hour earlier, so that they will have no problem with cessation of the races before
<br />10:00. He explained the efforts made to increase parking facilities, and that there had been no
<br />traffic tie-ups last year. They have had an architect working to design accoustical barriers,
<br />trying to block sound from going directly into the City. Mr. Groshong admitted there was noise,
<br />but he felt Eugene was a large enough city to have this type of activity, and that it was of
<br />benefit to the City.
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<br />In answer to Mrs. Beal, the City Attorney said to close the operation it would be necessary for
<br />the city to bring a suit in court to have this declared a public nuisance. This is a process
<br />of weighing the benefits against the nuisance, as it applies to the entire community. It would
<br />be difficult to prove a nuisance, under the definition of this term. The action which could be
<br />taken would be to enforce the 10:00 p.m. closure on excessive noise. This applies in any zone,
<br />and can be enforced by the City.
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<br />Mr. Mohr pointed out that the City could set times of operation or specific noise levels.
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<br />Mrs. Beal asked if it would be possible to operate with loud speakers toned down and with mufflers
<br />on the cars. Mr. Groshong agreed the PA system could be turned down, but attempting to force
<br />use of mufflers would effectively close the operation. Reason for elimination of mufflers is
<br />to get more power, not to create noise. This would merely force cars to race on the streets.
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<br />Mrs. Campbell pointed out that residents of 29th and Willamette have a real problem with noise
<br />at late hours. She felt the day was over when people could really have peace and quiet.
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<br />Mr. Mohr indicated the Council's deep concern about the petitioners points. He said the Council
<br />is now aware of the problems at Balboa Drag Strip. The Police Department will be very careful
<br />to respond to complaints, and every member of the Council would be interested in hearing per-
<br />sonally if complaints persist.
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<br />Mrs. Beal~as convinced the operators of Balboa tried to do their best, but she felt it would
<br />be difficult to control the, people who come there to race.
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<br />Mr. McDonald moved seconded by Mrs. Campbell that the City Council recommend that Balboa
<br />be closed at 10:00 p.m. Mr. McDonald felt this would enforce the noise ordinance already In
<br />effect.
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<br />In answer to the City Manager, Mr. McDonald said it was not his intent that ever.yone be gone
<br />from the area by 10:00 p.m.; but only that the noise ordinance be enforced;
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<br />Mrs. Beal questioned whether a motion to this effect was necessary.
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<br />There was further discussion about the intent of the motion. A vote was then taken on the
<br />motion. Messrs. Hershner, Mohr and Gribskov yoted no. Mrs. Campbell, Mr. McDonald and Mrs.
<br />Beal voted yes. The motion failed.
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<br />IV. Bids, opened by Public Works Department, February 18, 1971
<br />Due to.the fact there was an irregularity in the bid bond, and this was an SCS Contract, the
<br />staff felt the contract should not be awarded, unless it was felt that award of the contract
<br />would be in the best interests of the City. After discussion, it was staff feeling that the
<br />reason for the bond is to insure that the contractor will fulfill his contract, and since
<br />D [, D Backhoe has indicated it would fulfill its part and has corrected the bonding error, the
<br />staff recommends the contract be awarded on the basic bid.
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<br />DRAINAGE CHANNEL
<br />West Section North Belt Line Floodway
<br />Willakenzie Area Watershed
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<br />D [, D Backhoe
<br />Wildish Cons. Co.
<br />Salem San [, Gravel
<br />Lord Bros. Contractors
<br />Teeples [, Thatcher
<br />Oregon Canst. Co.
<br />E. M. Gostovich
<br />Cushing Bros., Inc.
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<br />Basic
<br />$160,973.30
<br />166,404.25
<br />172,454.90
<br />176,980.00
<br />191,384.75:
<br />201,779.69
<br />269,996.00
<br />274,207.00
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<br />Contract Cost
<br />Alternate,
<br />$166,097.25
<br />184,198.87
<br />178,098.10
<br />No bid
<br />175 ,827. 70
<br />No bid
<br />192,381.00
<br />No bid
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<br />Cost to SCS
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<br />Basic
<br />$196,819.00
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<br />$135,770.18 $165,000 ;00
<br />Engineer Estimate
<br />Alternate
<br />$195,744.00
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<br />$25,203.12
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<br />COMPLETION DATE: 100 Calsadar days
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<br />Mrs. Beal moved seconded by Mr. McDonald to accept the recommendation of the Public Works
<br />Department and award the above contract to D [, D Backhoe for the basic bid of $160,973.30.
<br />Rollcall vote. All councilmen present voting aye, the motion carried.
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