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Mrs. Shirey moved seconded by Mr. Haws to accept the proposed Dunn e neighborhood charter. Motion carried unanimously, with the exception that Mr. Keller opposes Article IV, section 1, limiting voting to only resident property owners. Mr. Bradley felt that, if any membeys were present from the Dunn Neighhorhood Association, it would give more solemnarity to act on approval of their charter separately. Mr. Bradley moved, seconded by Mrs. Beal, to approve the neighborhood charter for Dunn. Motion carried unanimously. \ V - state Ballot Measure No. 12 - The proposed measure repeals intergovernmental Com 9/8/76 cooperation and planning districts statutes. A September 1 memo from the Approve City Manager has been distributed to Council members, giving examples, and demonstrating the interdependence, of governmental agencies 'in Lane County upon one another. Assistant Manager said there is a possibility for destroying all sorts of intergovernmental agreements if Measure No. 12 should pass. He said there is an age-old question of whether home rule powers are being violated by this kind of repealer. He said staff feels that a statement about the benefits of cooperative contracts is important to give voters a basis on which to pass judgment. Mayor Anderson feels the measure is a bad piece of legislation. He thinks it e would result in a disaster if it passes. Mr. Keller moved seconded by Mr. Murray to instruct staff to draft a statement opposing the repeal for Council consideration. Motion carried unanimously. VI _ proposed Sidewalks - willamette from S. of 34th to 40th - Memos of August 19, Com 9/8/76 1976, and September 16, 1975, from Public Works have been distributed to Council. Approve Public Works Director explained that polls have been taken of the residents. Staff proposes construction of a portion of sidewalk out into the street along the west side of willamette in front of six properties, from 34th to 36th, and a curb sidewalk on the remainder, excluding the property in front of the cemetery. Only 29% of the residents are in favor, 44% are opposed. If Council directs staff to proceed, improvement ordinances will be passed and then property owners will be contacted to ask them to construct their own sidewalk. If they choose not to do so, the City will hold a public hearlng and let a contract to proceed and assessment will be made upon completion. In answer to a question from Mr. Haws, public works director said that pedestrian traffic in front of the cemetery does not warrant sidewalk construction at this time. Mr. Haws also raised a question about construction of a sidewalk around the trees of a certain property rather than removal of the trees. Public Works Director said that that offer was made to the owner but that there is an e aesthetic problem in that regard. Mr. Keller moved seconded by Mr. Haws to initiate sidewalk installation as proposed. Motion carried unanimously. 455 Minutes 9/13/76 -- 20