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.. -.--. - designated,! for this area. He also suggested that any comIni ttee formed to work on the situation should include representatives from Crest Drive, Dunn and Friendly neighborhood groups, as well as city staff members. e Jim Johnston, Crest Drive neighbors, suggested that, since young people use the -...../ area as a place to meet, perhaps the city should identify some youth meeting places at different locales. Mr. Bradley suggested that an ad hoc committee be formed consisting of one representative each from the youth commission, the planning commission and the Council, neighborhood group representatives and a school board member, as well as representation from the businesses and, if possible, a "gut driver". He also suggested a staff technical advisory committee to work with the ad hoc commi ttee . Mayor Anderson felt that seeking community development money had considerable appeal. The problem has been discussed by various committees for a long time, and he feels a hard-nose professional approach should be taken. Mr. Murray mentioned that the CD application process is presently in gear - forms are available from Housing and Community Conservation. He also said that trucks using a street as a throughway is a ticketable offense if that street is not a designated' truck route. Perhaps some vigilance in the neighborhood would bring results. Finally, he feels some promise for protection could be given residential side streets through a systematic attempt at traffic diverter installation. Another workable plan might be for businessmen to block off their parking lots on Friday and Saturday nights. Mrs. Beal wondered about citizen arrests. Assistant City Attorney responded - that a citizen cannot issue a citation; rather, a complaint must be filed. Assistant City Manager advised that the Police Department is prepared to ~ contact the owners of vehicles creating nuisances. Neighbors are advised to attempt to record and report license numbers. Jay Montgomery, 2655 Oak, felt the solution lies in providing alternative activities for young people. As regards Mr. Bradley's suggested committee structure, Manager pointed out that the youth commission does not yet exist and the process of securing a school board member to work on the committee would take some time. Mayor Anderson felt that talent would be more important on a committee than balanced representation. Comm Mr. Murray moved seconded by Mr. Haws to authorize staff to proceed 9/22/76 with the appointment of a committee composed of staff, neighborhood Approve groups, business people along Willamette, a Council member, and, if possible, representation from the young people. Motion carried unanimously. D. Tri-Agency Dog Control Authority Complaint Handling - Mr. Bradley asked that Council approve the expansion of the Authority's jurisdiction to include handling animal complaints that at the present time are handled by the Police Departments. Those complaints would be handled on a contractual basis, with reimbursement by the various jurisdictions. Lane County and e Springfield have agreed to the extension, he said. Mrs. Beal wondered about dealing with problems outside the city limits. Assistant Manager ~ said that the County will pay when dealing with complaints (coyotes, etc.) outside the ci ty . Dog license revenue will not cover that type of activity. - 10/11/76 - 18 ~q3