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Councilor Meisner, responding to comments made that suggested drive-through fast food restaurants and gas stations were not subject to the same regulations as cell towers, said many neighborhoods would likely support regulating the location of such businesses. Councilor Meisner noted that the council had discussed the Planning Division work plan and the staff limitations of that division. He pointed out that Option 3 included a high-priority work program on this issue with full funding and asked for a sense of what was being proposed. He wanted to know what the work program was comprised of and what it would cost. Councilor Meisner remarked that he had spent time in Concord, Massachusetts, and observed that Concord was geographically compact and surrounded by other communities and should it ban outright the placement of cell towers if would not likely lose any coverage. He asked staff to look into the comparability of the cities of Eugene and Concord. Councilor Nathanson commented that some public agencies and cities actively encourage the placement of towers on public property as it was a revenue source. Councilor Bettman asked, regarding the regulation of interference for public safety purposes, if the federal government did a ~good job" and whether there were problems with interference with public safety radios. Mr. Lidz said he was relatively certain there were no problems. City Manager Taylor added that there were no complaints from the Police and Fire departments during his tenure. Councilor Bettman opined that it would have been better to have another work session on the item in order for the council to be apprised of the issues and allow for better discussion in order to provide staff better direction to modify the provisions. City Manager Taylor responded that the council had given specific directions for what information was needed and this was the information before the council. Mayor Torrey commented that the people who own the airways were protective of that right and were vociferous to the FCC when encroached upon. He did not think it merited concern on the part of the council. Mayor Torrey called for a break at 9:02 p.m. The council reconvened at 9:10 p.m. 4. PUBLIC HEARING: An Ordinance Concerning Motor Vehicle Fuel Dealer's Business Licenses; and Amending Sections 3.467, 3.474, 3.480, 3.483, and 3.484 of the Eugene Code, 1971 City Manager Taylor explained this was a subject that had been under considerable discussion and staff would be available to respond to questions after the hearing. Mayor Torrey opened the public hearing. Jeff Green, 2111 West 12th Avenue, Apartment 12, provided neutral testimony. He instructed the councilors, should they ultimately approve the ordinance, to spend the money well by testing the soils and base rock underneath roads and building roads that would endure for longer. He explained that he had been a laboratory technician working with soils who had tested many of the local streets of Eugene and MINUTES--Eugene City Council December 6, 2004 Page 9 Regular Session