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to play an active role. He said the community cannot tolerate the present situation and he will move forward with that in mind. . Ms. Wooten she would like to be informed of actions the Mayor may take. She said she would like the City to consider sponsoring a public forum to provide the public with information and an opportunity to express opinions to both sides. She said she would like to participate in the development of a forum. Mayor Obie directed the City Manager to develop a way of communicating developments to the councilors. Ms. Wooten said the council should be informed and consulted about major City actions. Mr. Holmer said all the councilors should be informed. B. Bicycle Ride to Fern Ridge Reservior Ms. Bascom said the Bicycle Committee is sponsoring a ride to Fern Ridge Reservior on April 11,1987, to demonstrate the route. C. Tree-Planting Ceremony Ms. Bascom said School District 4J and City officials participated in a tree planting ceremony at Roosevelt Middle School at 24th Avenue and Hilyard Street. D. Landscaping on 7th Avenue Ms. Bascom said landscaping is completed on the section of 7th Avenue that was widened last year. e E. Landscaping on Highway 99 North Ms. Bascom said former Councilor Hansen gave large tubs to the Tree and Beautification Committee and said they must be used on privately owned land. She said the tubs will be used to landscape the property at 1601 Highway 99 North. The owner of the property will pay for putting plants in the tubs. F. National Council on Public Works Improvement Mr. Holmer discussed several trips he took during the council's recess because he is a member of the National Council on Public Works Improvement. He said the council is reviewing nine reports it has received and will sponsor a national conference in the fall. The council's final report to the United States President and Congress will be based on the reports, comments received on the reports, and the conference. In order to receive expert advice on the reports from the council, Mr. Holmer said he contacted Jean Reeder, General Manager of the Eugene Water and Electric Board; Christine Andersen, Eugene Public Works Director; and Phyllis Loobey, General Manager of Lane Transit District. He said these women are in important managerial positions in Eugene. e MINUTES--Eugene City Council April 8, 1987 Page 3