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e D. Nuclear-Free Zone Regarding the recent news article about Rohr Industry's concern with respect to the nuclear-free zone, Mr. Boles commented that he hopes that Rohr, as a potential community resident, has been apprised of and is comfortable with the City's strong position toward a nuclear-free zone. Mr. Bennett said that the Rohr group has been informed that its industry is in compliance with the nuclear-free zone provision, but there is continued concern that the subjective nature of this regulatory ordinance leaves room for problematic interpretation. Mr. Bennett stressed that such concern prevents the City from attracting the type of jobs this community is seeking. Mr. Miller pointed out that Rohr's concern also revolves around timing issues; Rohr wants some assurance that the City will keep its commitments and that it welcomes the type of industry that Rohr can provide. Mr. Boles said he will meet with John Lively of the Metro Partnership to find out whether similar concerns have recently been addressed by other communities and how they have dealt with them. E. Fairground Concerns In meeting with the Westside and Far West Neighborhood groups, Ms. Ehrman said that the addition of the new skating facility at the Lane County Fairground has heightened community concerns surrounding such issues as the dust created from the unpaved parking lot and major ingress/egress problems. e F. Horseshoe Pitching Ms. Bascom informed the council that a local group of horseshoe pitchers gave a presentation to the Joint Parks Committee at its January 17 meeting. She indicated that this group is partially responsible for development of the facility under Washington/Jefferson Bridge and should serve as an example of the type of exemplary volunteer effort that is appreciated in this community. G. Martin Luther King Junior Celebration Mr. Green commended staff for their efforts at making the Martin Luther King Junior Day celebration a tremendous success. He acknowledged Greg Rikhoff and Vicki Stewart, Intergovernmental Relations, for their work associated with the Commission on the Rights of Minorities. Ms. Bascom echoed Mr. Green's commendation. H. Eugene Arts Foundation Mr. Holmer reminded the council that in its work session on January 22 it will be discussing the issue of funding for the arts in our community at which time he will share a report from the Eugene Arts Foundation (EAF). In addition to the endowment funds that EAF currently grants, it is starting a new program called Arts Stabilization Funding with the goal of helping local performing arts groups adopt a more rational financing structure. e MINUTES--Eugene City Council January 17, 1990 Page 2