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'which a decis1.oii oil cost benefit was made. HefelEUthere was- no-knowledge at this time of the cost of operating the complicated LCOG committee structure nor ,of how many committees and subcommittees could be afforded or time lapse which could be accepted in arriving at planning decisions. Manager added that he would like to see some attention given to the total LCOG committee structure and cost of serving that total to see if there were areas which ,could be con- solidated, even to the point of sacrificing some participation in order to move ; the planning process along. He referred to the transportation planni~g process on which there was, a technical committee and a citizens advisory committee, each working separately from the other, with th~ request for addition of another com- mittee comprising administrative people of agencies involved in order to gain eligibility for Federal funds. He thought someone should look at the whole process since so much staff time was absorbed in serving committees rather than doing work which could be done. . Mayor Anderson concurred ,in concerns epxressed by both Councilman Murray and Manager - lack of, staff time and proliferation of committees. He wondered whether! a calendar ,could be prepared to better acquaint the Council with LCOG activities I wii:.~ the idea of suggesting improvements for moving the planning function more ,quickly. He felt it necessary at some point to establish channels.-of input tc) 'get the work done even though they might seem restrictive'. ,:Councilman Wood with regard to designation of a co-ordination agency said he was ", in favor of LCOG's performing that function because it was already set up and staffed. The concern about committees, he said, had been discussed by some of LCOG citizens advisory groups as to need for staff support and the time lag ex- ipressed here, so it was of concern withinLCOG itself. Manager asked that his ;Temarks not be interpreted as criticism of the advisory committees nor of the :LCOG BOard. It was only comment on the result of natural growth process in- ~vo1ving a lot of people in a lot of different concerns, and he was questioning :at what point 'the value was Iost because of being bogged down in mechanisms. jMayor Anderson suggested a complete rundown on LCOG activities, perhaps in dif- "iferent sessions - one on structure, another on staffing, and perhaps one on actual ''functions. Manager was not sure this was the proper time because of LCOG' s being in the process of acquiring a new director. It was understood the matter would be kept in mind and brought back at a more appropriate time. . Vote was taken on the motion to recommend designation of LCOG as the area-wide co-ordination agency in this area. Motion carried unanimously. comm 5/29/74 Approve ~< 1. !Purchase, Golden Gardens' 'Street Right-of-way - From John C. Wells for $237.00. Recommended by staff to purchase the 10'xl01' strip. Mrs. Bea1 moved seconded by Mr. Hershner to purchase the right- of-way as recommended. Motion carried unanimously. Comm 5/29/74 Approve . J. ,Purchase, Street Right-Of-way" Old Dillard Road - Authorization was requested ',-;--,., to purchase stree't' right-Of-way from John W. and Bertha King, 4040 Diliard Road, for $6,600.00. Sketch of location was shown and it was noted that Council mem- ,'bex,s viewed the si te on tour. The property would provide right-of-way for re- ,al~g~ent of the intersection of Dillard Road and Fox Hollow Road. Assistant ,Manager explained that lengthy negotiation resulted in understanding by the , sell~rs that they would have a street assessment against their property abutting the ~mprovement when it wa~ installed. The city would also have an assessment against adjac~nt ~roperty it owns which would be paid by whoever owned the prop- erty at the tJ,me ~t was dev~loped. Staff recorrunended proceeding with the purchase. Mr. Williams moved seconded by Mr. Wood to authorize the purdlase. 'In answer to Councilwoman Beal, Assistant Manager explained that the property iowned by the city lies between the remaining King property and that on which the street improvement would be made. It was understood in the negotiations that ,assessment for the portion of street abutting the city-owned property would ,be levied against the city until such time as the property was sold and request -for development came to planning. At that time payment of the assessment would be required. He estimated the lien at $4,000. Councilwoman Campbell asked where that type of agreement would be recorded to 'make possible future buyers aware of the lien. Public Works Director answered ,that the assessment would be against city property and deferred until such time ,as the property was sold. Then collection of the deferred assessment would be a prerequisite to transfer of the property by deed to whoever purchased it. Assistant Manager, in answer to Councilman McDonald, said the property contained ,14,266 square feet. ' , Cormn 6/5/74 Approve . VotE! was taken on the motion to purchase the property. Motion car- ried unpnimo~sly. ~3-~o'-r ( 6/iO!74 20 ~