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. M I NUT E S e Eugene City Council Special Meeting Mayor's Office, City Hall I December 19, 1984 11 a.m. COUNCILORS PRESENT: Brian Obie, Freeman Holmer, Emily Schue, Richard Hansen Debra Ehrman, Ruth Bascom, Cynthia Wooten (11:20-1:30). The Special meeting of the City Council of the City of Eugene, Oregon was called to order by Council President Brian Obie. I. COUNCIL GOAL SETTING SESSION Mr. Obie asked if the other councilors preferred to have the goal setting session on an evening or a Saturday. Ms. Schue and Ms. Ehrman preferred an evening meeting. Mr. Holmer and Ms. Schue did not want to meet on Friday evening. Ms. Ehrman said it is not necessary for all department heads to attend the council's goal setting session. It was agreed the session should be in February. e II. INTERVIEWS FOR APPOINTMENT TO CITY COUNCIL SEAT, WARD 6 Councilors had received an application from each of the four candidates for the Ward 6 Council seat. Each of the candidates was interviewed separately. Each introduced himself and spoke of his motivation in seeking a council set. Then each candidate answered Questions from councilors. Mr. Obie thanked each candidate for his contribution to the City and interest in the position. A. James Ashley, Sr. Mr. Ashley served in the armed services for 21 1/2 years. He holds positions in many veterans' organizations. Answering Questions, Mr. Ashley said he is a political moderate. He was sure the position of City Councilor would be less stressful than lobbying in Salem and Washington, D.C. He has service-connected injuries and is on "hard medications." He foresees no additional medical problems. He would have voted as the council voted the first time on the widening of 6th and 7th avenues. He loves trees, but they are not worth $10,000 each. He thought the councilors were doing a fine job, although he had not understood all their votes. -- MINUTES--Eugene City Council December 19, 1984 Pa ge 1