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Councilor Pryor voiced his support for the amendment with the changes that had been agreed upon. He called it the best way to accomplish what the council was seeking to do. Councilor Papé commented that it was known that more parks of all kinds were needed and that more land should be acquired but, he said, what was needed more was to get the bond measure passed. He did not believe that the measure could pass at this time. Councilor Papé, seconded by Councilor Solomon, moved to table the motion to a date cer- tain two weeks prior to the council break. Councilor Ortiz said she would not support tabling the motion. She supported Councilor Poling’s amendment. She thought the inclusion of playing fields would increase the support for the bond measure, which would further the potential for land acquisition. She commented that natural fields were often too wet to use and synthetic fields allowed players continuous access. Councilor Kelly voiced his support for Councilor Poling’s amendment as changed by Councilor Bettman’s friendly amendment. He opposed tabling the motion. Councilor Bettman concurred. She supported pursuing an opportunity to partner with the school districts. Roll call vote; the motion to table failed, 6:2; councilors Papé and Pryor voting in favor. Councilor Papé wished to offer a friendly amendment to include some money to resurface the four existing fields. This friendly amendment was not addressed by Councilor Poling. City Manager Taylor reported, based on a letter to the council from School District 4J Superintendent George Russell, and a conversation with Parks and Open Space Director Johnny Medlin, that the two middle school fields would be put in on the current School District 4J budget and a portion of the $5 million in the resolution as amended could be used to resurface those fields. Mr. Medlin, stated that $5 million did not include School District 4J participation in this project. He believed that passing that amount of money for five new fields would allow sufficient money to resurface the synthetic fields. Councilor Papé asked how that would pass through the bond counsel. Mr. Lidz replied that this question would have to be taken to the bond counsel. Councilor Taylor asked if passing the motion would delay the placement of the bond on the ballot. City Manager Taylor affirmed that it would. Councilor Taylor said she did not wish to wait. Roll call vote; the motion to amend passed unanimously, 8:0. Roll call vote; the motion as amended passed unanimously, 8:0. Mayor Piercy called for discussion on Item E. MINUTES—Eugene City Council April 10, 2006 Page 12 Regular Meeting