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. consideration of a new library. She pointed out that increased cooperation between cities and the County would increase the efficiency of library service delivery to all County residents. Mike Fox, 330 North Adams, said parking and traffic congestion would be difficult issues if the library is located at 8th Avenue and Olive Street. He anticipated that within a year after completion, the council would ask the voters to approve an additional parking structure costing between $10 million and $12 million. Mr. Fox said that as it was drafted, the utility tax ordinance would allow the council to amend it at its discretion. Mayor Obie announced that because the hour was growing late, those still wishing to speak should be as brief as possible. He said the record would remain open until January 9 and written comments could be submitted until that time. Thaddeus Jozwiak, 2622 Willona Drive, said he was a retired citizen living on a pension. He advised the community to use existing facilities, such as school libraries, and to not build new buildings. Eleanor Mulder, 2775 Emerald, spoke in support of the Pankow library development and handed out a written statement. Michael Gannon, Box 10324, commented that the speed with which the Pankow proposal was being processed implied that citizen's best interests were not being considered. He referred to a low-cost downtown housing proposal and a e proposed downtown transportation center, both of which were not successful and said the council needs to address transportation problems. Mr. Gannon was particularly concerned about the use of fossil fuels and damage to the ozone layer. Alice Carnes, 2876 Kincaid, volunteered to work on private fund-raising to support the library project and said she was willing to be taxed in order for the library to be successful. Clark Winston Cox, Jr., 1085 Patterson Street #9, opposed the utility tax which he said should be referred to the voters. He offered to contribute to private fund-raising. Mr. Cox encouraged the council to explore user fees and general revenue sources to fund library operations. He supported the Pankow development and suggested inviting a representative of Pankow to appear before the community to answer questions. Scott Elliott, 480 Monroe, supported expansion of the library at its present site when the City can afford it and said a library belongs in a residential neighborhood. He expected voters to oppose relocating the library, combining a public building with a private business, and any increase in taxes. Donna Tjaden, 850 Snell, identified herself as a member of the Eugene Foundation Board and said Eugene needs a new library, the Pankow proposal represents the best opportunity to realize that need, and she was prepared to assist with fund-raising or to accept donations. - MINUTES--Eugene City Council December 19, 1988 Page 11 ,.5.1::_ L