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<br />T. Use of Bicycle Paths - Councilman Williams wondered whether the City by ordinance Comm
<br /> could enforce use of bicycle paths by bike riders. He noted the number of paths 10/17/73
<br /> built for that purpose and the substantial number of people riding bikes in the Affirrrl e~
<br /> middle of the street. It was understood the question would be looked into.
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<br />U. Planning Commission Appointments- State law now provides for appointment of plan-
<br /> ning commission members by councils. Terms of two Eugene Planning Commission members
<br /> will expire January 1, 1974, one of which is that of Betty Niven who has expressed
<br /> the desire to not be considered for reappointment. It was suggested Council give
<br /> consideration to prompt implementation of a selection process in order to have ap-
<br /> ,pointees available on January 1.
<br /> ,Councilman Wood suggested a special meeting of Council members in order to review
<br /> 'criteria, choices, "etc. Mrs. Beal thought it would be helpful to have a list of
<br /> !present members, qualifications, length of terms, etc., to give an idea of the
<br /> : type of expertise felt needed. She suggested appointment of a Council subcommittee
<br /> : which would consult with the Planning staff and screen nominees.
<br /> 'Councilman Williams thought a meeting at which Council members could "hash out"
<br /> selections would be appropriate. Or the Mayor could nominate persons for appoint-
<br /> , ment with Council confirmation.
<br /> : Councilman Murray suggested appointment iil the s~me manner as appointment to the
<br /> ~ Council when vacancies occur - self-initiated apPlication with a screening process --
<br /> and final decision by the Council. He asked whether present Commission members
<br /> : would continue to serve until the end of their present terms or whether Council
<br /> 'confirmation or reappointment, was necessary. Staff understanding was that appoint-
<br /> . ment of present members was valid until the present terms expire.
<br /> . Councilman Hershner left the meeting.
<br /> , Councilwoman Bea1 wondered ,whether it would be possible to increase the number of
<br /> 'members. Planning Director couldn't see how the present 'structure could be changed. ;
<br /> : He said it is difficult now getting seven lay citizens together for the neces~ary
<br /> two or three times a week for consideration of planning business.
<br /> , Councilwoman Campbell expressed her support of Commission appointment by the Council
<br /> itself. She favored taking applications, the process followed in filling Council
<br /> , vacancies. Councilman Keller expressed concern that se1f-ini~iated applications
<br /> : would not indicate whether persons would have the dedication to spend the time
<br /> , necessary on Commission work. He thought it might be better to consider people
<br /> , suggested by the Council members themselves. Councilman Murray stressed the im-
<br /> , portance of appointing members who will give the time needed, but he suggested the
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<br /> :possibility that the most outstanding members might be those the Council members e
<br /> 'themselves would b,e least likely to nominate. Mrs. Beal thought qualified people'
<br /> could be contacted to see if they would apply. She felt taking applications would;
<br /> 'simply widen the field. i Comm
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<br /> It was understood discussion would continue at the October 24, 1973 committee Affirm
<br /> ,meeting. /
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<br />V. DEQ p~'biic--Heariiii re: Noise Control - Conflicts with scheduled meeting with
<br /> EWEB on October 29 at 7:30 p.m. DEQ will be considering regulations for off-i
<br /> I road recreational vehicles and motorcycles, road vehicles, racing events, Comm I
<br /> public roads, industry and commerce, and guidelines for schools - authorize 10/17/73
<br /> staff attendance and request permission to file written statement at a sub- ! Affirm
<br /> sequent date.
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<br />W. Appointment, Downtown Development Board - Gene Bates, l7i6 Adkins Street, for Comm
<br /> 10/17/73
<br /> . balance of term ending January 1, 1975, replacing Dick SchimmeJ, resigned. Affirm
<br />x.' European Trip, Councilwoman Carripbelr~"'Mrs. .-..,.... -. -.-. _.'-, ,--. -..---._-~- --"; ~ --
<br /> Campbell reported that she found the
<br /> air. and noise pollution during a recent trip to Europe appalling. She thought Comm
<br /> people in this cOuntry who were trying to save what is left should carryon and 10/10/73
<br /> feel satisfie~ about what they are trying to do. File II
<br />Y. Vice President Agnew Resignation - Mayor Anderson brought the news of Spiro Agnew's'.
<br /> resignation as vice president of the united States, the last information being that~
<br /> -he was sentenced to three years' probation and fined $10,000 on a no contest plea Comm
<br /> -~ to an income tax evasion charge. Councilman McDonald expressed his regret and 10/10/73
<br /> noted the seriousness of the situation as it relates to foreign affairs in view . File
<br /> ,'of the current trouble in the mid-East.
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