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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06/10/1987 Meeting e e e M I NUT E S Eugene City Council Council Chamber--City Hall June 10, 1987 Noon COUNCILORS PRESENT: Debra Ehrman, Freeman Holmer, Emily Schue, Cynthia Wooten, Ruth Bascom, Roger Rutan, Jeff Miller, Rob Bennett. The adjourned meeting of June 8, 1987, of the City Council of the City of Eugene was called to order by His Honor Mayor Brian B. Obie. I. ITEMS FROM THE MAYOR, CITY COUNCIL, AND CITY MANAGER A. River Trip with Bank Representatives Mr. Bennett said he recently took an enjoyable river trip with two representatives of the Citizens Bank Building who came here from California. He said the company is improving the Citizens Bank Building and the representatives are working hard at marketing and leasing the building. He said he hopes the representatives become active in the downtown management community. B. Northwest Solvents and Supply, Inc., Request Ms. Bascom said she would like a follow-up report to the staff report about a concern received some time ago from Northwest Solvents and Supply, Inc. The concern involved the Chambers Connector. She said she would like additional information on the "maximum permitted by law." C. Public Hearing for Urban Renewal Plan Update Ms. Bascom said several people have asked her to have the public hearing for the Urban Renewal Plan Update on July 13, 1987, begin before 7:30 p.m. She said some elderly people do not like to attend meetings late in the evening. She suggested the meeting begin at 6 p.m. Ms. Schue said it is appropriate to begin meetings at 6 p.m. in the winter when it gets dark early. Mayor Obie suggested Ms. Bascom discuss an appropriate time with the staff. D. Lane Regional Arts Council Ms. Bascom said she will represent the council at an event of the Lane Regional Arts Council to recognize the contributions of John Alvord. MINUTES--Eugene City Council June 10, 1987 Page 1 E. The Gut e Ms. Schue said the behavior of some people on South Willamette Street (The Gut) on weekends has been bad but progress is being made. She said the "no left turn II signs have helped. She said a meeting that she, City Manager Micheal Gleason, police officials) Neighborhood Liaison Christine Donahue) and some neighbors attended was constructive. She said people realize that City officials are working on the problem. F. Broadway Mr. Holmer said Jan Bohman of the Development Department is taking a public opinion poll to see whether people prefer to call the street simply "Broadway" or "Broadway Street. II G. Technological Developments Concerning Infrastructure Mr. Holmer said he attended a meeting with about 30 other people concerned about technological developments in infrastructure. He said the Mayor of St. Paul, Minnesota) has arranged for the planting of 62,000 trees because of losses due to Dutch Elm Disease. Mr. Holmer reviewed some other subjects discussed at the meeting. e H. Eugene/Springfield Convention and Visitors Bureau Mr. Miller said he and Ms. Bascom represented the council at a recent dinner of the Eugene/Springfield Convention and Visitors Bureau. Mr. Miller said estimates indicate that revenue from the Transient Room Tax will increase this year about five percent. He wondered about the impact of that increase on decisions the council has made. I. Supreme Court Decision Concerning Land Use Ms. Wooten asked for a report from the City Attorney about the "taking" issue and its significance for the City as a result of the United States Supreme Court decision in the case of First English Evangelical Lutheran Church of Glendale vs. County of Los Angeles, California. J. Maintenance of Millrace Ms. Wooten said she would like to encourage the cleaning up of the millrace. She said she previously asked for a report about it. Assistant City Manager Dave Whitlow said a report will be sent to the council June 12, 1987. K. Problems With Monroe Street Park Ms. Wooten said the council will receive information from the Westside Neighborhood Quality Project (WNQP) about behavioral problems near the Monroe Street Park. e MINUTES--Eugene City Council June 10) 1987 Page 2 L. Dumping Wastes Into Amazon Channel e Ms. Wooten said people have asked her about drains dumping wastes into the Amazon Channel from a service station near 30th Avenue and Hilyard Street. She asked for a report from the staff. M. Cost of Opinions from City Attorney Mayor Obie asked for information from the staff about the cost of the report Ms. Wooten requested from the City Attorney and about the cost of other reports from the City Attorney. N. Noxious Weeds Ms. Ehrman said she would like a one-page memo about what a citizen should do when he or she sees an unsightly property. Ms. Ehrman suggested the City provide a public service announcement about what people should do about noxious weeds. O. 13th Avenue and Willamette Street Answering a question from Ms. Ehrman, Mr. Gleason said a skateboard facility has been developed at 13th Avenue and Willamette Street. He said young people often wait outside until the facility opens. P. City Participation in The Race e MayorObie displayed a plaque indicating the City staff participated in The Race. He said the City was one of the initiators of The Race. Q. Police Officers Who Change Jobs Mayor Obie said a recent article in The Register-Guard indicated that some police officers are unhappy with that work and are becoming fire fighters. Responding to his request, Mr. Gleason discussed police work. He said being a police officer is particularly tough now, although it has always been tough. He said phenomena concerning incarceration and drugs make being a police officer very difficult now. He said other cities have the same problems and Eugene is making progress in solving the incarceration problem. Mr. Gleason said police officers are public servants and the lack of jail space impacts their attitude and probably causes the greatest strain in the department. He said it "takes the heart out of the job" when police officers find that a person arrested for burglary has been released from jail immediately. Mr. Gleason said being "second-guessed" after being on a tough assignment is also difficult for police officers. He said the City is trying to provide special support for them. Mr. Gleason said the drug problem causes a strain in every department. He said society tolerates drug use that far exceeds the law. Many people do not e MINUTES--Eugene City Council June 10, 1987 Page 3 e see it but police officers see it in its most distructive form. He said many people are getting rich who shouldn't be getting rich and it is very difficult for police officers to take day after day, year after year. He said society must solve the drug problem by indicating it is not acceptable. The police cannot solve the problem and it has affected their attitude. Mr. Gleason said it is good that public servants can move from police work to fire fighting. It is hard to stay in one job a long time. Mayor Obie suggested Mr. Gleason report annually to the council about police work. II. APPOINTMENTS: NOTIFICIATION OF MAYOR1S APPOINTEES TO THE TREE AND BEAUTIFICATION COMMISSION, THE 1987 EUGENE CELEBRATION STEERING COMMITTEE, AND THE PUBLIC SAFETY ADVISORY COMMITTEE Mayor Obie said he has appointed Dennis Leuck, 1970 Garfield Street, to the Tree and Beautification Commission for an indefinite term. He appointed Nancy Jo Graham, 2314 Columbia; Teresa Hughes, 895 Fox Glenn; Ralph Mayes, 1635 Ferry Street; Bernie Murphy, 272 Foxtail Drive; Christy Barrett, 3247 Lincoln; and Gary Stevens, 3510 West 25th, to the 1987 Eugene Celebration Steering Committee. e Mayor Obie said he appointed Mark Davis, 1601 Olive; Annette Miller, PO Box 3741; Sylvia Roenhelt, 1957 Potter; Edward Margolis, PO Box 1909; Robert Lady, 2980 Pearl; Elizabeth Thwing, 2450 Pioneer Pike; Shannon McCarthy, 1510 Mill; Chris Peterson, 1852 Charnelton; Jan Gund, 1670 Lorane Highway; Steve Adey, 1375 Bailey; Gloria Timmons, 2825 Elinor; Hal Jole, 2045 Coventry Way; Thomas Hickey, 675 Nebraska; Linda Solin, 833 Lariat Drive; and Donna Lattin, 5310 Nectar Way, to the Public Safety Advisory Committee. III. ORDINANCE CONCERNING THE SISTER CITY COMMISSION City Manager Micheal Gleason introduced the item. Ernie Drapela of the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Department gave the staff report. He said the council converted the Sister City Committee into a commission on May 13, 1987. He said the success of the Sister City Committee is commendable but its change to a commission has complicated the work program of the department. Mr. Gleason distributed a May 5, 1987, memo to him from Ed Smith. The memo was titled "Staff Support for Sister City Committee." Mr. Gleason said a commission requires support staff of at least one person half time. He said the Sister City Program is good but its increase impacts the departmental budget. He suggested the council be aware of such impacts in the future as the City tries to contain costs. Ms. Bascom said members of the Tree and Beautification Commission have done most of the work themselves because they know City resources are limited. She said the work of the Sister City Commission probably has less impact on the City than the work of the Tree and Beautification Commission and she is e MINUTES--Eugene City Council June la, 1987 Page 4 disturbed by the information that a staff member will be spending half time supporting the Sister City Commission. ~ Mr. Holmer said he agrees with Ms. Bascom. He said the City staff should make citizens accept responsibility for the activities of the Sister City Commission. Ms. Ehrman said staff work was needed initially but now subcommittees of the commission may do much of the work. She suggested the council wait and see. Mayor Obie suggested the council consider an evaluation of the amount of staff support required by City boards, committees, and commissions and then adopt a policy about it. Mr. Gleason said commissions with experienced members can sometimes do the work themselves, but staff members cannot very well tell commissioners that the City will not provide support. Ms. Schue said the staff could take a "hard line" on requests for research and work on special projects. Mr. Gleason responded that a policy guideline about a IIhard linell would be helpful. Ms. Bascom read the last sentence of Mr. Smith's memo that indicated there is little interest in the Sister City Program. She said the City has a problem if that is true. e Mr. Holmer said he used to arrange for meetings and minutes and do research when he was chairperson of the Sister City Committee. He suggested the council adopt a guideline that indicates staff support for the commission will .. be about .2 or 2.5 of a staff person's time. CB 2964--An ordinance concerning the Sister City Commission; amending Section 2.013 of the Eugene Code, 1971; and declaring an emergency. Ms. Ehrman moved, seconded by Mr. Holmer, 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. Roll call vote; the motion carried unanimously, 8:0. Council Bill 2964 was read the second time by council bill number only. Ms. Ehrman moved, seconded by Mr. Holmer, that the bill be approved and given final passage. Roll call vote; the motion carried 7:1 with Councilors Ehrman, Holmer, Schue, Wooten, Rutan, Miller, and Bennett voting aye and Council Bascom voting nay. The bill was declared passed (and became Ordinance No. 19481). e MINUTES--Eugene City Council June 10, 1987 Page 5 e e e IV. ORDINANCE CONCERNING LOCAL AND REGIONAL SEWER USER RATES City Manager Micheal Gleason said the council had several work sessions on proposed sewer rates and held a public hearing on June 8, 1987. He said councilors seemed to want a monthly local sewer rate of $6.00 this year and stable rates in the future. Therefore, he proposed approval of a local sewer rate of $6 the first year and a $6.35 the second year. He said the proposal will provide rate stability in sewer operations three and four years from now. He emphasized that the council controls capital sewer projects. He said approval of a monthly $6.13 sewer rate would not provide rate stability three and four years from now. He said rates below $6.13 will affect the operation and maintenance of the sewer system. Mayor Obie said he would like a monthly local rate of $6 the first year and $6.13 the second year. Answering a question from Ms. Ehrman, Mr. Gleason said approval of the $6 and $6.35 rates would mean capital projects would be cut in the first year, cash balances would be increased and some capital projects would be accomplished in the second year, and probably some capital projects would be eliminated the third and fourth years to provide rate stability. He said the $6.13 rate would provide corrections for the flow estimates, maintain the operations of the system, and necessitate decreased capital projects in the first two years. There probably will be both operational and capital problems in the third and fourth years. Mr. Miller said he wished the council had considered sewer rates before it considered the General Fund budget. He said the council assumed that sewer rates would finance the system. Consequently, previous assumptions affect - some of the decisions he must make. He said citizens want justification for proposed rate increases. Ms. Wooten moved, seconded by Mr. Rutan, that the council direct the City Manager to prepare an ordinance that authorizes an increase in local sewer rates that results in a charge of $6 each year. Respondi n9 to questions from Mr. Rutan, Mr. Gl eason said approval of the motion would result in less maintenance of the sewer system and a reduction in capital sewer projects. Mayor Obie said approval of the motion would increase the rates six percent the first year when inflation will probably be three percent and personnel costs will probably increase three percent. He said he could support either $6 or $6.13 the second year. Mr. Holmer said the staff provided the council with options and the council should consider those options because the impacts of new proposals are not known. He said the $6.13 rate would correct the flow estimates and provide for three percent inflation each of two years. He said he will oppose the motion. MINUTES--Eugene City Council June 10, 1987 page 6 e Ms. Ehrman said she opposes the motion because it would result in postponing problems. She said it does not provide for emergencies or adequate capital projects. Mr. Bennett said he opposes the motion because it does not address the difference in operating and capital needs. He said funds designated for capital projects are sometimes used for operations. Then capital projects are deferred. He said the council should ask the staff about ways to cut operating costs if it thinks the proposed increases are too much. He said the proposed increases are not caused by inflation. They are caused by using reserves and misjudging flows. Ms. Wooten said she asked the staff on June 8 to present alternatives to the proposed options and the staff said there was no new information. The motion failed 2:6 with Councilors Wooten and Rutan voting aye and Councilors Ehrman, Holmer, Schue, Bascom, Miller, and Bennett voting nay. Ms. Ehrman moved, seconded by Mr. Holmer, that the council direct the City Manager to prepare an ordinance to authorize a local sewer rate of $6 in FY88 and $6.35 in FY89. Mr. Holmer said he would like to keep the rate below $6.35 and would vote for a charge of $6.13 each year. He said the $6.13 rate addresses the inflation costs and operating problems. He said an assurance that the rate would remain $6.35 after FY89 might cause him to support the motion. e Answering a question from Mr. Bennett, Mayor Obie said he would support a charge of $6.13 each year. Ms. Ehrman said it is impossible to know what the rate will have to be in three or four years but approval of the $6.35 rate is the best way to assure rate stabil i ty. Ms. Schue said she agrees with Ms. Ehrman. are worried about capital improvements. motion. Ms. Schue said she and the staff Therefore, she wi 11 support the Mayor Obie said he is concerned about people who have fixed incomes because the proposed increase will negatively affect them. He said he is also concerned about commercial users. He said they cannot raise prices in other places because Eugene sewer rates have risen. Responding to Mayor Obie, Ms. Schue said the flow-based sewer rate was adopted to respond to the problems of people with fixed incomes who do not use much water. e MINUTES--Eugene City Council June 10, 1987 Page 7 e The motion carried 5:3 with Councilors Ehrman, Holmer, Schue, Bascom, and Miller voting aye and Councilors Wooten, Rutan, and Bennett voting nay. Mayor Obie said he would have to think about whether he would sign the ordinance. Replying to a question from Ms. Wooten, Mr. Gleason said implementation of the ordinance raising sewer rates will be delayed if the Mayor vetos the ordinance. Mr. Gleason said the Eugene Water & Electric Board (EWEB) does the billing for sewer charges and, if the ordinance increasing the rates is not implemented before July 1, EWEB will not increase the sewer rates for two months. A delay of two months would change the whole rate structure. Mayor Obie suggested the council approve a rate for the first year only or pass separate ordinances for each year. Ms. Bascom said some councilors who voted for the motion might change their votes if there is no guarantee of a rate for the second year. She said the difference between rates in the motion and $6.13 each year is small. Mayor Obie said he opposes a $6.35 rate the second year because it will probably be permanent. Answering questions from Mr. Holmer and Ms. Schue, Mayor Obie said he does not know whether he will sign the ordinance. He said he would prefer motions for each of the two years. Mr. Holmer said he thought the motion would be acceptable to the Mayor. Now, he said he has a problem. He said the rate will probably have to be $6.35 e eventually but he would prefer a $6.13 rate for two years now. Ms. Schue said lots of time will be wasted if the Mayor vetos the ordinance. She suggested the council consider the $6.13 rate. Mayor Obie said he would support a $6.13 rate now for two years. Responding to Ms. Wooten, Mayor Obie reiterated that he opposes the $6.35 rate the second year because it probably would be permanent. Mr. Rutan said he would support a $6.13 rate for each year. He said councilors want the lowest rate that will support minimum needs. Mr. Bennett said he opposed the motion because he thought it would not be acceptable to the Mayor. He said he would like a compromise that can be supported by the council unanimously today. Mr. Holmer moved, seconded by Mr. Rutan, to reconsider the motion that directed preparation of an ordinance authorizing local sewer rates of $6 and $6.35. The motion carried unanimously, 8:0. e MINUTES--Eugene City Council June 10, 1987 Page 8 - e e Ms. Ehrman moved, seconded by Mr. Holmer, to amend the motion to direct preparation of an ordinance authorizing a monthly local sewer rate of $6.13 for FY88 and FY89. Mr. Miller discussed the vote on the original motion that passed. Replying to his question, Mr. Bennett said he will support the amendment. The amendment carried 7:1 with Councilors Holmer, Schue, Wooten, Bascom, Rutan, Miller, and Bennett voting aye and Councilor Ehrman voting nay. Later in the meeting, after the City Attorney prepared the ordinance in accordance with the council's direction, the council considered it. CB 2965--An ordinance concerning rates and charges for sanitary sewer service and storm sewer services; amending Section 7.020 of the Eugene Code, 1971; and declaring an emergency. Ms. Ehrman moved, seconded by Mr. Holmer, 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. Roll call vote; the motion carried unanimously, 8:0. Council Bill 2965 was read the second time by council bill number only. Ms. Ehrman moved, seconded by Mr. Holmer, that the bill be approved and given final passage. Roll call vote; all councilors present voting aye, the bill was declared passed and because Ordinance No. 19482). V. RATIFICATION OF METROPOLITAN WASTEWATER MANAGEMENT COMMISSION (MWMC) FY88 BUDGET Ci ty Manager Mi chea 1 Gl eason said the Metropo 1 i tan Wastewater Management Commission budget is not affected by the local sewer rates. Ms. Ehrman moved, seconded by Mr. Holmer, to adopt the Metropolitan Wastewater Management Commission budget for FY88. Roll call vote; the motion carried uanimously, 8:0. Mr. Holmer seconded the motion with the assurance that the counci 1 wi 11 consider the MWMC budget more closely next time. MINUTES--Eugene City Council June 10, 1987 Page 9 VI. ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING ACQUISITION OF RIGHT-OF-WAY FOR FERN RIDGE BIKE PATH e City Manager Micheal Gleason introduced the item. Les Lyle of the Public Works staff gave the staff report. He said the proposed ordinance would authorize acquisition of property for the Fern Ridge Bike Path from Richardson Bridge to Bailey Hill Road and some easements along the Amazon Channel. Answering questions from Ms. Ehrman and Mr. Holmer, Mr. Lyle said the cost of the acquisitions and easements will be $30,000 to $40,000. He said the City will hire an independent appraisor to discuss the value of the properties with the owners and submit the appraisals to the City for review. CB 2966--An ordinance authorizing the institution of proceedings in eminent domain for the acquisition by condemnation of property interests for the construction of a pedestrian and bicycle path along Amazon Channel (Richardson Bridge to west of Bailey Hill Road) and for clarification of City's right to maintain the Amazon Drainage Channel; and declaring an emergency. Ms. Ehrman moved, seconded by Mr. Holmer, 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. Roll call vote; the motion carried unanimously, 8:0. e Council Bill 2966 was read the second time by council bill number only. Ms. Ehrman moved, seconded by Mr. Holmer, that the bill be approved and given final passage. Roll call vote; all councilors present voting aye, the bill was declared passed (and became Ordinance No. 19483). VII. FIFTH AVENUE IMPROVEMENTS City Manager Micheal Gleason introduced the item. Ms. Ehrman is chairperson of the Fifth Avenue Committee. She distributed a page with drawings of the street lights and landscaping recommended by the committee. She said the committee recommended old-fashioned lamp posts for the street lights because the district is historic. She said the committee recommended a minimum amount of brick work. Property owners could do more bri ck work. Ms. Bascom wondered if the old-fashioned street lights provide enough light. Rich Weinman of the Development Department said City lighting experts indicated that the old-fashioned street lights will be adequate. Ms. Ehrman said EWEB representatives indicated the recommended lamps will be sufficient on 5th Avenue but EWEB representatives want overhead street lights on EWEB property. e MINUTES--Eugene City Council June 10, 1987 Page 10 e Replying to Ms. Schue, Ms. Ehrman said the committee's recommendation will cost $29,000 more than budgeted for the improvements and the $29,000 can come from the Capi ta 1 Cont i ngency Fund. About $40,000 woul d rema in in the contingency fund. Mr. Holmer said people should live within budgets and he does not think the old-fashioned street lights are necessary. Ms. Ehrman discussed the cost of the lamps. Mr. Lyle said the $29,000 deficit is mostly the cost of the lamps. Mr. Bennett said he supports the committee's recommendation. He said the improvements are needed and are a long-range capital improvement. Ms. Bascom wondered if it would be wise to have street lights on 5th Avenue that are different from those on 6th and 7th avenues. Ms. Ehrman responded that eventually all the street 1 i ghts in the hi stori c di stri ct will be the old-fashioned style if the committee's recommendation is approved. Mr. Miller wondered what the eventual total cost of the improvements will be because he is concerned about capital costs. Ms. Ehrman responded that the committee will recommend the replacement of a specific number of street lights each yea r. Public Works Director Chris Andersen suggested that bids on both styles of street lights be requested. e Ms. Wooten said the 5th Avenue Historic District is unique and should be exploited and expanded. She said she is glad so many people are collaborating on the design of the district. She said the the improvement is an economic development investment. It will enhance the the district and make it different from 6th and 7th avenues. It will make visitors want to visit the district. Mr. Bennett agreed with Ms. Wooten. He said the old-fashioned street lights are very important to the district and cheaper ones would not be advisable. He did not want bids on more than one style of lights. Mr. Miller reiterated that the total cost of the improvements and their maintenance and repair, as well as the cost of alternatives, should be available. Ms. Ehrman moved, seconded by Mr. Holmer, to approve the Downtown Commission recommendations for Fifth Avenue improve- ments as established by the Fifth Avenue Committee, and direct that $29,000 of the cost be charged to the Capital Contingency Fund. e MINUTES--Eugene City Council June 10, 1987 Page 11 e e e Mr. Holmer moved, seconded by Mr. Miller, to direct the staff to provide the council with the cost of alternative street lamps and the total cost and maintenance of the improvements to the 5th Avenue Historic District. Mr. Holmer said the City probably will have a $1.5 million deficit in FY88/89 and the council should be willing to consider alternatives to stay within the budget. The amendment failed 3:5 with Councilors Holmer, Miller, and Bascom voting aye and Councilors Ehrman, Schue, Wooten, Rutan, and Bennett voting nay. The motion carried 6:2 with Councilors Ehrman, Schue, Wooten, Bascom, Rutan, and Bennett voting aye and Councilors Holmer and Miller voting nay. Mayor Obie pointed out that the 5th Avenue improvements are not in front of the Fifth Street Market. VIII. RENTAL REHABILITATION LOAN PROGRAM MODIFICATIONS City Manager Micheal Gleason said the summary in the agenda was for the council's information only. He said the Rental Rehabilitation Loan Program uses Federal Housing and Urban Development (HUD) standards. Answering questions from Ms. Ehrman and Mr. Holmer, Wayne Bumgarner of the Development Department said the Rental Rehabilitation Loan Program can be applied only to properties between Chambers and Kincaid streets and the Willamette River and 18th Avenue. He said the program is for owners of houses that are rented to people with low and moderate incomes. IX. HAZARDOUS MATERIALS MANAGEMENT PLAN Ms. Wooten said council consideration of the Hazardous Materials Management Plan has been delayed very often. The councilors decided by consensus to consider the Hazardous Materials Management Plan at another meeting. X. PRELIMINARY APPROVAL OF LINCOLN SCHOOL AGREEMENT City Manager Micheal Gleason introduced the item. John Porter gave the staff report. He said the proposal is to purchase Lincoln School and use the site for a swimming pool or central area housing. He said the uses would be consistent with the Westside Neighborhood Quality Plan that was adopted by the council in January 1987. He said the purchase is not in the City budget and a financing plan will be worked out. He said Community Development Block Grant funds or contingency funds could provide a $50,000 cash down payment. The MINUTES--Eugene City Council June 10, 1987 Page 12 e e e rest of the price could be in-kind services provided by the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services and Public Works departments. Ms. Ehrman suggested that the proposal be considered by the Joint Parks Committee and the Community Development Committee so that the public has a chance to comment on it. Ms. Schue said the City should have Lincoln School and she agreed with Ms. Ehrman's suggestion. She said a decision about building a swimming pool has not been made. Mr. Gleason said he recommends the council purchase Lincoln School only if the building is demolished because of the poor condition of the building and because the building will not meet the future needs of the city. Mayor Obie emphasized that no decision has been made about a swimming pool. Ms. Ehrman moved, seconded by Mr. Holmer, to refer the tentative proposal to purchase Lincoln School to the Joint Parks Committee and the Community Development Committee for a recommendation to the council. Answering a question from Mayor Obie, Mr. Porter said the 4J School Board tentatively approved the proposal. Approval of the council's motion would probably delay the proposal. Ms. Ehrman and Mr. Holmer agreed to change the motion somewhat. The motion is: Ms. Ehrman moved, seconded by Mr. Holmer, to give tentative approval of the staff recommendation for the purchase of Lincoln School subject to review of the proposal and a report to the council from the Joint Parks Committee and the Community Development Committee. The motion carried unanimously, 8:0. Mayor Obie adjourned the meeting at 1:30 p.m. RespectfUl~y~SUbmitted ~ --- M~c;~~ason City Manager (Recorded by Betty Lou Rarick) mncc0610 MINUTES--Eugene City Council June 10, 1987 Page 13