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,- limited. The staff recommendation is the best. She hopes the property can be saved for public enjoyment. She hopes the problems can be worked out, but this is not the council IS decision to make tonight. Mr. Lindberg noted that this may be a chance to get into a dialogue with EWEB. He welcomes an open door to negotiations and communication. There is a simi- larity between the buttes and the views in Eugene and the cost line as to who has the right to own all the views. In Eugene, the hillsides and the views should be part of the public trust, not something reserved just for those wealthy enough to afford $150,000 homes. Ms. Miller moved, seconded by Mr. Obie, that the council not take any action tonight on this proposal until the EWEB Board officially has declared the property surplus for utility pur- poses and made its customary request to the council should the EWEB Board wish to dispose of the property; that the council, through the Mayor, request that the board hear the concerned citizens on their proposal, and consider retaining the Gillespie Butte property until it can assure the council it will not be needed for long-range utility facilities to serve projected growth in the area; and that the Mayor also advise EWEB that should EWEB look to the general resources of the City to acquire the property, there is $150,000 allocated for park acquisition in the Willagillespie area. e Roll call vote; moti~n carried unanimously. Ms. Wooten asked how many people in the audience prefer acquisition of Gillespie Butte as a park and how many were against. Approximately 30 people stood in favor, and approximately 15 people stood in opposition. Mr. Haws left the meeting. C. Council-initiated Improvement Project--Country Club Road Paving (memo distributed) Mr. Gleason stated that this is a council-initiated improvement project for Country Club Road paving and calling for bids. He introduced Bert Teitzel, Public Works. Mr. Teitzel stated that this is a council-initiated arterial project. A staff hearing has been held with the affected property owners. They are asking the council for authorization to proceed with right-of-way purchase, preparation of final plans, and to call for bids. One more public hearing will be held when bids are received if council approves the project at this point. This project e MINUTES--Eugene City Council January 26, 1981 Page 10