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Council Chambers, Eugene, Oregon
April 27, 193.6
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The minutes of'the adjourned meeting of the common council held at the hour
of 7:30 o'clock, P. M., April 27, 1936. Council was called to order by Mayor Large
with all councilm~n present exeept, Simon, Reid, and Zumwalt. . The Recorder presente C
I" exeerpts of the minutes of the regular meeting of April 13, 1936.
The Mayor at this time called for presentations from the citizens and none
appearing, the usual calendar was taken up.
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The Judiciary Committee, by Dr. Harris, reported that they had not been able
to arrange 'the matter concerning the NYA program with the university committee due
to the fact that some of the members of the committee from the university were out 0
town, but as soon as they called the meet ing, the commi t,tee from the counc il would
be ready to meet with them.
Dr. Harris re~orting on the complaint concerning the usage of Sixth Avenue
East from Willamette to Oak as a market, stated that this was in fire zone No. I and
all that had to be done was for the Chief of Police to put a stop to it.
Concerning the Matthews' property, Dr. Harris, stated that the city attorney
had a statement to make. At this time Mr. Calkins stated that it was not mandatory
that an appraisal committee be appointed before the sale of city-owned property, but
that there was nothing to prevent such a committee being appointed. The Mayor state
3 that he had made the appointments of this appraisal committee and if it were satis-
factory to the council, he would like to have them continue this work and report to
the council as soon as possible their findings. No objections appearing, the com-
mittee stands.
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The Fire and Water Committee, by Chairman Bond, recommended that a light be '
4 installed at 25th and Miami Lane. Upon motion made and seconded, the recommendation'
of the committee was approved.
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Councilman Bond, representing the Police Committee, recommended the transfer
lof the beer license of the Tiny Tavern. Upon motion made and seconded, the recom-
mendation of the committee was approved. The transfer of the Manhattan Cafe license
was requested to be held for an additional two weeks.
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Regarding the building of Mrs. Ella M. Day, located at 270 8th Avenue West,
the City Engineer requested that the contract be extended and a new bond be issued
jfOr a period of one year. Upon motion made and seconded, the recommendation of the
city engineer was approved.
Complaint was presented claiming the steam exhaust of the Wardrobe Cleaner's
as a nuisance to pedestrians on West 10th. The Chief of Police was ordered to in-
vestigate the matter.
I Communication was presented from S. H. Best, requesting the installation of
a larger light in the alley between Alder and Hilyard Streets. This was ref~rred to
the Fire and Water Committee.
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Communication from the Eugene Water Board was presented informing the counci
9 that the Water Board had as of April I, 1936, cancelled $50,000 of 5% Water Bonds,
due April 1, 1939, the bonds cancelled being numbered foom 1-59 inclusive. The com-
!munication was ordered filed.
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Communication from Mrs. J. L. Elsensohn was presented concerning the liens
10 against her property, to-wit: lot 14, block 11, Fairmount Addition. This was re-
ferred to the Judiciary Committee.
Communication from City "Attorney Calkins was presented on behalf of the
Eugene Library Board and upon recommendation of the council, the Library Board was
11 allowed to decide on its own insurance needs.
Communication from Lewis Jasper concerning the disposition of the dogs taken
12 by the city was presented and ordered filed.
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A claim in the form of a communication was presented by Mrs. Polley Wilson 0
Springfield, asking for a total of $500.00 damages as a result of a fall sustained
at the corner of Park and Oak Streets. This was referred to the Judiciary Committee
and the City Attorney.
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Communication was presented from Mr. J. S. Middleton, attorney of Portland,
representing the Hod~e estate, asking the council to cancel certain assessments again t
the property described therein. The communication was referred to the Judicmary ~
Committee. '
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I The Recorder asked what disposition had been made by the Judiciary Committee
Iconcerning the request of the Private Flyers' Association made at the previous. meet-
ling. Mr. Sanders stated that he was making suitable arrangements with the PFA. The
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Judiciary Committee wished this statement as the form of their report.
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Reports from the City Engineer and Public Library for the month of March were
presented and ordered filed.
At this time the Mayor asked the Recorder to open bids received for the paint
ing of the City Hall. Three bids were presented: Lange and Greenfield, $873.25;
Earl Kast, $659.'70 and W. A. Gilbert~ $290.00. Upon motion made and seconded, Mr.
Gilbert's bid was accepted. All councilmen present voting aye except Carlson. The
local painter's union registered a complaint to the effect that Mr. Gilbert was not
a union man, never had been and could not do the city a good job for that amount of
money. Councilman Carlson stated that there was something decidely wrong with the
bid and that it should be given very careful consideration, but the Council deter~
mined to let the contract go to Mr. Gilbert.
The Mayor asked the Recorder to open bids received for the installation of th
Police Short-Wave Radio Set. ~ bid from Western Auto ~upply Company for the fUrn~
Ishing of the car receiving sets at $40.80 each was presented. A b~d from the H. W.
White Electric Company for the installation of the transmitter was presented, call-
ing for materials, $650.00 and labor $200.00. The Recorder stated that the amount
budgeted for this radio was $'750.00 and that the two bids combined, which in fact
makes one complete bid, makes a total of $9'72.40 or a total in excess of the amount
budgeted of $222.40. Councilman Carlson stated that it would be impossible to get
better bids and since it was obvious that we do not have the finances with which to
do it properly, it was his suggestion that the radio be forgotten for this year..
Councilman Lamb believed that with the expenditure of this amount of money that it
was very apparent that at the end of another year, additional expenditures would be
required. Councilrrum Hendershott moved and it was seconded that these bids be re-
jected and the recorder be instructed to adv~rtise for new bids and it was so or-
dered.
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The Recorder announced that a radiogram had been received from Dr. George
Simon, now on a world tour. Dr. Simon was in Honolulu Saturday. He reported that
he was having a very good timi and that he was enjoying his trip iamens~ly.
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The ordinance granting the petition for the vacation of alley in Block 1,
Uni versi ty addi tion from 13th Avenue -, the Southern Terminus, to the Southern Pac-i-
fie right of way, the North Terminus, was read the first time and passed its second
and third readings, by title under suspenstion of the rule, by the unanimous con-
sent of the council and was placed upon its final passage. The ~yes and nays were
called, councilmen voting aye, Hendershott, Lamb, Bond, Harris, Carlson, nay, none,
absent, Simon, Zumwalt, Reid. The ordinance was declared passed and numbered 8472.
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The reassessment ordinance which had been held up for a considerable length
of time at the request of Mr. C. H. Howard, of Route 1, Eugene, had its third and
final reading. Councilmen voting aye, Hendershott, Lamb, Bond, Harris, Carlson,
nay, none, absent, Simon, Zumwalt, Reid. the ordinance was declared passed and
numbered 8473.
City Attorney Calkins, at the request of Councilman Hendershott, presented
an ordinance re-enacting the original ordinance for the keeping and maintaining of
horses, cows, sheeps, etc. It was presented and had its first reading. Considerabl
discussion was had at this time and Mr. Barrett addressed the council pointing out
that it was possible to control cows, horses, large animals and chickens but to
control the actions of bees was an impossibility. He stated further that they were
a nuisance and that the council certainly owed it to the citizens of Eugene to see
that such n*isances were abated. The ordinance was referred to the Judiciary Com-
mittee and the City Attorney for further study.
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Application for the Cozy Hotel, located at '70 East Broadway and to be operate
23 by B. M. Walters was presented. Having been approved by C. F. Bergman, Chief O'f:
/, Police, it was accepted by the order of the council.
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~ The City Recorder presented the proposition of the printing of milk display
24! cards and the council upon motion made and seconded, ,ordered the Recorder and Milk
i Inspector to handle this as they saw fit.
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At this time Mr. Wallace Wintler addressed the council in behalf of the
Active Club, asking for permission to hold a parade, for the waiver of the usual
carnival license fee, and permission to hold a public 4th of July Celebration for
the purpose of raising funds for the maintenance of a boys' summer camp for three
who cannot afford to go to a camp. Upon motion made and seconded, the permission
was unanimously granted.
The Recorder presented the report that $a09.50 had been collected from the
dog licenses and requested that the council order that the turnover be made to Lane
County. Upon motion made and/seconded, it was so ordered. Lane County Share, 20%
$161.90. City of Eugene, 80%, $64'7.60. .
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The proposed contract of the United Air Lines for use of'-c'e'rrs:'1n space at
the airport was presented and it appearing that there might be questionable phases
27 of saiLd contract, it was referred to the City Attorney to report at the next meeti g.
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Application for rebonding delinquent assessments was presented and upon
motion made and seconded, the same was accepted:
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J. L. Hesse. Adm.,
Estate of Lucy Jane Hesse
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Councilman Lamb asked for a discussion concerning the feasibility of renting
unused space at the city barn. Councilman Hendershott moved that the Street Com-
29 mittee be given power to act as they saw best. Motion was seconded and carried.
Councilman Bond at the request of the city recorder presented the question
as to whether or not the ~estern Box Company should pay for the fire hydrant that
they had purchased from the city, recommending'that they be billed for the same.
30 It was moved and 'seconded that the recommendation be accepted and it was so ordered.
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~ouncilman Bond reported that he wished to drop the question concerning the
installation of a stop sign at Van Buren and Broadway Streets.
Councilman Bond stated that he had received considerable complaint from a
Mr. John Zimmer who resides directly across the street from the Pierce Machine
Shop, which operates both day and night. It appears that the welding a~c that they
use is so brilliant that it has been disturbing the Zimmer family~ Councilman Bond
32 added that the machine shop nearby prevented such a condition by shielding the arc
when welding. In addition, Mr. Pierce was taking advantage of his location by
using public streets to park his equipment. The matter was referred to the City
Attorney who is to contact Mr. Pierce and insist that unless this nuisance is abate
that the council would be required to pass an ordinance to take care of the situati n.
Councilman Hendershott brought up the question concerning the establishment
33 of a private office for the mayor.
Councilman Bond stated that a Mr. and Mrs. H. T. Wiltshire had made an ofrer
to the city for certain piece of property and said offer had been rejected, but he
wanted to know how much the city would take for that property. The Council deter-
mined to refer this to the appraisal committee now in effect and they are to bring
in a report on this location. Councilman Carlson stated that anytime the city is
off~red what they have against a given piece of property that the city should ac-
cept the same. The Mayor and Councilman Lamb expressed the opinion that if they
had a piece of property that they could get more out of than they have invested in
it, they would hold it for the larger amount because some property that the city
was holding, they would not get anywheres near out of it what they have in it~
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Mr. Calkins stated that the council should bear in mind that when an ap-
plicant asked to have his property, which had been improved, excused from payment,
he in effect, was asking all the other citizens in town to pay for it. Mr. Calkins
stated also that in some instances where it was claimed the treasurer had received
payment in full of all the assessments, the treasurer had merely receipted that
particular improvement, under consideration, as paid in full~
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Councilman Hendershott wanted to know how long the council was going to
endure Bill Tugman's continuous editorials, stating that the city of Eugene was
broke and bankrupt. Mayor Large pointed out that the city was not financially em-
barrassed and further that the Recorder was working on a financial report which
would prove very enlightening to Mr. Tugman and the citizens of bugene.
On motion the Council adjourned.
C. M. Bryan
Ci ty necorder.
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