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as proposed in Attachment F of this agenda item, including the addition of the 49.3 acre Pick and Pull parcel (tax lot 3700) to the boundary. Mr. Poling reiterated that it would exclude the other six properties that were considered railroad properties. Ms. Ortiz said while she appreciated the spirit in which the amendment was offered, the chance that something of no benefit to the community would take over the property should it sell was too great. She indicated that she would place a motion to amend on the table should Mr. Poling's motion pass. City Attorney Glenn Klein suggested that Ms. Ortiz move to delete the language she objected to from the amendment. Ms. Ortiz, seconded by Ms. Bettman, moved to amend Mr. Poling's amendment to delete the Pick and Pull property. Mr. Kelly said it was important over the short term to respect the community's wishes on this. He pointed out that the City Council could, by resolution, amend the boundary of the zone at any time. Mr. Poling stated that the intent of his amendment was to make sure the definition of the railroad property was addressed and the council was clear on the issue. He expressed his willingness to support Ms. Ortiz's amendment. Ms. Bettman supported Ms. Ortiz's amendment. She added that she hoped the motion that removed greenfields would be adhered to carefully. Mr. Braud assured her that staff had reviewed the entire area and removed all of the greenfield sites according to the traditional Planning definition of greenfield. Mr. Pap6 commented that he had never considered this property to be a railroad property. He thought presupposing what would move on to this site was a mistake. He noted that substantial properties had already been pulled out. Ms. Taylor opined that the whole community stood to lose from the proposed enterprise zone. She said her goal at this meeting had been to influence others to vote against the enterprise zone. Now she saw that in all likelihood the main motion would pass and she wished to change her vote on Ms. Bettman's motion to amend. Mr. Klein explained that it was not possible to change her vote at this point. Ms. Bettman indicated she would remake her motion. Ms. Taylor, seconded by Ms. Solomon, moved to extend the time by five minutes. The motion passed unanimously, 8:0. Mayor Piercy called for the vote on Ms. Ortiz's amendment to Mr. Poling's amendment. The motion to amend the amendment passed, 5:3; Mr. Poling, Mr. Pap6, and Ms. Solomon voting in opposition. MINUTES--Eugene City Council April 20, 2005 Page 3 Work Session