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<br /> think that Gus Keller does have the right to feed his family, I think that Brian <br /> Obie does have the right to protect his property, and I think that I have the <br /> e same rights, even if I am a Democrat. <br /> "I know that I am not the most diplomatic and tactful of persons. I am blunt <br /> and to the point; these are my strong points, and also my weaknesses. I was <br /> elected to the council from the Bethel Ward, not because of my politics, but <br /> because of my personality. I may have said things in the past that some did not <br /> like, but the message of the editorial, like that of Mein Kampf, did not raise <br /> the level of discussion--it attempted to lower it into the gutter. Fortunately, <br /> this council and the voters are made of finer stuff. <br /> "At any rate, unlike the Register-Guard, I have asked .Why?' and identified two <br /> real problems: council burnout and overwork. Perhaps there are former councilors <br /> who would like to serve on a committee, or perhaps we need to commission a <br /> study, but the council must address these problems now. <br /> "In closing, I wish to thank my supporters in this attack upon me: fe 11 ow <br /> councilors, members of the staff, clients and voters, past and present, in my <br /> ward. <br /> "Remaining your City Council representative from the Bethel Ward, <br /> Eric Haws" <br /> II. ROUTINE ITEMS FOR COUNCIL APPROVAL <br /> e A. Approval of City Council minutes of September 23, 1981 and November 9, <br /> 1981 (distributed) <br /> Ms. Miller moved, seconded by Mr. Obie, to approve the City <br /> Council minutes of September 23, 1981 and November 9, 1981. Roll <br /> call vote; motion carried unanimously. <br /> B. Payment of Bills, Claims, and Progress Payments (listing attached) <br /> Res. No. 3614--A resolution authorizing payment of bills, claims, <br /> and progress payments for the period December 9, <br /> 1981 through December 16, 1981. <br /> Ms. Miller moved, seconded by Mr. Obie, to adopt the resolution. <br /> Roll call vote; motion carried unanimously. <br /> c. Call for Public Hearings <br /> 1. Easement Vacation for Michael Hopkinson (EV 81-8) (map distributed) <br /> e MINUTES--Eugene City Council December 16, 1981 Page 6 <br />