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<br />Dennis Collis, orthopedic surgeoni 750,East,Hth Avenue, underscored' statistics anu COfU-
<br />ments presented by Dr. Singer~ He thought it would be dangerous to sanction the use of
<br />any motorized vehicle by children under 16 years old.
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<br />Darrel Marsh, 2467 Quince Street, president of the Territorial Racing Association, said ~
<br />he was neither "pro nor con" on the question under discussion. However, he did agree
<br />with statistics quoted by the doctors. He thought there was nothing wrong about having
<br />facilities where children could be taught to ride properly, but thought the city should
<br />stay out of it. He said no one had contacted their group, adding that they were experts
<br />and would like to have been contacted because they wanted to promote safe motorcycle riding.
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<br />Alice Grover, 4780 Barnett Street, wanted to see the city prombte the facility because
<br />she thought the young people would find someplace to ride anyway. The Chair ruled her
<br />discussion of city operation versus private operation out of order.
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<br />Councilman Murray expressed interest in the whole land use issue in terms of where people
<br />lived, zoning, use of land, etc., in relation to the proposed motorsport site. Also, he
<br />wasinterested in knowing what was being done in other areas with regard to similar type
<br />activities; especially where young people were concerned. He wondered too about the two
<br />different motorcycle organizations represented which seemed to have different concepts
<br />of motorcycle activities. Manager said the issue of land use would,not be decided by
<br />this Council, permission ,to proceed with this activity would require a permit from the
<br />Lane County Planning Commission which would require public hearing. A temporary permit
<br />was contemplated since the land ultimately was intended for airport uses under the
<br />Airport Master Plan. With regard to zoning, Mr. Smith said the land was'now zoned AGT5 (O~
<br />and that the County Planning Commission had indicated that the motorcycle activity could '..,
<br />be permitted on a temporary basis with annual review. With regard to noise, :_he said that
<br />decibel readings would be prepared in time for public hearings before the County: Planning
<br />Commission. He recognized liability involved in trying to provide the younger people
<br />instruction but indicated that would be investigated thoroughly if the Commission granted
<br />the temporary permit. Then a joint program with ECAO would be worked out and brought
<br />back to the Council for final action. He added that the ECAO was a newly formed or-
<br />ganization and there was no intent to "get caught" between the two cycle groups, so
<br />there would be contact with the Territorial Racing Associaton to get their input. In
<br />response to further ~uestioning from Mr. Murray, Mr. Smith said he had no record of (0590)
<br />similar activities in other cities as it had to do with young people but that informa-
<br />tion would be. included in the presentation to the County Planning Commission. He said
<br />there was no definitely set program with regard to age limits but he thought the ECAO
<br />aimed at including all age groups in their program.
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<br />Councilwoman Beal suggested postponing action until more information was available on the (0607)
<br />raised. She was concerned about the noise problem and the question of where it could be
<br />located when airport uses would require the site. She supported the doctors' point of
<br />view with regard to danger involved in encouraging younger children to participate.
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<br />Councilman Wood was not opposed to delaying action on the request if answers would satisfy e
<br />the questions raised. He noted his own experience with motorcycle riding and said he
<br />thought an organized and supervised facility would help promote use of proper equipment
<br />and safe riding techniques. With proper equipment, he said, off-street riding was very
<br />safe.
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<br />Mrs. Beal moved seconded by Mr. Murray to refer the question back to staff for (0657)
<br />response to the various questions raised at this meeting.
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<br />Councilwoman Campbell asked Dr. Singer if there were statistics available with regard to
<br />bicycle riding for young children. He answered that there was no factual data, but that
<br />the incidence of serious injuries in connection with bike riding was much less than motor-
<br />cycles, ther~ was more damage because of the difference in sp'eed.
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<br />Vote was taken on the motion as stated. Motion carried, all council members
<br />present voting aye, except Councilman Wood voting no.
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<br />F.;Vacation lO-foot overhead public utility easement on McLean Boulevard near Douglas Drive
<br />:and Lindsay Loop (Griswold) - Recommended by the Planning Commission October 7, 1974. Maps,
<br />of the easement location had been distributed to Council members. Corom
<br />11/6/7,4
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<br />, Mrs. Beal moveq. seconded by Mr. Wood to call public, hearing on the requested, Approvie ....
<br />_ vacation for the December 23, 1974 Council meeting. Motion carried unanimously. ..,
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<br />G~C~~~~l1ation of Abatement, 362-364 East 13th Avenue":' Report was' 1jfCf;'itred,irom building
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<br />department that the building on this property had been removed to the c~ty s sat~sfact~on
<br />. and abatem~nt was not required. Cornn
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<br />Mr. Wood moved seconded by Mr. Hershner to cancel the publ~c ear~ng on e A
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<br />abatement'schedu1ed for the November 12, ~974 Counc~l meet~ng. Mot~on carr~e
<br />unanimously.
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