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Res. No. 4064--A resolution furthering annexation to the City of Eugene and the Lane County Metropolitan e Service District for property located on the east and west sides of Prairie Road between Beltline Road and Leghorn Avenue; on the south side of Federal Lane between Gent Road and Prairie Road; on the north and south sides of Irving Road between Gent Road and the Southern Pacific Railroad; north and south of Beltline Road east of the Northwest Expressway; and Beltline Road right-of-way with associated utility corridors. Ms. Ehrman moved, seconded by Mr. Holmer, to adopt the resolution. Mayor Obie said approval of the proposal will indicate the council IS intent to annex the River Road area and he urges approval. He said he respects the opinion of people who do not want to pay for services they do not need but the City is providing urban services and residents should help pay for them. He said the City does not always annex islands. Some islands created decades ago in the Chase Gardens area have not been annexed. Ms. Ehrman said written testimony indicates the Guenthers oppose the annexation. Mr. Rutan said the proposal meets the annexation criteria and conforms to the City's plans and policies. e Ms. Bascom said some septic tanks in the area are failing and it is important to consider the health of residents. Mr. Holmer reiterated the Planning Commission recommendation that the council state it does not intend to encircle the River Road area. He said he does not want to approve the proposal without such a statement. Answering a question from Mayor Obie, Mr. Lowe said approval of Mr. Johnsonls request to delete Tax Lot 100 from the proposal could result in requests from other property owners for removal of their property and, therefore, could result in the City not being able to provide services to those owners who want annexation. The motion carried 6:1 with Councilors Ehrman, Wooten, Bascom, Rutan, Miller, and Bennett voting aye and Councilor Holmer voting nay. Ms. Ehrman moved, seconded by Mr. Holmer, to adopt a final order rezoning property within the area to be annexed from County 1-2/UL to City 1-2, from County PL/UL to City PL, from County RA/UL to City RA, and from County R-l/UL to City R-1 and designation of industrial and residential sign districts. - M1NUTES--Eugene City Council October 26, 1987 Page 9