Item 2A: Approval of City Council Minutes

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its way out.” He declared that stronger bridges were needed but not wider ones. He commented that he had recently “made the mistake” of taking the Amtrak. He complained about the delays in the train schedule and that a bus was used for a portion of the trip. He averred that the price of airplane tickets would continue to climb prior to the 2012 Olympic Trials. He felt it would be prudent to improve the train system in order to bring people here. He added that if there was “real leadership” grass seed farming would be discontinued and replaced by grain farming. He proclaimed that when the oil was gone there would be an increased need to grow food locally. Councilor Solomon wanted to follow up on Ms. Van’s testimony. She recalled discussing this issue with Public Works Director Kurt Corey nearly two years earlier. She did not think a 24-inch variance was an unreasonable request. City Manager Jon Ruiz agreed to follow up on it. Councilor Bettman did not understand Ms. Van’s concerns as they related to the context of the project. She requested an explanatory memorandum. Councilor Ortiz agreed with Mr. Rabinowitz that fossil fuel would not continue to be affordable. She averred that she could tell there were fewer cars on the street. 2. CONSENT CALENDAR A. Approval of City Council Minutes - January 30, 2008, Work Session - February 13, 2008, Work Session - March 12, 2008, Work Session - March 12, 2008, Executive Session - April 14, 2008, Work Session - April 14, 2008, City Council Meeting - April 28, 2008, City Council Meeting B. Approval of Tentative Working Agenda Councilor Bettman, seconded by Councilor Taylor, moved to approve the items on the Con- sent Calendar, including previously submitted minutes corrections. Roll call vote; the Con- sent Calendar passed unanimously, 8:0. The meeting adjourned at 7:50 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Jon Ruiz City Manager (Recorded by Ruth Atcherson) MINUTES—Eugene City Council June 23, 2008 Page 2 Regular Meeting