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---- e In response to a question from Mr. Boles, Mr. Gleason said that a fixed pur- chase price was not part of the initial agreement. If a decision was made to purchase the building, the City must purchase it at no more than fair market value at the time of purchase. The motion passed, 6:2 (Ms. Ehrman and Ms. Bascom opposed). IV. WORK SESSION: METROPOLITAN INDUSTRIAL LANDS STUDY Carol Heinkel, of the Lane Council of Governments, provided a brief summary of the materials included in the agenda packet, and offered to answer questions. Mr. Nicholson noted that the Downtown Commission's concern about allowing office uses that are unrelated to industrial uses in business parks will most likely be a popular topic of testimony during the public hearing. V. WORK SESSION: NATURAL RESOURCES SPECIAL STUDY Neil Bjorklund, Planning and Development Department, summarized the informa- tion included in the agenda packet. He noted that the majority of public testimony requested that the North 66th Street site be added to the inventory. Other issues included the study's lack of specificity, which staff explained will be addressed through implementing ordinances. Mr. Bjorklund added that this plan offers implementation strategies for policies already in the current Metro Plan. e Mr. MacDonald requested more information be provided at a later date on the status of stormwater maintenance issues. Mr. Boles stated that Jenny Sirnio, President of the Planning Commission, was present to answer any questions. VI. SOUTH HILLS FIRE SAFETY Mr. Gleason introduced Bill Bass, the Director of Fire and Emergency Services. Mr. Bass presented a topographic map of the Eugene area, noting the large number of deciduous and evergreen trees. He said that in addition to the growing number of trees, more houses are being built in forest areas. These locations are difficult to get to because of many factors, such as narrow, winding roads and steep slopes. Mr. Bass said that Oregon has had a drought for the past six or seven years, and that the current moisture content resem- bles that found in August. He said that Oregon has already had major forest fires this year. Mr. Bass said that this year, Eugene is emphasizing prevention, with a theme of "no fire in my backyard." Media, neighborhood newsletters, door hangers, flyers, and informational signs will be used to educate the public on preven- tative measures. Activities include neighborhood and community meetings, neighborhood cleanups sponsored by disposal companies, concentrated media campaigns, door-to-door campaigns, roving fire crews visiting neighborhoods, e MINUTES--Eugene City Council June 17, 1992 Page 7 11:30 Work Session