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MINUTES Eugene City Council McNutt Room--City Hall September 22, 1999 5:30 p.m. COUNCILORS PRESENT: Scott Meisner, Nancy Nathanson, Pat Farr, David Kelly, Betty Taylor, Gary Rayor, Gary PapS. COUNCILORS ABSENT: Bobby Lee. DINNER WORK SESSION OF THE EUGENE CITY COUNCIL A. Items from Mayor and Council Mr. Rayor passed. Mr. Kelly passed. Mr. Meisner said that at the library kickoff on September 17 he had discussed with other councilors and City staff that there would be a considerable amount of chain link fence around the site, and there was discussion of placing art on the fence. He wanted to alert the council to the possibility there may be art project under consideration. Mr. Pap8 said he had just left a tour of the Broadway Place apartments and said he believed the project represented the type of infill development that the community wanted to see. It had integrated open space and great landscaping. He complemented Mr. Farmer for his department's efforts in facilitating the project. Mr. Pap~ called the council's attention to the annual Walk for Diabetes taking place October 2 at 8:30 a.m. at Alton Baker Park and encouraged its attendance. Ms. Taylor requested an update on the graffiti ordinance and its implementation. Ms. Taylor indicated interest in discussing whether the City should have an ordinance regarding fruit and nut trees that grow on one resident's property but intrude onto the property of another resident. Mr. Fart noted his previous request for an update on the condition of Bertzen Road, which was heavily degraded by traffic. For that reason, Lane Transit District buses no longer use the road. He reiterated his request, and asked the City Manager if the City could partially fund resurfacing the road. Mr. Torrey congratulated Downtown Eugene, Inc., (DEI) for a well-run Eugene Celebration, and expressed pleasure that the event went so well. MINUTES--Eugene City Council September 22, 1999 Page 1 5:30 p.m.