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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/28/1944 Meeting ~188 -~-lr- --~,' "~r4: P..€', ~:I I I I , I I 1 - _-: --.:- -::::--_ --;.-_--:-:-_-:--::-:-::---.t__~-.--..~,.-- - ----- .._--~ ---- - '- -. ~-- -- - --.--'- --~-- -- -. - -- ~ -, --.*.-.- ------------ .. - - -- -----. ----. ---~-------'- - .~ - - -- - .--- >.. -. . - - -. - -. -- -. - ". . - . ,- -- --- - - - .. - ~ - -- --------~~-~-_..- --.--- ----.---~-_._--~----------- Council Chambers, Eugene Oregon February 28, 1944 I The minutes of the regular meeting of the Common Council held Monday evening, February 28th at 7:30 p.m. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Large. All Councilmen were present. The proposed opening of High street from 19th brought out a delegation of several citizens as well as the members of the School Board. This was in protest of the opening of High street on account of the proposed new high sChool- in that locality. Austin Dodds, Chairman of the school board stated that at a dinner held by the school board about three years ago at which members of the Council and members of the planning comraission were present this matter of High street was discussed, and the school board thought it was the understanding that High street would not be opened through this proposed tract. He explained that the proposed High school building would be used as a community center as well as a school building, that music roans and the Auditorilli~ would be provided for the use as public gatherings and that if High street was openea it would wreck the proposed plans of the school board. Winsor Calkins, member of the School Board stated that he wished to confirm what Mr. Do~ds had said and stated that the School Board had already hired an Architect. He stated that this site ~or the proposed building had been inspected by four different architects and it was their opinion that this 19th street site was the best for the proposed school building. Lloyd Payne, ex-member of the school board stated that he '1 would regret very much to ,see this site spoiled by the opening of High street. Councilman Stewart said he did not have to be sold on the fallacy of the proposed opening of High street through this site and thought that the highway should be diverted either to the east or to the west from this site. Stanley Stevenson explained that the CODilllittee at the time of the construction of the staduim had in view this proposed high school deieiopment and that it would be bad grace on the part of the Council at this time to undertake to open High street unless' compelled to do so. Graham Smith stated that the proposed High school plans provided for buildings some 800 or 900 feet ling and that to open High street would simply wreck the proposed development. J. F. Cramer, Superintenden~ of Schools, stated the proposed plans for the new school bufulding had been worked out in conjunction with Chanceller Hunter of the University, that the University through Chancellor Hunter had indicated that they would donate to the school board a portion of the tract now owned by the University, which was next to the school board's tract. He stated it was the intnetion of the University and the School Board tQ do away with the present University High School and confine the high school activities to the one building. That the University would furnish practise teachers for the gfugh school and that it was necessary that the building be convient to the University. Mr. Cramer stated that if the proposed tract was broken up by the opening of high street the University wo~ld probably withdraw their offer of additional grounds. Skeet Manerud asked who was behind the opening of high street at this time and who was eXB~ting pressure. Mayor Large explained that it had been brought up at the suggestion of the Planning Commissio Robert Prescott, President of the Planning Commission explained that the highway system, like human beings, must have a backbone and that the Geography of the City was such that High or Mill streets were about the only north or south routes available and that he felt that the school board had been given ample notice that this street might be opened, at sometime. Councilman Davis explained that he had brought this matter up at the previous couhcil meeting in order that a study of the situation might be made and that there was no intention of pushing the matter at the time but that a very thorough study would be made. Both Councilman Hawn and Koppe stated that they thought this matter should be settled once and for all at an early date and not continue to be a tfureat to the school board as it now stands. Councilman Hawn stated he thought it would be a mistake to opee High street thru the proposed high school site and beleived that, the highway could be diverted either to the east or to the west. Mayor Large explain d that hte matter was in the hands of the street department and that he felt there was no intention of ~uining the plans of the school board and that they would be given a square deal. I Robert Prescott at this time addressed the Council regarding Rent Control. He stated that the matter of EUlene rents had been called to the attention of 2 the Federal authprities and read the following resolution that had been passed by the Eugene Realty Board: 'I I , ~' RESOLVED, that the EUGENE P~ALTY BOARD recommend to the CITY COUNCIL OF EUGEl\1E : I That the Council create a Citi~en's Rent Control Committee with authority to gather the facts in respect to rents in Eugene, to receive complaints, to hold hearings, and to make recommendations. 189~ - .-- _._~ _--:.::-~...:..=-=:-:.-:--.:.: -. --. - ~-7-~~:....;.~'_ ~~---7-':;:-:~--=-::~~='::-':":""---=-_C~::T=--~-=-::-::7~-==-:""-~-::-~-':"':-_..:..~2::"=___-~~-_~-=:-~-::~--~-_.__-- ~_:-:---_~- -----:;- .-- - --_--_---~---_-.:-~.-..-- ~- ---- - --~-~ --~---- -11- - ~~___n _~n________ . -- I:: Councilman Farrington sta ted he was not familiar with the rent situation !: in Eugene, but that if conditions were as Mr. Prescott had stated he would be 1 in favor of the appointment of a committee to make an investigation. Councilman ,\.."oj, Ii Hawn asked if there was really an emergency or if it was only a C bluff and Mr. ''6e II Prescott explained that Mr. Cuthbert of the University had the authority to 'CD I: declare the Eugene si tua tion critical and thus bring it under Federal Rent Control. :.r.::) ,i Christian Jensen, representing the Brotherhood of Local_ Trainmen, stated he would I.: like to have thereatter of rent control postpomed until the Union could have a : meeting and decide on vvhat recommendation they wished to make. He stated he felt 1,[ the union sD.puld have a 'twice in the ma tter. Mr. Prescott explained tha t the i proposed corornittee was only to make a investigation of the facts and not to set Ii any rules or regulation and that, the labor unions should have a member on this I' committee. After this explanation Mr. Jensen said he would wi thdraw his obj ect- 'I ions. A motion was made by Baker and seconded by Farrington that the Mayor I: should appoint a committee of 5 to investigate the rent situation in Eugene as ~ outlined in the resoltuion adopted by the Real~y Board. On vote the motion was carried and Mayor Large stated he would appoint the cODlinittee at a later date. I .' I: I': r I .1 4 I: I f! r .. '! t, I: r " I I l; i: I. I: 5 I: I, !: :: II !! III II II ., Ii II Ii !l Ii Ii Ii 'I il !!i I I ~ ! Ii II 6 " I f ,I , i~ I " I I'! 1.1 I: ;I ," " "I h 'I i I: r Mr. E. F. McBee, 1228 Charnelton street, addressed the Council regarding the Amazon ditch situation. He stated that the Army Engineers had requested that a survey be made of the cost of damages caused the the flooding of the Amazon. He stated he was willing to donate his services to the City in making up a survey and that Mr. Ed Furnish, 541 east 19th and Mrs. W. O. Gehr (Formerly Mrs. NeeI') of 13th and Lincoln were also willing to donate their time to the survey. That they would be no cost to the City except possibly for some maps. H~ stated that the Arrny Engineer said it was necessary to brin~ faRts and figures to prove the amount of damages. Mayor Large stated that he thought the City was very fortunate in being offered the slBrvices of these three epople for this survey and a motion was made by Farrington and seconded by Hawn that this offer be accepted and that Mr. McBee, Mr. Furnish and Mrs. Gehr be authorized to make this survey. Attorney Gordon Ramstead stated that he had a plBtition from property owners on Washington street against the building of the Federal Housing Admini- stration houses on fourtlots included in the Gilbert offer to the City on February 14th. Mr. Paul W. Campbell stated that these 4 lots on Washington street were being withdrawn from the Gilbert offer and Mr. Ramstead st8ted that he would file the petition with the Council just in case something further should be brought up. Councilman Hawn stated that the Police Committee had not been able to meet with the Humane Society together but that the committee had investigated the ~rounds and the building now used as a dog pound and that the conditions were very inadequate and that if the Hwnane Society were going to continue their work it would be necessary to make inlprovement which would cost about $1,000.00. Mr. Marion McClain of the Humane Society stated that they had ~ery little progress since the last meeting and in order to see a way out these improvements would have to be made. Mr. Frank Hill stated there were no shelter, no flors ~nd the place was Simply a mud hole and if the Council wished the dog control program to continue they would have to have the necessary improvement. Councilman Stewart stated that it was now about time for the gardens and~loWers and that dogs would have to be taken care of. Councilman Hawn stated that there was no one capable to handle the dog situation as well as the Humane Society and it was the recommend- ation of the Police Committee that $1000.00 should be provided. Attorney Calkins was asked if money from another fund other than of the Humane Society budget could be used for this dog control situation and Attorney Calkins stated that under the circumst~nces he would advise that it could. Councilman Hawn stated that as of January 31st there was a surplus in the Police Budget of ~p856. 00 and while the Police Chief might have other plans for the use of this money, he felt that rather than turn the dog situation back to the Council that this should be done. A motion was rnade by Hawn and seconded, by Barette that this $856.00 from the Police Dept. budget be made available for the use of the Humane Society and that the Finance Committee should designate where the balance of $100.00 should be taken from. On roll call all Councilmen present voting Aye, absent none. CO~$1ITTEE REPORTS Judiciary Committee - no report Councilman Farrington reporting for the Finance Co~mittee presented the follO"v\ing preoperty offers. ,E. Holme submitted an offer of $350.00 for block "C" Martins Addition. Terms: $70.00 cahs balance at $10.00 plus interest per month. (S.E. corner Madison and Clark) Appraisal$ 350.00 Accept ~ r190 .. ~ - -~ ---- -..-- ---- ---- -- - --- - -. -- - _ _______ ___n_ _.~ _ .__.~ _ ____ - -., - - -----~ " - .-- - - - --,-- ~-~------ -~~------------------'----'----- .-~_----.:-~----- --~~_._...:...~---_._- -:._--- ---~- w,,:1 ,~ ,(rr.~. c 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 ~ L. P. Curtsinger submitted an offer of $900.00 cash for lot 7, block 9, Sladdens Third Addition. (northeast corner 3rd and VanBuren street.) Appraisal: $900.00 Accept Edward Westerlund submitted an offer of $20.00 for strip of land west of Tyler and south of 7th street. No appraisal Accept , Merl Wa tts submitted an offer of $500.00 for lot 56' by 150' on west' side of Jefferson 133 feet south of 16th. Terms: $100.00 cash $12.50 plus d.nterest per month. All in 1945. AppraisalL $500.00 Accept E. E. Carroll submitted an offer of $550.00 cash for lot 1, block 12, Hollen- beck Addition. (Southeast corner 18th and Washington)' Appraisal: $500.00 Accept C. R. Smith submitted an offer of $500.00 cash for lot 6, block 7, Gross Addition (south side of 18th 100 feet east of Emerald street.~ Appraisal: $750.00 Accept I. G. Kjosness submitted an offer of $300.00 for'lots 11 and 12 in block 1, Mountain View Park Addition. Terms: $60.00 cash and balance at $80.00 per year plus interest. (southeast corner'23rd and University.) Appraisal: #300.00 Accept - with stipulation each house cost minimum of $4500.00 in addition to the lot. I Fred M. Burton submitted an offer of $600.00 for the east 11 feet of lot 6 and all of lot 7, block 2, Fairmount Heights Addition. Terms: $300.00 cash and the balance in 90 days. (north side 23rd 79 feet west of Columbia street~. Appraisal: $775.00 Hold for Appraisal Paul W. Campbell submitted an offer for Leavitt 0, Wright - $700.00 for a part of lots 3 and 4 in block 10, Fairmount Addition. (west side Fairmount Blvd. 120 feet south of 15th) Appraisal: $700.00 1?,ccept C. S. Benjamin submitted an offer for client Anne L. Gaveney - $784.00 for the lot at the northwest corner 18th and High street. 98' by 155.73'. Appraisal: ~784.00 Accept - with stipulation for easement, if Amazon improved. Paul W. Campbell submitted an offer for LeRoy Newland -, $450.00 for the south 101 feet of lot 5 , block 2, Charn.bers Addition. (north side 11th 56 feet west of Polk) Terms: $90.00 cash and the balance at $15.00 plus interest per month. Appraisal: $450.00 ' Refused - see offer of Miltonberger I Walter F. Sears with the Oregon Settlement Association submitted an offer for John and -Susan McCracken - $475.00 for lot 6, block 12, Hollenbeck Addition 550.00 for lot 8, block 12, Hollenbeck Addition (northeast corner 19th and Washington Streets) Appraisal: #6 - *475.00 #8 - 550.00 Accept The matter of selling lots to A. W. Gilbert and George Miltonberger were again disyussed by the Council. A motion was made by Farrington and seconded by Crumbaker that the following lots: lotsZ, and 3, block 1, Pearl Addition and nine lots on Taylor street between 9th and 10th!~treets, for which A. W. Gilbert aubmitted offer on February 14th be at this time sold to Mr. Gilbert with the following restrictions: 1st - No unti to cost less than $4500.00 2nd - All houses must conform to the specification pf the City Building code and to be built under supervision of the City Building Inspecto . 3rd - ~alls which ultimately will be between house and €arage to be of fire resistant construction. \ I On vote the motion was carried. 191~ ------_.._~- --- +.-- ._~ --- ,---_.. ---,----.. - ---------------_.._~--- ~--.--- -- -- -~- - - - - d'_. -- - __ +_ --- - -. - ___ .. _ _ " _ __ _ __ __ ._ _ _ _____~ _ 7 _ _ '_ _ ------'.--+.-- ---~~-~----- ---..- --~----~-------~--~ -~.-._---------- ------- -- ------T-t1m~ I I: Lots 7 I! Lot 6, 19 ~ Lot 4, I: Lo t 1, I Lots 1 I i: 201,; e I:: I: II !: I: 2111 11 I.' II I :~ Ii I: II 221 II Ii II II 231: . !l jl II 1'1 I! !'l '1 Ii Ii I':~ H 1:1 I; I' h I' I; l~ It 1,\ ,. II I: !: " , I --~._-------- ---- --~ ------ -- ----- ----- -------- ------- -------- - -----.------- ----_.- --. - --- -- -- -- - - -. . -. - - - - -.. -- - -- - -- ~ .- .--. -- - -- --. -~ ---'- -- --~----- -,------ -- ------ - -- -- - -----.-.------ _..~- -.- - '---_.._- -_..-_._----~~- ._----- -- - -'_._-- - - -- George Miltonberger had submitted offers for the following lots at this 'l '1'.',1 " ~ , I: I ., to 12 inclusive, block 3, Cronerst Addition (north side 4th between Taylor and Almaden) block 15, Huilialestons Extended Addition (N.E. corner 13th and Adams Street) , block 25, Huddlestons Extended Addition (south side 12th and 66 feet east on Vanburen) block 5, Chambers Addition (S.E. corner 11th and Taylor Streets) and 2 in block 2, Pearl Addition (northwest corner 17th and High streets) Lot 1, block 3, Chambers Addition (south side 11th between Tyler & Polk Sts.) South 101 feet of lot 5, block 2, Chambers Addition , (north side 11th 56 feet west of Polk St) '_-;.0 d:; 0 'iP2700.0 925.00 550.00 750.00 800.00 500.00 450.00 I,...J, ~3'~ .'i' ,'1, ~..~ The above,lots.are all for the appraised price. A motion was made by Farrington and seconded by Crwnbaker that these lots be sold to Miltonberger with the following restrictions: 1st - No unit to cost less than $4500.00 2nd - All houses must comform to the specifications of the City Building code, and to be built under the supervision of the City Building Inspector. 3rd - Wall which ultimately will be between house and garage to be of fire resistant construction. 4th - That stipulation in dded for lot 1 and 2, block 2, Pearl Additioh be made for an easement be retained in case Mnazon improvement is undertaken. '; , L : ,~ I I' 1:1 I: I,: f! i' " On vote this motion was carried. A letter from the Southenn Pacific Company regarding a tract of land at 25th and Onyx owned by the Company was read. The letter stated that they had corespondence from one or two parties regarding the purchase of this property and were asking if the City would be interested in a strip of this property for st(Ueet~purpose:s. Councilman Farrington reporting for the Finance Committee stated that they had inspected this property and it was the Finance Committees recommedd- ation that the City offer the Southern Pacific $100.00 for this tract as the City might use part of it for street purposes. A motion was DIade by Farrington and seconded by Hawn that the City offer the Southern Pacific $100.00 for this tract of land. On vote the motion was carried. Councilman Davis reporting for the street committee stated that Mr. Sexsmith of the Oregon Electric stated that they had secured the lwnber and would make repairs to the tracks west of Blair street. Fire and Water COlnmittee - no report Councilman Baker reporting for the Health' Department stated that Mr. Dickey&s work on the Rat Control Project Was proving to be very satisfactory and that a very good job is being done on this work. Councilman Baker also reported that the tile on the roof of the Comfort station had been replaced. Councilman Be.rette reporting for the Parks committee stated that the committee had investigated regarding tLe sale of two buildings at the NYA camp, that these two buildings were now being used by the Army Engineers and it was the recommendation of the committee that these buildings not be sold at this time. Councilmen Barette also stated that there was a request that the City check on the equipment in the two NYA buildings back of the Butte given to the City. H~ stated that he and the City Engiheer would have a check of the equip- ment. Councilman Barette also br.ought up the question of regulating the parking of automobiles on the parking strips between the curb and the sidewalk. He stated that this was a frequent practise of the mot&rists and that he felt the ordinance should be enforced. Councilman Hawn stated that he had talked the matter over with the Chief of Police and that the Chief had indicated that no harm was being done and that he did not see why strict enforcement of ~his ordinance should be made. Councilman Baker stated that he felt that as long as the ordinance was in effect that t~e provisions should be strictly enforced. If the practise should be continued the ordinance should be changed. After some discussion a motion was made by Barette and seconded by Baker that the ordinance prohibiting the parking of vehicles on the parking strip should be strictly enforced. On roll call Councilmen voting Aye: Koppe, Barette and Baker - voting No were Farrington, Stewart, Hawn, Dgvis and Crumbaker. The motion was declared lost. Sewer Committee - no report Police Committee - no report j' I~ ~192 ,~- ~';l I .~.........ot' ~'1 '-ill ~ iP I '''~ ! l:.." I I I I "'51 G I I i I I I ! i I I , 261 I 1 I 'I , 27 I 29'1 I I :1 30: I I " ~I - ._----,......_______..__________.. ._.______ u'__..._______ ___ __ _~_ _ _ _ __ _ _ "_ _ _ _ . _ _ ._ "_L. . .. _n________________.__________._ __ ._____..__________._._ ________~_.___.________ __ __ _ __._. _ .' ..... .' - ---- - -- -"~ -~ - ~ ~ -- At this time Mayor Large named the following budget comr':,i ttee to work with the Council members in forming the budget for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1944 and ending June 30, 1945: O.K. Burrell Ralph Vi. Martin Wellington Switzer Herbert Wiltshire John Wageman Charles Wipex Frank M.Ce:shman Albert Tiffany A motion was made, seconded and carried that the appointment of the budget com.:lli t tee be confirmed by the Council. b~yor Large. stated that there had been much talk about Post-War planning and that time was growing short, that if anything was to be done by the May primaries a desicion would have to be made at an early date. He stated that ther was a request that the City should make a tax levy of 5 mills for 5 years; that Councilman Crumbaker had been investigating the Sewer situation and that most~ if not all of the 5 mills for the five years could be used for this purpose. Mayor Large asked that the Council study the situation and be prepared to make a decision at the next Council meeting. The library report for the month of January w~s read and ordered placed on file. An application for transfer of package store class A license at 209 Pearl street from Ragnan and Ora Mevig to John and Susan McCracken was approved by the Council. A request from the Eugene Fruit Growers Association asking that the following watchmen be deputized by the City was read to the Council. Cal Pryor, Everett Whitney, William Kitz and Carl Stromme. A motion ,was made, seconded and carried that this request be granted if approved by the Chief of Police. An ordinance to regulate the planting and care of all trees, shrubs, flowe~s plants and vegetation on City property and within the boundaries of street and alleys, and in any place controlled by the City involving traffic hazards, having had its first reading on February 14th had its second reading by title at this time and was laid ,over.(~ ~ ~ -f-/o- yY7~ /l...,.L~d) Mayor Large at this time brought up the question of a road on the south side of the Municipal Airport from the southeast corner of the field west to the Administration Building. Mayor Large stated that it appeared that the south i of the road as no used had never been donated for road purposed and was owned by Mr. Oxborough and that while the City was only interested in making a road through as far as the Administratibn~building that was about 2000 feet that Mr. Oxborough was asking that the City extend the road to the west side of his property which was about 2640 feet. It was explained that the City would need a strip about 100 feet wide which would include 6.8 acres and Mr. Oxborough was asking $100.00 per acre or a total cost of $680.00. Mayor Large stated that it was up to the Council to say whether this should be placed in the hands of the Judiciary Committee, the finance committee or what should be done. He explained that the city al~eady owned a right-a~way 130 feet wide from the southeast corner of the filed to the Pacific highway. That if this extra strip was secured from Mr. Oxborough the County would improve this road from the Pacific Highway to the Administration building. Amotion was made by Baker and seconded by Stewart that the Mayor and Finance Committee be authorized to make Mr. Oxborough the best deal possible fo~ this strip. The following employees were ordered placed on the pay-roll. Police Dept. Joseph Cullender and Leonard Nelson, Fire De~artment; Vlilliam R. Ready, and in the Rat Control project, Donal C. Dickey at ~225.00 per month, Kenneth Gardner and Sl A. McMullin at 95 cents 'an hour. Mr. Joseph Cullender has been previously emplo~eed and resigned and in going back at this time it,was the'understanding that he should start at the usual wage of $1~2.00, not being given any credit for previous employment. On motion the meeting adjourned. ~ John Fields, Recorder pro tem I I I '.