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e responded that the public has already made its choice on a nuclear free zone. Ms. Ehrman said she agrees with Mr. Bennett that placing three questions on the same ballot might confuse voters. Mr. Gleason said an advisory ballot can be structured to first ask if voters want a nuclear free zone, and then ask which type they prefer. Mr. Bennett said he agrees with Ms. Wooten in that the public has already spoken with regard to the nuclear free zone. However, he said time has passed and citizens might have had the opportunity to review additional information on the issue. Ms. Wooten restated that she is not in favor of a ballot measure that asks voters if they support a nuclear free zone. She said the council's commitment to the public was that it would refine the original law. She said it should not be an issue if the public has changed its mind. Ms. Bascom said it is not wise to second-guess the earlier vote. She said the council could discuss repealing the ordinance at a later date if it proves not workable. e Mayor Obie asked Mr. Sercombe to draft two proposals: 1) a ballot measure that gives voters the option to repeal the nuclear free zone itself in addition to asking which version they prefer; and 2) a measure that only asks voters to select one version of the ordinance. Mr. Sercombe clarified that the first option should not give voters three choices because of the problems posed to the Lane County Elections office. He said he will draft an option that first asks voters if they support a nuclear free zone, then secondly asks which version they favor. B. Master's Towing Service Complaints Ms. Wooten said she continues to receive complaints about the behavior and enforcement techniques of Master's Towing Service. She said she is frustrated about how the ongoing problem should be addressed. Mr. Miller said he met with representatives from Master's Towing and thought some solutions were being worked out. Mr. Holmer said the suggestions to improve relations included having the company do a better job posting parking zones. He said he has not received a report back from staff on the issue. Ms. Wooten said the most recent incident occurred at a duplex lot near the University of Oregon. She said a small moving van was towed away while unloading the occupants I furniture. Mr. Miller said one of the City suggestions in the case of an e MINUTES--Eugene City Council January 20, 1988 Page 3