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<br /> e Bruce Hall, 272 Country Club Road, spoke as the regional manager of US West <br /> Communications. Mr. Hall voiced strong opposition to placing an additional <br /> burden on his customers by imposing the proposed utility tax. He was not <br /> arguing with the need or merit of a new library, but he considered the tax <br /> vehicle being considered a regressive tax. Additionally, he claimed that a <br /> tax on necessary services would not be in the best interests of residents. <br /> At this point in the meeting, a member of the audience complained that <br /> speakers were not being called in the order in which they had arrived and <br /> signed up to speak. Ms. Bascom apologized for an unintentional change in the <br /> order of requests for recognition. <br /> Nancy Spring, 2330 Palmer, expressed concern about the constitutionality of <br /> the proposed tax which she considered a regressive sales tax that would have <br /> a detrimental impact on nonprofit organizations serving aged and low-income <br /> citizens. <br /> Leslie D. Erb, 610 E. 39th Avenue, encouraged the council to have regard for <br /> the elderly when deciding how to raise money, and to be cautious about <br /> entangling the public and private sectors. <br /> Margaret Wilson, 223 Conestoga Way, spoke against imposing any sales tax <br /> which she felt would be an unfair burden to senior citizens. While she never <br /> uses the library, she said she did not oppose a new library <br /> Marian Bennison, 155 E. 49th Avenue, said citizens were not opposed to a new <br /> - or expanded library, but objected to it being located downtown, tied to a <br /> commercial building, or financed by a utility tax. She maintained that the <br /> present structure could be expanded and that there was adequate parking <br /> nearby. <br /> Randy Turnbow and daughters, 2610 Highland Oaks Drive, described the <br /> important role the library plays in the development of children. He strongly <br /> encouraged the council to improve the library and considered the proposal <br /> under consideration the only practical alternative to do so. He supported <br /> the utility tax and said it could encourage conservation. Mr. Turnbow <br /> suggested that local contractors be used on the project. <br /> George Richardson, 220 N.W. 2nd Avenue, Portland, spoke on behalf of <br /> Northwest Natural Gas Company. He supported the library but opposed the <br /> utility tax as an inappropriate tax base for providing dedicated revenue for <br /> a City project. Mr. Richardson said the utility tax was unfair to low-income <br /> citizens whose homes are more likely to lack energy-efficiency. He thought <br /> it was unfair that the oil and propane segment of the energy industry would <br /> escape the tax and he anticipated the tax having an adverse impact on <br /> Eugene's future economic development. <br /> Tom Slocum, 1950 Graham Drive, complimented the Future Committee work, but <br /> said the community cannot afford a new library at this time. He suggested <br /> that funds are being inappropriately allocated in the community and thought <br /> cuts should be made in other areas. <br /> e MINUTES--Eugene City Council December 19, 1988 Page 5 <br />
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