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, He introduced John Descutner, administrator of the Motor Vehicles Division. Mr. Descutner stated they do not intend to locate an office at that location. e He said that on August 4, they will begin a pilot program of a drive test center for the Eugene-Springfield area at 1401 Walnut Street. This center will be for testing of applicants for instruction permits and driver licenses. They are trying to improve customer service, reduce costs, and improve the quality and uniformity of drivers' tests. I. Urban Development Act ion Grant Awards Mr. Gleason introduced Bob Thomas, HCC. Mr. Thomas stated that the UDAG application was completed and forwarded to HUD on April 30, 1981. An initial UDAG award of $83,000 was granted to the City of Eugene. This was $500 more than was requested in that area. This is a small grant by HUD standards, but it was the only grant awarded in this round to Washington, California, and Oregon. This will be used to revitalize a historic building in the Whiteaker neighborhood and will possibly be the only neighborhood- based grant to be awarded. HUD feels the grant application and the project are good. Chris Hoffman, Carol Glazier, and other staff have worked hard on this along with the representatives from NEDCO and the Planning and Public Works Departments. They would like to help NEDCO promote this project so they are planning Sunday Night on Blair for July 26. He introduced Glen Gibons to provide additional information. Mr. Gibons stated that the counci 1 and staff have been very supportive and NEDCO appreciates their assistance. He issued an invitation to Sunday Night on Blair which will be a celebration on Sunday, July 26, at 5 p.m. between West 3rd and 4th, and Blair and Van Buren. There e will be entertainment and invitations will be sent. II. ROUTINE ITEMS FOR COUNCIL APPROVAL A. Approval of Amended City Council Minutes of March 18, 1981; Joint City Council/Planning Commission Minutes of May 27, 1981; City Council Work Session Minutes of June 6, 1981; and City Council Minutes of June 8, 1981, June 10, 1981, and June 24, 1981. Mr. Obie moved, seconded by Ms. Smith, to approve the amended City Council Minutes of March 18, 1981; the Joint City Council/ Planning Commission Minutes of May 27, 1981; the City Council Work Session Minutes of June 6, 1981; and the City Council Minutes of June 8, 1981, June 10, 1981, and June 24, 1981. Roll call vote; motion carried unanimously. B. Improvement Petitions 1. Horizon West 1st Addition (affected property on petition--assessable costs: paving, total front footage, 1,885 feet, front footage petitioned, 1,820 feet, 97 percent; sewers, 100 percent; City cost, none) e MINUTES--Eugene City Council July 22, 1981 Page 3