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asserted that designation as a collector could cause trees to be cut down, roads to be widened, and a reduction in the livability of the neighborhood. She thought everyone should think of themselves as public servants and should serve the public. She felt being attached to one wrong idea did not serve the public. She said she was honored by her neighbors' cooperation to work toward a common good. She supported Option 2. She noted that she had spoken to neighbors that, while opposed to redesignating the street, wanted the safety improved. She supported such improvements. Zachary Vishanoff, Patterson Street, expressed concern that video cameras would be included in the construction of roads. He alleged that Eugene was looking into a $50 million investment in new roads that included video cameras. He called it a huge problem for privacy advocates. He shared his observations about smart growth. Mayor Torrey called for comments from councilors. Councilor Kelly said in order to move forward collectively, the City needed to codify the design prior to discussing classification. Councilor Poling thanked everyone for their testimony. He thought that the council had good ideas that could solve the problem and the ultimate result would be a ;;win-win solution." Councilor Taylor lauded the abundance of intelligent and creative people in Eugene. She hoped the council would adopt Option 2. She related that she had heard from some of the residents on the side streets who expressed concern about the safety of the roads. She encouraged members of Save Our Streets to seek them out and talk with them. Councilor Bettman echoed council gratitude for the abundance of testimony. She hoped that, as the process moved forward, the group of neighbors would not lose momentum. She believed that the outcome would be calmer, safer streets and better mobility. She added that she had documentation that children were safer on calmer streets and offered to share it with anyone who was interested. Mayor Torrey declared that City Hall, the City Council, and the mayor did listen to the testimony. Mayor Torrey called for a five-minute recess at 9:20 p.m. 4. ACTION: Appointments to Boards, Commissions, and Committees Councilor Bettman, seconded by Councilor Poling, moved to reappoint Terrance McDonald to Position 2 on the Budget Committee for a three- year term beginning November 1, 2004, and ending on October 31, 2007. Roll call vote; the motion passed unanimously, 7:0 (Councilor Nathanson was gone momentarily from the dais.) Councilor Bettman, seconded by Councilor Poling, moved to appoint Michael Clark to Position 7 on the Budget Committee for a three-year term beginning November 1, 2004, and ending on October 31, 2007. MINUTES--Eugene City Council October 25, 2004 Page 10 Regular Session