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v. Petition re Prostitution Activities in Vicinity of 8th and Willamette It was noted that the police Department, by their recent action, is attempting to deal with this concern. Mr. Keller said tha~ on behalf of the downtown merchants, he appreciated the efforts. Mayor Anderson said he sensed; in the District Attorney's remarks, a certain futility in doing more in this regard, that it is a problem that has to be lived with and will flourish somewhere no matter what efforts are expended. Mr. Martin said there are not enough resources to work on the problem constantly. He would hope that legislation making both parties responsible will be an effective means of dealing with the matter. Mr. Keller agreed with the Mayor that the District Attorney's comments were not encouraging. Mr. Murray speculated to Mr. Keller tllat it could be the "social costs of growth". Ms. Beal said she does worry about the problem of e~trapment.. Mr. Martin explained that the Police Department is very careful to avold that belng used as a defense. Mr. Haws related concern with going overboard on the matter, saying there are other pr~blems that may be more immediate, such as home burglary and the like. e w. Public Hearing on Improvement Projects, May 19, 1975 - Councilman Haws in- quired about the hearing - how it was structured, whether time limits would be set on testimony, and whether notices had been sent to people whose prop- erties would be affected. Don Allen, director of pUblic works, explained that individual notices were being sent to each property owner affected by the various projects to be heard in addition to notices sent to neighborhood groups in affected areas. He noted packets covering the four projects - Royal Avenue, Barger Drive, Chambers Street, and Hawkins Lane - distributed to Council members for their information before the hearing, and said that the hearing would be on a structured basis so that property owners involved would have an opportunity for input. He noted also meetings held with prop- erty.owners at which they were invited and encouraged to express their view- points and ask questions. Mr. Allen said the schedule for completing con- struction of the four projects this year called for their approval at the Monday night meeting (May ~9) and that there would be another opportunity for a "go" or "no go" signal at the time of contract award after bids were opened. Assistant Manager added that a limit of 30 minutes for testimony on each project would probably be set, allowing one to two minutes for in- dividuals and three to five minutes for organizations. e x. Mill Street Publishi~g Co. requested $1,800 to cover one year's printing costs for a grade school newspaper. Allocation Committee recommended denial on the basis that the activity was educational and did not fit allocation guideiines. The request was withdrawn. Dissolution 'of Field BUl'ning Committee - Mayor Anderson announced he received a call from Representative Frohnmayer who said that Speaker of the House ulng has dissolved the special field burning committee of the Leqislature and has sent consideration of that legislat~on to the Trade and Industry Committee. The ~ayor does not feel it to be to the advantage of the City of Eugene and takes very little encouragement from the action. Eugene has presented a good case to the former committee, and "now we are plunging into the unknown", he said. He felt the reason for the change in committees was because of involvement in legal action regarding the open meeting law. Y. e Z. Calls Regarding Morse Park - Mr. Hamel said he has had several calls regarding the Morse Park and wondered where the City stands on .it. His citizen callers have felt the cost would be more than the taxpayers could stand. Ms. Shirey noted that the Morse Park proposal has passed the House and now is in the Senate. She feels that the City made a decision based on a good deal of information gathered from all concerned. She senses the matter is becoming more political than dollars and cents. Mr. Hamel reiterated that the people he has talked with are more concerned with the dollars and cents. Mayor Anderson pointed out the fact that legislation is being proposed in tlie amount of $100,000. As far as the City goes, "we are not actively participating at this point" so it would be advisable to see what happens at the State level. 2~<O 5/27/75 Camm affirm 5./21/75 Camm File 5/14/75 Carom File 5/14/75 Carom HIe 5/21/75 Corom Iile 5/21/75 19