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. . Public hearing was opened; there being no testimony, public hearing was closed. e Ms. Miller moved, seconded by Ms. Smith, to forward to OLCC with recommendation for approval, subject to conditions, if any. Roll call vote; motion carried unanimously. B. Shoji's of Eugene (restaurant and dispenser Class A); located at 2645 Willamette Street; applicants: Shuichi Shoji and Fred Cartmill Public hearing was opened; there being no testimony, public hearing was closed. Ms. Miller moved, seconded by Ms. Smith, to forward to OLCC with recommendation for approval, subject to conditions, if any. Roll call vote; motion carried unanimously. IV. AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE AGREEMENT WITH STATE FOR SKINNER BUTTE PHASE 7 PARK CONSTRUCTION (memo, resolution distributed) Res. No. 3595--A resolution authorizing execution of agreement with the State of Oregon, Department of Transpor- tation, Parks and Recreation Division. Ms. Miller moved, seconded by Ms. Smith, to adopt the resolution. Roll call vote; motion carried unanimously. e V. CONSIDERATION OF ACTIVE BETHEL CITIZENS' CHARTER REVISIONS AND RECOGNITION OF THE BETHEL TRIANGLE NEIGHBORS (memo, resolutions, additional information distributed) Mr. Gleason introduced Ruth Miller, City Manager's Office. Ms. Miller stated that there are two resolutions. One is to delete the Bethel Triangle Area from the Active Bethel Citizens' Neighborhood, and would remove an area north of the city limits and another area that is not residential. The other resolution is for recognition of the Bethel Triangle Neighborhood. The City Attorney's Office has reviewed the charter and the charter revisions. Roxy Sarasin, Active Bethel Citizens, and Robert Jordan, Bethel Triangle Neighbors, are available to answer additional questions. Ms. Smith stated that in the September 30, 1981, memo, four significant changes were listed. The second of those was regarding Classification 501(3)(c). She asked if they are a non-profit group. Ms. Miller responded that they are, but they have not yet received the 501(3)(c) designation. Whiteaker Neighborhood has that status already. Ms. Smith asked if this was a growing trend on the part of the neighborhood groups, which were originally intended for advisory. groups. She asked if they are now becoming more formal. Ms. Miller stated that they are. This designation would allow them to receive contributions and to administer Community Development money. Ms. Smith asked if this was a positive step. Ms. Miller responded that it is. Ms. Smith asked if this provides more aut~nomy. Ms. Miller stated that it does from a financial standpoint. e MINUTES--Eugene City Council October 14, 1981 Page 3