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e business comes from small companies. He said his business has a lot of contact with high technology companies and confirmed that the results of the Chamber of Commerce's survey are accurate. He said most high technology entrepreneurs are individuals who do not want to come to a place that is anti-business. He said the City of Eugene is starting to get a reputation similar to Berkeley, California. Julie Bowers, 7 Madison Street, said the community has spoken twice at the polls. She said she would like to the see the City of Eugene be the strongest Nuclear Free Zone possible. Ed Kelly, 2565 Quebec Street, said there has never been an expert opinion consulted throughout the entire Nuclear Free Zone debate. He said the discussions so far have been emotional, not factual. He said the money spent on studying the Nuclear Free Zone issue could have been better spent on issues such as homeless people, drugs, and the library. David Oaks, PO Box 11284, Eugene, said one of the reasons for the current recession is the large amount of military spending that is occurring. He said the council should adopt the MRV. Shawn Boles, 105 North Adams Street, said there has been significant public affirmation of the original Nuclear Free Zone ordinance that was passed in 1986. He said the MRV reflects the will of the community. Mr. Boles said public officials sometimes have to take action on issues they do not want. However, because of the two previous votes, he said the council has no choice e but to adopt the MRV. David Zupan, 972 West Fourth Avenue, said he is tired of the disparaging comments that are being directed toward the proponents of the Nuclear Free Zone. He said they are lies and fabrications being spread by a minority of the population. He said Mayor Obie is the reason the City spent $150,000 studying the issue. He said he supports a strong Nuclear Free Zone, and added that a charter amendment might be the only way one can be adopted. Benette K. Rauch, 935 West Fifth Avenue, said she supports a strong Nuclear Free Zone that would prohibit all nuclear materials. She said the City should encourage people to engage in the types of businesses that can benefit everyone. Rhonda Rauch, 935 West Fifth Avenue, said if people think that business and returning graduates are important, they should remember their daughter could be like one of the victims of Hiroshima or Nagasaki. David W. Sohm, 85425 Dilley Lane, said he is in the real estate appraisal business and is worried about the liability that the ordinance places on him since he is obligated to inform clients about local laws. He said option B carries the spirit of the MRV without the negative connotations. David Sommerville, 950-1/2 West 11th Avenue, said he is a biologist and a new businessperson in the community. He said he has no problems with the council e MINUTES--Eugene City Council June 13, 1988 Page 9