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I. Eugene, Oregon
July 12, 1971
Regular meeting of the Common Council of the city of Eugene, Oregon was ealled to order by His
Honor Mayor Lester E. Anderson at 7:30 p.m. on July 12, 1971 in the Council Chamber with the follow-
ing Councilmen present: Messrs. Teague, Mohr, McDonald, Gribskov, Williams, Hershner and Mrs.
Campbell. Mrs. Beal was absent.
,. Mayor Anderson explained that an item had been erroneously reported to be on the agenda which concern-
ed the sanitary landfill at Chevy Chase. The matter concerning that area which is on the agenda is
a zoning matter.
A young gentleman in the audience requested that the Mall Rules be placed on the agenda for discus-
sion. Mayor Anderson ruled him out of order and said this matter would be placed on a later agenda.
1. Proclamation, results of election of July 8, 1971 - Canvass of Vote. e
City Manager read the proclamation outlining the results of the election of July 8, 1971
Mr. Teague moved seconded by Mr. Mohr that the Council accept the proclamation~' Rollcall vote.
All councilmen present voting aye, the motion carried.
Mayor Anderson commented on the public hearing and the publicity which had been given the mall I:
rules and regulations. He publicly acknowledged the persons in the audience and said the
Council was aware of their concern. The rules are flexible and subject to change, but the
Council will make any changes in a democratic procedure as outlined through the public hearing
process. He invited those present to attend the Wednesday committee meeting, which is always
open to the public. He explained that there were people present for the items ~cheduled on
~he age~~a. He said he would recognize Mrs. Towle, who had organized the appearance of those
interested in the mall regulations.
Mrs. Laura Towle, 2045 River View, said she had spoken to the City Manager and felt it was
; very important that these regulations be discussed with the Council before the end of the
: summer. Dances could not be held in other than good weather. He had informed her there was
no room on this agenda for the matter, and that it would be scheduled for the Wednesday noon
meeting, and at a subsequent Council meeting. She felt citizens had a right t.O bring their
gni:evances before the government and that she was here to tell them the mall re'gulations were
very important.
II. Public Hearings
A. Appeal from Planning Commission Decision, Charles Ogle - Chevy Chase
A planned unit development proposed for the Chevy Chase area east of an existing subdivision
was denied by the Planning Commission on the grounds that it did not meet all criteria I
for a planned unit development, especially with relation to adequate schools and sewer
service in the area. City Manager read a letter of appeal to the Planning Commission
from the architects for the project on behalf of Mr. Charles Ogle, petitioner. The letter
outlined the sewer service plan for the project, and maintained that this system could
function indefinitely. The City Council has toured the property and has copies of the
minutes of Planning Commission meetings.
Mr. Dean Morris, member of the design team for the project, requested that the Council
Bonsider affirmative action and approval. He explained the sanitary system proposed and e
that it was their feeling it would operate satisfactorily for an indefinite time. He
introduced design team members Lloyd Bond and Carl Urick and they showed slides demons
II si;:rating the feasibility of the development and outlining its location and compajability
with the beighboring area.
Mr. Don Sloan, 1442 East 18th, asked if this subdivision would not bring more people
into the area and was concerned how the area could care for them.
Eugene Sebring, Lindley Lane, said many adjacent residents were opposed to this development,
most because of the increased traffic, and that it would all be filtered onto Lindley
Lane. An increase in children would overload the schools. He felt the units planned
would be below the standards for the neighborhood and said residents objected to this.
Merle Simmons, 3460 Chevy Chase aqd Bob Adair, 3640 Bardell, were concerned with the
proposed septic tank system. Mr. Simmons cited failure with his own taNk and felt this
ground would be very similar. He felt the health of many people might be endangered. I
Al Skinner, 3575 Bardell, was concerBed with increased traffic and the inability of een-
tennial Boulevard to handle it at peak hours. J. T. Sykes, 525 Lindley Lane, felt traffic
could be funneled on a street other than Lindley Lane.
Bill Wiswall, 3366 Dhe~ Chase, said seve~al meetings had been held with the Planning
Commission, and it .had een his recollectlon the Planning Commission had unanimously
defeated the proposal. He cited overcrowding of grade schools and traffic problems as e
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Ii two reasons against such a large development in the neighborhood.
i' Mr. Teague moved seconded by Mr. Mohr that the Planning Commission decision be upheld
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and the appeal denied.
" Manager clarified for Council that, while denying the proposal, the Planning Commission
felt the design was excellent, and recognized the need for hous ing to fit the needs of
people on aml income levels and that housing should be conglomerate. However, in th is
particular location, the question of available sewers now, or in the future, was a
signigicant factor~ but that the decision had been made on the basis of lack of adequate
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Vote taken on motion as stated. Motion carried.
B. Recommended by Planning Commission, Annexation 33 acres west of Fox Hollow Road,
e south of Donald (Allen & Braezeal)
Minuces of ComnUccee reporc of June 30, 1971 - Councilman Williams commenced chac che
Planning Commission nUnuces show that the scaff had recommended denial of this
annexation, and requested that they presenc their arguments at the Council meeting.
Mr. Wayne Wickelgren said he lived in this area and objected to planning for
-I increased population. Those living in the vicini cy of Spencer Butte had hoped
to keep the density to two units per acre, and a project which planned eight
units to the acre was proposed for this site.
City Manager explained that this was a request for annexation, and that if a
proposal for a development was made, it would have to go to the Planning Commission
for approval of each stage and be under close scrutiny. Approval of such a proposal
could be appealed to the City Council.
Mr. WilliJ.ams moved seconded by Mr. Gribskov that a publi c hearing be scheduled on
the request for annexation outlined above.
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Mrs. Leong felt the area should be preserved, and that this was piec~meal annexation.
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Mr. Mohr explained that the Council was only establishing July 12 for the public hearing,
and this matter could be discussed then.
Vote taken on motion. Motion carried.
Mr. John Mulder, 1147 High Street, said he was an owner and representative of other people
involved in development of this parcel of land. They have met with Planning Commission several
times and feel adequate presentation has been made. He pointed out on a wall map that this
annexation would make for a logical boundary, and on another map that sewer drainage would
be into a natural channel from the hill. There are existing sewer lines which the develop-
I memm could join and they have agreed to an assessment for this line. He felt annexation of
this property would enhance the city.
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Manager read letters of protest from Mr. Arthur Benson, 4722 Fox Hollow Road, and from Mr.
and Mrs. JOl1n A. Sullivan, 5430 Donald Street, which object to the annexation because of
over-density, traffic problems and school needs.
Messrs. Williams and McDonald requested an explanation of the staff recommendation, which had
been against annexation of this area. Planning Director explained that the planning staff
e had been concerned about drainage with regard to sanitary sewers, and the problems with
providing adequate services. The staff had not been in disagreement with annexation, but
felt it should be postponed until a complete report with regard to density of the entire
area could be made. The staff would discourage development by conventional subdivision.
Mr. Hershner asked if annexation would not permit the city to have control through planned; unit
development'. -p-ranning Director said they do not now have positive controls for hillside
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:' Charles Dallas, Route 4 Box 308, read a portion of the community goals and policies adopted
by the Council in 1967 and said he felt they were a mandate to preserve the remaining
trees in this area. He felt if annexation were approved, conditions should be imposed
" restraining developers from removing any trees from the site. He said the residents of
the area felt this annexation was untimely and proposed that the Council entertain a motion
~ : to delay annexation for a period of six months to allow a professional planning staff to
I " develop adequate policies for annexing and developing this area.
David Cole, Rt. 4 Box 389, was concerned that after annexation the developer could develop
the area in any way he wished. Council~an Mohr explained the Planned Unit Development
and Planning Cmmmission and Council controls over this type development.
" C. W. Clancy, Rt 4 Box 310.l-agreed with what previous opponents had said and reiterated
that the area should be ann~xed at some time, but that it should be delayed until a study
could be made of the entire area.
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I Lottie Streisinger, Rt 4 Box 311, explained that this area is the foothills of Spencer Butte
and that a most valuable asset of our environment could be destroyed unless controls were imposed.
Councilman Mohr pointed out that at the present time the city has no control, since the property
is not wi thin the city limits.
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;, Mr. Gribskov asked if the Council had toured this area. He said it was a timbered hillside
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I, Loraine Hodge, 557 East 39th Place, opposed the annexation until a further study could be made
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1\ so that the area would benefit all the people of Eugene.
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I: Mr. Mulder stated that several people had expressed fears that an apartment would be built here.
Ii That was not his intention, and he explained that there are many controls over a planned unit
I development. It was his intent to preserve every tree on the property. There was the problem
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!, In answer to Mr. Williams, Mr. Mulder explained that the site was a Sbping hillside and could e
I; not be developed densely. He could not make a well-founded commitment at this time.
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I' Mrs. Campbell was concerned that this might not be in agreement with the proposed urban service
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boundary. She asked when this boundary would become fact. Many decisions skirt this issue.
Planning Director explained the status of the general plan and said it would be two months
before it would be before Council. He assured Mrs. Campbell this site was within the urban I
service boundary.
Councilman Mohr suggested that it would be some time before the Boundary Commission reviewed
this proposal, and that in the meantime the Council could view the property.
'I There was discussion concerning the role of the Boundary Commission and the significance of
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Councilman McDonald did not feel a recommendation should be made to the Boundary Board with
the feeling that it could later be rescinded. It was his suggestion the matter be tabled
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I Teague moved seconded by Mr. Mohr that Res. 1948Abe held for 60 days for further consider-
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I' ation and to give the Council an opportunity to view the site. He amended his motion to a
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1 maximum of 60 days, with the agreement of his second.
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I: Mayor Anderson pointed out that the wheels of government gi:ind slowly, and by delaying, the
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" Council would merely postpone an inevitable decision. From the testimony heard, he felt the
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'I time, a staff report could be made to Council, and if it was the Coun9il's desire, the matter
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Ii Mr. Teague agreed and suggested staff schedule a Council tour of the area. He withdrew his
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I: Mr. Mohr moved seconded by Mr. Teague that Res. 1948Abe adopted. (See Pg. I~ of these
minutes for formal action on Resolution. !
In answer to Mr. Hershner's concern about direction to Boundary Commission, City Manager
explained the function of the Boundary Commission, and that they have asked that annexations f
be City Council initiated. The wording of the resolution simply states that the property
is proposed to be annexed to the boundaries of the City. e
Vote taken on motion as restated. Campbell and Mr. McDonald were opposed.
Mr. Hershner, Mrs.
Mr. Teague, Mr. Mohr, Mr. Gribskov and Mr. Williams were in favor. Motion carried.
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1: A short break was taken.
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Ii C. Continuation of hearing, Planning Commission Conditional Use (Child Care Center, lS~3
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'I Moss Street). Continued from meeting of June 28, 19,71.
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II This was a continuation of a hearing from the meeting of June 28, 1971 on an appeal from
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Ii a Planning Commission decision. The Council requested further questioning of the
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" appellant and that interested parties be notified of the hearing so that they could be
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I: present. Staff has submitted a report to Council regarding specific questions and the
Ii owner is prese~t.
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I' owner for the child care center. Staff had contacted the appellants, Mr. and Mrs. Walter
d H. Ruppel to determine if there were any conditions which might be established which
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i: would allow operation of the day nursery. Mrs. Ruppel reiterated the request that the
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" Mrs. Kathy Balk, representative of the child care center, explained reasons for planning
to accommodate a smaller number of children at one time than allowed under the permit and
that this had always been their policy. She commented that the house in question had
housed seven children when occupied previoulsy and that neighbors next to their present e
operation had not complained about noise. The distance between the two houses is only
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; the fence, which will be replaced with a higher fence.
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" Teague asked to be excused from voting on this item,
Mr. since he knew the appellant
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" Mr. Mohr moved seconded by Mr. McDonald that the appeal from the decision of the Planning
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Commission be denied and the Planning Commission decision upheld.
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Mr. Gribskov Bommented that he would vote in favor of the motion, and felt that with
cooperation between the center and Mr. Ruppel, certain play hours could be designated
and he could regulate his rest accordingly.
e Mayor Anderson commented that it has been proven child care centers can be good neighbors,
and this can be the case here too.
Vote taken on~motion. Motion carried, with Mr. Teague abstaining.
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D. Continuation of Hearing, appeal from Zoning Board decision (Mitchell request to exceed
:: density limits at 721 West 5th) continued from meeting of June 28, 1971.
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I Mr. Delbert H. Mitchell appealed a decision of the Zoning Board to deny his request
for variance in an R-3 zoned area. The requested variance would have allowed addition
" of an apar~ment in the basement ,of a 4-unit building. City Council had postponed this
matter, since the wrong property had been viewed by them on tour, and they wished,to be
I! properly informed before making a decision. They have now seen the correct property.
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Ii There was no one to speak in favor of or against this request.
Mr. Teague moved seconded by Mr. Mohr that the appeal be denied. Motion carried.
E. Black Community Survey, Council Committee Recommendation
" {Minutes of June 30 commi ttee meeting} The official conmrrttee appoillnted to review the
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" Black Communi ty Survey had several meetings under the chairmanship of Councilman Williams.
;1 The conmrrttee included three councilmen, members of the Human Rights Conmrrssion and the !
City Manager's staff. Councilman Williams read thecomrrdttee report and outlined
changes suggested by the comnrrttee. He commented that the report was the majority view
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, Councilman Mohr asked if the recommendations covered all the recommendations
:, suggested by the original report. Mr. Williams said implementation was not dealt with
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in the general summary. T lis W'Quld best be developed by the indi vidual charged wi th
this responsibility.
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I Mr. Williams pointed out that specific areas of responsibility in which the minority
I' relations specialist would operate are listed in the report. He said the original
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report proposed that the specialist would report directly to the Human Rights
" Commission, but this was changed to City Manager, since this was provided by the Ci ty
:, Charter.
Mr. Dean Owens, chairman of the Human Rights Comrrdssion,6ut1ined changes being
e 'I made because of the Black Community Survey and areas where it was felt a specialist
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should be a continuing position for the purposes of solving the particular problems
of minority people.
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" Robert Edwards, member of the Human Rights Commission, has been acting as a
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" liaison between school minority people and the community. He felt a minori ty specialist
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could serve a broader aspect.
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" Theo Allen, member of the Human Rights Comrrdssion, commented on her involvement wi th
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:' to the City. The State Employment Service has not sufficient funds to provi de a
,: Eugene representative, and feels that the problems ,are limited in relation to other
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sections of the country.
Mr. Jones of Lane Community College, commented on the fact that percentages are
I used for allocation of monies, and that this does not always present a true picture.
He felt that the job description for the minori ty specialist indicated that this
person would have to be superhuman, and he felt the Council should be creating a
staff, rather than a position.
Mayor Anderson said that the City had passed an equal opportunity ordinance a few years
ago which committeed the City to a program of equal opportunity. He looked on the survey
and recommendations of the special committee as an opportunity to open up new ,vis tas
e to bring the black community and other minorities in the City into closer contact with
institutions available to them~ He said he would strongly support the recommendations
of the committee.
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I Mr. williams moved that the Council. approve Item..1. ,of the .report.and. in view of the
, tentative status of our budgetl he felt. Items.2.and.3..should.be.referredto the budget
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;! Manager pointed out that the.next ,official.meetingof. the..Council..would occur after the
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Ii budget election. The Council.would..have authority.to,deve~e~,funds.a1ready ,in the budget to
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:! Mr. Williams moved seconded by Mr. Gribskov to reword his motion to accept Item land
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iI that Items 2 and 3 be accepted if the budget passes... .If :i t. fails I .he recommended that
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! Mr. Mohr commented that this program should be given.absolute.priority in the next
II years budget. He did 'not feel the Council decision ,should be subject.. to decisions by
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![ There was Council discussion about funding this position and . whether this shou!d hinge
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I on the budget electionl Mrs. Beal amended the motion to .say . the Council accepted the
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Ii Mr. Mohr said he would rather not vote on the motion at this timel and fel t formal
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I, action could be taken at the regular meeting. Mr. Williams agreed this would be I
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'I Mayor Anderson said formal action was postponed until the regular meeting and again
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i! expressed approval and support ,..of. the report and. the" recommendations of the commi ttee.
" He said it had high priority ,and :he hoped the Council would. give it careful consideration.
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i: The committee report reproduced above was read in full.
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" Mr. Teague moved seconded by Mr. Mohr that the recommendation be approved. Mr. Mohr
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I, Larry Carter, member of the Human Rights Commission, commented that the minority
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i: amount of work it will take. The question of additional staff can be deferred until
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I! Mayor Anderson thanked Mr. Carter for his many years of service on the Human Rights
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I: his many contributions to the work of the Human Rights Commission.
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II Mr. Williams said the report represents the majority viewpoint of the committee, and "
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I' Mr. Mohr commented that there is a check and balance system.
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i' 9443 - Granting Pacific Northwest Bell franchise, was submitted the
'I first time June 28, 1971 and held for notification of public hearing on July 12, 1971. e
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" Mr. Teague moved seconded by Mr. Mohr that the bill be read the second time by council
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Ii Manager said staff and the Telephone company have come to an agreement on the one area
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I' of concern, and there are now no areas of dispute. The agreement is ready for passage.
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Ii Mr.. Teague moved seconded by Mr. Mohr that the bill be approved and given final passage.
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il Rollcall vote. All councilmen present voting aye, the bill was declared passed and
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,I G. Room Tax Allocation Committee Report - (From Committee Report of June 30, 1971)
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it Copies of the report of the Allocation Committee were previously mailed to Councilmen
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i1 There was discussion of the allocation
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i: explained the need for promotion of the ci ty as a si te for conventions and to promote
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Ii touris!.ft. He explained improvements and addi tions made in other Oregon locali ties and
'I that Eugene had been receiving less and less of this business.
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I II Manager said Mr. Glen Cougill., . president .of the .Room .Tax..Allocation Conuilittee, was Ii
Ii present at this, meeting and could answer questions. Ii
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I: Councilman Teague was concerned with the allocation to the Chamber of Commerce. He '
Ii felt the original intent had been for a percentage. Manager did not recall that this ,
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ii In answer to Mr. Teagtie, Manager said the Chamber received $15,000 in 1970-71 and $9,000 '
:' in 1969-70. Mr. Teague did not feel it was the intent of the people to allot this amount
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:i In answer to Mr. Mohr's concern, Mr. Cougill said Gramarye Theater was denied on the
Ii basis of a report that it was a profit-making corporation and filed as such. The infor-
mation was received from a member of the committee. An interpre:tation of the ordinance "
:i from the City Attorney was that the funds should be allocated only if the recipient of '
il the funds was somewhat of a public body . With this reasoning, a corporation, whether
4It I profit or non-profit, would not be really eligible.
Mr. Mohr requested a ruling from the City Attorney whether a non-profit corporation
which was primarily devoted to cultural activities would be eiigible to receive these
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Mrs. Campbell asked why Eugene Sympbnny request had been cut. They had requested more i
I than the $1500 to meet their deficit. Mr.' Cougill said after a personal conversation
with the finance director of the Symphony, he felt the $1500 would be adequate. The
committee frowned upon starting a precedent of bailing organizations out because they
fialed to meet their budgets.
Mrs. Campbell felt the purpose of the room tax was to subsidize some of the arts. Mr.
Cougill agreed and said many arts are being subsidized by this tax. The request for
Eugene Symphony and several other cultural requests for 1970-71 have not yet been
acted upon. He ,felt a sizable amount of the funds should be returned to the industry
from which they came, which would come under tourist promotion. It was felt expansion
of the tourist industry wbuld help the economy.
There was further discussion of the amount of the fund accumulated and the percentage
retained by the motel operators for'the~r collection. It was pointed out that they
get 5% of the 3% tax for their collection service.
In answer to Mr. Teague, Mr. Cougill explained that, although these funds go to the
Chamber of Commerce, they are earmarked for tourist promotion, and this specific use
is the only use which can be made of the funds.
Paul Lansdowne, group hospitality chairman for the Chamber of Commerce, 'explained his
function and experience in bringing conventions and other promotional events to the
city, and that it had become necessary to have two persons involved in this work. For
this reason, the budget had been increased.
I There was further discussion concerning the increase in the request and its possible
use.
In answer to Mr. Mohr, City Manager said the room tax allocation committee is an advisory
committee and the Council has authority to accept, reject or amend recommendations of
the allocation committee. He agreed with Mr. Teague that other recreation uses,'such
as tennis courts or golf courses, could be funded from this tax money. "
~ Laura Towle inquired if her group could request an allocation from these funds. City ,
Manager explained the procedure for making a request.
I Dorothea Kenyon, Rt 6 Box 392, critized the Council for failure to inquire more
carefully into allocation of these funds. She felt they should have representation on
the committee.
Paul Bessler, 1044~ West 8th, felt the desirability of a convention center should be
ascertained before such large funds are allocated toward'one. In'response to a question
-posed by Mr. Bessler, City Manager outlined the ballot measure adopted by the people
of the city'of Eugene which provided funds for acquisition of recreational, cultura~
convention and tourist related services and promotion there&f. This is part of the
charter and is a description of uses to which it can be put.
I Mr. Teague said he personally would like to see a compromise where the full allocation
to the Chamber of Commerce was not underwritten, even though he felt it was a good cause.
Mr. Mohr suggested perhaps some items could be held in abeyance for further study.
:: Mr. Williams pointed out that the federal government had found that tourisin>dealt with
:; economic development, and had funded tourist promotion in some areas of high unemploy-
if ment. This had proved very s uccess;fllili. He felt expenditures were very des irable for
:1 the economic development of the area:
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II Mayor Anderson pointed out that the committee has no easy task in sorting out requests :
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Mr. Mohr suggested that councilmen might appear before meetings of the room tax committee "
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" III. Items to be considered with one motion 'after discussion of individual items if requested.
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Ii A. South Willamette Street Noise and Traffic Report - Staff prepared a report which was I
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i: stree ts . Staff requests authorization to proceed wi th pUbli c meetings wi th people in
the area to explain .the traffic proposal and get their reaction to the physical changes
and to refer this proposal to the Planning Comrrdssion for consideration.,
Mrs. Beal moved seconded by Mr. Gribskov to accept the recommendation of the Traffic
Engineer.
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I, B. Agreement between City and State of Oregon - An agreement is proposed for construction
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II Mr. Williams moved seconded by Mr. Gribskov that the Council authorize the Mayor and
City Recorder to execute an agreement with the State of Oregon regarding the '1st to
7th Street extension of I-1D5.
City Manager commented that the State could begin cons~ruction on Highway 126 in the e
next year. They are also willing to consider bicycle trails as part of this facility
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C. Comment on Traffic Engineering Pamphlet - Councilman Williams commented on the document
"Frank Talk" published by the Traffic Engineering Division. He had a number of questions,
among them: why it was printed; how it is used; to what extent city funds went into it.
He said he would be happy to receive a written report dealing with those questions. He
felt the document was offensive both to elected officials 'and to the citizens in general,
and felt it should not have been printed at public expense.
Manager said the pamphlet was not intended to criticize either the public or public
officials, but, was intended to explain the functi(::m of the Traffic Engineer. He I
apologized for the tone which was apparently offensive, and said staff had not detected
this before it was published. He said the document will be corrected before any further
use is made and a wri tten report wi 11 be submi tted to the Countf:i.l. Affirm
D. Minutes of the meetings of June 14, 15 and 17, 1971, were approved as circulated. Approve,'
Mr. TeagMe moved seconded by Mr; Mohr that the above items be approved, or affirmed. Motion carried
unanimously.
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I A. Authorization to purchase and exchange right of, way. for. 'N,orth Beltline Flod'Glway II
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exchange the properties listed 'above. Rollcall vote. All councilmen present voting
aye, the motion carried.
e B. Planning Commission Report of June 14, 1971.
1. Recommend installation of "Yield" signs protecting Alder Street traffic between
24th and 28th. Commission also recommended budgeting funds for construction
of traffic diverters on residential streets such as Alder in order to discourage
their use as through streets.
Mr. Teague moved seconded by Mr. Mohr that this recommendation be accepted. Motion
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C. Segregation of Assessment, . Cosgrave - $6,839.05
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~R~,J.lcallvot~ ':': All councilmen present voting aye, the motion carried. I
D. Appeal from Planning Commission Decision, Day Nursery, 934 Washington Street. - Set
date for hearing.
Mr. Teague moved seconded by Mr. Mohr that July 26 be set for. public hearing on the
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F. Liquor License Request, approved by Police Department
Package Store,B - 7-Eleven Food Store, 2270 West 18th (new location)
Mr. Teague moved seconded by Mr. Mohr that the license request be approved. Motion
carried.
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COUNCIL BILL NO. 9432 - Levying assessments for paving, sanitary and storm sewer in Timber
Village Subdivision was submitted and read in full the first time on June 14, 1971 and held over 'I
to this meeting to allow proper notice of assessment to be given owners of affected property and
brought back for consideration with no written protests on file.
e Mr. Teague moved seconded by Mr. Mohr that the bill be read the second time by council bill humber
only, and .that enactment be considered at this time. Motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Teague moved seconded by Mr. Mohr that the bill be approved and given final passage. Rollcall
vote. All councilmen present voting aye the bill was declared passed and numbered 16263.
COUNCIL BILL NO. 9433 - Eevying assessments for sanitary sewer within 160 feet of Cleveland
Avenue from 24th Avenue to 25th Avenue was submitted and read the first time on June 14, 1971
and held over to this meeting to allow proper notice of assessment to be given owners of affected
property and is brought back for consideration with no written protests on file.
Mr. Teague moved seconded by Mr. Mohr that the bill be read the second time by council bill number
only, and that enactment be considered at this time. Motion carried unaniI;lously and the bill was i
I: read the second time by council bill number only.
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I ,I vote. All councimen voting aye, the bill was declared passed and numbered 16264.
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ii read the first time on June 14, 1971 and field over to this meeting to allow proper notice of
!i assessment to be given owners of affected property and brought back for consideredation with no
written protests on file 1:
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COUNCIL BILL NO. 9435 - Levying assessments for sanitary sewer on Seneca Road from 600'
south of 1st Avenue to Southern Pacific Railroad Tracks was submitted and read the 'first time on
June 14, 1971, and held over to this meeting to allow proper notice of assessment to be given owner
of affected property and brought back for consideration with one written protest on file.
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A letter of protest was received from A. W. Kilborn of Southern Pacific Company. Public Works
Director explained that this letter had been answered with an explanation of the increase in the
levy. ' Southern Pacific was requested to repsond if they were still not satisfied, or to be repre-
sented at this hearing. Since there has been no response, it would appear the explanation was
satisfactory.
Mr. Teague moved seconded by Mr. Mohr that the bill be read the second time by council bill number e
only and that enactment be considered at this time. Motion carried unanimously and the bill was
read the seond time by council bill number only.
Mr. Teague moved seconded by Mr. Mohr that the bill be approved and given final passage. Rollcall
" vote. All councilmen present voting aye the bill was decla~ed passed and numbered 16266.
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II COUNCIL BILL NO. 9436 - Levying assessments for sanitary sewer between Tabor Street and I
Norkenzie Road from Holly Street to 160 I south of Acacia was submitted and read the first time on
June 14, 1971 and held over to this meeting to allow proper notice of assessment to be given owner
of affected property and brought back for consideration with on written protests on file.
Mr. Teague moved seconded by Mr. Mdlr that the bill be read the second time by council 'bill 'number
o~ly and that enactment be considered at this time. Motion carried unanimously and the bill was
read the second time by coUncil bill number only
Mr. Teague moved seconded by Mr. Mohr taht the bill be approved and given final passage. Rollcall
vote. All councilmen present voting aye the bill was declared passed and numbered 16267.
COUNCIL BILL NO. 9442 - Relating to nuisances caused by dogs and amending Section 4.335 of
the Eugen~ Code and declaring an emergency was submitted and read the first time June 28, 1971
and failing to receive unanimous consent for second reading, was held over to this meeting.
Mr. Teague moved seconded by Mr. Mohr that the bill be read the second time by council bill number
only, and that enactment be considred at this time. Motion carried, Mr. Williams voted no, and
the bill was read the second time by council bill number only.
Mr. Teague moved seconded by Mr. Mohr that the bill be approved and given final passage. Rollcall
vote. Mr. Williams voted not, all other councilmen voted aye, and the bill was declared passed
and numbered 16268.
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COUNCIL BILL NO. 9443 - Granting Pacific Northwest Bell Franchise, was submitted the first I
time June 28, 1971 and held for notification o,f public hearing on July 12, and brought back at
this timef~r second reading. (See fore part of these mnnutes for public hearing)
Mr. Teague moved seconded by Mr. MOhe that the bill be read the second time by council' bill number
only and that enar;:tment be considered at this time. Motion carried unanimously and the bil~ was read
the second time by council bill number only.
Mr. Teague moved seconded by Mr. Mohr that the bill be approved and given final passage. Rollcall e
vote. All councilmen present voting aye the bill was declared passed and numbered 16262.
COUNCIL BILL NO. 9468 - Adopting budget; making appropriations."and 'determining and levying
annual tax levy'; and declaring an emergency was submitted, and no councilman present requesting
that it be read in full, was read the first time by council bill number only.
Mr. Teague moved seconded by Mr. Mohr that the bill be read the second time by council bill number ,I
only with unanimouslconsent of the Council and that enactment be consideredcat this time. Motion
carried unanimously and the bill was read the second time by 'council bill number only.
Mr. Teague moved seconded by Mr. Mohr that the biil be approved and given final passage. Rollcall
vote. All councilmen present voting aye, the bill was declared passed and numbered 16269.
COUNCIL BILL NO. 9469 - Amending several sections of Eugene Code 1971 and declaring an
emergency was submitted and no councilman requesting that it be read in full was read the first time "
by council bill number only. I
Mr. Teague moved seconded by Mr. Mohr that the bill be rea( the second time by council bill number
only with unanimous consent of the Council and that enactment be considered at this time. Motion
carried unanimously and the bill was read the second time by: council bill number only.
Mr. Teague moved seconded by Mr. Mohr that the bill be approved and given final passage. Rollcall
vote. All councilmen present voting aye the bill was declared passed and numbered 16270.
City ,Manager explained that' in preparation of the new code a cut-off date was set for January, e
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l ~ tary sewer within Mark J Subdivision and on 13th Avenue from Buck to Acorn Park was submitted,
I: and no councilman requesting that it be read in full was read the first time by council bill number
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:i carried unanimously and the bill was read the second time by council bill number only.
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COUNCIL BILL NO. 9471 = Amend Ordinance No. 16255 adopted June 28, 1971 adopting plans and
e specifications to construct sanitary sewer within Mark J. Subdivision and on 13th Avenue from Buck
to Acorn Park was submitted, and no councilman requesting that it be read in fu~l was read the first
I time by council bill number only.
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vote. All councilmen present voting aye, the bill was declared passed and numbered 16272.
COUNCIL BILL NO. 9472 - Amend Ordinance No. 16252 adopted June 28, 1971 to improve streets
within Mark J Subdivision and BUCK Street from 14th Avenue to 100' north of 13th Avenue and
Quaker from 14th Avenue to 300' north of 14th Avenue and 13th Avenue from Buck ~treet to Acorn Park
was submitted, and no councilman present requesting that it be read in full was read the first time
by council bill number only.
Mr. Teague moved seconded by Mr. Mohr that the bill be read the second time by council bill number
only with unanimous consent of the Council and that enactment be considered at this time. Motion
canried unanimously and the bill was read the second time by council bill number only.
Mr. Teague moved seconded by Mr. Mohr that the bill be approved and given final passaged. Rollcall
vote. All councilmen present voting aye, the bill was dec~ed passed and numbered 16273.
COUNCIL BILL NO. 9473 - Amending Ordinance No. 16253 adopted June 28, 1971 and adopting plans
and specifications to improve streets within Mark J Subdivision and Buck Street from 14th Avenue to
100' north of 13th Avenue and Quaker from 14th Avenue to 300' north of 14th Avenue and 13th Avenue
:! from Buck Street to Acorn Park was submitted and no councilman present requesting that it be read in
full was read the first time by council bill number only.
" Mr. Teague moved seconded by Mr. Mohr that the bill be read the second time by council bill number
I " only with unanimous consent of the Council and that enactment be .considered at this time. Motion
" carried unanimously and the bill was read the second time by council bill number only.
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:i Mr. Teague moved seconded by Mr. Mohr that the bill be approved and given final passage. Rd:Jllcall
vote. All councilmen ~resent voting aye, the bill was declared passed and numbered 16274.
,: COUNCIL BILL NO. 9474 - Amending Ordinance No. 16250 adopted June 28, 1971 and to construct
, sewer on Avalon Street and Avalon Street extended from Candlelight Drive to Danebo Avenue and within
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II the subdivision of 2nd Addition to A.A. Bennett was submitted and no councilman present requesting
e that iill be read in full was read the first time by council bill number only. Also second reading.
Mr. Teague moved seconded by Mr. Mohr that the bill be approved and given final.passage. Rollcall
vote. All counk~lmen present voting aye, the bill was declared passed and numbered 16275.
COUNCIL BILL NO. 9475 - Amending Ordinance No. 16251 and adopting plans and specifications to
construct sewer on Avalon Street and Avalon Street extended from Candlelight Drive to Danebo Avenue
and within the subdivision of 2nd Addition to A.A. Be~nett was submitted and no councilman present
I: requesting.that it be read in full was read the first time by council bill number only.
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carried unanimously and the bill was read the second time by council bill number only.
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I I' vote. All councilmen present voting aye the bill was declared passed and numbered 16276.
COUNCIL BILL NO. 9476 - Levying assessments for sidewalk on Donald Street adjacent to Tax
Lot 18 03 19 3602 was submitted and no councilman present requesting that it be read in full, was
read the first time by council bill number only.
Mr. Teague moved seconded by Mr. Mohr that the bill be held over to the meeting of August 9, 1971
to allow proper notice of assessment to be given ownrs of affected properties. Motion carried
I: unaniJ!lously and the bill was held. '~
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Ii number only.
Ii Mohr that the bill be held over to the meeting of August 9, 1971
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,( to allow proper notice of assessment to be given owners of affected properties. Motion carried I,
I, unanimously and the bill was held.
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!: RESOLUTION NO. 1949 - Authorizing Mayor and City Recorder to execute agreement between the
[I City and the State Highway Commission was submitted.
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ii Mr. Teague moved seconded by Mr. Mohr that the resolution be adopted. Rollcall vote. All councilmen
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:i RESOLUTION NO. 1950 - Accepting bid on construction warrants for 71-72 construction season was
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!I Mr. Teague moved seconded by Mr. Mohr that the resolution be adopted. Rollcall vote. All councilmen
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ii Mr. Teague moved seconded by Mr. Mohr that the resolution be adopted. Rollcall vote. All councilmen "
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;1 1948A - Initiation Minor boundary change for annexation (Braezeal & Allen) was sub
I! mitted. Mr. Teague moved seconded by Mr. Mohr that the resolution be adopted. Motion carried.
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II l. The sum of $34,Q60 to the Eugene Area Chamber of Commerce in their program of tourist and
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I; in promoting benefits for the industry from which the funds come and the results of these I
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