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& ...51 e. 7/26':X71 < ~. r ---- I I I part of September~ file I ./ II .~ ---- G. Po.rnog_raphicMaterial, Dowi1t6wn~..Eugene_~ Mrs.. Campbell.bad..been..cont~p.ted'.by a citizen 7/2l/71 who was concerned that.a .downtow:n.store..selling .pornograpbic.. mate.xiaL"left its front door open so thaL.magazine.covers..were_cLearly .visible...to.,children. .,The citizen had been informed by .the .Police Department that hhis practicewasJRot ,in violation of any law. City Manager said he will review this matter and report to Council. file H. Noise, South Willamette Area - Manager announced a proposed meeting of staff and concerned 7/21/71 people in the South Willamette area August 5, 1971 at 1:30 p.m. to discuss a proposal to alleviate the noise problem. Mr. Otto Becker complimented the staff on the proposed noise ordinance, and said he hoped it would help solve the problem. He suggested that one change might be made in the proposal for changes in the traffic pattern and asked that staff review his s ugges ti on . e Manager said this would be appropriate for the meeting of August 5 and that the staff would appreciate an opportunity for review of the suggestion. file Councilwoman Campbell requested a police report regarding actual arrests made in South Willamette area on Friday and Saturday nights. She was also concerned that inadequate mufflers caused much of the noise. Mrs. Beal suggested that merchants might barricade I- Ii their lots after hours, so that they would correct part of the problem. Manager explained that a meeting has been set for August 5 so that area residents may discuss the problem. Ii Mr. Williams moved seconded by Mr. McDonald that the above items be approved, affirmed, ,; filed or postponed. Motion carried. :i II It III. Items Not Previously Heard A. Set Public Hearings l. Appeal from Planning Commission approval, Planned Unit Development, Boise Cascade 2. Appeal of denial, charitable solicitation license - Oregon Benefit Corp. City Manager suggested hearing beset for August 9 on these items. Mr. Williams moved seconded by Mr. McDonald that public hearing be set August 9 for the above two items. Motion carried. ' B. Request for Variance Extension, Dr. G. C.York for small animal clinic at 1247 Villard. Several years ago the Council granted a variance to allow a small animal clinic to continue in this location" since the property was scheduled to be purchased by, the University of Oregon. Since .the transaction has not been completed, it has been extended twice and Dr. York has now requested another extension. I Mr. Williams moved seconded by Mr. McDonald that the variance be approved for one year. Motion carried. I C. Petition for Speed Limit Reduction, Goodpasture Island Road, Norkenzie to Ridgeway I I Approximately thirty property owners and people living in the vicinity of Goodpasture I Island Road requested that the speed be lowered on this road between Norkenzie and Ridgeway. Manager explained that the State Speed Control Board sets speeds on city ;1 streets and in January of 1970 had recommended a speed of 45 mph for this street. e City Council did not approve this recommendation and requested that it be reduced. State Board set a speed of 40 mph after receiving the Council request. City staff ran a check after receiving the petition and on that basis does not believe the State Speed Control Board would reduce the speed further. Mr. Williams moved seconded by Mr. McDonald that information gained from a city staff speed check be forwarded to the State Speed Control Board and that it be left to their judgment whether another study should be conducted. Mr. Hershner asked what affect this would have as opposed to the Council requesting another study. He had had contact with residents, and they were very concerned with the speed allowed on tams street. Mr. Williams and Mrs. Campbell agreed that the speed now allowed was too high. Vote taken on motion. Mr. Williams, Mrs. Campbell and Mrs. Beal voted aye . Gribskov, Hershner I and McDonald voted no. Mr. Teague voted aye to break the tie. The motion carried. Mr. Hershner moved seconded by Mr. Gribskov that the Council ask the State Speed Control Board for a re-study of this area. Motion carried unanimously. i 7/26/71 - 10 e ~