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Mayor Torrey noted that there were 14 people signed up for the public forum. He called for input from the council as to how much time would be allowed for the public forum. Councilor Taylor, seconded by Councilor Kelly, moved to allow three minutes for each person to speak. Councilor Nathanson noted that the council had agreed to allow only 30 minutes for the public forum segment of its meetings. Councilor Taylor commented that if people took the time to come and address the council then the council should listen to them. Roll call vote; the vote resulted in a tie. Mayor Torrey voted in favor of the motion. The motion passed, 5:4, with councilors Pap6, Meisner, Fart, and Nathanson voting in opposition. Susan Martin, representing the Kathmandu Sister City Committee, presented a token of appreciation to the council. Kathy Madison, representing the City Club of Eugene, presented the book A History of Eugene from 1945 to 2000 to the City Council. She noted that the book contained 22 essays on various subjects. She said that by studying the past, better decisions could be made in the future. David Wilde, 87016 Green Ridge Drive, spoke as a representative of the Veneta Planning Commission. He commended the Mayor for creating a partnership with Veneta regarding the West Eugene Parkway Project and suggested a joint meeting with the Veneta City Council. Richard Trainer, 730 West 28th Avenue, called for the council to endorse the Eugene Priorities 2001 document. He remarked that Eugene was at a crucial crossroads and that the council had an opportunity to take positive steps toward visible positive impacts. Linda Fuller, 2401 West 22nd Street, urged the council to endorse the Eugene Priorities 2001. She said that implementation could make the City money. John Herberg, 568 Ferster Street, noted that 18 organizations had signed the Eugene Priorities 2001 document. He reiterated that there was wide spread support for the document in the City. He stressed the importance of campaign finance reform for local elections. David Monk, 3720 Emerald Street, submitted 797 signatures of Eugene citizens who were in favor of the City purchasing land at the headwaters of the Amazon stream. He urged the council to begin a dialogue with the owners of the property who were thinking of logging the property and selling it to another developer. Margaret Robertson, 854 Martin Street, maintained that the remaining headwaters of the Amazon stream contained first growth forest. She urged purchase of the property by the City for parks and open space. Alissa Manske, 412 Heritage Oaks Drive, urged support of the Eugene Priorities 2001 document. MINUTES--Eugene City Council February 12, 2001 Page 2 Regular Meeting