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, the mechanical field burner and it will put the burden on the state to attempt to reinstate the provisions of SB 311 - the current open field burning law. The grass seed growers will gain momentum to revoke SB 311 in next spring's e legislative session. If successful, open field burning will persist for many more years. Mayor Anderson believes the City should request the court's permission to intervene on the side of the DEQ in defending against the suit. .ssistant City Attorney Stan Long said there are two courses the city can take - request intervention as a permissible party or attempt to appear amicus curiae. Either course requires applying for permission to become involved. He believes the City should initially pursue becoaring a party. Mr. williams moved seconded by Mr. Murray that the Council Conun authorize the City Manager and the City Attorney to look into 8/4/76 City involvement in the lawsuit and that if, in the wisdom of Approve the city Manager, involvement is appropriate, authorize him to enter on behalf of the City. Mrs. Beal thought that action was too tentative and moved that the City request the City Manager and City Attorney to intervene in the case - as a party if possible, if not as amicus curiae. Motion died for lack of a second. Mr. Williams commented that his intent was to encourage staff to look into the matter and proceed according to what appears in the best interest of the City. -- Vote was taken on the motion which carried, all council members present voting aye except Mr. Bradley abstaining. lC. Eugene Renewal Agency and Downtown Development Board Vacancies - with the death of Harry Farrell, member of ERA and DDB, two appointments are necessary. The renewal agency appointment process involves appointment to be made by Council after review of the citizen interest forms on file in the Manger's office. At present, there are ten such forms on file; all applicants live in the city. Only two indicate the renewal agency as first choice. The DDB appointment is to be made by the Mayor in consultation with the Downtown Development Board. It was noted that Mr. Farrell served as liaison between the two boards. If that liaison is not continued by the appointee, then staff feels some present renewal agency member should assume that role. It was understood that applications would be opened up for Conun the ERA vacancy with a deadline set for August 31. 8/4/76 Keller moved seconded by Mr. that a resolution be Approve Mr. Murray prepared on behalf of Council commending Mr. Farrell's service to the community. Motion carried unanimously. L.Eugene Bible College Annexation Request - The college has initated an - annexation request with the Boundary Commission. Eugene Planning Commission has preliminarily approved, and the Boundary Commission wishes to consider the matter at their August 5 meeting. Mr. Saul, Planner, mentioned that it involves 4.86 acres west of the present college campus, south of Baily Hill, west of Warren. The purpose is to permit '167 8/9/76 - 21