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J. Vacation of public utility easement west from Golden Gardens Street north of Burnett Street (VanDevender)(EV 74-10) Rec.ommended by the planning Commission on December 23, 1974. Maps were previously distributed to Council members. Hr. Hurray moved seconded by Mr. Williams to call public hearing on the vaqation (March 10, 1975)~ Motion oarried unanimously. K. united Nations Flag - Request to fly the UN Flag at Ci,ty Hall every day was re- cei.ved from Thomas D. Halferty, 309 East 50th Avenue. He felt there would be no ex~ense involved since it was his understanding the city had a UN Flag in storage. In answer to Councilman Williams inquiry as to whether a pole was available, Manager said the flag could be flown on one of the two now in place below either the U.S. or Oregon flag. Mayor Anderson suggested referral to the International Co-operation Committee. Hrs. Seal moved seconded by Hr. Williams to refer the request as sug- gested. Notion carried unanimousiy: L. Condemnation, 29th and Wil'lamette 'intersection 'Improvement - Council was asked to adopt a resolution at its January 27 meeting which would authorize initiation of condemnation proceedings for properties necessary to the widening and improvement of the 29th and Wi1lamette intersection. Manager explained that the resolution was necessary as a part of new procedures required by changes in state law before negotiat!ons for'property can proceed and would not actually initiate condemnation. Don Allen, director of public works, explained that informal negotiations have been carried on to acquire right-of-way for the project for which funds have already been budgeted. Changes in state law require a "lead time" of 73 days to acquire property and in order for the project to be constructed this summer "meaningful negotiations" authorized by resolution would have to be started now. Some of the property has been acquired from willing sellers, he said, and there is no inten- tion of going straight to condemnation on others. However, because of the time element, adoption of the resolution is necessary should negotiations on any not prove successful. Stan Long, assistant city attorney, explained that under past regulations possession could be delayed until a month or two before properfy was needed. Then if nego- tiations broke down a suit could be filed allowing possession for'the project to proceed. Now a resolution authorizing negotiation is required before condemnation to give possession. At~.Mayor Anderson's suggestion, Mr. Allen described the project - changing the present two-lane facility to four-lane 'to permit protected left turns, and a complete 'change, of the signal system. He said that many planning studies to the south were predictated on improvement of the intersection and the project had been approved by both the Planning Commission and the Council. Funds were budgeted from a street program bond issue and county highway funds; no direct assessments to abutting properties would be made for the work. In response to Councilman Haws'request for explanation of the left-turn status at the intersection, Mr. Allen said he would review it with the aid of maps or take Mr. Haws to look at it on site'~ Councilman Bradley noted recent editorial in the Register-Guard expressing concern about the 29th and Willamette intersection and wo~dered if tbe paper should be made aware of the city's plans. Don Floyd, Register-Guard reporter, was expected to carry the message, although he commented that the editors ,had not talked to him before writing the article. It was understoOd the resolution would be presented for adoption at the January 17 Council meeting. 1/27/75 ,_ ]8 '34 -- Comrn 1/22/75 Approve Comm 1/22/75 Approve e Comrn 1/22/75 Approve -