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-, major interest areas were those used for commuting, the majority of which had . a 1 rea dy been 1 i ghted. Ms. Wooten asked that the item be presented to the Budget Committee. Responding to a question regarding the maintenance of the paths, Ms. Bishop said there was an agreement between the Parks and Public Works departments to maintain the surfaces and edging of the paths. Res. No. 3938--A resolution approving amendments to the Bikeways Master Plan. Ms. Wooten moved, seconded by Mr. Holmer, to adopt the resolution. Roll call vote; the motion carried unanimously, 5:0. III. NUISANCE ABATEMENT FOR 938 JEFFERSON STREET (memo distributed) Assistant City Manager David Whitlow introduced the agenda item. Public Works Maintenance Engineer Bill Guenz1er presented the staff report, reviewing the August 9, 1985, memorandum from Building Official Larry Reed to the City Council and the notice sent to Gordon Elliott directing him to abate the nuisance at 938 Jefferson Street. Mr. Guenz1er stated that the nuisance had not been abated as of August 8, at which time staff directed the issue to the City Council. He said staff had taken bids for abatement of the nuisance and staff would be discussing with the City Attorney some complications involved with the bi ds. He also sta ted tha t sta ff ha d di scussed the issue wi th Mr. Elliott on August 12 who had stated he was attempting to clear the site. Mr. Guenz1er said that the efforts being taken by Mr. Elliott were not e sufficient and told Mr. Elliot that the City would proceed with the abatement if authorized by the City Council. In response to a question by Councilor Ehrman, Mr. Guenzler said that the present abatement procedure was the only one in which the fire was so complete as to warrant the City's immediate action. He said the other buildings involved in the recent fires would be addressed by staff. In response to a question regarding the bid amount, he said the only complete bid received was in the amount of $5,800. Councilor Ehrman commented that it was a sad situation that Mr. Elliot's home had been destroyed, but she said the major concern was for public safety. She felt the City Council should act but should act consistently in addressing the various houses which had been burned. Mayor Obie stated that the agenda item had not been scheduled for public hearing but that he would allow for testimony due to the delicate nature of the situa ti on. Gordon Elliott, 938 Jefferson Street, stated that he wanted to make the best use of the property. He reported that he has attempted to negotiate with numerous people to assist in the clean-up so as to allow him to salvage some of the materials on the property. He stated that he had obtained a crane and trailer to use in the clean-up but was having some difficulty in obtaining adequate insurance to cover the people performing the clean-up operation. He said he wished to perform the clean-up efficiently so as to protect the - MINUTES--Eugene City Council August 12, 1985 Pa ge 2 ._- -"'