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e .... JlC 4/26/71 I the referendum. The peace groups could bring up the other matter after th~ p~..1ic hearing on the referendum. City Manager suggested that it might be more appropriate for the Council to take a position on the Disengagement Act after it has the results of the election. Vote taken on motion as stated. Motion carried. approve A. Problem Drinker, Traffic Fatality Project - Mr. Stan Allen, Community Educator for 4/14/71 the Traffic Fatality Project, had sent an information brief to members of the Council and was in attendance to explain the project. He said it was a three-year project, and funded with federal funds. In the three months they have been operating they have received approximately 38 r€ferrals from the courts, and individual cases will be evaluated by them before sentencing by the Judge. Individuals will be given an opportunity to participate in their program, and will be taken off the highway for one year. Mr. Allen emphasized that they were not asking for money, but an endorse- ment and Council support. As part of their process they would select a citizens advisory committee, and hoped a member of the City Council would serve on that committee. e B. I 4/14/71 I II I I II I I I C. 4/14/71 I Mrs. Beal moved seconded by Mr. Mohr that a resolution be prepared endorsing the program of the Te:affic Fatali ty Project. Motion carried. approve Dog Control in City Parks - Council was previously requested to allow obedience train- ing of dogs in parks. Parks Department staff reviewed their rules and has recommenaed that dogs in developed areas of the parks should be kept on a leash, but they could be permitted free exercise activities in designated, undeveloped areas of some parks where they would not interfere ,with no~mal park usage. -It is suggested these rules be made part of the ordinance and posted in the parks to allow control. Mr. Smith pointed out that posting of rules would give some leverage to park attendants when a problem occurred which caused interference;wi th enjoyment of the park b,y others. Mrs. Beal moved seconded by Mr. Williams to request staff to prepare an amendment to ,the .ordinance whiCh would 'permi t an exercise program in designated areas of ci ty parks. Motion carried. approve Purchase Options 1. Turning Radius, West 11th - City has an opportunity to purchase property from David and Edna K. Peterson for $210, which would make an excellent turn radius. Mr. Teague moved seconded by Mrs. Beal to authorize staff to buy this parcel for $210.00. Motion carried. approve, \ I 2. Beltline Floodway - City has an opportunity to purchase 1.56 acres from Peter M. and Mary E. Stay.ton at the cppraised price of $4200. Mr. Teague moved seconded by Mrs. Beal to atithori ze staff to exercise this option and purchase the property for the price indicated. Motion carried. approve D. Danebo Neighborhood Development Plan, Resolution for Second Phase - Mr. David Hunt, 4/. ~~7l Eugene Renewal Agency, explained that funding for the Danebo Neighborhood Develop- ment Projecchas become a problem because of lack of local funds to match federal monies. e I .1 I t I e I ,j II II Mr. Bob Thomas showed slides and reported on progress made this year in the project, and plans for continuation in the next fiscal year. Mr. Hunt explained ci ty credi ts. whi ch had been used for the pre vi ous ci ty share of the project, and how they plan to sell a note against the tax increments on that project when they come in. The Agency has funds earned from other projects which are now invested pending future needs. The Agency would submit a bid on these notes. He wanted the Council to be aware of their proposal for means to raise funds to carry out the project. City Manager explained that the Eugene Renewal Agency had proposed a resolution which will be scheduled for adoption at the April 26 meeting. The resolution will approve the neighborhood development program, annual increment thereof, and filing of application for financial assistance. Mr. Hunt has explained the ramifications of the Agency financing plan, if the grant.is secured from the Housing and, Urban Development Department.. He explained the meaning of their. plan in terms of assessed value of property in the area. Councilwoman Campbell said a good job is being done in that area, and the Council should offer any encouragement it can." (See Resolutions, these m~nutes, for action on this item) II approve E. Minutes, meeting of March 22, 1971, as' circulated, approved. F. Cul de Sac, Portland Street between 29th and 30th- Councilwoman Beal requested information regarding a petition which had been circulated requesting reconsider- ation of a cul de sac on Portland Street. \1 " 4/26/71 - 9 ....