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B. Jeff Miller e Mr. Miller is a minister of the Allison Park Christian Church. He has worked with the Active Bethel Citizens. He likes to redefine problems into needs and to find solutions to the needs. Answering Questions, Mr. Miller said oldtimers in Ward 6 feel they are paying city taxes and not getting city services; however, they do not want to pay to bring streets up to city standards. The more recent residents are concerned about things such as schools. Economic development and a sensitivity to livibility issues is his major concern for the whole City. Sixth and Seventh avenues are dangerous at some times of the day. It is frustrating to think the community can not move ahead because of six or seven trees. West Eleventh Avenue needs to be improved. The street system needs to be revitalized as a part of economic development. He is a political moderate. If he is effective at representing the ward, he will run for election in two years. Time to attend council and committee meetings will not be a problem. He does not plan to move from the City in the near future. C. Arden Munkres Mr. Munkres is a Research Assistant in the Rehabilitation, Research, and Training Center at the University of Oregon. He serves on the Eugene Budget Committee. Answering Questions, Mr. Munkres was aware the councilor appointment would e take at least 20 hours a week. The Director of the Center at the University indicated the time Mr. Munkres would spend on City business would be acceptable. Mr. Munkres supported widening Sixth and Seventh avenues because better access to the area is needed. He is a political liberal. The council appointment would give him an opportunity to see if he wants to run for the position in two years. Finding jobs for unemployed people is his greatest concern. There are many discouraged workers in the Bethel area. He would also be concerned about parks in Ward 6. He voted against the measure to require a vote to approve the widening of Sixth and Seventh avenues. The City should estahlish a climate for industry within the urban growth boundary. The BATe am and the proposed Partnership are examples of good things. The City should display an interested attitude toward business. Limitations and cost effectiveness must be examined. If the City is committed to economic development, funds for needed social services might be obtained elsewhere, but essential services are more important than a gamble on economic development. Discussing a possible property tax limitation, Mr. Munkres said the legislature must fund schools. The cities will have to lobby hard to get funds. A property tax limitation in order to get a sales tax approved would be short-sighted. Creative solutions are needed. A city sales tax, a gasoline tax, or a restaurant tax are examples of ways the City could get funds. He would not be in favor of a city sales tax now without a vote. The schools should not be subject to voters I whims. The proposed sales tax will -- MINUTES--Eugene City Council December 19, 1984 Page 2