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--- Mr. Haws moved, seconded by Mr. Hamel, that the bill be read the second time by council bill number only, with unanimous consent of the Council, and that enactment be considered at -- this time. Motion carried unanimously and the bill was read the second time by council bill number only. (Councilor Lieuallen was absent for this vote.) Mr. Haws moved, seconded by Mr. Hamel, that the bill be approved and given final passage. Roll call vote. All Council members present voting aye, the bill was declared passed and numbered 18067. (Councilor Lieuallen was absent for this vote.) Ashart recess was taken. v. Public Hearing: Boundary Commission Initiated Annexation: Located adjacent to and including 1-5 right-of-way, north of the Willamette River (AI 77-15) Recommended unanimously by Planning Commission on September 26, 1977. Jim Saul, planner, said this annexation was initiated by the Boundary Commission and referred to the City for comment prior to Boundary Commis- sion final action Thursday, November 3. The property involved in the proposed annexation consists of either freeway or right-of-way, property owned by EWEB or the City of Eugene, or pUblic utilities such as the Northwest Pipeline. The purpose of the proposed annexation is to elimi- nate the present maze of special service districts which cover this area. The area of the freeway itself and adjacent properties involve an almost incomprehensible array of special districts and contradictions in the way service is delivered. The following examples were quoted as illustrative e of the situation: 1) the Willamalane Park and Recreation District extends west of 1-5 in the Alton Baker Park area and includes property presently within the City of Eugene; 2) the Oakway Water District extends east of the freeway in certain areas and includes property that should be part of Springfield; and 3) the Rainbow Water District extends west of the freeway in other areas into property which should be part of Eugene. The Boundary Commission initiated the annexation to resolve the conflicts. He said the Planning Commission had reviewed the annexation and had no objections and had given it favorable recommendation. In terms of development implementation, there is none since the property is basically freeway or pipeline right-of-way. In regard to service implementation, fire protection would simply legitimize what the City is already doing. In regard to police protection, the State Police Depart- ment has notified that the City would not be expected to patrol the freeway. Mr. Saul said this was the first issue the City would be asked to comment on. The second issue involved the illogical extension of City limits north of the Willamette River and east of the freeway, which was annexed in 1974. This is all part of Alton Baker Park, but is immediately contigu- ous to the Springfield Sewage Treatment Plant. North of the Willamette River and the center line of the freeway has been the dividing line between the two jurisdictions. It was felt this property should be released back to Springfield. . 10/12/77--8 180