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. . . Ms. Miller read changes to Section 2, which ordered named parties to apply for a permit to construct an enclosure around the structure at 2800 City View. The enclosure was to consist of a securely erected fence, at least seven feet tall, and of a type acceptable to building officials, with no gaps larger than four inches (excepting gates or doors), and should discourage climbing or crawling under, Ms. Miller said. She added that construction should be completed within 20 days of issuing the permit. Ms. Miller said if the enclosure was constructed as required, parties of interest were ordered within 40 days hereof (on or before July 7) to correct unsafe conditions and to apply for a permit for demolition or reconstruction. She said parties were ordered to proceed in a workerlike manner in accordance with permits, and if the permit was for demolition, to complete demol ition within 30 days. No time 1 imit was set for reconstruction. Ms. Miller said she thought the revisions would address immediate concerns about public safety and would allow the 40 days requested by the parties to work out legal issues. Responding to questions, staff said the fence could be ordered constructed and would be sufficient to secure the swimming pool on the premises. Mr. Miller suggested recommending that the pool be kept drained. Mr. Gleason said some pools could not be drained, so staff would have to check on that possibility. Mr. Rutan said the pool was not the biggest hazard at the site. Gary Patterson, an officer with Lane Escrow and Title Company, said title companies were only trustees, and he asked why they were named as parties and whether they then would have any legal responsibility. Ms. Miller said the Eugene Code stated that owners and parties of interest were responsible for maintaining the property. Mr. Patterson said the trustee had no legal right to enter the property. Mr. Gleason said that issue would need to be discussed with the City Attorney and the Building Division. He said it was City practice to list all parties of interest in orders, but whether one of those parties could act unilaterally was an issue among the parties. He added that the issue before the council was the public safety interest. Mr. Hansen moved, seconded by Ms. Schue, to adopt the resolution as modified. The motion carried 5:0. Mr. Gleason said staff would have the City Attorney review the responsibilities of parties of interest. III. BROADWAY CORRIDOR IMPROVEMENT PROJECT City Manager Micheal Gleason introduced the item. Development Director Abe Farkas presented the staff report. He said the City Council on June 18 was scheduled to receive a recommendation from the Downtown Commission on improvements to the Broadway Corridor. He said he would outline the project's relation to the Downtown Plan and other project elements; review MINUTES--Eugene City Council May 28, 1986 Page 4