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""Ill e ~Jo 8/23/71 I might make recommendations for,members willing to serve in a pro tem pool. Mr. Williams said he would agree to this suggestion. He did. not want the Council to be in a position of decision. Mrs. Beal withdrew her motion, with the agreement of her second. Mr. Mohr suggested that, rather than legislate, Council ask for. a draft of an ordin- ance that would reflect the consensus that a panel of potential attorneys would be drawn up from which to choose pro tem judges. These would be chosen by the Bar 'Association. Manager said he would contact the Bar Association to see if they would be willing to do this. affirm I. Ci ty-County Jail, Request for Report - Councilwoman Beal requested' a report to bring 8/18/71 the Council up to date on conditions at the jail. She had received complaints of poor food and other conditions which she felt were not good. The COUJ),cil of the Poor e had requested a date for appearance before the Council to discuss these complaints. Mayor Anderson suggested that, if such a request were granted, complaints should be documented and circulated to the Council. Assistant City Manager said representatives of this group had called the office and were demonstrating at the jail. They have been iuvi ted to gi ve specific information, I but this has not been forthcoming. There have been allegations of contagious illness at the jail, but at this time there is no indication this is so. Mrs. Campbell suggested it might be well for the Mayor to appoint a Council commi ttee to investigate these charges.' Mayor Anderson commented the Human Rights Commission would have jurisdiction to study this, but the Council could certainly schedule an appearance of the Council of the P~or on the agenda. It was Council consensus this should be on the next commi ttee agenda, and that the Council of the Poor should be requested to present specifics. affirm J. Proposed Noise Ordinance Restudy - Assistant City Manager asked Council whether it 8/18/71 wished to schedule another meeting to further study the proposed noise ordinance. Mrs. Beal was very concerned that enforcement of the ordinance, as written, would be difficult, and said she would be very happy to have another opportunity for discussion. Mayor lnderson directed staff to place this matter on a forthcoming agenda. affirm K. Noise Ordinance, proposed public hearing - Councilwoman Bealthought input at the public 8/11/71 hearing concerning the noise ordinance was very impressi ve, especially that material supplied by Mr. Gilden, and she hoped the Council could discuss this at the next committee meeting, after the meeting with EWEB. File I Roy Gilden asked when the Council would again study the noise ordinance. He again suggested that the Council include a measure for use of the decibel meter. City Manager explained that the City Attorney's office is studying the legal aspects of such a section, 'since the State has already adopted legislation based on these ratings. Mrs. Beal asked that this be on the next committee of the whole meeting. L. Complaint, Business in Residential Area - Mr. McDonald had received a complaint from 8/11/71 a Mr. Lamb about a business adjacent to his residence on 13th Avenue. Th ere are e excessive fumes from the building, especially in the evening. Manager will look into it. File M. Meeting Regarding Solution to South Willamette Noise Problem - Mr. Teague commented 8/11/71 that he, Mr. McDonald and Mrs. Beal had attended a meeting with residents of the South Willamette area. He was glad to see this approach, and complimented Mr. McDonald on the handling of this meeting. File N. Announcemen ts - Manager announced a meeting of Lane Regional Air Pollution Authority 8/11/71 September 1 in the Coun_c,i) Chambers, to discuss incorporation of state standards covering visible emissions for several industries. ..- '_..-. - -... State Highway Department has announced a public hearing Tqesday, August 31 at Harris Hall, to discuss development of a bicycle and foot path on the nqrth side of the Willa- mette River. I In answer to Mr. McDonald,_City Manager said this plan would affect both the new Thunderbird Motel proposal and the proposed motel at the Valley River site. He has been in contact with owners of both sites and an interest has been expressed to incor- porate this type facili ty in the design. Mr. Mohr was interested in the City's role in the planning process, whether it would be wi thin the jurisdiction of the City Planning Commission. e Manager explained that a small portion of the Thunderbird site is within the City limits. They will be requesting a zone change for that portion, and have been 8/23/71 - 8 I...