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Y s es to express off~c-xaI oppesmtmon, was adopted NEW BUSINESS - 55--52 - The following letter from H W S]~arpwa~ presented: "Enclosed find invoice in the'amount Of $39.00. On February 18th, at approximately 8:00 P.M., in the I500 block of Glasgow Sro, a black non-licensed dog was hiding in the shrubbery. As I approached on an unpaved sidewalk, rough and irregular, a car heading west with glaring headli~ us blinded me causing me to slow down due to the condition of the se--called sidewalk at which time I was ~ttaeked and bitten by the afore- mentioRed black dog. For a 19nEperi0d ef time there has be~n in this sa~e vicinity a psek of licensed and non- licensed dogs that have been all~ to run free and molest passing pedestr/ans. I wish to call to the CounciI~s attention the Iack of providing adequate sidewalks ~and keeping what sidewalks we have~ froze for pedestrian travel. Automobiles are allowed, without restraint, and at will, ~ park anywhere or any waF° Contractors and~er~tsseem to fesI th~ ~Parently'thesidewalks sre for their individ~/al us~. We see $ great deal iS the lYap~lrs from various organizations tTy/ng to restric~ P~d~strians from v~alking in the Streets. Why n~t make the sidewalks safe for pedestrians? D~e ~o the above information, I claim that the City w~as neg/igent ~und therefore is liable for this claim." Motion of ~r. Smith to refer to the City Manager, was adopted. 55--53 - The following letter from Oregon Garden Civic Club was read: "The horSe stable at Alexander'sC~rner next to the B & B Marke~ are again being re- vived. We understand that as Iong as the horses and P~/LteS are kept for personal u~se, r~ action can be taken. Ho~eF~r, there has be~n talk thmt when the~ther warms up this Spring the owraers are 91ar~ing to set up their ponies and charge for l~eny rides. The owners are painting up buildings and fences as if some pl~ are being ~e. ·ill you please see tha~ the proper authorities are notified and a Permit to operate a l~my Stand is not given? W~re the ponies and h~rs~s are qnartered is sous for residential only. Thanking you for your co-operation. Signed - Mrs. Jean J Madigan, President~" 55-54 - ~tion of Mr. Baker to refer to the City Manager was adopted. Motion of Mr. Baker to suspend the rules to hear from Mr. Lewis was adopted. Mr. Lewis spoke requesting the Council terepeal the 3% taxon the telephone Company 55-55 - ~otion of Mr. Wilson to refer to the City Manager the question of making Glasgow Street a one way street, west from First Ave to Perry Etreet, was adopted. On motion adjourned, App~ved - President,