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burning ban so that the area can be burned later this summer to obtain a prairie-like environment. e Ms. Ehrman suggested the burning be publicized so that the community understands the burning. Answering her questions, Cathy MacDonald of the Nature Conservancy said burning the area in the last several years has resulted in an increase in two of the rare plants. There has been no change in the third plant. Replying to questions from Mr. Holmer, Ms. MacDonald said other ways of maintaining the prairie-like environment would be to cut the trees or use herbicides. She said the Indians burned the Willamette Valley almost annually and so the plants are used to burning. They are dormant now. She said Nature Conservancy officials think burning will be necessary for the next four or five years. Then, perhaps burning will be necessary only every ten years. She said Conservancy officials went to many houses in the area last year to explain the burning. Answering questions from Mr. Bennett, Ms. Bascom, and Mr. Holmer, Ms. MacDonald said plans indicate the natural area will be donated to the City or the Nature Conservancy when surrounding properties are developed. The natural area is about 100 acres. The Nature Conservancy would like to burn about 37 acres. Pear, apple, and Oregon Ash trees need to be controlled. She said there are lots of existing trees that need to be "set back." She said the dominant grass is Tufted Hairgrass. The Bradshaw's Lomatium occurs in six places in the world, one of the other rare plants occurs in three other places, and the Aster Curtis plant has been located in about 12 places. e CB 2975--An ordinance granting an exception to the application of Eugene Code, 1971, Section 6.200; and declaring an emergency. Mr. Holmer moved, seconded by Ms. Schue, that the bill be read the second time by council bill number only, with unanimous consent of the council, and that enactment be considered at this time. The motion carried unanimously, 7:0. Mr. Holmer moved, seconded by Ms. Schue, that the bill be approved and given final passage. Roll call vote; all councilors present voting aye, the bill was passed (and became Ordinance No. 19493). VI. CENTRAL AREA TRANSPORTATION STUDY City Manager Micheal Gleason introduced the item. Dave Reinhard of the Public Works Department gave the staff report. He said the council held a public hearing on the Central Area Transportation Study (CATS) on June 8, 1987, and the CATS traffic and parking recommendations (modifi ed by the Planning Commission) are reflected in the Eugene Parking and Traffic Circulation Plan. e MINUTES--Eugene City Council July 27, 1987 Page 5