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C. Acting-in-Capacity Mayor e Councilor Ehrman thanked Ms. Wooten for acting as mayor in the absence of Mayor Brian Obie, who is returning toward the end of May. D. Tree and Beautification Commission Meeting Councilor Bascom reported on the first meeting of the Tree and Beautification Commission on May 14. The meeting was well attended. She repeated the Bicy- cle Committee1s invitation to the councilors to meet on Wednesday, May 29, at 7 p.m. at the Jefferson Pool for a tour/inspection of new bike paths. E. Gypsy Moth Spraying Program Mr. Rutan provided the council with a progress report on the spraying program in his ward. F. International Trade Week e Ms. Wooten reminded the councilors of the upcoming International Trade Week activities. She asked them to try to attend some of the seminars or workshops on Wednesday, May 22. Mayor Obie will be attending the noon luncheon on that day with the Governor. On the following day, an International Law and Busi- ness seminar is scheduled. Councilor Holmer added that a dinner will be held on Wednesday evening featuring the head of the State Department's Office of International Trade. The main topic will be the social and cultural aspects of international trade. G. Metropolitan Partnership Status Report Ms. Wooten asked that a report on the status of the Joint Metropol itan Part- nership be brought before council as soon as possible. H. Council/4-J Board Meeting As an aside to the Dunn School issue, Ms. Wooten said the City Council had not met with the Board of Directors of the 4-J School District for a long time. She proposed a future joint meeting, perhaps around a picnic, as a way of dis- cussing common issues. The other councilors agreed. At Mr. Miller's request, it was decided to invite representatives of the Bethel District Board of Dir- ectors as well to that meeting. e I. Pole, Pedal, Paddle Award Mr. Gleason introduced Terry Smith and a team of City athlete-employees who have won the "Pole, Pedal, Paddle Award" for this year. Mr. Smith described the mini-Olympic event held in Bend and then introduced his team members. J. Amended Agenda Mr. Gleason noted that the council has an amended agenda which includes Item IV concerning a BPA grant application for Eugene's rental weatherization program. MINUTES--Eugene City Council May 1 5, 1 985 Page 2