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. has brought sweet success--a downtown development historic turning point. I . hope that I shall be part of the momentous opening ceremonies of these two facilities just as I have had or will have on Monday the opportunity to be present for the groundbreakings. "In the meantime, I am looking forward to pursuing a somewhat less strenuous career and to probably pursue more academically and consultant-oriented activi- ties, to more participation in community volunteer service activities and to more leisure time activities, I hope. Again, thank you for the opportunity to serve." Mayor Keller thanked Mr. Henry and noted appreciation for his comments. He sa i d that if anyone can share with the capacity of attending meetings, this group can be more sensitive than anyone he knows. He indicated understanding for the remarks Mr. Henry had made and expressed appreciation. One of the major items as a city manager is the ability to take City Council goals and orchestrate them through the staff and that is one of the reasons for such success in the past few years. Mr. Henry has shown tremendous management ability and the city should be grateful. He noted various achievements that had occurred during the span of time which Mr. Henry has been City Manager. Mayor Ke 11 er accepted wi th regret this resignation. C. Appointments Mr. Henry noted that the council subcommittee recommended Mary Farrell to fill the unexpired term of Robert Loomis ending January 1, 1981, on the Downtown e Development Board. She resides at 1635 Braeman Village. The Mayor also nomi- nated Curtis Simic to complete the unexpired term of William Boyd on the Civic Center Commission. Mr. Simic resides at 2165 Elysium. Ms. Smith moved, seconded by Mr. Lieuallen, that the Mayor'S recommendations for appointments be approved. Roll call vote; motion carried unanimously. D. Meetings/Happenings Mr. Henry stated that the Eugene Performing Arts Commission meeting for tonight is canceled and would be rescheduled for August 20, 1980. A barbeque will be held at the Elks Lodge for the Kakegawa visitors at 6 p.m. on Sunday. The Hilton groundbreaking will occur on Monday at 11 a.m. The topping off ceremony will occur on Tuesday at 11:30 a.m. Springfield Night will occur on July 30, 1980, following the Spectra-Physics dedication at 5:30 p.m. - 7/16/80--3