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. c Mayor Keller thanked Ms. Engen for her fine presentation on the ballot e measures. He felt it had contributed greatly to the Council's under- standing and hoped also to the community's understanding of the measures. VI I. Public Opinion Survey: Status Report--Report distributed Manager reviewed the top ten projects as a result of the survey, includ- ing concerns about the downtown mall, repair and maintenance of homes and yards, bus service, general traffic congestion and delay, request for more police patrol and protection, more retail or department stores down- town, and increased parking. He reviewed for Council the City.s response to some of these problems as outlined in the memorandum. Ms. Smith left the meeting. He then reviewed the survey response on the property tax question. In general, in November of 1977, the citizens of Eugene were reasonably satisfied with the services received; 66.8 percent felt taxes were about right, 17.5 percent felt taxes were too high, but 15.7 percent felt ser- vices were worth more than taxes. He said there might be some specula- tion as to reasons for taxpayers. attitudes to be changed from last year. First, California.s Proposition 13 has created a nation-wide momentum of hostility toward property taxes. Second, inflation is a major concern. Tax revolt is a new and current political fad which has opened possibilites for a means of securing more disposable income and e an opportunity to "shake up the system." He said it was impossible to know what the taxpayers feelings were regarding city taxes. It coul d be the revolt is directed toward other jurisdictions. The November 7 election may provide some partial answers, but is is difficult to predict the extent of hostility toward various jurisdictions. Agenda item for consideration for kiosks on the mall will be delayed to the November 8 meeting. VIII. Public Hearings Scheduled November 6, 1978 A. Rezoning from PL to R-1 Property Located South of 25th Avenue, West of Onyx Street (Eugene Lodge)(Z 78-23) B. Rezoning from R-l to R-2 Property Located South of 12th Avenue, between Hayes Street and Grant Street (Jonese)(Z 78-24) c. Rezoning from AG and RA to C-2 Property Located at Northeast Corner of River Avenue and River Road, south of Beltline Road (Lane Transit District)(Z 78-25) ~dU1Y made, seconded and passed, the meeting was adjourned. )~ Charles T. Henr City Manager e DT:er/CM27a1 11/1/78--11 11ft