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e taken a position through the commission and this could put the council on the spot. Ms. Wooten stated that her concerns are no different than those of the National League of Cities and municipalities throughout the country. The Cable Commission has gone on record against this bill. They have sent a staff person to Washington DC to lobby against this bill and he is there at this time. The House has no intention of adding the cable industry language to their companion bill. The cable issue should be separate from the AT&T issue. Because of the lack of public hearings, this could become public law without benefit of public opinion. Ms. Miller stated that the mailgram indicates that the cable provisions should have public hearings. That language pertaining to the cable industry has not had hearings nor public notice. This is an important issue. A 1 oc a 1 hearing could be set up so that public opinion could be received. Mayor Ke 11 er stated that this request could be appropriate for the council. This is an area that should be discussed with proper hearings. If a hearing were to be held, it would be only to receive public input. Ms. Wooten moved, seconded by Mr. Hamel, to forward the mailgram to Senator Packwood from the Mayor and City Council. Ms. Wooten noted that there is a typographical error in the draft; it should read "5898" not "5898." Roll call vote; motion carried 6:0 with Councilor Obie abstaining. B. Emerald Canal Feasibility Task Force e Mr. Lindberg stated the council has approved formation of the Emerald Canal Feasibility Task Force but there is no set procedure to make those appointments. There could be a committee-of-the-whole or the Mayor could make suggestions. Ms. Miller stated that the Mayor should appoint a subcommittee to deal with this process. Mayor Keller agreed and asked for those interested to contact him. C. The Gut Councilor Lindberg stated that there are many people in the community who are concerned about the "gut." He rode with Eugene Police Department in that area . last Friday night. He feels police service in that area is excellent and they are devoting as much attention to the situation as is feasible. He hopes other solutions will be forthcoming to help balance the policing efforts. Ms. Schue agreed that the police are making an effort to work on this problem but the problem has not been solved. They could do more if more resources were available. D. Parks Master Plan Councilor Lindberg stated that he has distributed a memo regarding citizens' participation in the Parks Master Plan. He knows the process has begun but he thought his reflections might be beneficial. E. Mayor's Absence Mayor Keller noted that he would be absent from the council meeting on e September 23, 1981. MINUTES--Eugene City Council September 16, 1981 Page 2