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...... - 17 I Man~ger said if assessment procedure were such that sewers were paid for by general public and value to property realized only when sewer connection made, a waiver would be appropriate. But it is felt sewer cons tructi on creates val ue to property and justifies assessment; based on that, vacant areas can be subdivided and developed, and older areas only partially developed can be provided with sewer and service made available to vacant lots regardless of whether it is used. :l I, 'I I, Ii ,I : ~ Mayor Anderson said if exception is made in this instance it would set precedent for extenuating circumstances in future situations. Mr. Emery replied that he felt precedent was established when cost of the stub was waived. Public Works Director said waiver of stub cost was another issue; that procedure for location of the stub in this case had not been completed with Mr. Emery prior to its installation. He also said even though the property is only 30x150', if a building permit is requested it would have to be issued and a building could be lo- cated any place on the property, thereby making use of the sewer. e Mr. Williams moved seconded by Mr. Hershner to place the item on file. Public Works Director said a rehearing of the assessment would have to be held at which time it could be confirmed. No vote was taken. Comm 1/12/72 File I Q. Laurelwood Lease - Copies of a letter were distributed to Council members addressed - to Mrs. Dorothy Johnson from the Parks and Recreation Director terminating'Mrs. Johnson's lease of Laurelwood Club building as of April 10, 1972. In response to question from Mrs. Campbell, Manager explained refreshment use could be continued while the golf course is in operation and no later than 10:00 p.m., or an entirely different use compatible with operation of the golf course, but there seems to be no need for another nightclub such as is in ,operation in the building now. ,It could' be used as a communi ty center, although no funds are available for staffing. Some' vol un- teer groups have looked at it wi th that purpose in mind. Mrs. Campbell said she had been asked about its use for the aged because of lack of offi ce space down'town, and because this would be during the day she felt it would be a good use. Manager said a meeting is scheduled with the Committee for Aging to explore that possibility. Mrs. Beal asked about rent from the building ($250 per month) and whether.it could be reduced or the building used rent free. Manager replied if used by volunteer groups, would probably have to forego rent; if used as a concession in conjunction with the golf course, some income would be involved. Mayor remarked that the intent is to find some use for the building which is compat- ible wi th operation of the golf course, and the matter will be brought back for Council action. Mr. Hershner asked if there is a chance of releasing it to the same people with different hours of operation, and Manager answered they have the right Of first refusal if operation changed, but at this time no agreement has been reached on closing at 10:00 p.m. I Parks Director said there are many activities and groups to be expJored to find an operation suitable for the location. Comm 1/12/72 File e R. Notices - Council members were informed of the following meetings: A. Public hearing on 1990 General Plan before joint meeting of Lane County, Spring- ;'.field, and Eugene Planning Commissions - Thursday, January 13, 1972; 7: 30 p.m.; , -"Euge-n(;f. ~oul]cil Chamber. B-.NatL6nal League of Cities Congressional-City Conference - March 5-7, 1972 in .Washington, D.C. Comm 1/12/72 File S. Mayor's Park Study Committee - Mrs. Campbell recommended reactivation of this com- mi ttee to concern itself wi th the Southridge PUD project relati ve to its effect on the proposed Ridgeline Park. There was general discussion with regard to the com- mi ttee' s membership. Manager explained it as a joint Parks-Planning Study Committee whi ch, as part of the process of reviewing the feasibility of a ridgeline park con- cept, was created to act as a steering corrmrrttee to work with interested citizens and the staff to-bring a proposal to the Planning Commission and Council. Idea of reacti vating the commi ttee will be reviewed wi th the Mayor and brought back for consi derati on. I In answer to Mr. Mohr's question as to whom the committee would report; Mrs.Campbell said she didn't feel it necessary the committee report to the Council, but as a result of the Planning commission's action to table the Southridge PUD project she felt if the committee is to be effective it would have to be reactivated immediately in order to be heard by the Planning Commission when the item is brought back for discussion. Manager said better direction would be indicated after the January 24, 1972 Planning Commission meeting; a moratorium for one year on developments of-great density in the area may be advisable in order to allow time for the PlanningCom-' mission staff and the Joint Study Committee to review and attempt to report on the feasibility of the ridgeline park proposal. Comm 1/19/72 File e '11. Audit, Year Ending June 30, 1971 - Copies were distributed to Council members of report to management from Lybrand, Ross Bros. & Montgomery, audi tors (dated Decem- 1/24/72 - 10 ...11II