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Council Chamber Eugene, Oregon May 29, 1973 :. Adjourned meeting of the Common Council of the city of Eugene, Oregon - adjourned from the meeting held May 14, 1973. - was called to order by His Honor Mayor Lester E. Anderson at 7:30 p.m. on May 29, 1973 in the Council Chamber with the following councilmen present: Mrs. Beal, Messrs. Williams, McDonald, Mrs. Campbell, Messrs. Keller, Murray, and Wood. Councilman Hershner was absent. Councilwoman Beal read a statement 'of apology with regard to meeting of the Council she called on May 21 without notifying the news media. She said there is no provision in the Council by- laws for informal meetings of the members, which was the type of meeting held. She recognized that without the news media in attendance there was no way the public could know that it was an informal meeting, and said meetings of that nature would not be called in the future. At the conclusion of other business, Councilman Murray expressed appreciation for Mrs.Beal's statement. He said it did not seem appropriate for her to take the entire blame since any one of the Council members could have left the meeting, and none did. I - Proclamation canvassing votes cast in May 24, 1973 election was presented showing the following results: $2,055,439 levy outside 6% limitation For 4,309 Against 7,921 Auditorium $5.5 million bond issue " 5,334 " 7,086 ,_ Auditorium Site Downtown 4,065 Baker Park 5,177 Mayor and Council Salary For 5,016 Against 7,167 Salary Range $50-100 4,615 $101-200 1 , 80 4 $201-300 1,629 '. Mrs. Beal: moved seconded by Mr;Williams to accept the proclamation as presented. Motion carried unanimously. II - Public Hearings A. Abatements 1. 1955 West 23rd Avenue, Burgoyne Building Department has been unsuccessful in attempting to have the property owner remove debris from a partially demolished structure west of her property. Letter from Virginia Burgoyne, owner of the property, was read stating building was removed. However, Manager reported that building materials and other de- bris remain on the lot in a less than satisfactory condition from staff's viewpoint. Public hearing was held with no testimony presented. - Resolution No. 2183 - Authorizing abatement at 1955 West 23rd Avenue was submitted. Mrs. Beal moved seconded by Mr. Williams to adopt the resolution. Motion carried, all councilmen present voting aye, except Councilman McDonald abstaining. 2. 4291 East Amazon Drive, Rogers John F. Rogers, owner of the property offers no protest to City's efforts to remove debris left by contractor in demolition of building on the property. Public hearing was held with no testimony presented. Resolution No. 218~ -' Authorizing abatement at 4291 East Amazon Drive was submitted. Mrs. Beal moved seconded by Mr. Williams to adopt the resolution. Motion carried unanimously. I . B. Rezoning 1. Area on east side of Portland between 29th and 30th (Pohll, O'Conner, Melevin) Council had previously approved multiple-family zoning subject to construction of a cul-de-sac on Portland between 29th and 29th Place and development of prop- erty under planned unit development procedure. Subsequent to that action, barricade was placed at the south end of Portland at Crest Drive thereby eliminat- ing thr~ugh traffic. Petitioner asked reconsideration of the rezoning request because of the change in traffic pattern. Planning Commission on April 23, 1973 recommended R-2-4 SR (Multiple-family with minimum of 4000 square feet per unit under site review conditlons). Now zoned RA. Public. hearing w~s opened. \CcA 5/29/73 - 1