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in the area were informed that the strip could not be reduced in size due to e the trees planted; however, the trees were later removed when found to be in poor hea 1 th . She asked staff to study the issue to determine how similar pro- blems can be avoided in the future. F. Comment from Councilor Wooten Councilor Wooten apologized for her absence from the events celebrating the decision of Van Duyn Chocolate Company to locate in Eugene. G. Request for Information on Arson Fires Councilor Wooten asked staff to provide her with information on the status of the seven arson fires which had occurred in her ward. She stated she would like the information in an effort to allay some of the concerns of the resi- de n ts . H. Eugene Celebration News Conference Councilor Wooten invited the other councilors to attend the news conference scheduled for noon on August 8, 1985, at the Eugene Mall to announce the events of the Eugene Celebration. She said that entertainment was also sche- duled for the event. 1. Comments on 6th/7th Widening Project .. Councilor Wooten commended the Public Works Department and the contractors for their timely work on the widening project. However, she state d tha t she ha s begun to receive complaints regarding the construction and traffic spillover into neighborhood streets. She said she has requested the Traffic Division to study the possibility of signalization timing changes or other measures to alleviate those problems. J. Response to Councilor Ehrman Concerning Wading Pools Councilor Wooten stated that the neighborhoods would have to fund the supervi- sion of children in the wading pools. City Manager Micheal Gleason stated that the funding for lifeguards at the wading pools was cut from the budget three years before. He said that staff would prepare a report for Ms. Ehrman. K. Appreciation for City Council Support Mayor Obie said he appreciated the support of the City Council during the efforts to attract Van Duyn to Eugene, stating that their trust was a tremen- dous confidence-builder. He said the council took a leadership position in the development of the Metropolitan Partnership. He also complimented the work of the councilors in the Town Hall Meetings. L. Resolution Recognizing Eldon G. Schafer Mayor Obie proposed that the City Council adopt a resolution recognizing Eldon G. Shafer, former president of Lane Community College, for his work in the e community. Mr. Obie read the proposed resolution for the record. MINUTES--Eugene City Council August 7, 1985 Pa ge 2