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e Mr. Holmer pointed out that as written, the resolution itself does not specify the eastern half-block section of 12th Avenue as does the motion presented for consideration. City Attorney Bill Gary said that the council could change the wording of the resolution by consensus and take action based on that clarification. Roll call vote; the motion was defeated, 5:4, with Mayor Miller joining councilors Bennett, Ehrman, Holmer, and Rutan in voting nay; and councilors Bascom, Boles, Green, and Schue voting aye. V. PUBLIC HEARING: ORDINANCE GRANTING AN EXCEPTION FOR OUTDOOR BURNING IN WILLOW CREEK NATURAL AREA City Manager Mike Gleason introduced the topic. Jim Croteau, Planning and Development Department, reported that the Nature Conservancy has requested that it be allowed to conduct a management burn of the Willow Creek natural area to prevent the prairie from being invaded by Oregon ash, pear, and apple trees. The lane Regional Air Pollution Authority (LRAPA) has granted approval of an open burning permit. Burns were previously approved and conducted in 1986 and 1987, and the council approved one in 1989, but due to weather constraints it was not conducted. The proposed ordinance granting the exception to open burning is to allow one burn over the next 14 months. e Mr. Rutan asked why the council is asked to consider this matter annually. Mr. Croteau responded that he considers the burn a temporary solution and by requiring annual approval, the council encourages the development of alternative means of vegetation management. Mr. Holmer and Ms. Bascom concurred with Mr. Rutan's suggestion to create a process for routine approval of the annual burn. Mr. Boles suggested amending the proposed ordinance to allow burning to occur as necessary over the next 60 months. Mayor Miller opened the public hearing. There being no requests to speak, the public hearing was closed. CB 4245--An ordinance granting an exception to the application of Eugene Code, 1971, Section 6.200; and declaring an emergency. Ms. Schue moved, seconded by Mr. Bennett, that the bill, with unanimous consent of the council, be read the second time by council bill number only, and that enactment be considered at this time. Mr. Rutan moved, seconded by Mr. Boles, to amend the proposed ordinance to indicate that permission to burn is not e MINUTES--Eugene City Council September 10, 1990 Page 5