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An appropriations rider introduced by Senator Hatfield states that tracts in e the Mapleton Ranger District sold in the late 1970's and returned under the 1984 timber contract relief program will be considered old sales and will be available for resale without violating the Federal injunction. It will provide two to two-and-a-ha1f years of timber harvest and about 2~OOO jobs in the Map1eton Ranger District. Ms. Cherry said the City Attorney modified the resolution distributed in the council packets. The last resolution distributed to the council has been approved by the City Attorney. It sta tes tha t the Eugene Ci ty Counci 1 supports only sales that do not cause environmental degradation. Ms. Schue said L-COG has been considering the situtation in the Mapleton Ranger District for months. L-COG members from western Lane County have expressed concerns about the economy of that region and other L-COG members are concerned about the economic health of all of Lane County. Sena tor Hatfield's proposal is a temporary solution. She recommended approval as a way of recognizing the economic problems of Eugene and the rest of Lane County. Answering a question from Ms. Ehrman, Ms. Cherry said she did not believe the Lane County Commissioners have acted on the proposal. Responding to a question from Ms. Wooten, Ms. Cherry said it will take the Forest Service two to three years to complete the work required by the court. Ms. Wooten thought the work can be completed by October 1986. She e noted the council has a precedent of taking positions only on issues that directly affect Eugene. She said the Map1eton Ranger District injunction is a complex issue. She cannot participate in the council vote because her employment may involve her in the legislation. Mr. Hansen said the economy of western Lane County directly affects the economy of Eugene; therefore, Eugene will be affected if the mills in Mapleton close. He would support the resolution. Resolution No. 3932--A resolution supporting Federal legis- lation which would authorize the U.S. Forest Service to make sales of timber tracts within the Map1eton Ranger District. Mr. Hansen moved, seconded by Ms. Schue, to adopt the resolution. Ms. Ehrman will not support the motion because she does not have enough background information. Ms. Bascom will support the motion because the solution is a "straight forward interim" one. Roll call vote; the motion carried, 5:1. Mr. Hansen, Ms. Schue, Ms. Bascom, Mr Holmer, and Mr. Miller voted aye. - Ms. Ehrman voted nay. Ms. Wooten abstained. MINUTES--Eugene City Council Ju ly 8, 1985 Pa ge 9