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e pumps from storm sewer revenue. He said ; t has been assumed that the University will maintain the Millrace. He said he will investigate the matter and report to the council. D. Nuclear Free Zone Task Force Mr. Rutan said he is concerned about plans of the Nuclear Free Zone Task Force for Nuclear Weapon Free Zone Commemoration Day on August 6. He said the purpose of the Nuclear Free Zone Task Force was to resolve questions about structure, legality, and constitutionality so that the ordinance would be workable and express the spirit of the people. He said it seems parts of the ordinance are being implemented without review by the council and without resolution of fundamental questions about the legality, constitutionality, and enforceability of the ordinance. He said he is concerned about activities of the Nuclear Free Zone Task Force. He suggested the council discuss the matter at the quarterly process session on May 18, 1987. Answering a question from Mayor Obie, Glen Potter of the Intergovernmental Relations Division said the council authorized implementation of the notification and sign installation sections of the ordinance. Councilors were notified of plans for a Commemoration Day. Ms. Wooten said the Nuclear Free Zone Task Force is addressing the issues mentioned by Mr. Rutan. She said the ordinance is the law and there did not seem to be controversy about a Commemoration Day. e Mr. Rutan said he understood the council intended to enforce and carry out the ordinance after fundamental questions were resolved. He said the Commemoration Day is one of the most objectionable parts of the ordinance to many of his constituents. Ms. Ehrman said she did not think a Commemoration Day was controversial and, therefore, it should be planned. Ms. Schue said the council acknowledged that the Nuclear Free Zone Ordinance is the law and parts where there are no legal questions should be implemented. She said people may not like parts of the ordinance but that is no reason to postpone implementing it. For example, the signs are being installed even though some people may not like them. Mr. Bennett said he represents the council on the Nuclear Free Zone Task Force. He said he will not represent the council on the task force if the task force is only to consider technical legal issues. He said direction from the council to the task force went beyond the technical legal issues. He said the composition of the Nuclear Free Zone Board and the cost of implementing the requirements of the ordinance should be addressed by the task force. Mr. Bennett said he and Ms. Wooten wrote a memo to the council that indicated that they understood the charge to the task force included more than the technical legal issues. Ms. Wooten added that the charge includes the scope of the ordinance. Mr. Bennett emphasized that the other councilors should tell them if that understanding is wrong. -- MINUTES--Eugene City Council Work Session May 13, 1987 Page 2