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all one species. She said the trees planned for the two blocks on 5th Avenue were Sophora japonica, or Japanese pagoda trees, which could be seen near the e Music School or on Railroad Boulevard across from Chef Francisco. E. Legislative Reports Ms. Schue reported that she had testified before a House Revenue Committee in Salem on a proposed increase in the cigarette tax. She said the proposed three-cent increase for cities would result in slightly more than $500,000 per year, if passed. Mr. Miller asked whether information about the Governor's highway bill was available. Ms. Schue said that bill still was lIin flux.1I She said cities had decided to remain firm on the 20/30/50 split of funds, which did not please the Governor. She said that distribution had passed the House, which she attributed to the good work of Carl Hosticka. She said Senate action still was needed, and City lobbyists had been working on that. Mayor Obie reported that he had received a call from David Dix about a bill that would provide funding for several higher education buildings, including an $8 million architecture building for the University of Oregon. (An earl ier proposal for a library expansion had been eliminated.) The Mayor said the bi 11 needed support from the community, and he asked staff and Chamber of Commerce representatives to work on that. Responding to questions, Mayor Obie said the bill was a spending limitations bill that would use funds in the ending balance. City Manager Micheal Gleason said staff would provide the bill number and names of contacts in the Legislature, along with a fact sheet, and would organize support efforts. e F. Public Works Conferences Mr. Holmer reported that the new phrase for infrastructure was "destination point.1I He said two infrastructure groups would be in Eugene on July 23 and 24 to attend meetings sponsored by the American Public Works Association and the National Council on Public Works Improvement. He said topics of the meetings would include decision-making and infrastructure and special districts. G. Future Items Mayor Obi e requested a one-page briefing on entryways and plans for the future. The City Manager agreed. The Mayor also noted that the council had received from the Homebuilders' Associ at i on a three-page letter regarding solar access requirements. He requested that the item be placed on a council agenda before the ordinance was implemented. Mr. Gleason agreed. Mr. Holmer requested a written report on potential problems and public safety issues that might arise if Eugene allowed off-track betting. Mr. Gleason agreed. e MINUTES--Eugene City Council June 17, 1987 Page 3