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<br />center, and many of the townspeople are engaged in agriculture. Tribhuvan University was chartered in <br />1959. <br />Kakegawa <br /> is a city in western Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan. As of 2010, the city had an estimated <br />population of 117,858. It is bordered to the south by the Pacific Ocean. Kakegawa has a mixed economy <br />that includes green tea production and processing, as well as several light industrial complexes. Major <br />products include telecommunications equipment and electronics, cosmetics, automotive components and <br />musical instruments. The Kakegawa area has been a regional commercial center, and developed as a <br />castle town. Kakegawa Castle was built in the Bunmei era (1469-1487). <br />Irkutsk <br /> is one of the largest cities in Siberia, with a population of about 600,000. It is more than 3,000 <br />miles from Moscow by rail. The city lies at the Angara River, 45 miles below its outflow from Lake <br />Baikal. The Irkut River, from which the town takes its name, is a small river which joins the Angara <br />directly opposite the town. Irkutsk is home to many colleges and universities, including Irkutsk State <br />University. The Irkutsk Hydroelectric Power Station was the first cascade hydroelectric power station in <br />the Irkutsk region. <br /> <br /> <br />RELATED CITY POLICIES <br />Sister city ties help support the council’s vision to “Value all people, encouraging respect and <br />appreciation for diversity, equity, justice, and social well-being. We recognize and appreciate our <br />differences and embrace our common humanity as the source of our strength.” <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />COUNCIL OPTIONS <br /> <br />This work session is an information item only. The council may request additional information or action. <br /> <br /> <br />CITY MANAGER’S RECOMMENDATION <br /> <br />The City Manager makes no recommendation on this item. <br /> <br /> <br />SUGGESTED MOTION <br /> <br />No motion is suggested. <br /> <br /> <br />ATTACHMENTS <br /> <br />None are provided. <br /> <br /> <br />FOR MORE INFORMATION <br /> <br />Staff Contact: Keli Osborn, City Manager’s Office <br />Telephone: 541-682-5406 <br />Staff E-Mail: keli.m.osborn@ci.eugene.or.us <br /> <br /> Z:\CMO\2010 CouncilAgendas\M101108\S101108B.doc <br />