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Ms. Bascom suggested allowing the ordinance to go into effect as planned on October 1. She said she favored beginning the process and letting it evolve. e Ms. Schue said she agreed with Ms, Wooten abo~t including all interested parties, in addition to builders. Mr. Rutan said he also agreed with Ms. Wooten and supported Mr, Miller's efforts to inform and involve all parties in discussions. Mr. Miller said he thought the issue was technical and complex and needed the informal involvement of staff. He agreed to work with staff to include all parties in meetings in an attempt to develop an agreement for submission to the City Council. Ms. Bascom said she thought details would need to be worked out as the ordinance was implemented, and not before. Mr. Bennett said he would appreciate being kept informed of the issue, adding that he continued to support a comprehensive solar ordinance and a win-win agreement. G, Towing Mr. Holmer said citizens were complaining about a new towing company that enforced parking regulations on private property. He said complaints claimed that inaccurate prices had been posted and corrective action might be possible under the City's ordinance. Mr. Holmer asked to be informed of any related situations that came to councilors' attention. e Mr. Holmer said he was nervous about invading rights of privacy in addressing the housing issue discussed earlier today. He sa i d he agreed that some standards were appropriate, but he was not sure how far regulations could or should govern appearance. H. Council Process Session Ms, Wooten said she had requested that the Nuclear Free Zone Task Force and the human rights commissions be added to the list of topics for the upcoming Council process session. Councilors said a proposal for a voters pamphlet would be on the list of topics. Mayor Obie asked how councilors favored proceeding during the annual council goals session. He said he favored addressing future visions for the community and having a work plan ahead of time. Mr, Holmer suggested meeting without a facil itator. Ms. Wooten said she did not favor that idea. 1. Ya-Po-Ah Terrace Ms. Wooten requested that Public Service Officer Deborah Evans follow up on a petition being circulated to designate the Ya-Po-Ah Terrace a "Whistle Free Zone." She said elderly residents had complained of not being able to sleep at night. Mr. Gleason said staff had attempted to work out a solution between representatives of Southern-Pacific railroad and residents of Ya-Po-Ah e MINUTES--Eugene City Council September 16, 1987 Page 3