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<br /> Mrs. ,Bea~ rea~ ~ statement setting forth her reasons for requesting the action'
<br /> ~:~~~~t~ne;u~~~es of ~he footage method for allocating assessment costs and . 'I
<br /> : the la~ lso ht e Counc~l tO,offset apparent inequities in any other way until
<br /> ) ., c ang~d.< She, sa~d the 1lr:Jst visible are paving of alleys and streets
<br /> : le~d~ng to new developments, where owners of single-family properties are -
<br /> ; ~:;:~t1~ssha~: in ~os~ of ~ ilr}prove~~t of major benefit to mUltiPle-fa~~~ .
<br /> th : ~nce, an use ~s ~ntens~f~ed, she said, it is time to look at
<br /> e laws w~th the ~dea, as one alternative, of assessing by dwelling un't
<br /> rather than on a fr t ' ~
<br /> " on - or square-foot bas~s. She wondered whether it is
<br /> poss~ble to change the assessment method but still have advantage of B
<br /> method of repayment. an cro ft
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<br /> Councilman Williams questioned whether only legalities would be - invol v~d and
<br /> ,suggested directing staff to gather data, drawing in the attorney's offi ce
<br /> , wi th regard to legal questi ons . Mr. Bradshaw commented that any type of in-
<br /> formation to differentiate between legal and policy questions would be help-
<br /> ful. Manager said policy questions which will be raised can be very complicated
<br /> . and require a great deal of research. He suggested general discussion of
<br /> ; policy questions, or direction for his office to start on the entire question
<br /> ,and bring back to the Council when alternatives are more thoroughly developed,
<br /> ,or perhaps appointment of a Council subcommittee to involve itself with re-
<br /> ,search on some of the policy questions. Mayor Anderson favored research
<br /> ;by staff prior to taking to the Attorney's office.
<br /> Mrs. Beal wondered if a Charter amendment stating".. .assessment to be made
<br /> according to benefi t recei ved. . ." rather than "... assessment based on front-
<br /> or square-foot measurement..." could be proposed in order to take care of the
<br /> legal complications in the November election, then complete the necessary re- .
<br /> search and work out mechanics and policy question at leisure.
<br /> Mrs. Campbell remarked on the number of senior citizens living in the South
<br /> Willamette area which is in the process of being annexed who are concerned
<br /> now about probable future assessments. She feels their minds would be eased
<br /> somewhat if the Council could resolve some of these questions at this time.
<br /> Mrs. Beal said she thinks it is very important these people know the Council
<br /> is concerned, and if some action is taken now at least it will show serious
<br /> effort is being made.
<br /> Manager wondered whether it would be desirable to change the Charter wi thout
<br /> having a set procedure to substitute for the present method of assessment.
<br /> Mayor Anderson recommended appointment of a Council subcommittee to examine
<br /> 'the assessment policy, saying it would be a lengthy, time consuming process
<br /> in view of the many factors involved. Considerable dialogue followed on the
<br /> merits of obtaining an opinion from the City Attorney, placing a Charter amend-'
<br /> ment on the November ballot repealing the present method of assessment without I
<br /> a specific substitute, appointment of a subcommittee to consider the question,
<br /> etc. Councilman Mohr noted it is a Council member's prerogative to request a
<br /> legal opinion at any time. Mrs. Beal said she was seeking Council re-enforce-
<br /> ment, in view of the staff work load, to obtain an opinion promptly. .
<br /> Les Swanson, assistant city attorney, said if the Charter reads that assess- -
<br /> ment must be made on a square-footage basis, then it would have to be assessed
<br /> that way. He said if the provision for method were removed, the Council would
<br /> still have the power of assessing. It was understood he would give a written
<br /> opinion to Council members. Mrs. Beal withdrew the motion. :
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<br /> Mrs. Beal 1lr:Jved seconded by Mr. Mohr that the Mayor appoint a subcommittee of 7/26/72
<br /> the Council to work with staff in examining what action the City can take to Approve I
<br /> change the present policies for assessing improvements in order to assess
<br /> these improvements in a 1lr:Jre equitable manner. Motion carried unani1lr:Jusly.
<br />c.Report, Room Tax Allocation Committee ~ Copies of report were previously distributed:
<br />, to Council members. Funds were allocated to: !
<br /> Eugene Symphony Association $10,000.00
<br /> Group Hospitality Center 34,222.00
<br />I Lane County Auditorium Association 5,532.24
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<br /> Eugene Junior Symphony Association 2,000.00
<br /> Emerald Empire Honor Olympic Band 1,000.00 .
<br /> Eugene-University Wind Ensemble 525.00
<br /> Total funds available, including estimated 1'972-73 receipts, .amount to $180,653.39.
<br /> Of that amount, $60,309.01 has been allocated. '
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