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<br />. <br />e M I NUT E S <br /> EUGENE CITY COUNCIL <br /> November 7, 1979 <br /> Adjourned meeting from October 31, 1979, of the City Council of the City of <br /> Eugene, Oreqon, was called to order by his Honor Mayor Gus Keller at 11:45 a.m., <br /> Council Chamber, November 7, 1979, with the following Councilors present: Betty <br /> Smith, D.W. Hamel, Eric Haws, Scott Lieuallen, Brian Obie, Gretchen Miller, and <br /> Emily Schue. Councilor Jack Delay was absent. <br /> I. ITEMS FROM MAYOR AND COUNCIL, APPOINTMENTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS, AGENDA <br /> ADJUSTMENTS <br /> A. Southern Pacific Historic Designation Vote <br /> Mr. Hamel explained his reason for votinq aqainst the Southern <br /> Pacific Depot historic designation at the October 29 meeting. He <br /> felt that the Historic Review Board in dealing with AMTRAK, the <br /> renter, proceeded in an improper manner. He feels that Southern <br /> Pacific would have been most ready to discuss the proposal. Manager <br /> responded that staff has talked with Southern Pacific and wi 11 <br /> continue to do so. He believes that the real basis for Southern <br />e Pacific's objection to the manner in which the matter was handled is <br /> that they are fearful of government regulation on their property. <br /> B. Assistant City Manaqer Resiqnation <br /> Manaqer announced that Assistant City Manager A. Keith Martin will be <br /> leavinq the City to take a position with the firm of Johnson, Harranq, <br /> Swanson, and Lonq on January 1, 1980. He commended Mr. Martin for his <br /> contributions to the City during his tenure and noted that there would <br /> be further comment on those contributions at a later time. <br /> C. Revenue Task Force Meetinq <br /> Manaqer announced that a meeting of the Revenue Task Force Committee <br /> will be held Thursday, November 8, 12 noon. <br /> D. Leaque of Oregon Cities Meeting <br /> Manager mentioned that the van would be leaving from City Hall at <br /> 9 a.m. on Sunday, November 11. It will be coming back on Tuesday. <br /> Councilors wishinq transportation should phone the City Manager's <br /> office to make arranqements. I <br />e <br /> 11/7/79--1 <br /> ~O8 <br />