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Council Chamber
Eugene, Oregon
February 14, 1972
Regular meeting of the Common Council of the city of Eugene, Oregon was called to order by His Honor
Mayor Lester E. Anderson at 7:30 p.m. on February 14, 1972 in the Council Chamber with the following
councilmen present: Mr. Mohr, Mrs. Beal, Messrs, Teague, McDonald, and Hershner, and Mrs.Campbell.
Councilmen Gribskov and Williams were absent.
Resignation, Gribskov ~ Mayor Anderson read a letter from Ivan Gribskov, councilman from
Ward III, announcing his resignation from the Council effective immediately.
Mr. Mohr moved seconded by Mrs. Beal to accept the resignation with regret.
Mayor Anderson expressed appreciation for Mr. Gribskov' s faithful and loyal work as a councilman,
saying his services will be missed.
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A vote was taken on the motion, and motion carried, all counc~enpresent voting aye.
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Councilman Mohr said that in accordance with Council bylaws the Manager should be requested to estab-
lish a time for an executive session of the Council for discussion of procedure to be followed in
selecting a new Council member. It was agreed an executive session would be held at 11:00 a.m. on
Wednesday, February 16, 1972, in the Mayor's conference room. Further dis cussion established the
office is o~en to any registered voter living in Ward III.
I - Public Hearings
A. 10th and Oak Overpark Deficit Assessment
Council Bill No. 9561 - Declaring Deficit Assessment for 10th and Oak Overpark, declaring
emergency, and setting public hearing for February 14, 1972, submitted and read the first
time by council bill number and title only on January 10, 1972, held over to this date to
allow proper notice of assessment to be given owners of affected properties, and brought
back for consideration at this time.
Manager explained that a portion of the deficit assessment include in C.B.9561 was the
result of Council decision at the time of original assessment that the Fred Fisk prop-
erty qualified for exemption. That assessment (some $86,000.00) was removed from the
original assessment with the intent of including it in the deficit assessment when a
corrected ordinance was presented. Subsequent litigation indicated that the process of
cancelling that assessment was improper. Because notification of the deficit assessment
to property owners did not clearly state that that portion is a reassessment rather than
a deficit, the City Attorney recommended no action be taken at this time on the ordinance
before the Council, but that the ordinance be corrected and carried over two weeks to
allow further tearing before final action is taken.
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Manager also explained that the original assessment was based on an estimated cost for
the parking structure rather than awaiting completion of the project, since it was felt
best to have the assessment procedure clarified and proven before buying the land and
constructing. Subsequent litigation causing delay of the project adding to construction
costs, and additional' costs because of negotiated settlements with the contractor, plus
the reassessment of the Fisk property, resulted in the total deficit assessment of
$555,508.78 covered by this ordinance. The first portion of the ordinance was read to
ens ure clear understanding of the Council's part in the procedure, and for those people
in attendan.ce.
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Manager said the portion of the parking structure used for commercia.l':purP-pses was not
assessed, that in order to finance that portion (ground floor area) the City segregated
those costs and put that area up for bid on a lease basis. The bid was awarded to Nils
Hult who advanced $250,000.00 in cash and later $100,000.00 to pay for that ground floor
level. This resulted in a net 'assessed cost of $2,470,000.00.
He further explained that this information went to the owners of properties assessed to-
gether with a projection of net income which the facility is earning. The ordinance
creating the district provided that net income, after operating costs and bond principal
and interest payments as they become due have been paid, will be credited against the
assessment billings sent to property owners. Net income projected to 1991-92 is esti-
mated to be sufficient to relieve principal payments of owners of benefitted properties.
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Letters of protest were read received from Bennett-Knox properties, Rubensteins, and
Eugene Medical Center. The Bennett-Knox protest was that the use of their property has
changed since the district was formed, the entire property is now used for parking.
Manager said that under the original ordinance, the sale &f bonds created a lien against
the property and there is no way to relieve the assessment if the use is changed. Whe-
ther this correction of the original assessment would or would not apply to this protest
needs research.
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The Eugene Medical Center objected to the method of proposed assess,ment. They feel the
entire City should bear the deficit assessment. Manager said methods of providing off-
street parking in the downtowH area are being considered whereby costs would be borne
by all of the downtown area properties. Any such program, if fair, will have to pro-
vide some way of relieving the costs to property owners assessed for the 10th and Oak
structure.
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Also in response t,o"the Medical Center letter, Manager said the Overpark is not provid-
ing free parking, 'since net receipts are credited against the assessment payments.
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In response to the Belson Corporation (Rubenstein) protest~ Manager said it is probably
true that the lien on properties in the district has a dampening effect on the resale
value; however., it is also true that net return from the facility will eventually re-
imburse property owners for the entire principal and a portion of the interest, and the
assessment should not be a burden over a long period of time in the same sense as
sewers, sidewalks, street improvements. The original formula was set up after public
hearings and supported by downtown property owners who were aware at that time there
would be a deficit assessment.,
Councilman Mohr asked if the ordinance before the Council is for consideration of the
one adjustment due to reassessment on the Fisk property or whether adjustments to
assessments throughout the entire district are being considered. Manager explained
that it is one adjustment as a result of decision after the original assessment ordinance
was passed. An assessment erroneously made reduced the total assessment adopted. That
assessment formula was challenged on the basis that that method of amendigg the original
ordinance was inadequate and was held invalid in the courts. This ordinance attempts to
correct the process and keep faith with Council's decision made at that time with prop-
erty owners' understanding that there would be a final corrected ordinance. Other assess-
ments made in the original ordinance are not now subject to challenge because bonds have
been sold and lien placed on the properties as security for those bonds.
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Mr. Mohr asked if that is specifically stated in this ordinance. Les Swanson, City At-
torney's office, said it is not specifically stated but follows as a matter of law;
the original assessment is not subject to change.
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Mr. Mohr asked if the Council should consider protests to other assessments than those
which are the subject of this hearing. Manager said the deficit assessment only is
the subject of this hearing, and that deficit assessment is distributed on the same
formula as the original assessment. He said protests on costs assessed to that one
parcel (Fisk property) would be appropriate.
Mr. Mohr moved seconded by Mrs. Beal that Council Bill No. 9561 be replaced with Council Bill No.
9581 - Declaring Deficit Assessment for 10th and Oak Overpar~~ declaring emergency, setting hear-
ing date, and including the reassessment of the Fisk property. Motion carried unanimously.
Mr~ Mohr moved seconded by Mrs. Beal that Council Bill No. 9581 be held and hearing continued to
February 28, 1972 Council meeting.
Clif Culp, 3615 Spring Boulevard~ protested on behalf of his wife the assessment of
$11,930.00 against property at 976 Willamette Street (NeWBerry building) and the method
of financing the Overpark. He said he feels the assessment although legal is unjust;
that a few property owners should not pay for a structure owned by the City; that per-
haps the money eventually would be reimbursed but to his heirs if no additional assess-
ments are made and if the structure does pay for itself. He commented on additional
parking spaces created downtown by the Renewal Agency which, he said, are in direct
competition to the Overpark; and that revenues from off-street meters go into the general
fund whereas that does not apply to the parking structure. He feels the assessment
amounts to a double assessment for those who through taxes are paying for Renewal Agency
lots, and questioned its legality if carried ~o the Supreme Court. He questioned the
principle of creating a district assessing a few propaty owners then selling bonds to
be paid over the entire City for other structures. He compared assessed values in the
downtown area before and after the renewal project and mentioned the sale of property
and reduction of square footage price in the parcel intended for the Broadway store~
saying the price was reduced to include the parking structure assessment. He proposed
the entire assessment be cancelled~ or the sum reduced to $1.00, and monies paid on the
entire cost be refunded to property owners, and the costs of the structure levied against
the entire City.
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Manager said that on-street parking meter revenues and,revenues from meters on ground-
level off-street lots go into the general fund after Bet operating cost of those lots
and enforcement of on-street meters subtracted. Revenues derived from parking in the
structure go toward the cost of that structure. He said of the 73 parcels being reassessed~
13 are owned by the Renewal Agency. There is no indication of what effect the assessment
has had on the sale prices of those properties; he said he does not believe the property
owners were aware of any renewal project at the time the parking structure was decided upon.
Councilman Mohr suggested that it would be helpful to have for the February 28, 1972
Council meeting a statement from the Renewal Agency of the relationship between the City
and the Agency and the Agency's role in the assessment district, and the Director avail-
able to answer questions.
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A vote was taken on the motion to continue the hearing to February 28~ 1972, and
motion carried unanimously.
B. Street and Easement Vacations
1. Utility Easement Block 5, 1st Addition to Pine Ridge Park
2. Portion of unnamed street between Willamette Street and Donald Street south of
Coachman Drive (See Council Bills 9582 and 9583 on page 34).
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C. Code Amendment, EWEB Directors' Terms
At the time the new Code was drafted terms of EWEB directors were contemplated at
six years, but decision was made to reduce the terms to four years. As a result,
terms of encumbent directors would be shorter than the term for which they were
elected. Copies of a Code amendment were previously distributed to Council mem-
bers which would correct that si tuation and allow present Board members to serve
out their elected terms.
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Mrs. Beal expressed concern that the amendment would permi t present directors to
serve more than the term for whi ch they were elected and more than the term set in
the new regulations, and that it is removing the power of the people to elect. She
commented on cri ticism of the Board when a member is appointed to fill an unexpired
two- or three-month term in order to run as an encumbent when it is known a director
does not intend to run for re-electi on.
Considerab~e discussion followed between Council members, Mr. Tiffany, chairman of
EWEB, and the Manager in clarification of the amendment and its intent - not of
extending terms of present members, but to permit their serving for the term elected.
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Mr. Williams questioned having four directors from wards and one director elected at
large, whether the director-at-large has any significant pri vi leges ; he is concerned
because cost of running for the at-large seat would be different than for the other
four seats. Mr. Tiffany said the Board likes the ~ard situation since each director
has a smaller constituency and feels he can better represent the smaller area; he
granted the director holding the at-large position would encounter different problems,
but the Board has not discussed any change in that situation.
Mrs. Beal said a public hearing on the amendment under consideration would probably
be in order, and it was understood the amendment would come to the Council at its
February l4"l972 meeting as an ordinance and in that sense wil~ constitute a public
hearing.
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Council Bill No. ,9584 - Amending Code re: Terms of EWEB Directors was submitted and read the
first time by council bill number and title only, there being no counciiliman present request-
ing it be read in full.
Mr. Mohr moved seconded by Mrs. Beal that the council bill be read the second time by council
bill number only, with unanimous consetllo of the Council ,and'~:!1a~: enactment be considered at
this time.
Mr. Faye Bennett urged passage of the amendment citing the experience of the Board
and its reputation for efficient operation, and allowing the present members to serve
out the terms for which they were elected.
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Mrs. Marian Frank, League of Women Voters, read a statement recommending !hat vacan-
cies on the Eugene Water & Electric Board be filled by Council appo'di~tme~t-: ....
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Upon question from Councilmen Teague and He~shner, Manager said'the amendment will allow
present members to continue for the terms for which they were elected. He said that
prior to adoption of the new Code members were elected for five-year terms'but actually
served, s,ix or until the time of the next election. The amendment changes the terms to
four years, but allows the encumbents whose terms wailild expire before the term for which
they were elected (Tiffany and Freeman) to continue for the full term. After that time
all members electEld will serve four years.
Councilman Mohr said that these two members, Tiffany and Freeman , without the adoption
of the amendment, would have to stand for re-election before their terms for which they
were' originally elected were ended.,
Mrs. Campbell moved seconded by Mrs. Beal to amend Council Bill No. 9584 by Changing the word
"Board" in Paragraph, 5 to I' Ci ty Council."
Mayor Anderson explained that the amendment would change the ordinance to read that the
City Council may fill vacancies on EWEB; it now reads that the Board itself may fill
such vacancies.
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Mr. Bennett questioned meaning of the amendment and Mayor Anderson again explained, upon
which Mr. Bennett commented that if the Board is going to run its own affairs the Board
should have the authority to fill its own vacancies. He said its just as consistent to
say vacancies on the Council should be filled by Board members.
Trygve Vik, 1675 Firland Boulevard, commented that the amendment would make a major and
far-reaching change, and that if it is to be acted upon at this time he would request
postponement of final action and referral to the Water Board.
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Dave VanFossen, 1910 Woodlawn, asked for Charter research before action is taken. He
said he ,doesn't believe the Council has the right to amend in this fashion since he be-
lieves the Charter stipulates how Board vacancies are to be filled.
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il III - Items dJ:s.s~~.s_sed, at Committee meetings on January 26, February Q, and February 9 , 1972 and
I! to be (acted--upon with one motion. Minutes of those meetings appear below in 'italics.
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Manager said he thought the Council would have this authority but it might be wise to
hold the ordinance to give an opportunity to research this question.
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Councilman McDonald questioned the propriety of the Council's filling vacancies on the
Board when Board members are initially elected by the people.
Councilman Hershner concurred saying that he couldn't see
bers by the Council would make the Board more broad based
Board are also elected by the people.
how appointment of Board mem-
inasmuch as members of the
Mrs. Campbell said she had many calls from constituents suggesting consideration be-
cause it is felt the Board has been self-perpetuating. She said she understood all
five encumbents were appointed and that appointment by the Council would probably give
a broader base for people chosen to serve on the Board, and in a way would prevent a
self-perpetuating body.
Councilman Teague said he would like to see the council bill tabled or held to give
an opportunity to determine the legality of Council appointment.
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David Gooley of 86 Patterson Street said he felt it very important that every City
agency be under the guidance and control of the City Council; that Board actions have
a tremendous effect on the City and the Council should direct the City in a co-ordinated
fashion so that they can plan adequately for the future.
Wes Morgan, 2101 Monree Street, commented on the low rates and efficient service main-
tained by the Water Board and said it had been free of political'influence. He said
Board members have been stable, secure people not accountable to outside pressure. He
objected strongly to appointment by the City Council saying the Board should be kept
above politics.
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Mr. Vik said the procedure followed by the Board in filli~vacancies is the same as
that followed by the Council in filling its vacancies.
Mr. VanFossen remarked that the Water Board is the only department of the City whiCh
is making money and asked that there be no interference with its operation.
A vote
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was taken on the amendment to change the word "Board" to "City Council". Motion was de-
- Mrs. Beal and Mrs. Campbell voting aye; Messrs. Mohr, Teague, McDonald, and Hershner
no.
A vote was taken on the motion to read the council bill the second time by council
only~ with unanimous conseBt of the Council. Failing unanimous consent, Mrs. Beal
the bill was held for second reading at the February 28, 1972 Council meeting.
bill number
voting no,
II - Appointments
L-COG Alternate Delegate - The Council was asked to appoint one of its members as alter-
nate repr~sentative of the City to L-COG meetings when Mayor Anderson is unable to
attend. Mr~. Beal suggested Mrs. Campbell, since she has time and interest and has
been attending those meetings.
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Mr. Williams asked if Mayor Anderson has indicated a choice, and Manager replied the
Mayor suggested Councilman Hershner; he is the Council's representative on the Metro-
politan Study Commission and since it is an eqyivalent task, the two would tie together.
Mrs. Beal said she feels he is too busy with other activities to give the added time
and asked that the appointment be held until he is consulted. It was understood the
item would be held for further discussion.
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he had enough time to attend the meetings.
for confirmation that the position being con-
Mrs. Beal asked Councilman Hershner if he felt
Mr. Hershner said he could. Mr. McDonald asked
sidered is for the alternate representative.
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Mr. Mohr moved seconded by Mrs. Beal to appoint Councilman Hershner as the City's ~ite~nate
representati ve to L-COG. Motion carried unanimously. '
A. AppoIDntments - Mayor Anderson announced the following appointments and reappointments:
LOuis F. Bonson, designer, 390 West 23rd Avenue, reappointed to Building and
Housing Board of Appeals for five-year term ending January 1, 1977.
A. W. Kreig, 3252 Onyx Street, reappointed to Zoning Board of Appeals, for
,five-year term ending January l, 1977.
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Mrs. Frank Lacy, 1976 University Street, appointed to Library Board for
four-g~ar term ending January l, 1976, replacing Mrs. Ralph Carlson.
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Mr. Mohr moved seconded by Mr. Gribskov to confirm the appointments. Motion' carried.
B. Amendment City Code, Licensing Commercial Solicitors - Manager explained firms and
corporations having sales forces of fi ve or six people have been :9P~rating under
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one solicitors license. To prevent this practice, it is recommended the wording of
the chari table soli ci tations ordinance be changed to read "indi vidual" instead of
"person." (See C.B.9585 on page ,35)
C. Designate one-way, alley between llth and l2th, Lawrence to Washington - It is recom-
mended that the alley between llth and l2th Avenues be designated one-way westbound
from Lawrence Street to Washington Street to improve traffic movement behind the
'-' State Employment Office.
'\ Mr. Mohr moved seconded by Mrs. Beal to authorize designation of that alley as one-
.way westbound. Motion carried.
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D. Liquor License, PB (package Store Class B) for Duke's Market, 430 Gilbert Street -
Ebert L. and Carol Griesel, new owners. Release of the application was requested
prior to the regular Council meeting February l4, 1972 to allow time for submittal
to the next scheduled Liquor Commission meeting.
Mr. Mohr moved seconded by Mr. Williams to recommend approval of the application
and that it be released prior to the regular Council meeting. Motion carried.
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E. TOPICS Plan - Recommended for adoption by the Planning Commission. Gist of the
traffic safety program with rep'ort from CH2M was covered by the Traffic Engineer
at the January 24, 1972 tdUnci~ m~eting. (See Resolution 2009 page 36 )
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Mr. Williams moved seconded by Mrs. Beal to place the TOPICS Plan on the February 14,
1972 consent calendar for approval. Motion carried.
F. Appeal, International King's Table - Copies of the Sign Code Board of Appeals
minutes were previously distributed to Council members covering the Board's denial
of a request from International King's Table at 25 Silver Lane for permission to use
flags and banners of free nations as part of its external decor. International
King's Table has appealed the decision to the Council, and staff suggested a public
hearing on the issue.
Mrs. Beal moved seconded by Mr. Williams to hold a hearing on this appeal. Motion
carried.
Councilman Williams said his second of the motion was only wi th the understanding
that he would not vote or in any other way be involved in the decision on the ap-
peal because of conflict'of interest; that his second was only for the purpose of
bringing the item to the Counci I for consi derati on.
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G. Water Service to Areas Outside City Limits - Manager explained that EWEB has re-
sponded to the Council's concern wi th regard to extension of Ci ty services to areas
outside the City limits by setting up a procedure whereby an application for water
servi'ce outsi'de the. City Or outside a water district is referred to the County, the
City, the Boundary Commission, and the Lane Council of Governments before it is con-
sidered by the Water Board. In the case of Eugene, comments are taken from the Plan-
nigg and Publi c Works Departments and, forwarded to EWEB. Since this is a poli cy
matter, a summary of the basis on which comments have been made and on which they
will be made in the future is submitted for the Council's consideration.
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Approval will be granted if (l) the property lies within the 1990 Plan proposed
urban service boundary and can legally be annexed to the Ci ty, and the owner has
initiated annexation procedures; or (2) the property is located in the proposed urban
service boundary in a location which should obviously be within the City but is not
contiguous and the owner signs a consent to annexation agreement to be exercised when
annexation becomes legally possible; or (3) there is an existing healthhaza~d to
existing occupants of the property which can only be cured by securing city water
(this does not permit extension of city water to new construction).
Manager said adoption of these guidelines in making recommendations to EWEB would
save having Council consideration of each individual application for service to
areas outs&de the City.
John Tiffany, president of EWEB, said the Board is pleased the Ci ty is considering
adoption of the policy and that Lane County has a similar policy; that adoption would
place the responsibility for extension of services in its rightful place.
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Mr. Mohr said adoption of the policy is probably final clarification of relationship
between EWEB and the Council as the result of a series of meetings of,the two bodies.
He asked about the obligations of the City and EWEB in correcting health hazards re-
sulting from polluted water supplies. Manager said the County Health Department makes
a recommendation if request for water service is because of arsenic in wells, and
service is aupplied with the clear understanding no new installations will take ad
vantage of the service. There is no legal obligation to correct this or other kinds
of pollution by extension of water lines.
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Mr. Williams asked if this policy will give adequate grounds for connection of new
installations after a line is put in. Manager said that potential for additional
requests should be recognized at the time a line is requested.
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Mrs. Beal asked if there are any limitations imposed by the County similar to those
for sani tation requiring that new construction have a good water supply. Wendy Ray,
KERG, said a permit is required from the County Health Department. The Public Works
Director said the County maintains the same control on water supplies as on sewage
hazards.
Mr. Williams asked if in those cases where water service is extended because of arsenic
problems and other people build in the area on two- or three-acre sites where it is de-
cided there will never be a need for sewers the position would be not to extend water
to those other sites. Manager said the potential should be recognized at the time of,
the original request; that what may start as two- and three-acre sites might be sub-
divided into quarter-acre sites thereby creating a health hazard.
Mr. Williams moved seconded by Mrs. Beal to adopt the cri teria as presented as the
City's policy in making recommendations to EWEB on extension of water services to
areas outside the City limits.
Mr. Tiffany further explained that the County carefully scrutinizes each application
for water service and said that in each instance it is the responsibility of the owner of
property with a health hazard and at his sole expense to obtain potable water; too, an
owner obtaining service cannot sell the water to others, and a permit must be obtained
from the County Building and Sanitation Department before a well system can be connected
to EWEB lines.
The motion was voted on as stated, and motion carried.
H. EWEB Land Transactions - EWEB requested Council approval of the following conveyances:
1. Dedication of a pertion of transmission line easement to the city of Spring-
field for 11th Street right-of-way.
2. Providing an easement to Northwest Natural Gas Co. across EWEB land, Lot 3,
Block 1, Beaver Addi ti on.
3. Boundary line adjustment with Arthur G. Ingham propaty on Paragon Road which
is a correction of boundary lines resulting from a new survey of an EWEB sub-
station site.
4. Release of surplus easement across private property at 24th and Adams.
Staff recommended adoption of the necessary resolutions authorizing the transactions;
they have ,been reviewed and no interest of the City is affected.
Mrs. Bea1 moved seconded by Mr. Williams to adopt the resolutions. Motion carried.
(See Resolutions 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 page 14.)
I. Oregon International Sculpture Symposium, 1974 - Copies of a letter signed by Jan
Zach, sculptor; Paul Beistel, Lane Parks and Recreation; Richard Paul, acting di-
rector of University of Oregon Museum of Art; and Terry Melton, Oregon Arts Commis-
sion, were previously distributed to Council merribers. The letter requested official
appointment of Mrs. E. Charles Pressman to represent the city of Eugene on the Execu-
tive Committee for the Symposium, and official endorsement of the Symposium by the
city of Eugene. It is expected the Symposium will bring internationally recognized
sculptors to the City. Manager said endorsement includes the obligation to provide
sites for placement of one or more finished sculptures but that no budgetary items
will be allowed unless approved by the Council.
Mr. Mohr said it is his recollection the Symposium is being support throygh alloca-
tion from the room tax revenues.
Mr. Williams moved seconded by Mrs. Beal to appoint Mrs. Pressman as Eugene's repre-
sentative on the Symposium's Executive Committee, and endorse the Symposium with the
understanding the City does not guarantee financial contributions without further
discussion by the Council. Motion carried.
J. DeJung Subdivision, Floral Hill Drive - As a condition of approval of minor subdivi-
sion of property off Floral Hill Drive near Bristol Avenue requested by John DeJung,
1988 Sylvan Drive, authorization is requested to enter into a contract with Mr.
DeJung requiring dedication of a 20-foot street right-of-way to serve both properties
at such time as the City will require the right-of-way. Mr. DeJung is agreeable to
the dedi cation.
Mr. Williams moved seconded by Mrs. Beal to authorize the contract. Motion carried.
K. RMBC Liquor License, The Keg, 4711 West 11th Avenue - Change of ownership, formerly
William G. Ross and Gary C. Jastad; new owners Stanley V. and Arlene D. Kielty and
George Tway. Approved by Police Department. Release is request prior to the
Council meeting February 14, 1972 in order for application to be taken to Liquor
Commission meeting on February 16.
Mrs. Beal moved seconded by Mr. Williams to recommend approval of the license and
release it before the Council meeting. Motion carried.
L. PB Liquor License, 7-11 Food Stores - Submitted by Woodard and Patricia Elder at
445 Coburg Road, and Robert and Marily~ Gates, Jr., at 1316 Alder Street, both with
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The Southland Corporation. Approved by the Police Department. It was understood
the applications would be placed on the February 14, 1972 Council agenda.
M. Minutes of Council meeting held January 10, 1972 ~ as mailed to Council members
N. Film, "The Public Will" - Mrs. Campbell recommended purchase of this film for use
by the "-City. ' Mr. Williams said it was his understanding the League of Oregon Cities
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was interested..in purchasing the film, or in persuading the University of Oregon
Library to purchase it and make it available for use in the communi ty. It was under-
stood contact would be made wi th LOC and the Library to determine if it would be
available through those agencies.
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O. Condi tional Uses, R-4 Zones - Councilman Williams said there would appear to be a
severe conflict between heavy density residential uses and expansion of medical
facilities in the area between Sacred Heart Hospital and downtown, and asked for
explanation of planning in that area.
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Planning Director distributed to Council members copies of a concept map showing
various physical problems in the area. The map was developed as the result of a
study by CH2M because numerous plans for development in the central area were not
all on one map. He said the bulk of R-4 zoning is in the Sacred Heart area with
some near Lane Towers west of Willamette, and that the Planning Commission has
generally accepted the CH2M concept for living areas, although additional study
is planned to analyze the impact of the Amazon and Skinner Butte expressways. In
light of this, he said, the recent amendment to R-4 zoning allowing commercial uses
on street level with residential uses above should be considered a holding action
to prevent commercial uses not related to that living area until a firm plan is de-
veloped. He said the Planning Commission feeling is that until it gets into the
detail of renewal planhing'- not necessarily demolition, but conservation, re-
habilitation, and spot clearance - it would be best to prohibit non-related com-
mercial use. Mr. Porter said if it is desired he would prepare a written report,
and Mr. Williams commented that such a report would be desirable in view of the
Council's probably being faced with the problem of a conflict in uses between those
doctors' offices. desired ,to be adjacent to the Hospital and the idea of high density
residential use in the same area.
P. CLty. Representative,. Lane County Communi ty Action Agency - Mayor Anderson announced
appointment o~Councilman Mohr to represent the City on the Administering Board of
the Agency, saying Mr. Mohr had served before and has the knowledge to gi ve great
assistance to the program.
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Q. Conflict-of-Interest Policy - Councilman Mohr asked that time be allotted on a
future agenda to allow discussion of the Ci ty' s conflict-of-interest policy. In
answer to the Manager's suggestion that it might be helpful to have staff work ac-
complished before it is brought to the Council, Mr. Mohr said he had gathered material
on the subject, including model statements, legislation, etc., which would be dis-
tributed to Council members. Councilman McDonald suggested it might be an appropriate
item for discussion at the Council's proposed self-study session, but the Mayor said
since it would need formal Council action, open discussion would be more sui table.
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R. Flood Plain Insurance - Copies ofa memorandum from the Public Works Department were
distributed with the agenda with regard to Eugene's becoming eligible for flood plain
insurance under a Federal program. In order to become eligible, a resolution author-
izing the CLty's participation would have to be adopted and submi tted to the Depart-
ment. of Housing and Urban Development wi th a copy of the Ci ty' s zoning ordinance re-
lating to flood pistricts, and a Ci ty map, after whi ch HUD wi th the Corps of Engineers
would establish f;J.ood areas and then insurance would become available for residences
and small business structures at a subsidized rate. Public Works Director explained
in answer to Mrs. Beal's question with regard to the subsidy that it would provide
insurance to the property owners for 409 per $100.00 face value, with the Federal
government ,paying the balance of the, premi um.
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Mr. Williams expressed concern about the impact of the program on staff time if
adopted. Public Works Director replied it would entail only another item on a check
list used in issuing building permi ts, and then only for those who want the insurance.
There are very few areas now within the City which would be below a flood plain level;
annexations would probably pick up any areas of significance such as River Road and
Glenwood areas. He said one fringe benefi t in adoption of the program would be that
present City residents could apply for subsidized insurance .if they desire to cover
properties having a potential hazard of mud slides or seepage on which insurance
premi ums are so. high. The burden of meeting Federal requirements for acquiring the
insurance would fall upon the person who wants it; it would not be mandatory under
the program.
Assistant Manager further explained the flood hazard zones would be designated by
setting elevations below which a home cannot be constructed and probably imposing
upon the developer the responsibility of satisfying the City that he has constructed
accordingly, rather than using Ci ty crews and surveyors; so there would be no materi'al
change in the City's workload.
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Further discussion on Corps of Engineers 100-year flood level and designation of areas
which would be covered resulted in the understanding that adoption of the resolution
would be desirable in order to start the process and that if at stages of final ac-
ceptance it appears City residents will have to bear additional expense the program
can be cancelled. (See Resolution 2014 page 36 .)
S. No Smoking, Please -Councilman Mohr raised the question of prohibiting smoking in
the Council Chamber. He said poor ventilation causes smoke from the back of the
room to settle in the front. Mr. Williams said he had been approached about this
as an air pollution issue, and that he feels if prohibi td.!on is discussed, it should
be on a broader base - such as any public congregation in the City of ten or more
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Councilman Mohr asked that this item be segregated for further discussion. He said he felt the
number of non-smokers attending public meetings in the Council Chamber was large enough that it
might be well to consider establishing a no-smoking area in the Chamber or ban smoking alto-
gether either by posting signs or the Chairman's using his prerogative to announce no smoking
would be allowed.
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Trygve Vik favored the suggestion. He said it would very ably demonstrate the Council's fight
against air pollution. He said from medical information gathered it appears any smoke polluted
air inhaled does damage to one's health and requested that sm9king be banned in any meeting over
which Council has jurisdiction.
Councilman Hershner asked to what degree the suggestion was to be car.ried, just this Chamber or
all public,meetings in the City." Councilman Mohr said his intention was to ban for Council
meetings, and'. that other agencies could establish their own rules;.
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He suggested installation of exhaust fans.
Mayor Anderson said there appear to be three alternatives - first, to take no action; second-
ban smoking; and third - provide a section for smokers. He suggested a trial period of 90 or
120 days to give the staff an opportunity to investigate methods of. carrying out the directive
and allow possible review.
Mrs. Campbell said at a recent meeting the Chairman took a vote and let two~th~rds of the
people present decide whether they wanted smoking; and that she feels the 'Council should be
concerned only with Council meetings.
Mr. Mohr moved seconded by Mrs. Beal that the Council adopt a policy of "no smoking"
at regular City Council meetings within the Council Chamber.
Councilman McDonald reiterated his feeling that the next step would be to eliminate fireplaces
in the City.
A vote was taken on the motion, and motion carried, all councilmen present voting
aye, except Mr. McDonald voting no.
T. Highway 126 Environmental Impact Study Committee - Mayor Anderson informed the Council
he was awaiting word from the State Highway Department with regar~ to their planning
before appointing this committee.
u. Bicycle Study Committee Report - Ruth Bascom (Mrs. John U.), chairman of the Bicycle
Study Committee, showed a series of slides depicting problems encountered by bicycle
riders in the City. She said as'')::he result of a survey taken by Ernie Drapela of the
Parks Department and the concern of the Council with regard to bicycle use, the Com-
mittee was appointed to make recommendations on how to cope with problems resulti-ng'
from bicycle/automobile traffic conflict. She presented Council members with copies
of a proposed bicycle code for the Eugene-Springfield area and a priority list of
operating and capital expenditures for bicycle/auto traffic separation compiled by
the Committee, and a survey of the bicycle support system in Davis, California. A
written report from the committee will be mailed to Council members for consideration
prior to the February 28, 1972 Council meeting, at which time the report and recom-
mendations will be discussed and a film shown.
Mrs.. Bascom pointed out on a map various bicycle routes proposed, including the
State's on the north 'bank of the Willamette River. The Manager explained that al-
though several questions are yet to be resolved, the path will be constructed.
Mrs. Campbell said she felt any plans of the State Highway Commission for improve--
ments in the local area, should be funneled through L-COG and asked if the Council
could assist in bringing this procedure about. Manager said it had been suggested
. to State representatives to co-ordinate their planning with the Transportation Plan-
ning Committee of L-COG.
Traffic-Engineer explained details of proposed operating and capital expenditures sub-
mitted by the Bicycle Committee. He also commented on general traffic oonditions
on 15th Avenue whi ch is the street proposed for a through east/west bi cycle ro'ute,
including construction of a path through the Fairgrounds property.
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Mrs. Campbell sugg~sted the use of sidewalk curb ramps, as shoWn in the slides pre-
sented by the Bicycle Committee, permitting easy access.for use of sidewalks as
bicycle paths. Poor drainage because of such ramps, pedestrian conflict, and
speeds of present-day bicycles were pointed out as problems which would be en-
countered in the general use of sidewalks for bicycle travel.
Mrs. Beal suggested designation of one street for bicycle use only, with bicycles
stopping at cross streets for,auto traffic.
Councilman Teague questioned whether there womld be a conflict in the Fairgrounds
area between bicycle use and horseb,ack riding. Traffic Engineer said he had dis-
cussed the possibility of a bike.route with the Fairgrounds manager, and there seems
to be no problem.
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Ernie Drapela, Parks Department, commented on plans of that department in preparing
for heavy bicycle traffic based on statistics showing extraordinary increases in
expenditures on bicycles and related items in the past year. He said the.Skinners
Butte extension of the Willamette south bank bike path would be complete this summer.
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Some discussion followed with regard to the number of bikes stolen and recent pro-
vision of the assistant property officer in the Police Department to work with the
Bicycle Committee and on bike controls. Mrs. Beal asked if State legislation requir-
ing licensing of bikes would curtail bicycle theifts, and Mrs. Bascom replied that
she felt adoption of a Eugene Bicycle Code would be a step in that direction.
Mayor Anderson expressed appreciation to the Committee for its effort and
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V. Resignation~ Lon Mills, Personnel Director' - Manager announced acceptance by Lon
Mills, Ci ty personnel officer, of posi tion as director of Local Government Person-
nel Institute with League of Oregon Cities in Salem. He expressed appreciation for
Mr. Milis' excellent assistance and fine work in developing and improving the
overall personnel program as well as in other areas of the Ci ty and wished him good
luck in hms new venture.
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W. Economic Feasibility Study, Lane County Auditorium Association - Lee Bishop, president
of the Lane County Auditorium Association, introduced Jack Jarvis of Jarvis & Company,
Inc., feasibility analysts, who gave a summary of the economic impact analysis pre-
pared by his firm on construc~ion of an auditorium/convention facility in Eugene.
Copies of the total report and the Association's recommendations were previously dis-
tributed to Council members for review.
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Mr. Jarvis described the facility proposed to include cOIIv.ention hall, concert hall,
recital theatre, rehearsal rooms, meeting rooms, costing a total of $13,620,000.00,
and assuming a $10,000,000.00 general obligation bond issue. He said the concert hall
will cost mor~ in the construction stage and, although in the preliminary report it
was figured the convention hall. womld be the most costly to operate, the present re-
port includes revenues expected to be derived from concessions operated in the con-
vention hall which are not possible to be incorporated into the concert hall. Also,
that excluding depreciation and interest charges, the total facility will average
an annual loss of $21,800.00 in the period 1975-80. Addition of depreciation andc',_~_"_ _0_
interest charges (9~% of the total) in that period would make a total loss of, c .
:$~;~?O,ooo.o~. .Mr~ Jarvis said the analysis is factual and not influenced in any
wa.i:f by either proponents or opponents of the facility. There are no existing projects
to which comparison can be made with regard to financial position. He said he feels
the cent~r.as proposed does not lack balance for requirements in Eugene measured from
other than a financial standpoint; and that there should be no reduction in size of ~he
facility because of resulting loss of revenue and balance in its use. He cited pro~.
jections of new jobs created as a result__q~_uch a complex - not in the initial con-
struction, but as new positions q'n~~~he~B}kraBon of the facility, as well as in pri-
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Overview points Mr. Jarvis made wi th regard to the final report versus the preliminary
report presented some time ago were that final calculations were not know until just
prior to publishing of this report, hence the difference in figures presented in the
preliminary report;. addition of revenues calculated to be derived from concessions;
conclusions reached were based on facts with the given site, requirements, etc., with
no other influence; it must be recognized this type of facility is not usually profit-
able in ,terms of finances, its value cannot be measured economically so much as it is
measured in the sense of getting the facility started for future benefit to the com7
munity; ,and that the center as proposed will fit well into a vital core area provid-
ing an attraction for people to the downtown area. He expressed appreciation for
co-operation his firm received from the various agencies and people involved in
furthering the auditorium/convention complex.
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Mrs ~ Beal asked about revenues deri ved from the convention hall versus the concert
hall, and if it is possible to have a breakdown of income between the two; if the
concert hall size could be cut reasonably and what the resulting revenues would be.
Mr. Jarvis explained that the convention facility revenues in ratio to the invest-
ment would. be greater than that of the concert hall; from the standpoint of use and
requirements the concert hall is the most salient; there are few sui table places in
tb.e community to fill tbe need for this tlJPe facility. Also, that overhead costs
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facility, and the concert hall being greater in size has larger costs. He said he would
defer to the Auditorium Asso~iation the question of reducing the size, although he would
not recommend any reduction - phasing to the total seating capacity projected would be
better.
Mrs. Beal asked whether interest .costs would be reduced enough to make less of an
economic loss if the facility is built in ~egments, using a serial levy; and what
effect such reduction would have upon that,portion of financing from sources other
than the bonds. Mr. Jarvis answered that a phased porject spread over a period. of
time would lower outstanding bonds and lessen cost, but also woiJJ.ld provide less
facility. In preparing this particular schedule, he said, the issuance of bonds is
spread over a three-year period. Financing in addition to the bond issue would come
from indus:trial/commercial and community donations, the Renewal ,Agency, a grant from
the Economic Development Administration - this project is on an L-COG priority list
and up to 50% of the total cost may be applied for from EDA.
Councilman Williams said the main interest of EDA is in creation of new jobs and that
usually grants are allowed on the basis of $5,000.00 per job created.
Councilman Hershner asked what would result if the bond issue does not receive a
favorable vote, and Mr. J arvisreplied that if any of the finances are not forthcom-
ing then the project would have to be revised to fit, what finances are available.
Councilman Mohr questioned the absence of any reference in the report to the impact
of parking requirements for the facility. Projected needs based on total attendance
would call for 1600-1800 spaces within a block and a half area or the equivalent of
eight square blocks of parking or three parking structures comparable to the Overpark.
Mr. Jarvis said he does not believe it a problem which cannot be solved - parking
related ,to the facility will flow at different times of the day - but some analysis
will have to be made. Mr. Mohr commented that parking needs associated with the
facili ty will have to be counted as a burden in addi tion to the costs listed in the
report.
John Amundson of Lutes and Amundson, architects on the project, said that although
this particular project ,will generate additional parking spaces, overall parking
needs in the downtown area are recognized, and it would appear to be a question of
whether the entire parking problem will be resolved; could look at the possibility
of additional private parking activities generated by the facility rather than added
publi c burden.
Councilman Williams asked clarification of the position that construction of the
facility possibly could be the focus of new industry. Mr. Jarvis compared creation
of the center to Salishan and the Shakespearean Festival; his people found in Eugene
the element of demand for activities which would be carried on in a center of the
type envisioned, these activities are now being carried on with almost total lack of
facilities, so by supplying the facility the impact of,its operation will be realized.
He said there has been no~occasion to compare actual experience with the projected demand.
Counilman Teague questioned the feasibility of including a depreciation figure in the
financing program becaus.e of the public nature of the inves.tment. Manager explained
the City's accounting procedure would not ussually set aside, an account for deprecia-
tion or add depreciation to the debt service, which includes principal and interest..
Projections of increased maintenance over the life of the building and cost 6f. replace-
ment of equipment and furnishings wi thin the building would probably be incl uded in
the operating cost. It appears tpe total annual burden, including the estimated
~perating loss plus debt service, would be about $1,120,000.00.
Mr. Teague asked if the facility can be built in'phases and how accurate are the
revenue sources listed in the report. Mr. Amundson said it is believed money would
be available from EDA if an application is filed relati vely soon - that projected on
the formula of $5,000.00 per new job created, a grant of $1,250,000.00 could be antici-
pated. He said seats could.be pledged by local residents and meeting rooms could carry
industry names in return for donations - both types of pledge would come not only from
Eugene but from the entire operation area outside the City. As to phasing of construc-
tion, he said costs included in the report will provide a functional operation when
completed, but a reduced facility would increase the operating deficit and lessen the
overall desirability of the complex.
There was some further discussion with regard to impact of planned motel facilities
in the Eugene,area on the convention hall and the creation of positions for the
repertory theatre.
The Manager asked if building a portion at a time would result in some inhibition of
the first phase to work as a unit because of the complimentary nature of the total
facility. Can any conclusions be drawn from the report as to revenues and expendi-
tures for a phased program or would it be better to go back for a new projection.
Mr. Jarvis said estimates of use and financial implications would have to be reviewed;
the minimum basic facility would be a concert hall and meeting rooms. Manager sug-
gested if it is decided the entire issue could not be submitted to the people, some
idea as to how much could be submitted should be referred back to the consultants
for further analysis.
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Mayor Anderson asked about the requirement for 1800 parking spaces, and Mr. Jarvis
replied that the ratioof'l to 4 is generally accepted and that ratio was used
based on full use of the center.
Mayor Anderson proposed further discussion with the Auditorium Association on the
report and a decision at a later date.
x. Code Amendment, EWEB Directors - Copies of an ordinance amending the Code were
distributed to Counci 1 members, replacing the copies dis tributed wi th the agenda,
for study and discussion at a future committee meeting.
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Y. Highway 126 Environmental Impact Study Committee - Mrs. Beal asked whether members
have been appointed to this committee. Manager said that the State Highway Depart-
ment was contacted with regard to skills which will be included in its group, and
that Mayor Anderson has indicated his desire not to name individuals to the local
advisory committee until makeup of the State group is known so that there will be
no duplication.
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Mrs. Beal sai d her concern is wi th the time element of not having a commi ttee ap-
pointed, then a deadline to be met wi thout enough time for a commi ttee to gi ve full
consideration. Manager said it is his understanding that because of the work load
it may be some time before the State group will be free, so that there will be no
"quick" deadline. Mrs. Beal asked that the Council be advised when the state is
ready to go, and also that the Regional Air Pollution Authority staff be consulted
on pollution problems resulting from construction of additional freeways.
z. Criminal Code Study - Mrs. Beal asked the status of Pierre VanRysselberghe' s report
on the recent criminal code study. Manager said the report was ready in November
but staff fel t more information was needed on specifics of certain kinds of charges,
cases, activities ~ and on the volume and financial impact of these kinds of cases,
so Andrew Jordan, law student, has been searching records for this statistical in-
formation. Conncilman Mohr said too the COllncil direct'ed staff to forward the re-
port to the Criminal Law Review Committee before bringing it to the Council. It
was understood the report will be brought to the Council when the ,Review Committee
has finished its consi derati on.
AA. Circus Ticket Solicitation, Police Association - Manager read a news release issued
because of possible misunderstanding about the telephone campaign of the Eugene
Police Patrolman's Association for funds through sale of circus tickets.
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BB. Code Amendment, Parking Meters - Copies of an ordinance were distributed to Council
members amending the Code wi th' regard to parking meters. The amendment limi ts park-
ing time on spaces within a block - in essence prohibits "meter feeding" - and
provides for use 6f tokens. (See C.B .9586 page '35 -)
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CC. Letter from Lochmead Dairy re: Dairy Stores - For the Council's information copies
of a letter from Howard Gibson, Lochmead Dairy, were distributed concerning the
problem of small markets locating in commercially zoned shopping center afEeas.
DD. Laurelwood Club Lease -Attention was called to a letter from Mrs. Dorothy Johnson,
holder of the Laurelwood Club lease, requesting hearing before the Council with
regard to the City's termination of the lease. Manager said a memo from staff
would be forthcoming so decision could be reached on whether to proceed.
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EE. Annual Audit - The Council was asked whether further discussion was desired on the
annual audit report previously distributed. It was the consensus that the points
brought out by the audi tors were of such minor nature that there appears to be no
need for further discussion. Manager reported that the auditors (Lybrand, Ross Bros.
and Montgomery) say the condition of the City's books is the best since that firm
has been auditing the City's accounts.
FF. Skyline Park Annexation (east of East Amazon, south of 43rd) - Boundary Commission
approved annexation of the area because of health hazard due to sewage disposal
probiems. The County is now required to hold an election in the area on the basis of'
a properly certified remonstrance peti tion filed wi th the Boundary commission. The
County Health Department .reports a number of failing septic tanks in the area which
drain into the City, and Manager suggested if the election nullifies the annexation
the Council look at the problem from the standpoint of health hazard annexation
procedure.
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dangerous area, and Manager said it .was not petitioned, that an owner of a small piece
requested annexation and the area was expanded by the Boundary Commission.
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Scheid 'et al vs Ci ty - Council was informed the Circui t Court upheld the decision
of the Zoning Board of Appeals and City Council in denying permits to build duplexes
at Shields Avenue and Ci.ty view Street.
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HH. Annexation, Vicinity Valley River Center - Kendall Ford and another automotive sales
agency near Valley River have requested annexation to the Willakenzie Fire District
in order to get fire protection. City staff takes a position against that annexation
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on the basis that it is extending.and perpetuating a special service district in an
area which should logically be annexed to the City at some future time. Staff proposes
a contract between the City and property owners whereby City would provide fire pro-
tection at a specified charge and the owners would consfft to annexation to the City at
such time as it becomes appropriate, and then the annexation would proceed only at
City's choice because of possible desire to delay until improvements are in and on
the tax rolls.
Manager said this type of contract is also a policy matter and asked the Council's
approval of the staff's ~sition in proposing contracts for future annexation as
outlined, or making any changes de,emed necessary, or the Council may wish to consider
each such annexation request of this nature. He said this particular case has another
area of conflict if annexed to the City in that the kinds of identification signs de-
sired by Kendall Ford and other agencies do not conform with the City's Sign Code;
this has been referred to the Planning Commission for consideration. Other than that
issue, he said property owners would not resist entering into a contract' as outlined.
Manager said staff has been handling similar annexation proposals as they arise, but
since there are some policy qqestions involved Council may want discussion at some
future -committee meeting.
Council expressed desire to hear more about such contracts, at the same time approv-
ing staff's position of not providing piecemeal services. Manager further said in
the instance of properties in the Valley River vicinity that the sewer situation is
not clear; there is limited capacity, and that problem would have to be resolved with
the property owners at time of annexation.
Mr. Williams asked if the problem with regard to the Sign Code requirements could be
met with amendment to the Code. Manager said district boundaries could be amended if
that would then satisfy what they feel their needs are under the new boundaries; if
not satisfactory to them, then it would require consideration of whether restrictions
in whatever district they were in were too severe. There is also the question of
whether amendment would be desirable. The Planning Commission may want to give some
direction. It was understood the item would be brought back for future discussion.
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In answer to question ~rom Mrs. Campbell, Manager said rather than the Kendall Ford property's
being added to the Willakenzie Fire District, since it is an area which will require full City
services and since the City provides fire protection to the Willakenzie District, it apflears
to be more appropriate if the City would enter into a contract with ,those property owners pro-
viding that when their properties become contiguous to the City they would consent to anaexa-
tion. The contract would provide fire service and, if appropriate, sewers when and if they
can be provided at the property owners' expense. This recommendation was made at the staff
level to the Boundary Commission and brought to the Council since it seems to be a policy
matter.
II. Segregation of Assessment, south side of Jeppesen Acres Road between Gilham and
Providence -,Richard G. Jones, 2270 Jeppeson Acres Road, requested segregation of
$292.48 of sewer assessment', leaving a balance of $476.44, to enable parti tion of
60 feet frontage at this location. It was understood the request would be placed
on the consent agenda for the February 14, 1972 Council meeting.
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Manager told Council members the applicant had withdrawn the application for segregation.
Mr. Mohr moved seconded by Mrs. Beal that Items A through II 7 except Item
S upon which separate action was taken - be approved, affirmed, and filed
as noted. Rollcall vote. All councilmen present voting aye, motion carried.
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Council Bill No. 9582 - Vacating utility easements in Block 5, 1st Addition to Pine Ridge Park
submitted and read the first time by council bill number and title only, there being no council-
present requesting it be read in full.
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Mr. Mohr moved seconded by Mrs. Beal that the bill be read the second time by council bill number
only, with unanimous consent of the Council. Motion carried unanimously and the bill was read
the second time by council bill number only and enactment considered at this time.
Mr. Mohr moved seconded by Mrs. Beal that the bill be approved and given final passage. Rollcall
vote. All councilmen present voting aye, the bill was declared passed and numbered 16384.
Council Bill No. 9583 - Vacating portion unnamed street between Willamette Street and Donald
Street south of Coachman Drive, was submitted and read the first time by council bill number only
and title only, there being no councilman present requesting that it b_e read in full.
Mr. Mohr moved seconded by Mrs. Beal 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
carried unanimously, and the bill was read the second time by council bill number only.
Mr. Mohr moved seconded by Mrs. Beal that the bill be approved and given final passage. Rollcall
vote. All councilmen pre~ent voting aye, the bill was declared passed and numbered 16385.
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Council Bill No. 9585 - Amending Code re: Licensing Commercial Solicitors - Changing wording
"person" to lIindividualll was submitted and read the first time by council bill number and title only,
there being no councilman present, requesting that it be read in full.
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Mr. Mohr moved seconded by Mrs. Beal that the bill be read the second time by council
with unanimous consent of the Council , ~nd~hat ""~nactment be conside'red at this time.
unanimously and the bill was read the se-CC;ndtime' by council bill number only.
bill number only,
Motion carried
Mr. Mohr moved seconded by Mrs. Beal that the bill be approved and given final passage. Rollcall vote.
All councilmen preserrrtJ: voting aye, the bill was declared passed and numbered 16386.
Council Bill No. 9586 ~ Amending Code re: Parking Meters, Time Limits and Use of Tokens, Meter
Feeding, was submitted and read the first time by council bill number 'and title only, there being no
councilman present requesting that it be read in full.
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Mr. Mohr moved seconded by Mrs. Beal 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.
On question from Councilman Hershner, Manager said there is'Do change in time limits, only
that it is not covered by ordinance, and in converting to use of tokens it is felt neces-
sary to have the amendment to prevent feeding beyond the time limits, now listed on, the meters.
Motion carried unanimously and the bill was read the second time by council bill number only.
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Mr. Mohr moved seconded by Mrs. Beal that the bill be approved and given final passage. Rollcall vote.
AI~ councilmen present voting aye, the bill was declared passed and numbered 16387.
Council Bill No. 9587 - Paving Monroe Street from 28th Avenue to 550 feet south, submitted and
read the first time by council bill number only and title only, there being no ,councilman present
requesting that it be read in full.
Mr. Mohr moved seconded by Mrs. Beal that the bill be read the second time by council bill number
only, with unanimous consent of the Council, and that en2,i'ctm'entbe considered at this time. Motion
carried unanimously and the bill was read the second time by council bill number only.
Mr. Mohr moved seconded by Mrs. Beal that the bill be approved and given final passage. Rollcall vote.
All councilmen present voting aye, the bill was declared passed and numbered 16388;
Council Bill No. 9588 - Adopting plans and specifications for paving Monroe Street from 28th
Avenue to 550 feet south, submitted and read the' firs,t time by council bill number and title only,
there being no councilman present requesting that it be read in full.
Mr. Mohr moved seconded by Mrs. Beal that the bill be read the second time by council bill
only , with unaEimous consent of the Council;- and that enactment be corsLdered at this time.
carried unanimously and the bill was read the second time by council bill number only.
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Mr. Mohr moved seconded by Mrs. Beal that the bill be approved and given final 'passage. Rollcall vote.
All councilmen present voting aye, the bill was declared passed and numbered 16389.
Council Bill No. 9589 - Levying assessments for paving~ sanitary sewer, and storm'sewer within
Malabon West Subdivision, submitted and read the frrst time by council bill number and title only,
there being no councilman present requesting that it be read in full.
Mr. Mohr moved seconded by Mrs. Beal that the bill be heid to the March 13, 1972 Council meeting to
allow proper notice of assessment to be given owners of affected properties. Motion carried.
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Council Bill No. 9590 - Levying assessments for paving, sanitary sewer, and storm sewer within
2nd Addition to Bennett's Subdivision, submitted and read the first time by council bill number and
title only, there being no councilman present requesting that it be read in full.
Mr. Mohr moved seconded by Mrs. Beal that the bill be held to the March 13, 1972 Council meeting to
allow proper notice of assessment to be given owners of affected properties. Motion carried.
RESOLUTIONS
Reso~ution No. 2007 - Authorizing agreement with Eugene Renewal Agency to provide technical
assistance to the City on Federally assisted projects was submitted.
Manager explained that the contract will allow the Renewal Agency staff to work on applica-
tions for neighborhood development p!r)ograms, workable program, etc . Funds are already
allocated and this allows continuation of present arraggements at no additional cost.
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Mr. Mohr moved seconded by Mrs. Beal to adopt the resolution. Rollcall vote. All councilmen present
voting aye, motion carried.
Resolution No. 2008 - Designating alley one-way westbound between 11th and 12th Avenues from
Lawrence Street to Washington Street was submitted.
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Mr. Mohr moved seconded by Mrs. Beal to adopt the resolution. Motion carried on rollcall vote, all
councilmen present voting aye.
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Mr. Mohr moved seconded by Mrs. Bea~ to adopt the resolution. Motion carried on rollcall vote, all
councilmen present voting aye.
Resolution No. 2010 - Authorizing dedication ,of portion of transmission easement to city of
Springfield for 11th Street right-of-way (EWEB) was submitted.
'Mr. Mohr moved seconded ,by Mrs. Beal to adopt the resolution.' Motion carried on rollcall vote, all
councilmen present voting aye.
Resolution No. 2011 - Authorizing easement to Northwest Natural Gas Co. across Lot 3, -Block 1,
Beaver Addition (EWEB) was submitted.
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Mr. Mohr moved seconded by Mrs. Beal to adopt the resolution.
councilmen present vofing aye.
Motioncarried on rollcall vote, all
Resolution No. 2012 - Authorizing boundary line adjustment with Arthur C. Ingham property on
Paragon ,Road (EWER) was sibmi tted.
Mr. Mohr moved seconded by Mrs'. Beal to adopt the resolution. Motion carried on rollcall vote, all
councilmen present voting aye.
Resolution No. 2013 - Authorizing quitclaim of surplus easement across private property at 24th
Avenue and Adams Street. (EWEB) was submitted.
Mr. Mohr moved seconded by Mrs. Beal to adopt the resolution. Motion carried on rollcall vote, all
councilmen present voting aye.
Resolutn~n~No: 2~lLf~_ Authorizing participation in Federal program for Flood Plain Insurance was
submi tted.
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Manager said a review was made with regard to staff time which would be necessary to imple-
ment and the conclusion was that it would be routine and very mi~or. He said the protection
afforded by the plan would probably be greater in those areas subject to flood which might
be annexed to the City in the future. The insurance would also cover areas subject to mud
slides, hillside slippage, etc. There seems to be no reason to deny potential protection to
citizens of the City.
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Mr. Mohr moved seconded by Mrs. '}3~al to adop;t _th~'1ie$.(n.~~:t;.ion.
councilmen present voting aye. -:-"~;;-~'::'<"''';'; '.. -'~-~7~"?X''.P-,''''
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Resolution No. 2015 - Authorizing payment of bills, claims, and progress payments for period
January 24, 1972 to February 14, 1972 was submitted.
Mr. Mohr moved seconded by Mrs. Beal to adopt the resolution. Motion carried on rollcall vote, all
co~ncilmen prese~t voting aye.
--F:f;~~ Fight~rs Arbitration - Manager informed the Council that in negotiations in
process~with the Fire Fighters Association, Ed Harms, Jr., has 'been asked to repve-
sent the ,City of Eugene as one. of the arbitration team.
On motion duly made, seconded, and carried, the meeting was adjourned to Monday,
February 28,1972.
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