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I --..-- up and down the street, meet people, talk and mingle. Assistant City Manager added that a 1971-72 study on the cruising phenomenon revealed --. that these individuals do not want to be separated from their cars for more than 20 minutes. Their car is an extension of their ego. He said too that staff feels efforts to alleviate the side-street traffic would be successful but that relocating the cruising to some other locale would hpve a more serious impact because of higher residential density in other areas. Glen Stadler disagreed that an individual has a constitutional right to drive a' car - he contends it is a privilege. Captain Larion responded he meant that law enforcement officers cannot prevent an individual from driving on a particular street as opposed to another street. Mr. Bradley suggested looking at theproblem in terms of education of the youngsters now so that their desired activities will not include "dragging the gut" by the time they reach driving age. He also suggested that perhaps the business people on Willamette could block off their parking lots on Friday and Saturday, or perhaps some "substitute dragging the gut" areas could be established. He also mentioned the possibility of the City's Technology Coordinator working on the problem. "He has come up with other innovations which have impressed me", said Mr. Bradley. Sam Silvermoon, 47~ w. 25th, wondered about enforcement efforts due to high noise level. captain Larion said many of the arrests were due to a noise violation. Mr. Haws suggested that the problem might best be assigned to the new Youth Commission. -- Mayor Anderson does not feel the whole problem should be dumped in the Youth commission's lap. He feels they could be involved in the process along with residents, police, traffic department, etc. and he feels too that neighborhood groups could render valuable assistance. At Mayor Anderson's suggestion, it was understood the matter would be brought back to the September 22 Commi ttee meeting; in the meantime, Council can consider various proposals for studying the problem. X - Annexation of property belonging to Lane County, Dale Fisher and S.P. Com 9/15/76 Transportation Company between S.P. tracks, Franklin Blvd. and Henderson Pub Hrg Street (Lane County) (A76-9) Recommended by Planning commission September 13. Map has been distributed to Council. Mr. Keller moved seconded by Mr. Haws to call a public hearing for September 20 and authorize preparation of a resolution. Motion carried, all council members present voting aye except Mr. Hamel abstaining. XI - Rate Increase - Airport Limousine Service - Reports have been distributed to Com 9/15/76 .Council indicating that the Airport Department recommends a 20% increase in Pub Hrg service between the airport and the Eugene Hotel. The Airport Commission recommends approval of the increase to $3.00. Mr. Keller moved seconded by Mr. Haws to call a public hearing for ...- , September 20. Motion carried unanimously. Lt10 Minutes 9/20/76 - 10