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M I NUT E S
e Eugene City Council
Council Chamber--City Hall
September 9, 1987
Noon
COUNCILORS PRESENT: Emily Schue, Cynthia Wooten, Ruth Bascom, Jeff Miller,
Roger Rutan, Rob Bennett (1:22 p.m.-1:38 p.m.).
COUNCILORS ABSENT: Debra Ehrman, Freeman Holmer.
The adjourned meeting of August 3, 1987, of the City Council of Eugene,
Oregon, was called to order by His Honor Mayor Brian B. Obie.
1. ITEMS FROM CITY COUNCIL, MAYOR, AND CITY MANAGER
A. Resignation of Elaine Stewart
Ms. Wooten thanked Elaine Stewart for her work in the Development Department.
Ms. Wooten said she regrets Ms. Stewart's departure from Eugene.
B. Improvement of Willakenzie Road
e Referring to the improvement of Willakenzie Road from Coburg Road to the
Will akenzi e School whi ch the council approved on July 13, 1987, Ms. Wooten
asked about the information she requested concerning alternatives to the
estimated assessment of the Willakenzie Grange. City Manager Micheal Gleason
said a staff report will be issued soon.
C. Council Committee on Economic Diversification
Mr. Rutan said he has been working with the staff to prepare a strategic plan
for economic development that will be considered by the Council Committee on
Economic Diversification (CCED). He said the council will consider the plan
in about two months.
D. Airport Construction Briefings
Mr. Rutan said he has been attending the weekly airport construction briefings
and is pleased with the management and leadership the City staff is providing.
He said the construction at the airport is going well.
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E. Lane Council of Governments
e Ms. Bascom said she represented Eugene at a Lane Council of Governments
(L-COG) meeting in Florence, Oregon, during the summer while Ms. Schue was in
the British isles. Ms. Bascom said Steve Gordon of the L-COG staff gave an
interesting presentation on legislative changes in annexation procedures.
Because the changes will affect council actions, she said she asked the staff
to schedule the presentation during a council meeting.
Ms. Bascom said L-COG will manage the Meals on Wheels program because neither
the Red Cross nor Family Services submitted a proposal. She said the program
budget for six months is over $250,000.
F. Public Forum Next Month
Ms. Bascom said constituents have called her about vandalism in the Masonic
Cemetery and noise during the night in University Park and she suggested the
constituents discuss the problems during the council's public forum next
month.
G. League of Oregon Staff Presentation
Ms. Schue invited the other councilors to a presentation by the League of
Oregon Cities lobby staff in the City Council Chamber at 3 p.m. today.
H. Lane Regional Air Pollution Authority Activities
e Ms. Schue said there are new Federal standards for very fine particulates
(PM 10) and Eugene will not meet the standards. Therefore, the Lane Regional
Air Pollution Authority ( LRAPA) is developing strategi es to address the
problem.
II. APPOINTMENTS: MAYOR'S NOMINATION TO THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
COMMITTEE
Mr. Rutan moved, seconded by Mr. Miller, to appoint Jami
Counard, 2635 Wilshire Drive, to the Community Development
Committee to complete an unexpired term ending December 31,
1988. Roll call vote; the motion carried unanimously, 5:0.
III. APPOINTMENTS: MAYOR'S NOMINATION TO THE METROPOLITAN AREA PLANNING
ADVISORY COMMITTEE (MAPAC)
Mr. Rutan moved, seconded by Mr. Miller, to appoint Randall
Hledik, 2677 Chad Drive, to a second term on the Metropolitan
Area Planning Advisory Committee for a term ending June 30, 1990.
Roll call call vote; the motion carried unanimously, 5:0.
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IV. CITY COUNCI L MINUTES OF LUNCH/WORK SESSION OF JULY 8, 1987, AND
MEETINGS OF JULY 13, 1987, AND JULY 27, 1987
e Mr. Rutan moved, seconded by Mr. Miller, to approve the
City Council minutes of July 8, 13, and 27, 1987.
Answering a question from Mayor Obie, Cathy Freedman of the City Manager1s
Office said Mr. Bennett requested a change in the fifth and sixth paragraphs
on page 4 of the July 13,1987, minutes to clarify the reasons for his support
of the Willakenzie Road improvement project. The change resulted in three
paragraphs instead of two and i ndi cated that "proper research has not produced
any other solution and there are good reasons for improving the road. II
Mayor Obie said the motion includes the amendments to the July 13, 1987,
minutes requested by Mr. Bennett.
Roll call vote; the motion carried unanimously, 5:0.
V. VACATION OF A PORTION OF HENDERSON AVENUE (DALE AND RUTH FISCHER)
(SV 87-2)
City Manager Micheal Gleason introduced the item. Terry Jones of the Planning
Department gave the staff report. She said the council held a public hearing
on August 3, 1987, on a request from Farwest Steel Corporation to vacate
Henderson Avenue between 19th and 22nd avenues in Glenwood. The public
hearing was closed on August 3 but the council .deferred action until it could
visit the site. She said Ms. Wooten, Mr. Rutan, Ms. Schue, and Ms. Bascom
e toured the site today with staff members and Mike Farthing, the applicant's
representative.
Ms. Jones said the record should be reopened so that councilors may state new
information they obtained on the tour that might influence their decision. In
addition, Mr. Farthing should have an opportunity to rebut the new
information. Ms. Jones said Mr. Farthing submitted a letter dated September
2, 1987, to the Planning Department. Copies of the letter were sent to
interested parties to comply with the City's public notification policies. A
letter dated September 9, 1987, from Margaret Marino, 3825 East 21st Avenue,
responding to Mr. Farthing's letter was received by the Planning Department.
Ms. Jones recommended that both letters be entered into the record.
Ms. Schue said she was not at the August 3 public hearing but she read minutes
of the hearing and other pertinent information. She said she feels properly
informed and will participate in the discussion and vote.
Mayor Obie opened the record for comments from the councilors.
Ms. Bascom said she learned on the tour of the possibility of providing a
bicycle/pedestrian access somewhere other than on Henderson Avenue.
Answering questions from Ms. Wooten, Ms. Jones said people probably carry
bicycles across the railroad tracks. Glenwood Boulevard and 22nd Avenue is
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the only legal access to the area south of the railroad tracks. The need for a
secondary access was discussed during preparation of the Glenwood Refinement
e Plan. An access using Seneca or Harrison streets would require a crossing at
the railroad tracks which would have to be approved by the Southern Pacific
Railroad and the Public Utility Commission (PUC). She said the railroad and
the PUC usually do not approve at-grade crossings. An estimate of $180,000
was received in 1980 for a vehicle crossing over the railroad tracks. A
bicycle, pedestrian, and emergency vehicle crossing might cost a little less
but the signal system at a railroad crossing is very expensive. She did not
know if adjacent property owners could be assessed for the street and
crossing.
Replying to a question from Mayor Obie, Ms. Jones said Mr. Farthing indicated
at the August 3 public hearing that the Farwest Rebar Company (wholly-owned by
Farwest Steel Corporation) must move its operation from the Booth-Kelly Center
in Springfield.
Discussing the procedure, City Attorney John Arnold said the applicant's
representative should have an opportun i ty to rebut the new information
councilors gained on the tour. The record should not be opened for other new
information. He said the date on which Farwest Rebar Company must vacate the
Booth-Kelley Center was discussed at the public hearing and Mayor Obie could
ask about it.
Mayor Obie permitted the September 2, 1987, letter from Mike Farthing and the
September 9, 1987, letter from Margaret Marino to be entered into the record.
Ms. Jones summarized the letters.
e Answering questions from Ms. Wooten, Ms. Jones said 22nd Avenue is not
constructed to City industrial street standards. If it was widened and
separate bicycle/pedestrian lanes were created, some access problems would be
remedied and fire fighting equipment would not be so likely to block it. She
said Farwest Steel representatives have indicated they would dedicate right-
of-way for the expansion of 22nd Avenue and probably street improvement costs
could be assessed to abutting property owners. She said 22nd Avenue is
included in the Urban Transition Agreement of Eugene and Lane County and,
therefore, some Lane County road funds might be used for its improvement.
Answering questions from Ms. Bascom and Mayor Obie, Ms. Jones said a second
emergency vehicle access to the area is needed and it could be from the Paper
property. Other options are really not viable. She said the City could try to
negotiate an emergency railroad crossing with the Southern Pacific Railroad
and the PUC.
Rep lyi ng to other questions from Ms. Wooten and Ms. Bascom, Ms. Jones
reiterated that the only access to the area now is Glenwood Boulevard and 22nd
Avenue, widening 22nd Avenue would improve that access, and a secondary access
for emergency vehicles from Seneca or Harrison streets woul d cost about
$120,000. She said a 22nd Avenue extension east to Franklin Boulevard in the
future was considered but the land is steep and extending the street would
seem to be prohibitively expensive.
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Vernon Gleaves, 975 Oak, said the City of Springfield terminated the Farwest
Rebar Company lease in the Booth-Kelly Center and the company must vacate the
e site by March 31, 1987, or pay $1,000 each day. He said company officials
indicate they need six months to plan and build a new facility. The facil i ty
will be constructed east of Henderson Street if the street is vacated. If it
is not vacated, other options will have to be considered.
Responding to Ms. Marino's September 9, 1987, letter, Mr. Farthing said a
secondary emergency access would be for emergency vehicles only. It would not
be for residents. He said Farwest Steel officials have discussed the widening
of 22nd Avenue with Lane County officials who have indicated that Lane County
funds might be used.
Mr. Farthing said a bicycle/pedestrian access at Henderson Street would defeat
the purpose of the vacation. He said Farwest Steel officials will work with
residents to provide a bicycle/pedestrian access at some other point but a
crossing over the railroad tracks would be needed.
There being no other requests to add to the record or to rebut what had been
added, Mayor Obie closed the record.
Mr. Rutan said the pertinent issues concern potential emergency vehicular
access and potential pedestrian access to two blocks. He noted that Farwest
Steel owns the property on both sides of the railroad tracks and both sides of
the vacation request. He said City policies and the Glenwood Refinement Plan
indicate the area will be developed industrially and the vacation request
conforms to City policies and the refinement plan. He sa i d the a rea is in
transition and approval of the request would continue specific land use
e actions the City has taken.
Discussing the two issues, Mr. Rutan said the PUC adamantly opposes any at-
grade vehicular crossing in the area and an above-grade vehicular crossing
would be extremely expensive. Therefore, some other way must be found if
emergency vehicular access is provided. He said the City should not create a
bicycle/pedestrian access at Henderson because it is not legal to cross the
railroad tracks there. He said the Risk Management Division probably would
not want the City to sustain a street that leads to an illegal railroad
crossing. He said some kind of bicycle/pedestrian access might be created at
Harrison Street for less than $100,000. He recommended the council approve
the request and address access problems at another time.
Ms. Schue said approval or denial of the vacation request will have no effect
on emergency vehicular access. She said the area will become industrial but
25 families live there now and she is concerned about them. She said the
pedestrian access at Henderson is informal but it is used. She would like to
leave it that way. She said denial of the request probably would not impact
the plans of Farwest Rebar Company very much because the staff recommended the
council retain a utility easement where the street is now. She said the
company is excavating for the new building now.
Ms. Schue said the vacation request is premature. It will be more appropriate
when the transition in the area is complete. She said it might be appropriate
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if 22nd Avenue is widened and improved and the residential properties are
developed industrially.
e Answering a question from Ms. Bascom about whether the vacation is needed for
the construction of the Farwest Rebar building, Ms. Jones said Mr. Farthing
said at the public hearing that approval of the vacation would make the
location of the Farwest Rebar Company at this site easier but that company
officials were still considering the site. She said no building on the public
utility easement would be permitted but vehicles could be parked on it.
Mr. Miller said the area is in transition. He said denial of the vacation will
encourage children and other people to cross the railroad tracks. He said the
vacation has been expected and approval of it may be an impetus to create
another access. He said he supports the proposed resolution and efforts to
mitigate its impact.
Mayor Obi e agreed with Mr. Miller. Mayor Obie said the City should not
provide an illegal railroad crossing although people may use it. He said the
vacation should have been foreseen when the railroad crossing was closed. He
said he would like to investigate other alternatives. He said the councilors
must make a difficult decision but it is important to consider the economic
impact of the decision and to retain the jobs. He said he discussed the matter
with Springfield Mayor Gorman who said it was unfortunate that the City of
Springfield had to terminate the Farwest Rebar Company lease.
Ms. Wooten said there has been no proof that the vacation is essential to the
location of the new Farwest Rebar building. She. said no jobs are at risk. She
said she favors denying the request because it does not include an alternative
e access.
Mr. Miller said the traffic created by the new Farwest Rebar building might be
dangerous to pedestrians on Henderson Avenue and the use of the area by
company vehicles will enhance the industrial operation.
Ms. Bascom said it seems that the residents are being IIsquashedll by a
successful business. But the railroad crossing is closed, the PUC will not
agree to reopen it, and it would not be financially possible to provide
another pedestrian access. She said she realizes that people will cross the
railroad wherever they can. She said she favors approving the request because
the area has been designated for industrial use but that action will not
comfort the residents.
CB 2979~-An ordinance vacating the portion of Henderson Avenue
between 19th and 21st avenues in Glenwood.
Mr. Rutan moved, seconded by Mr. Miller, 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. The motion carried 3:2 with
Councilors Bascom, Rutan, and Miller voting aye and Councilors
Schue and Wooten voting nay.
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Ms. Jones pointed out that Exhibit A of CB 2979 indicates that a public
utility easement will be retained over all of the present right-of-way and
e that emergency vehicle and pedestrian easements will be reta i ned on the
eastern 24 feet of the right-of-way. She recommended that the council clarify
its position on the easements.
Answering questions from Ms. Wooten and Mayor Obie, Ms. Jones said the third
paragraph of Exhibit A of CB 2979 retains a pedestrian easement and an
emergency vehicular easement on Henderson Avenue that could be used if the
railroad crossing is reopened. She said the Lane County Board of
Commissioners approved the vacation and retained an emergency vehicle
easement. They did not retain a pedestrian easement.
Mr. Rutan said the councilors assumed that approval of the vacation would
eliminate pedestrian and emergency vehicular access via Henderson Avenue.
The councilors discussed their assumptions. Mr. Mill er suggested the
ordinance be reconsidered. Several councilors said they would have changed
thei r votes if they had real i zed that Exhi bit Areta i ned pedestri an and
emergency vehicular accesses.
Mr. Rutan moved, seconded by Mr. Miller, to reconsider
CB 2979. The motion carried unanimously, 5:0.
Ms. Wooten said she would support the ordinance with the assurance that
Farwest Steel officials would make the accesses available to people.
Ms. Jones responded that the accesses would be available only if the railroad
crossing is officially reopened and it is unlikely that the PUC will approve
e the reopening.
Mr. Gleason reviewed the authorities of the City Council and the PUC and said
the PUC probably will not approve the use of the Henderson Avenue railroad
crossing for either pedestrians or vehicles.
Mr. Rutan moved, seconded by Mr. Miller, to amend the motion
to delete the third paragraph of Exhibit A of CB 2979. The
paragraph is:
ALSO RESERVING herein an easement 24 feet in width along the
eastern part of the above described property for its entire
length for use for emergency vehicles. . . and for
pedestrian use by the general public.
Mr. Rutan said retaining pedestrian or emergency vehicular accesses is not
reasonable. He said approval of his motion would retain a public utility
easement in the Henderson Avenue right-of-way.
Answering a question from Ms. Bascom, Mr. Gleason said the third paragraph of
Exhibit A would make it possible for fire fighting equipment to use Henderson
Avenue on either side of the railroad tracks but the equipment could not cross
the railroad tracks because the area between them was torn up after the
crossing was closed by the PUC. Approval of the third paragraph of Exhibit A
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would permit use of the easement if the PUC changes its ruling or if the area
between the tracks is improved.
e Replying to a question, City Attorney John Arnold said an ordinance cannot be
changed at the second reading.
Ms. Schue said she favors approval of the ordinance if the easements in
Exhibit A are retained. She said the City cannot control what people do when
they get to the railroad tracks but people should be able to walk to the
tracks. She said Henderson Avenue is flat and the best place to cross the
tracks.
Ms. Wooten wondered if Farwest Steel officials could block the use of the
pedestrian easement if the railroad crossing is closed. Mr. Rutan called for
the question but Mayor Obie ruled that Mr. Arnold had begun to answer Ms.
Wooten's question before Mr. Rutan's call.
Mr. Arnold reviewed the easements that would be retained if the amendment to
the motion is not approved. He said the retention of the pedestrian and
emergency vehicular accesses has nothing to do with the public.s right to
cross the railroad tracks. The retention would permit people to walk on an
easement 24 feet wide.
Responding to a question from Mr. Miller about liability if a pedestrian
easement is retained and someone is hurt at the railroad crossing, Mr. Arnold
said a decision on the vacation request will have no impact on the City's
liability, although the City may have a responsibility for installing some
signs.
e The amendment carried 3:2 with Councilors Bascom, Rutan, and
Miller voting aye and Councilors Schue and Wooten voting nay.
Reconsidering the main motion, Mr. Rutan moved, seconded by
Mr. Miller, that CB 2979 as amended be read the second time by
council bill number only, with unanimous consent of the council,
and that enactment be considered at this time. The motion
carried unanimously, 5:0.
Mr. Rutan moved, seconded by Mr. Miller, that the bill be
approved and given final passage. Roll call vote; the motion
carried 3:2 with Councilors Bascom, Rutan, and Miller voting
aye and Councilors Wooten and Schue voting nay. The bi 11 was
declared passed (and became Ordinance No. 19495).
VI. AIRPORT REVENUE BOND RESOLUTION
City Manager Micheal Gleason introduced the item. Finance Director Warren
Wong gave the staff report. He said the approval of the proposed resolution
authorizing issuance of airport revenue bonds will provide the sixty-day
remonstrance period required by the Oregon Uniform Revenue Bond Act. He said
leases are being negotiated with the airlines at Mahlon Sweet Field and the
airlines will pay for these revenue bonds.
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Mr. Wong distributed copies of a chart titled IIFinance, Airport Terminal
Expansion Project REVENUE BONDS. II Discussing the $9 million revenue bond,
e Mr. Wong said $5.91 million will be provided by the airlines for the terminal
expansion project. In addition, there will be issuance costs of $180,000,
capitalized interest costs of $1.71 million, debt service reserve costs of
$900,000, and an allowance for issuance size of $300,000. He said 20-year
bonds will be issued but payments on the principal will not begin until the
third year because the airlines will not begin paying until they have occupied
the facilities.
Mr. Wong said $9 million in bonds is the most that will be issued. The sta ff
and airline officials are considering ways to reduce the amount. He sa i d the
council will consider awarding the bonds in 1988.
Referring to a September 8, 1987, memo from Councilor Holmer to the Mayor and
Council, Mayor Obie said Mr. Wong's remarks answered Mr. Holmer's concern
about the bonds.
Mr. Rutan said the cost to the public of the airport terminal expansion
project has not increased. The airlines have asked for changes totaling about
$910,000 which they will pay for. Some of the changes are needed because
Continental Airlines is now serving Eugene. Mr. Wong added that the
$18,341,000 cost of the terminal expansion project has not changed since the
council authorized it. He said the amount of the project funded by the
airlines may increase and that would reduce the General Obligation Bond that
will pay the public's share of the project.
Answering a question from Ms. Wooten, Mr. Wong said he guesses the General
e Obligation Bond will be $500,000 to $700,000 lower. He expects the public's
share of the project to be about $5 million.
Res. No. 4051--A resolution of the City of Eugene, Oregon,
authorizing the issuance of airport revenue
bonds for a total not to exceed $9,000,000,
and providing for publication-of notice.
Mr. Rutan moved, seconded by Mr. Miller, to adopt the
resolution. Roll call vote; the motion carried unanimously,
5:0.
Mr. Bennett arrived at 1:22 p.m.
VII. ORDINANCE CONCERNING AIRPORT FEES AND CHARGES
City Manager Micheal Gleason introduced the item. Bob Shelby, Mahlon Sweet
Airport Director of Aviation, said the ordinance before the council makes
Section 2.417 conform to other sections of the City Charter which give the
City Manager the power to assign duties to administrative employees. The
ordinance also clarifies airport rule-making procedures and establishes
standards and procedures for setting airport fees and charges.
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CB 2981--An ordinance concerning airport fees and charges;
repealing Sections 2.416 and 2.417 of the Eugene
e Code, 1971; amending Sections 2.415, 2.420, 2.430,
2.440, 2.441, and 2.442 of that code; and declaring
an emergency.
Mr. Rutan moved, seconded by Mr. Miller, 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. The motion carried unanimously, 6:0.
Council Bill 2981 was read the second time by council bill number only.
Mr. Rutan moved, seconded by Mr. Miller, 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. 19496).
VIII. 5TH AVENUE COMMITTEE--FINAL DESIGN RECOMMENDATIONS
City Manager Micheal Gleason introduced the item. Jerry Gi 11 of the
Development Development gave the staff report. He said the proposal before
the council concerns design guidelines for the 5th Avenue area.
Noting that the councilors rece i ved a IIProposed Schedul e of 5th Avenue
Improvements for CI plI that indicated $140,000 from Community Development
Block Grant (CDBG) funds would be used for the improvement of the 5th Avenue
e area, Mr. Miller said the Community Development Committee (eDC) will recommend
that only about $25,000 of CDBG funds be used for the project. He said the CDC
intends to contribute SI,OOO for each street light and the total is not to
exceed $25,000. He said SI,OOO will fund regular street lights only. The
additional cost of the ornamental street lights recommended by the ad hoc
committee will have to be funded by the General Fund. He said there are many
other needs for CDBG funds.
Mr. Bennett said he favors the ornamental street lights. He said they are
very important, will connect the 5th Avenue a rea wi th the rest of the
downtown, and will have a long-term impact.
Ms. Bascom said the funds for this year1s improvements have been authorized.
She said future funding can be addressed later.
Ms. Schue agreed with Ms. Bascom and said she supports the guidelines.
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Mr. Rutan moved, seconded by Mr. Miller, to adopt the
design guidelines for a seven-block area including 5th Avenue
from Olive to High, Willamette from 4th to 6th, and Pearl from
e 4th to 5th, as recommended by the Ad Hoc Committee for 5th
Avenue Improvements and the Downtown Commission. Roll call
vote; the motion carried unanimously, 6:0.
IX. JURISDICTIONAL TRANSFER OF COUNTY ROADS
City Manager Micheal Gleason introduced the item.
CB 2982--An ordinance requesting that jurisdiction over
portions of County roads be transferred to the City
of Eugene; and declaring an emergency.
Mr. Rutan moved, seconded by Mr. Miller, that the bill be
be read the second time by council bill number only, with
unanimous consent of the council, and that enactment be
considered at this time.
Ms. Wooten said she will support the motion reluctantly. She sa i d she is
worried that the urbanization process will cost the City more than it gains.
Mr. Gleason said the jurisdictional transfer of county roads to the City is
part of the urbanization process that has included jail operations, planning,
and parks. He said the process results in the City and Lane County accepting
responsibilities indicated in the Metropolitan Area General Plan. He said the
urbanization process will be about "cash neutral."
e The motion carried unanimously, 6:0.
Mayor Obi e left the dias and Mr. Rutan presided during the rest of the
meeting.
Council Bill 2982 was read the second time by council bill number only.
Mr. Rutan moved, seconded by Mr. Miller, 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. 19497)
X. RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE LANE EXTENSION SERVICE LEVY
City Manager Micheal Gleason introduced the item.
Ms. Bascom said she requested preparation of the resolution urging support for
the Lane County Extension Service levy. She said Oregon State University
administers the Extension Service which is an outreach program. She said the
Extension Service shares knowledge among ordinary people and increases the
economic well-being of the area. She urged support of the resolution.
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Ms. Wooten said she supports the resolution because Lane Extension Service
provides services to families and other people in the cities who have low
e incomes. She said many Extension Service programs are essential to people in
her ward.
Mr. Miller emphasized that he supports the Lane Extension Service, but he said
he does not favor City endorsement of Lane County funding proposals. He said
many other things also need Lane County funds and he does not think the City
should judge them. He wondered why property taxes should be increased if a
service is essential.
Res. No. 4052--A resolution urging support for the 1987 Lane
Extension Service levy.
Mr. Rutan moved, seconded by Mr. Miller, to adopt the
resolution. Roll call vote; the motion carried 5:1 with
Councilors Schue, Wooten, Bascom, Rutan, and Bennett voting
aye and Councilor Miller voting nay.
Mr. Rutan adjourned the meeting at 1:38 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
~,~~
Micheal Gleason
City Manager
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