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e .... 598 5/24/71 I Q. 5/19/71 e I R. 5/12/71 S. /,5/12/71 I 1,1 I ! Ii T. 5/12/71 II I I II Ii ,I II I u. 5/12/71 e I I I I v. 1 5/12/71 t W. 5/12/71 I x. 5/12/71 e I ! I ; Ii II , Mayor Anderson sw]-gested that this peplaq:ed onanf!arly. committee agenda for discussion. Affirm Planning Commission Recommendation, Side Street Opening - The Planning COmnUssion recommended that no action be taken on this matter. This matter was brought before the Council about three years ago after the railroad closed an unofficial crossing of Side Street between Wilkie Street and Hwy 99 North. At that time, those using the crossing petitioned the City to try to achieve an official railroad crossing. The City did not own sufficient right of way to do so. At that time the petitioners indicated that, if the City would achieve the crossing, they would extend the right of way. City Council, on that basis, authorized the hearing and approved procedure to the PUC. The peti tioners are now unwilling to provi de the right of way, and have requested that the City purchase the right of way from the property owners. Planning COmnUssion Ias reconsidered the matter and recommended that the City drop it at this point. In reply to Mr. Hershner, Manager said there are alternate, though not so convenient, routes for people to use. No action taken. Affirm Committee Meeting Room - Councilman Hershner commented that he preferred the room previously used for committee meetings. Since the Mayor and majority of Council cone curred, staff was directed to make arrangements for the change. File I II Budget Election, Preparation - Councilwoman Campbell discussed telephone contact with voters, and said lists will be mailed to those who indicated a willingness to assist. Mr. Gribskov commented on his appearance in connection with the election at KPTV apd that this program will be shown again next week. ~r. McDonald said that Churchill PTA is solidly behind the Council. Nanager reminded the Council of open ,house at the 10:00 p.m. and that all departments will be open. be given to encourage fandlies to attend. City Hall from 7:30 p.m. to He felt some publicity should File Discussion of Events at Previous Council Meeting - Councilwoman Campbell and Councilman McDonald congratulated Mayor Anderson for his conduct of Monday night's Council meeting. Councilman Mohr agreed that there was an extraordinary quali ty about the meeting, but he felt there had been many hotter issues, and that Councilmen were simply doing their jobs. Mayor Anderson commented that the meeting offered an opportunity to see these techniques and practices, and if they are accepted for what they are, it is easier to understand why they are presented in this manner. Mayor Anderson commented on, the presence of the vi etnam flag at the meeting, and some of the citizens concern over the incident. He asked ,that any criticism be directed to him. File Mayor's Meeting in Salem - Mayor Anderson reported on a meeting wi th theSpeaker of the House, President of the Senate and the Governor to which ten Oregon Mayors had been invited. At the meeting, Mayor Anderson's presentation concerned funding for cities, and his feeling that priorities must be reordered to direct funds f~0m higher echelons into smaller bodies, where they are so sorely needed. Mayor Anderson reported on various House and Senate Bills which have been of interest to the Council and ,their present status. File Deer Problem in South Eugene - Councilman Mohr again called attention to resident's complaints of damage to their property from wild deer. Mr. Mazany explained the problems with transporting deer to wi~der country and possible damage to deer which might occur. Councilman Mohr felt the City should consider this problem a nuisance and that citizens had a legitimate claim against the City. Mrs. Campbell said she was still receiving complaints about this problem. File Legislation of Interest to City - Senator Fadel~yrendnded the City Council that the legislature is drawing to a close and any action the Council feels essential should be called to his attention. File Sample Ordinance, Civil Emergency Definition and Authorization of Emergency Action Copies of an ordinance prepared two years ago were distributed to Councilmen. Passage would allow the City to exercise extraordinary powers in case of emergency. Manager requested Councilmen to study"this proposal and make comments on any portions considered objectionable. Mr. Williams said his understanding was that insurance policies differentiated, between payable claims based on whether they were considered "riots" or "severe unrest." He felt that riot might be an inappropriate term, and that some consider- ation should be given to changing this word. \ I: II 1\ I' ;1 5/24/71 - 8 ..01