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. . a clearer city-wide policy, he does not see why the council should object. Mr. e Obie again raised the question about community school and business employees being voting members. Mr. Lindberg stated that he would open membership of the group up even further if it were possible. Ms. Miller stated she did not feel it would hurt anything if those people were included. She said this neighborhood group's experience would give the council some experience with the inclusion of employees for future reference. Res. No. 3553--A resolution approving and accepting the Friendly Area Neighb~rs Community Council amended charter. Ms. Smith moved, seconded by Mr. Lindberg, to adopt the resolution. Ms. Smith stated that as part of the Citizen Involvement Committee's report on neighborhood groups she would like them to make a recommendation of the inclu- sion of community school personnel, employees of businesses, and others as well as the level of participation required for a neighborhood group. Mr. Obie stated he does not feel that 15 people represent a community and he does not feel that employees in the area do either. This could create a false sense of participation along with false perceptions of what the neighborhood wants. He will vote against the motion. Mr. Lindberg indicated that he would vote for the motion. There is no council policy for the appropriate representation of a neighborhood group, so there are no standards to reject this request. Roll call vote; motion carried 4:2 with Councilors Smith, Lindberg, Miller, and Schue voting aye, and Councilors Hamel and Obie voting e no. VI. CONSIDERATION OF AN ANIMAL CONTROL ORDINANCE (memo, ordinance distributed) Mr. Gleason stated that staff recommends adoption of this ordinance. Further questions could be answered by Mark Pangborn. CB 2341--An ordinance concerning exceptions to dog license fees; amending Section 4.375 of the Eugene Code, 1971. Mr. Obie moved, seconded by Ms. Smith, that the bill be read the second time by council bill number only, with unanimous consent of the council, and that enactment be considered at this time. Roll call vote; motion carried unanimously. Council Bill 2341 was read the second time by council bill number only. Ms. Miller stated that she feels that discretion of this program should be left up to those enforcing the ordinance so that they can implement whatever require- ments for rabies, spay-neutering, and age that they choose. Mr. Lindberg stated that requirements for spay-neutering and rabies should be advertised as part of this promotion which would provide an opportunity for people to take part. e MINUTES--Eugene City Council July 22, 1981 Page 13