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e ""Ill j;0/P 3/22/71 I e I I e I e II II II I: *K. 3/17/71 L. 3/17/71 M. 3/10/71 i' I, O. 3/10/71 P. 3/10/71 'MayoE AnderSi5n.l1naerscored Councilman Gribskov's remarks and said that with all the efforts to accommodate the bicycle, there were still problems with enforcement of traffic regulations as far as bicycles were concerned. This problem should be faced along with the need for routes. Mr. Drapela said a subcommittee of the ,'bicycle committee has been formed to study bicycle laws and emphasize safety, and proposed community education programs. Some laws which are not enforced may need modification. Ii Ii I' ;: Ij Mr. Richard Westfall, member the proposed bicycle route. a definite bicycle route and ---- .= ~_.-_._... . .- . ~ recreation or transpor~atio~ of the Bicyci~ Committee, requested that~the Council approve He said the committee felt this would lead to establishment of would give guidelin~s to D~ed for other bicycJe routes to~ .r-.--..... ._' _ '__ .._~~_ ~-- __... purposes.- '-- , - Mr.Mohr saw this route as the first phase of a broader program. a first step, and approved the work the committee had done. He certai~ly approved it as approve Purchase of Ridenour Property, Authorization to proceed with Condemnation ,Proceedings - Maps were distributed to the Council showing the proposed route of the West Amazon Expressway and the property owned by Ridenours. Purchase of the property at this time is desirable to pro- tect against future problems, especially those involving purchase of developed property. The owners propose to build a building on the south portion of their property for manufacture of merchandise. They have discussed the matter with the city so they would not be faced with possible removal of their building when the expressway was constructed. Negotiations have continued for several months with no agreement reached. The staff has recommended the matter be taken to condemnation. Mrs. Donald Ridenour gave the Council a history of acquisiton of a portion of their propert~ for construction of the Amazon Channel, and their negotiations with city staff for purchase for right of way for the Amazon Expressway. She explained operation of their business and Jheir need for the ground which the city has offered to purchase. She quoted prices received for neighboring properties as a basis for their request for $5,000 to be paid for the ground needed for the right of way. She answered Councilmen's questions regarding her, property, and her refusal to accept the City's offer of $3,500. Mayor Anderson assured Mr. and Mrs. Ridenour that the Council appreciated their position and respected it, but also recognized that there are many possibilities for dispute, in view of the background of the situation. He explained that there are countless disputes of this nature and that they are generally left to the court for arbitration and that the Council could set a dangerous precedent by entering into disputes over, the value of property or matters of arbitration. Condemnation proceedings have been set up for this very reason, and are properly a matter for court resolution. The Council is not a proper place to resolve questions of fact and questions of :value. After further discussion Mr. Gribskov moved seconded by Mrs. Beal that the City Manager be authorized to proceed with condemnation proceedings.' Motion carried. approve Announcement of Resignation of Brian Obie and Appointment of New Commissioner Wi thin Two Weeks, Mayor Anderson formally announced the resignation of Brian Obie from,the Planning Commission and stated that he would have a new appointment for that Commission within the next two weeks. Law Enforcement for Bicycle Riders Safety. Support for State Legislation Regarding Bicycle Trails - Councilman Gribskov raised the question of publicity for bicycle safety, tg which the City Manager replied his staff will be directed to' inves i;,i gate avenues for providing such publicity, since the safety of Eugene's bicycle riders is a growing concern. Mr. Drapela, Assistant Parks & Recreation Department Director, reported that the subcommittee of the Bicycle Committee, comprised of two staff and two lay people, is currently studying the problem and its intention is to provide guidelines for a safety education program for the residents of Eugene. There are three proposed bicycle routes now before the subcommittee, which holds its next meeting March 11th. This meeting should result in submission of a proposal of at least one of these routes. Mrs. Campbell requested that Andy Jordan, Legislative Assistant, look into the implications of two bills currently dealing with bicycle safety, HB~1700 and SB 126. He was so directed. N. Discussion of Local Government and Invitation of Springfield Attorney - Mr. that the0uncil consider an earlier request by Mrs. Beal that Mr. Ed Harms, City Attorney, be asked to present his discussion of the problems of local Council concurred with this request. Hershner asked Springfield government. The file National League of Cities" . Congressional City Conference - The City Manager asked if any of the Councilmen would be attending. file Financial Reports of Eugene Overpark Operations - The City Manager presented the financial report of the overpark through January 31, 1971. Mr~ G!.~bskov asked whether the report reflected the change in the ticket booth. Mr. McKinley said n,gyfix. this had been done after the report was made. *Items printed in italics are from committee reports. 3/22/71 - 6 .....lIl