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- Mr. Holmer said he would support spending staff time if it is under the auspices of the Arts Funding Committee or Joint Parks Committee. D. Skateboarding Ms. Ehrman reported a constituent concern with skateboarders congregating at Charnel Mulligan Park and she requested an update on the situation as it relates to park ruless and curfew and noise ordinances. Ms. Bascom reported that the Joint Parks Committee is moving ahead with a Skateboarding Task Force. E. Curfew Mr. Green said that ordinances the City is unable to enforce should be discussed and their removal considered. He specifically referred to the curfew ordinance requiring teenagers to be off the streets after certain hours. F. Graffiti Mr. Green suggested considering an ordinance to require the removal of graffiti after a reasonable period of time. He said that the Coalition for Prevention of Gang Activity considers graffiti to be a recruitment tool used by gangs. e Referring to a recent incident involving racist graffiti in Junction Citys Mayor Miller declared that such racist activity is unacceptable in this community and he commended the County for its quick response to the incident. Councilors concurred with his statement. G. EWEB Public Plaza Councilors accepted an invitation to dinner with the EWEB Board of Directors to celebrate the September opening of the public plaza. H. Television Coverage of Council Meetings Ms. Bascom said she would prefer eating without being photographed at the same time. A comment was made that editing with discretion would be appreciated. II. WORLD VETERANS' CHAMPIONSHIPS STATUS REPORT Ernie Drapelas Parkss Recreations and Cultural Services Departments introduced Tom Jordan and Barbara Kousky. Mr. Jordan reported that with the championships a week aways 4s951 entries have been accepted from 58 countries. Additional officials are still being recruited. e MINUTES--Eugene City Council July 19 s 1989 Page 2