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.. e M I NUT E S EUGENE CITY COUNCIL February 13, 1980 Adjourned meeting from February 11, 1980, of the City Council of the City of Eugene, Oregon,. was called to order by His Honor Mayor Gus Keller February 13, 1980, 11:45 a.m., Council Chambers, with the following Councilors present: Betty Smith, Scott Lieuallen, Jack Delay, D. W. Hamel, Eric Haws, Brian Obie, Gretchen Miller, and Emily Schue. I. ITEMS FROM MAYOR AND COUNCIL, APPOINTMENTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS, AGENDA ADJUSTMENTS e e A. Goodwill Bowling Challenge--Mayor Keller introduced Mr. Bin Bain, Lane County Assessor, who issued a challenge to the City Council to participate in a bowling match for Goodwill, on Saturday, March 8, at Emerald Lanes. Mr. Bain indicated that either he or Mr. Lieuallen can be contacted for additional information. Mr. Bain stated that the County team would consist of the five Commissioners, the Sheriff, the District Attorney, and himself, or the representatives of those people. He also indicated the County team is challenging the legisla- tive delegation from Lane County and expressed his hope to see the Councilors at the bowling match. Mayor Keller indicated that he is looking forward to beating the County team. Ms. Smith moved to appoint Scott Lieuallen to be the coach for the City Council team. Ms. Schue seconded the motion. Roll call vote; motion carried unanimously. B. Correspondence from Lane Transit District Regarding Downtown Transpor- tation--Ms. Miller referred to the letter from Kenneth H. Kohnen, President of the Board of Directors of Lane Transit District. This letter is in reference to development of transportation in the down~ town area. She noted that a letter has been drafted indicating Council support for improvements in the public transportation system in Eugene. This would be in concert with the adopted transportation plan which establishes a goal of diversion of automobile trips to mass transit. Ms. Miller suggested that the Council authorize Mayor Keller to sign this letter and deliver it to the Secretary of Transpor- tation, Neil Goldschmidt, when he speaks in Eugene on February 20. This letter would be in support of keeping public transit in the downtown area. She also indicated that various hearings would be held on the study that is being done and felt that support for potential funding would be much stronger if this letter were given to Mr. Goldschmidt. Consensus was to authorize the letter and Mayor Keller responded that he wo~ld be happy to carry the message to Secretary Goldschmidt. 2/13/80--1