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. M I NUT E S . EUGENE CITY COUNCIL July 23, 1979 Adjourned meeting from July 18, 1979, of the City Council of the City of Eugene, Oregon, was called to order by Council President Jack Delay at 7:40 p.m., in the Council Chambers, with the following Councilors present: Betty Smith, Scott Lieuallen, Gretchen Miller, and Brian Obie. Mayor Gus Keller and Councilors D.W. Hamel, Eric Haws, and Emily Schue were absent. I. AGENDA CHANGE Council President Delay announced that Agenda Item B under public hearings, regarding a street direction change at 12th Avenue, would not have a public hearing tonight because of a technical error in providing the public adequate notice for public hearing on this issue. The public hearing'will be rescheduled for August 13, 1979. II. SPECIAL PRESENTATION AND INFORMATION Manager introduced 30 students and friends representing the International Youth Association of Japan. This group included two students from Eugene's Sister City of Kakegawa. The two leaders accompanying them - are Dr. Sasaki, from Nihan University in Tokyo, and Mr. Kusuyama, who is director of the Office Administration for the International Youth Association of Japan. Mr. Kusuyama read a letter to the City Council from the President of the Association. It read as follows: Dear Mr. Keller: On behalf of our association, I have a great honor to express my appreciation for your hearty acceptance of our youth in Eugene. Progress of our friendship with Eugene is growing year by year, evidenced by your Sister City relation with Kakegawa. It is my hope that our goodwill should be everlasting with you and the people of Eugene. Mr. Kusuyama presented the Council with some Japanese flags. Councilor Delay thanked the representatives and expressed the Council's good wishes for continued involvement with Eugene's Sister City. Manager announced that the reception for the official delegation from Kakegawa will be Friday, August 3. More details will follow. e 7/23/79--1 3"