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e e e , Mayor Obie said the Partnership has many inquiries from business managers about locating businesses here. x. Pleasures of Working with the Council Mr. Miller said he enjoys learning about the council and City activities. He said he also enjoys council processes and the creativity that comes from conflict. He said he is happy to be part of a group that has made an impact on the city. For example, the 7th Avenue widening makes traveling easier. Mr. Bennett said he is on the Central Retail Management Committee and the Central Marketing Committee and he enjoys those activities because of his interest in the downtown. He said he enjoys all his committee assignments. He said he is evaluating the organization of his time and schedule because council activities take more time than he expected. He said serving on the council is more complex than he anticipated but he appreciates the challenge. Ms. Wooten said she is glad the councilors take opportunities to be friends. She said she feels an obligation and responsibility about the council's working, thinking, and acting together although sometimes the processes and results are frustrating. She said serving on the council is a pleasure. Ms. Bascom sa i d she enjoys bei ng the "poi nt personll on the council for thi ngs she cares about. She said she receives many telephone calls from constituents and she enjoys being part of the political process in the city. Mr. Rutan said he enjoys his work on the council. He said the councilors work together in a positive way and the results of council deliberations are positive actions for the city. Ms. Schue said she especially enjoys her contacts with people in other jurisdictions. Ms. Ehrman said new councilors sometimes have to change priorities and the way they work with other councilors. She said she usually receives telephone calls only about major issues. She would like more public participation. She said constituents often do not realize how councilors vote. Sometimes she gets blamed for council action she opposed. She said she represented herself as a liberal and feels her votes reflect her representation. She said she of tens feels compelled to defend City actions. She said she enjoys the business trips councilors take and the dinner and lunch meetings. She does not know if she will run again. She said the airport expansion is a successful council project and she hopes the downtown renovation and the Riverfront Research Park are also successful. Mayor Obi e said he enjoys successful Ci ty projects such as the airport expansion and the Sister City Program. He said such projects prove that perseverance and diligence get results. He said the councilors have demonstrated leadership and he enjoys working with them. Responding to a request from Mayor Obie, City Manager Micheal Gleason said the council has shown much excellent leadership. He said the council sets goals and stays with the goals. MINUTES--Eugene City Council May 18, 1987 Page 6