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e proVlslons of the current ordinance which requires that a dog be leashed and the leash in-hand whenever the dog is taken off the owner's property. He requested that dog control be reconsidered. Thorn Alberti, 830 West 18th Avenue, referred to current concern within the scientific community that Oregon is due for a significant earthquake and requested that regulations for new buildings in Eugene include adherence to earthquake codes. David Oaks, PO Box 11284, described a statement attributed to Mayor Miller following the election on the library location as an insult to the voters. Robert Wolfe, 505 West 25th Avenue, commented that voting is a privilege and a duty, and he urged the council to respect and adhere to the decisions made by a majority of the voters. Eva Edelman, 2979 West 15th Avenue, spoke about the principles of democracy and requested council responsiveness and accountability to the voters. Randy Prince, PO Box 927, requested council review of transportation priorities and attention to the use of non-renewable resources. David Zupan, 972 West 4th Avenue, addressed the council on the issue of accountability and said elections are many citizens' only means of communication with the council. He urged councilors to take positions that reflect their beliefs. ~ S. Kelly Isgris, 2258 Agate Street, identified herself as owner of a market at 24th Avenue and Agate Street. Ms. Isgris reported that her customers had received citations for tying their dogs outside her store while they shopped. She said there had been no bite or injury incidents prompting these citations and she considered this method of animal control damaging to her business. Ms. Isgris proposed further study of the issue and suggested that an area could be designated for dog tie-up. She presented a petition which she said had been signed by over 200 customers and which requested amendment of the ordinance. Bayard McConnaughey, 1653 Fairmount Boulevard, spoke about zoning restrictions and said it is best to begin with the strictest possible regulations rather than attempting to strengthen inadequate rules once they have been implemented. Paul Nicholson, 1855 East 28th Avenue, described the recent vote on the library as an informed electorate's strong statement against the City administration, library staff, and the media. Mr. Nicholson proposed paying off the debts owed by the tax increment district, eliminating that district, and submitting a direct levy for a library to the voters. He said the voters should determine the location and type of library to be built. e MINUTES--Eugene City Council April 10, 1989 Page 2