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e e e M I NUT E S Eugene City Council McNutt Room--City Hall April 9, 1986 12:45 p.m. COUNCILORS PRESENT: Debra Ehrman, Emily Schue, Cynthia Wooten (12:45 p.m.-l :00 p.m.), Freeman Holmer, Ruth Bascom, Roger Rutan (12:45 p.m.-l:28 p.m.), Jeff Miller. COUNCILORS ABSENT: Richard Hansen. The adjourned meeting of March 19, 1986, of the City Council of the City of Eugene, Oregon, was called to order by Mayor Brian B. Obie. I. ITEMS FOR MAJOR, COUNCIL, AND CITY MANAGER, APPOINTMENTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS, AGENDA ADJUSTMENTS A. National Dance Week Councilor Wooten said the Eugene Ballet Company and other local dance com- panies will celebrate National Dance Week the last week in April. She suggested the staff draft a letter for the Mayor's signature which will recognize the celebration. The other councilors agreed with her request. B. Report on Fortified Wines Ms. Wooten said she had requested a report about the Portland City Council's action which banned fortified wines in certain areas of the city and the results of the action. She would like the report as soon as possible. C. Report on Changes at the Jail Councilor Ehrman asked the staff to prepare a report about the ramifications of the changes in the administration of the Lane County Jail. D. Report on Community Help for Law Enforcement Agencies Councilor Miller asked the staff to prepare a report about the possibility of asking college students and senior citizens to be community helpers in the downtown mall, City parks, and the University area where there is harassment and crime in the summer. He said such citizens can help law enforcement agencies by notifying them of specific needs. He said such programs have worked well with a very low budget in other communities. MINUTES--Eugene City Council April 9, 1986 Page 1