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e over the long term, rather than 10 to 15 years. Councilor Bascom said ac- cepting anything but preferred alternative J creates the risk of overcutting the forest. The material provided by the industry included a statement that timber supply on private lands is a serious problem and overcutting has occurred. She did not think this justified cutting more on public lands. Councilor Bascom recommended that the recommendation include a statement regarding the importance of the timber supply to the City and encourage the forest service to pursue reforestation, and accept preferred alternative J. Councilor Miller expressed concern about jobs and the lack of local diversi- fication. He was impressed with Councilor Wooten1s report and considered it well done, but felt the majority concerns were important. He liked Councilor Bennett's suggestion to be in line with the County report to make a strong, consistent statement. Councilor Rutan clarified that he indicated the spirit of the majority recom- mendation mirrored the governor's preliminary comments on other forest plans to the effect the economic aspects of those plans are out of balance. Councilor Holmer pointed out, with respect to the various alternatives, the alternative J departure stipulates 670 million board feet allowable cut, which he felt would preserve the local forest jobs. After further discus- sion, Councilor Bennett said he would be comfortable with the figure of 670 million board feet. e Councilor Holmer moved, seconded by Councilor Rutan, to send a statement from the Eugene City Council to the Willamette Forest Supervisor requesting the assumptions on which the Willamette Forest Land Management Plan is based be revisited and modifications be developed to make the plan more support- ive of the role of timber management in the economic vitality of cities and counties dependent on the Willamette Forest and specifically, to attain an allowable cut of 670 million board feet. Roll call vote; the motion carried 4:3, with councilors Bascom, Ehrman, and Wooten voting no. Councilor Bascom moved, seconded by Councilor Ehrman, to allow the minority report to go to the forest service because of the closeness of the vote. Roll call vote; the motion failed 4:3, with councilors Miller, Rutan, Bennett, and Holmer voting no. V. AUTHORIZATION TO DISPOSE OF SURPLUS PROPERTY Mr. Gleason introduced the item. Councilor Ehrman asked for clarification of the value of the property. Les Lyle, Engine~ring Division, said the City is asking $435, or about $1.50 per square foot. . MINUTES--Eugene City Council May 9, 1988 Page 16