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F. Film on Gypsy Moth e Councilor Hansen stated that the council must be kept informed of the problem and impact of the gypsy moth on the area. He suggested that the Lane County Extension Service film on the gypsy moth be scheduled for a Wednesday council meeting as an information item. Councilor Schue agreed, stating that she had witnessed the damage caused by the gypsy moth in New England. G. National Community Education Week Councilor Wooten reported that November 13 was National Community Education Day. She introduced Molly Stafford, City Council Representative to the Coordinating School Council. Ms. Stafford stated that the Community Education program was comprised of the Business Partnerships and Community School programs. She presented slides which illustrated the community schools in Eugene and the services which they provide to children and adults. As part of the presentation, she reviewed last year's efforts by Cal Young Middle School students and faculty to celebrate National Community Education Day. Ms. Stafford then outlined how the various City, community, and private agencies coordinate with community school activities. Barbara Susman, Community School Coordinator at Kennedy Middle School, invited the City Council to attend any of the various National Community School Week activities as listed in the material distributed to the council. She asked the council to reaffirm its support of Eugene's Community School Program by signing a letter of endorsement of National Community Education Day. Ruth Koenig, Community School Coordinator for Cal Young and Coburg Middle Schools, also urged the councilors to attend the activities scheduled for National Community Education Week. Councilor Wooten thanked the three individuals for their presentation. e Mayor Keller read and then signed the letter reaffirming the council's support of the Community School Program, stating that the program demonstrated the cooperative efforts of the schools and various agencies. Councilor Obie entered the meeting prior to this time. H. Visit by Chinese Delegation Mayor Keller stated that he had received a letter from Senator Bill Frye which described the scheduled visit to Oregon by a delegation from Fujian province in China. Since some of the key players in the presentation in China were from Eugene's legislative area, he said that he will ensure that the Chinese delegation visits Eugene. I. City Manager Response City Manager Micheal Gleason, responding to the questions raised by Councilor Hansen, stated that the sidewalk issue will be presented to the City Council on November 14. He stated that the Sign Ordinance was presently being reviewed by the Public Works Department and the City Attorney's Office and will be presented to the Planning Commission. Councilor Hansen felt that the possible removal of any signs which may be grandfathered by any revised Sign Ordinance should be delayed until the ordinance was completed. Mr. Gleason stated that he will attempt to coordinate the review and removal events. e MINUTES--Eugene City Council October 31,1984 Page 2