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e Ms. Schue said the Legislative Subcommittee is coordinating its work with the League of Oregon Cities, but the League does not intend to oppose the sales tax. Ms. Wooten wondered if the legislators understand the potential of a backlash from cities such as Eugene and Portland. B. Downtown Parking Forum Ms. Ehrman attended the Downtown Parking Forum where citizens expressed their opinions about parking problems. The council will consider the issues 1 ater. C. Truck Parking In Alleys Following up on an issue she had raised previously, Ms. Ehrman said trucks can park for as long as 30 minutes in an alley without getting a ticket. Sometimes car drivers cannot get through the alleys. She suggested the council consider alley parking when it considers other downtown problems and asked that information be brought back to the council on this policy. D. Gypsy Moth Control Mr. Rutan said he is monitoring the discussions in Salem about gypsy moth control. A hearing was recently held. The decision will probably be an administrative one which is reviewed by the legislators. e E. Higher Education Budget Mr. Holmer will attend the meeting of the Lane County legislative delegation on February 21 which will focus on the higher education budget. F. Wi11amette Science & Technology Center Ms. Bascom said the exhibit "Yesterday's Tomorrows" is being received enthusiastically at the Wi11amette Science & Technology Center. Its success confirms the potential success of the Oregon Museum Park. G. Tree Commission Ms. Bascom reported on a meeting concerning the tree commission. She hoped the ordinance establishing the commission will be ready soon for council consideration. H. Bicycle Maps Ms. Wooten had requested information about the reprinting of the City's bicycle maps at a previous meeting. She would still like to know when the maps will be reprinted. .e MINUTES--Eugene City Council February 20, 1985 Page 2