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<br />cominented on the probable amount of traffic over the unimproved section because of
<br />its being a connection between two paved streets.
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<br />It was understood that a poll of the property owners would be taken and possibly a
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<br />'Advisory Committee, Needs of Physically Disabled with Mobility Problems -
<br />,Mayor Anderson announced that a committee of seven people, all having mobility
<br />problems, is drafting an informal set of bylaws and will be working with the
<br />.Council and staff on problems encountered by the physically disabled.
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<br />o. Calls re: Cats - Councilman McDonald noted a numbe,r of telephone calls from
<br />people registering complaints about the nuisance of cats running loose. Some
<br />of those calling suggested institution of a $5 license fee and a fee for re-
<br />trieving impounded cats. Manager said there is a continual flow of calls with
<br />regard to this problem but there has been no acceptable solution. Mayor Anderson
<br />said the matter would be taken under advisement.
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<br />P. : Scrap Metal Yard, Highway 99 North - Councilman McDonfl-ld reported oomplaints re-
<br />ceived about the appearance of the scrap metal piled at'this location (Eugene
<br />'Salvage and Equipment Co.). Manager said history of zoning this area has been
<br />reviewed a number of times. Verbal commitments, were made with regard to screen-
<br />; ing the area but there is no l_egal tool to force any type of correction.,
<br />, Visibility from the overpass makes the' situation more noticeable, and it is
<br />doubtful that the State Highway Department would allow screening on the shoulder
<br />of the overpass itself to better hide the scrap. Public Works Director said
<br />investigation is in progress on special legislation relating to junk yards be-
<br />cause of this specific si te.
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<br />Bicycle Committee Report, Bike Use of Sidewalks - Copies of report were distributed
<br />to Council members for review before a full report to be made'by the Bicycle
<br />Committee Chairman at committee meeting, April 4, 1973.
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<br />R. :Taxicab Service Standards - Brought for discussion at Council's req~est at time of
<br />consideration of fare increase. Letter from Terry Joan Strong, 1893 Villard Street,
<br />was read citing several experiences in use of taxi service and claiming inconsistent
<br />rates, discourteous service, and possible dishonesty on the part of drivers. She
<br />~suggested posting of drivers' licenses or some other identification wi th a picture
<br />fand the name, and rates for both in-city and outside travel in the cabs where they
<br />: would be plainly visible to passengers riding in the back seat.
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<br />,Aviva Sainz, 1841 High Street, noted her complaint against Terminal Cab Company,
<br />which also oPerates Yellow Cabs, registered at the time of rate increase hearing.
<br />She recommended that cab companies be prevented by law from starting the meter
<br />before passengers enter the cab. AlSO, that cab drivers be required to ring the
<br />, doorbell or knock to inform a customer of arrival rather than honking the horn, and
<br />; that they be required to carry at least $10 in change.
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<br />, Effie Faulkner, 255 High Street, wondered if the City could control operation of
<br />c~ companies during bad weather. She was unable to contact taxi companies during
<br />the past winter's exceptional freezing weather, and bus travel was not chosen be-
<br />i cause of sidewalk condi tions.
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<br />;' Councilman Williams reported a telephone call from a Mrs. Gurdy at Ya-Po-Ah Terrace
<br />asking ,that her experience with taxi service be related. She had recently called
<br />a taxi for transportation while ill and had to wait 20 minutes before it arrived
<br />after being told it would be there immediately.
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<br />lbn T,aylor, manager of Terminal Taxi ,and Johnnie Miller, owner of Eugene/Springfield
<br />Taxi Service, thought the present regulations were sufficient to govern cab drivers.
<br />Mr. Taylor said the drivers do have their licenses posted in the cabs, and the
<br />Police Department has the privilege of withdrawing licenses on the basis of bona
<br />fide complaints. There is also consumer protection through the District Attorney's
<br />office. Mr. Miller referred to the complaint about failure to answer calls during.
<br />the freezing weather.' He explained that his taxi service was operating almost around
<br />the clock and they found it impossible at times because of heavy demand for cab
<br />service to answer all the telephone calls.
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<br />Fred Dyer, manager for the Lane Transit District, commented on the importance of
<br />taxi service as a part of public transportation, and that the Transit District is: .
<br />not capable of providing the same type service provided by cabs.
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<br />Police Chief reported that only one complaint, and that of a secondary nature, had
<br />been received during the past 13 months wherein it was claimed an indirect route
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