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Ms. Bettman said the City had been working to anticipate the measure's passage but she did not think the same was true of the public. She did not think the public understood all the ramifications of the measure or what the council was considering through the ordinance. That would take time. She preferred to hold a special meeting on November 22 followed by a public hearing. The council could then take action at a special meeting in early December. Mr. Meisner supported the motion. He thought it ironic the council was discussing the need for the public to become better informed and educated about the ordinance when the public was clearly neither informed nor educated during the campaign about the consequences of the action voters had so recently taken to undo Oregon's land use system. Mr. Meisner thought it incumbent on the council to do something now. He pointed out the ordinance could be amended in the future. He said the council needed to be prepared as quickly as possible, and educate those who will be attempting to make claims on December 3. City Attorney Glenn Klein noted that approval of the motion required unanimous approval, and suggested that it be withdrawn and a public heating scheduled on November 22. Mayor Torrey suggested the council hold two heatings. Ms. Bettman indicated willingness to support the motion given that the record would be held open. Responding to a question from Mr. Kelly about what he saw as the benefit of holding two heatings, Mayor Torrey suggested that education and increased public involvement were two benefits. Mr. Kelly questioned whether the motion needed to be amended to accommodate two hearings. Ms. Bettman pointed out the council could vote to continue the hearing of November 8 to November 22. City Manager Taylor recommended that approach. Mr. Pap6 suggested the possibility the council could take action on November 22. Ms. Taylor said she could not support the motion unless it specifically called for a second hearing. Ms. Taylor, seconded by Mr. Kelly, moved to amend the motion by stipulating the council would hold a second public hearing on the ordinance on November 22. The amendment to the motion passed, 5:2; Mr. Pap6 and Ms. Solomon voting no. The motion as amended passed unanimously, 7:0. The meeting adjourned at 1:30 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Dennis M. Taylor City Manager (Recorded by Kimbefly Young) MINUTES--Eugene City Council November 3, 2004 Page 2 Executive Session