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Oregon had the largest organism on the planet, a large fungi growing under trees. He also had attended the homeless convention. He related that he had his bicycle adjusted there and had met several people who lived under the apartment buildings in his neighborhood. th Gienie Assink , 221 66 Street, Springfield, supported the WOPR plan. She related that democratic leader in the House, Mike Schaufler, had specifically stated on the House floor that timber production was critical for Oregon counties. She declared that trees were a renewable resource and that the Oregon Forest Practices Act required replanting after harvest. She averred that cleared areas benefited wildlife such as the black- tailed deer. She said what was needed was an environmental plan that provided economic and environmental balance by maintaining critical protections in the Northwest Forest Plan as well as making adjustments in order to achieve the timber yield “initially promised.” She challenged the council to come up with a better plan. She pointed out that voters in Lane County had opposed tax increases to cover the costs of services. She averred that if the council was not willing to support a plan that would bring financial stability to the county, what would it propose to do to meet the need? She disputed the notion that old growth still existed in Lane County. She encouraged everyone to research the plan further before opposing it. th Adam Detteer , 542 East 12 Avenue, Apt. 2, noted he was a University of Oregon student. He opposed the WOPR. He argued that even if a forest could be returned to its original state, there would be a value the forests would lose that could not be restored. He declared that this value lay in a forest’s history as a natural place free from the impact of “human manipulation.” He believed that natural places were valuable because they were “beyond the human built world.” He opined that “destroying natural places” would destroy a “window into the world.” He urged everyone not to allow the forests to be logged. David Tvedt , 801 Lynn Lane, asked the City Council to oppose the WOPR. He related that he had explored old growth areas in Lane County and there were not a lot left. He submitted photos of some of those areas, much of which he projected would be logged. He also submitted a photo of an area near McGowan Creek that would be logged. He noted that the Forest Service had indicated that timber sales were “total losers” at present because the value of wood had fallen. He had read through much of the WOPR and felt that it contained many faults. Kathleen Brandt , 1960 Alder Street, related that she and her family had bought an older home in the University neighborhood and were very happy there. She said her kitchen window looked over Alder Street th at 19 Avenue. She underscored that it was a bicycle thoroughfare. She was concerned about the safety of that neighborhood. She noted that in addition to the University population many people traversed the area to go to work at the hospital, another large employer. She did not oppose growth, but she felt the growth had to be undertaken safely. Everett Brandt , 1960 Alder Street, did not think more apartments were needed in the area; there were already enough. He noted that should the building be constructed, he would be looking into the apartments from his bedroom window. John Sihler , 4235 Brae Burn Drive, member of the McKenzie Flyfishers, noted that he was present to speak in regard to the Wiper Measure 37 claim. He said homeowners needed stability as much or more than business owners. He quoted from the dedication of the cemetery, which dated to 1929, which directly indicated that it was intended for public cemetery purposes. He related that the Edgewood West Park Association, consisting of over 80 homeowners, had written a letter in opposition to the claim. He averred that if the cemetery had made a claim that intended to construct residential homes while perpetuating the 75- foot buffer zone, it might have garnered more support from the neighborhood. MINUTES—Eugene City Council February 11, 2008 Page 5 Regular Meeting