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e e . Commission respect trees, he stated that he has spent many of the past 12 years defending trees. He said 6th and 7th Avenues are fed into by several streets and it can be only viewed as the major east/west arterial for the city. He said people must choose between a future freeway project and a light rail project in ten years. He challenged people to become involved in the future transporation system process. He said the Sierra Club has a motto of "not blind opposition to progress, but opposition to blind progress." Mr. Ball felt that the project passes that test and stated that he would support the motion. Councilor Holmer, addressing the topic of trees, stating the Design Review Committee would preserve the maximum consistent with the economic health of the commmunity. In regard to councilors listening to the public, he said the council has listened carefully and he has listened for guidance and wisdom. He said he was concerned when told to base his decision on the number of people speaking for or against the issue. He responded that several witnesses in support of the project represented substantial groups such as the League of Women Voters. As a councilor, he said he has considered the testimony presented and the information provided from other sources and will be content with his vote. Mayor Keller stated that the role of the public has changed the direction of the project. Remembering the major road projects in the past 11 years, he said that none of the decisions have been easy, but he felt that the decisions made were in the best interest of the city. He concurred that the present project is part of an overall plan and stressed that the Land Use Plan in place is performing good work for the residents of Eugene. He said the council does not take any of its decisions lightly and that the councilors have read all the material submitted. He said the important factor is that the residents do take part in the process. He thanked Mr. Gix and the others involved for their work and participation. The motion carried 6:1; Mr. Obie, Ms. Schue, Mr. Hansen, Mr. Ball, Mr. Holmer, and Ms. Smith voting aye; and Ms. Wooten voting nay. The meeting was adjourned to January 25, 1984, at 11:50 p.m. Respectfully submitted, ..//1'.. .,l /7 7;;/:"/ ,.--' ,,".,/ "Mi ~~l D: G'l epson .. .;;.'.. 1" City Manager .~ ~.-.~ (Recorded by Thorn Strunk) TS:bm/CM32bl MINUTES-Eugene City Council January 23, 1984 Page 23