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-- --- . . . . Mr. Lieuallen said the request had come from constituents and their concern of practices used by jurisdictions regarding use of chemical spraying in areas where children might be contaminated, or along country roads (where blackberries might be sprayed, picked, and eaten without knowledge). Also, there was concern ,of spraying and the resultant runoff into streams. Ann Tattersall, 1385 Bailey Avenue, expressed some concerns: That employees are not adequately trained in the use of pesticides; that spraying of Laurelwood Golf Course drifts onto other properties; pesti- cides used in parks and the question of safety of people who might be exposed; the spraying of blackberries along country roads and the resul- tant eating of those blackberries. She said the main concern was people coming into contact with these chemicals without their awareness. She requested the City use some notification to property owners and post in public places to make sure people are not exposed without being aware. Manager noted that if this group had a proposal, the Council would be willing to look at it. Melvin Erickson, 18150 Highway 36, Blatchley, said a meeting would be held next Monday with Commissioner Wood's staff to draft a proposed ordinance for Lane County on this issue. Ed Smith referred to memo distributed to Council noting there was only one chemical used which was on the restricted list. The use of that e chemical was for street trees, in which holes were dug around the root system of the tree, the chemical poured in, and then covered up. He said as far as notification to the public, in the case of laurelwood, the fertilizer was applied in ,very controlled situations with climatic factors ideal, such as no wind. He said it would be difficult to give notification under those circumstances. He said most property owners are familiar with Parks operations. He noted also that Parks does not spray blackberries and does not use 245-T. He said the staff was continually trying to find new substitutes and are willing to eliminate the use of sprays altogether if they could find proper substitutes. As far as the training and safety, he said staff was continually improving in this area. Mr. Lieuallen expressed thanks to the staff and was satisfied with the response. He said he would continue to follow this item through the County. VI. Resolution transferring funds for Sunday opening of library--Memo distributed. Resolution No. 2761--Transferring $2,600 from Personnel Services to Materials and Supplies was read by number and title. Mr. Haws moved, seconded by Mr. Hamel to adopt the resolution. Roll call vote. Motion carried unanimously. e 9/28/77--7 IlfCf