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e by Mr. Safley's recent legal problems. She wanted to be extremely careful about disposing of public property, and at what price. Mr. Long could not answer since he did not know whether Riverside Realty was a corporation or privately owned. Ms. Miller felt that it is important for the City to be sure of its legal footing. Ms. Wooten asked if Mr. Williams was asking for a delay of this item. Mr. Williams responded that he wanted the council to be aware of the price negotia- tions so that they would not have to come back and undo the council decision at the current recommended price. He would have no objection as long as they realize that he might come and argue the recommendation. Ms. Wooten said given the concerns of Mr. Seigal and Ms. Nelson, and given the recommendation of Mr. Williams, it would be best to hold this item over for additional price negotiations and legal clarification. Manager said that the staff recommendation is to approve the right-of-way and have first reading, and continue the price negotiations, bringing the item back for second reading in two to three weeks. Mr. Obie agreed with the staff recommendation. The decision was to sell or not to sell, and there was no other issue. If the decision is to sell it, then the only question remains--at what price. e Ms. Miller understood Mr. Williams to say that if the parcel were declared surplus, it would then be turned over to the abutting landowner at a price that is different from the price that the City staff recommends. She did not want to declare the parcel surplus and get started on that process. They did not feel they have enough information. Mr. Long said that it did not make a great deal of difference whether they postponed the issue entirely for two weeks or had first reading at this meeting and held over the issue for two weeks. He said that they were vacating a right-of-way. Ms. Wooten wished to accommodate the Whiteaker Community Council and give them time for input. Ms. Schue, however, did not want the Whiteaker Community Council to feel that they could have much of an effect on the decision since it is not large enough for a single-family residence. Mr. Lindberg asked for more discussion and information. Ms. Miller moved, seconded by Mr. Obie, to postpone further discussion and consideration of Council Bill 2247 until three weeks from this day; on that day there will be no public hearing, but council will accept written testimony up to that day. Roll call vote; motion carried unanimously. 2. Street Vacation for Trygve Vik (SV 80-5) (map distributed) Mr. Gleason introduced Mr. Porter to answer questions. No ex parte contacts or conflicts of interest were noted. Staff notes and minutes were entered into the record. The public hearing was opened. e MINUTES--Eugene City Council January 28, 1981 Page 7