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. :.... ~:-p,~ ,r... 1/;,'1' . C ~ until completion of the South Hills Density Study and the Ridgeline CStud:y;:~i Councilman Williams felt it only fair to let it go on to the Boundary Commissi0n. Attorney Etter advised the Boundary Commission law stated petitions must go to the Boundary Commission and that the City has no jurisdiction to hold them. It was the Manager's understanding that, when a petition is filed with the City and the City takes no position, there is nothing to present to the Boundary Commission. If filed with the Boundary Commission, it is sent to the City and the City is obligated to return it. . Mrs. Beal moved seconded by Mr. Williams to take the proposed annexation off the table. Motion carried, Council members Williams, McDonald, Hershner, Keller and Wood voting aye; Council members Beal, Campbell and Murray voting no. Manager favored July 9, 1973, as tge best date for the hearing. B. Room Tax Allocation Committee Report {May 21,1973) - Copies of the report were previously distributed to Council members. It recommended: A. Eugene Parks & Recreation Department (Senior citizen Cultural Arts Festival) B. Committee for Community Images (Saturday MsrketFilm) C. Eugene Area Chamber of Commerce (Group Hospitality center) $ S,OOO 2,SOO 35,000 i MY. Williams moved seconded by, MY. Keller to approve the recommended allocations. ,In explanation of the $3S,000 allocated to the Eugene Area Chamber of Commerce i (requested $51,000) Chamber officials explained that one office girl is designated~ !the remainder goes for advertising, expenses for promotional material for conven- ,tions, postage, etc. Also for extra help for conventions. The objective for re- !questing additional money is to place g~eater emphasis on convention trage and be ' : in posi tion to compete wi th some of the, more convention-oriented spots, .such as iSa1ishan. , . 'In answer to a question regarding Committee for Community Images, Mrs. Catherine . Lau~is, member of the Allocation Committee, explained that the proposed film to bel made on Saturday Market would be more or less a living history, would serve an , educational purpose as well, and would not be simply a fifteen-minute travelogue. She further felt that perhaps the Library would be the spot to house such a film. Mayor Anderson pointed out that the purpose of making the film should be fully 'explained so that would-be movie producers would not consider this undertaking an open invitation to seek out the same type of financing. Vote was taken on the motion as stated. . Motion carried unanimously. Comm 5/30/73 1Jpprove .--~ .._---. --< _.~'---'-'~ . C. Grass Mowing Policy - One concern regarding the grass 'mowing policy implemented by the Public Works Department (May 18, 1973 memo previously distributed to Council members) involves side hill lots where bills have been accumulated against property owners because of hand work necessary to comply with the ordinance. Public Works suggests that mowing this year be limited to a band around the lot exterior 'to at least eliminate fire hazards, trash problems, etc. Thistles on a lot would also be remolTed. Public Works Director expressed alarm at the scope that mowing every- ,thing could take and is hopeful of reducing some of the work load by mowing in bands. The ordinance applies to both vacant and inhabited lots. Most lots are 'narrow enough so that mowing more than a 20-foot band would be mowing the entire j10t. Assistant City Manager said that if the lot is under three acres the entire !lot will be mowed is possible. A band will be mowed only when motorized equipment icannot be used. Councilman Hershner raised a question as to the reasons for mowing. Public Works Director answered that mowing serves an aesthetic purpose and satisfies adjacent :property owners. There is also a fire break assurance. It is debatable whether , mowing would tend to prevent a fire. Assistant Manager added tha this conversa- .tions have indicated burning time is reduced when material is flattened, even : though not hauled away. The speed with which fire spreads is definitely lessened. : Councilman Wood expressed lack of sympathy for people ;"ho will not mow their own I . 'weeds. He has no qualms about charging an owner when mowing becomes necessary by ! ! the City. Mr. Hershner questioned the amount of advance notification, and Assistantl . Manager answer,ed that they have ten days to comply. Mrs. Campbell raised a qUestion/' about blackberry bushes. Public Works Director said a time element problem is in- volved, and usually they are handled only on a complaint basis. . \~3 6/l1/73 - 6 ~