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<br /> G. Segregation of Assesmnent - Stewart Barr property at NW corner of W. 11th and <br /> Seneca Road. Annunt to be paid - $8,946.24 <br /> e Comffi <br /> Mr. Williams moved seconded by Mr. Hamel to approve. Motion carried 7/14/76 <br /> - unaninnusly. Approve <br /> H. Co :!1mc[!d a!:lo.,f!L_~E!:.:!:5-'e _C h i!:-:!._Q.a 1 e ~l: 1 e f!_ <br /> Mr. Bradley moved second by Mrs. Beal that staff prepare Corom <br /> a resolution commending Police Chiet- Dale Allen, who has 7/21/76 <br /> resigned, In recogni tion of his record of outstanding Approve <br /> serVIce to the communi ty. Motion carried unanimously. <br /> I. Statu Ili.ghway [j-Turn proh.ib~i0J2. - Counc.i1man Keller noted <br /> that a pctl:tion has }>een filed by many busincss owners on <br /> Pranklin Boulevard protesting the state-imposed restriction <br /> on [j-tl1rns on state highways a t lighted intersections, recently <br /> adopted hy the state and effective July 1. <br /> Bob King of Mr. Steak restaurant sa.idi t was his impress.ion <br /> that the restriction could be lifted if need be for safety <br /> purposes. He wondered if that provision could apply to the <br /> rranklin Boulevard intersections. <br /> Gordon York of Eugene Animal Hospital feels the matter merits <br /> investigation. The restriction would have a great econom.ic <br /> .impact on the bus.inesses on Franklin Boulevard, and he said <br /> they would g.Iadly assist in any research on the matter. City <br /> e manager said that, in discussion w.i th legal counsel, it appears <br /> rC[Jca I of the sta tc law would b(~ necessary. Some alternative <br /> - measures, such as postponcment of enforcement, could possibly <br /> be explored, he added. <br /> Mrs. Beal moved second by Mr. Murray that the City Council Comm <br /> ask the State Highway COl1lTP.issionif there .is any leeway 7/21/76 <br /> ln the lawi:hat would permit removal of the signs pending Approve <br /> a change in the legislation. <br /> Mr. Brad.lcy v:ondered if that would constitute asking the <br /> Iii gh'vt'ay Depa rtment to violate the law. Assistant City Attorney <br /> Stan Long said the Hi ghway Comm.ission does not have the <br /> authori tll t~o ;?lJ.':ho,Y'.i c.1'~ nOTCO'7e (:? ."jQ7 "te the law. The <br /> ma tter ri ghtly rests wi th the legislature in Salem, he said. <br /> Mr. Keller thought there was a possible loophole, that the <br /> restriction could be lifted if hazards are created. For <br /> that reason, further research seems warranted. Don Allen, <br /> public works director, commented that staff would have to <br /> (:heck all it. <br /> Vote was taken all the motion as stated. Motion carried - <br /> a.ll COLlIlC.i 1 mcmbl~s present voting aye, except Councilman <br /> Bradley voting no. <br /> e J. J~i1 Remodc~,ling. - Manager adv.ised that the city is being requested <br /> to authori.ze expenditure of $30,000 from operating contingencies <br /> for a $60,000 dormitory at the ja.i 1 in the space now used as an <br /> outdoor rec:reat.ional ilrea. 1'he additional space would provide <br /> Toom for 24 inmatr:s. This remodeling is felt necessary in view <br /> of the two or three years anticipated for construction of any <br /> 37'1 7/26/76 - 17 <br />