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- important to have the Chancellorls Office located where there is a long tradition of higher education. Ms. Schue said it is important for the Mayor to have the formal support of the council on the issue. Mr. Holmer moved, seconded by Ms. Bascom, that the City Council officially oppose all proposals to relocate the Office of the Chancellor of the State System of Higher Education and that the Mayor communicate with the State Board and the Governor stating the City's opposition to such a move. Roll call vote; the motion carried unanimously, 7:0. V. RECOMMENDATION FROM BOXING COMMISSION City Manager Mike Gleason introduced the item. Mayor Obie said two members of the audience have requested to speak on the issue. However, he said the agenda item is not open to public hearing. e Kim Larson, Boxing and Wrestling Commission, said the commission is turning over to the City $7,089.63 as the final payment of taxes collected by the commission. He said the commission recommended that $855 in taxes paid by the University of Oregon for its Pro Wrestling Card fundraiser be returned to the University. He said the commission recommended that the remainder of the 40 percent designated for amateur athletics ($1,981) go to the Parks and Recreation Trust Fund to be used as needed by the West Eugene Boxing Club youth program. The commission also asked that the council urge those veterans' organizations receiving the remaining 60 percent to consider using the money to support local youth programs. The veterans' organizations that will receive the $4,253.63 are American Legion Post #3, Amercian Legion Post #161, Veterans of Foreign Wars #293, and World War I Barracks #33. Mayor Obie thanked the members of the commission for their time and effort. He said a council subcommittee has suggested that a subcommittee on civic emergencies be created to follow up on recommendations like that of the Boxing Commission. VI. CALL FOR PUBLIC HEARING FOR MARCH 14, 1988, REGARDING STREET VACA- TION (MOUNT CALVARY CEMETERY) (SV 87-4) City Manager Mike Gleason introduced the item. CB 3019--An ordinance calling a public hearing for March 14, 1988, to consider vacation of a portion of Loma Linda Lane west of Willamette Street and south of Crest Drive. e Mr. Holmer moved, seconded by Ms. Ehrman, that the bill be MINUTES--Eugene City Council January 27, 1988 Page 9