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<br /> ~ . . <br /> Council Bill 2239 was read the second time by council bill number only. . <br /> Ms. In ith moved, seconded by Mr. Lieuallen, 'that the bill be <br /> approved and given final passage. Roll call vote. All councilors <br /> present voting aye, the bill was declared passed and numbered <br /> 18747. <br /> IV. CONSIDERATION OF WEST SKINNER BUTTE RIVERFRONT PARK ACQUISITION memo, <br /> ma d i stn buted <br /> Mr. Henry explained the few acres are being acquired by the Parks Department as <br /> part of the Skinner Butte Riverfront Park acquisition program. It is being sold <br /> .by the Highway Department as part of the Roosevelt freeway access~ It has been <br /> planned and is the latest acquisition in the Riverfront program. <br /> Ms. ~ ith moved, seconded by Mr. Lieual1en, to approve expendi- <br /> tures for purchase of State property located off Fir Lane and <br /> Thomason Lane for park use. <br /> Mr. Obie asked if the property was on the river. He asked for a delay, since he <br /> had questions about it. <br /> Mr. Drape1a explained that they had been asked by the State to close on this <br /> before the end of the year. It has been in negotiations for two years. Initi- <br /> ally, they were negotiating on four parcels. They have closed on two parcels. <br /> This is the last and the culmination of the Riverfront Park program. It is .- <br /> important to take advantage of land available, not through condemnation. It is <br /> one of 25 parcels that have given 65 acres along the 2.5-mile stretch of river. - <br /> It has been in process for seven years. They have one parcel outstanding. <br /> Mr. Obie asked if the original serial levy was to pay for this. Mr. Drapela <br /> said it was approved in the original plan. <br /> Ms. Miller noted that this parcel would assist substantially with access to <br /> the park. <br /> Motion carried unanimously. <br /> V. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AMENDMENTS TO THE MUNICIPAL JUDGEIS <br /> EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT (memo and amendments distributed) <br /> Mr. Henry explained that this is a rate increase retroactive to July 1, 1980. <br /> It has undergone considerable negotiations. The result of not acting on this <br /> would hold up other judgesl salaries. It is now worked out and is for the <br /> current fiscal year. <br /> Res. No. 3426--A resolution authorizing execution of amendments to the <br /> Municipal Judge's employnent contract. <br /> Ms. ~ ith moved, seconded by Mr. Lieua11en, to adopt the reso1u- . <br /> tion. Ro 11 call vote. Motion carried unanimously. <br /> MINUTES--Eugene City Council December 22, 1980 Page 22 <br />