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asked the council not to use the Measure 3 funds to supplant the funding it now contributed to the HSC. Judi Grieg, 2053 Smithoak Street, thanked City Manager Jim Johnson for his research into her organization's ability to fly the Missing in Action/Prisoner of War flag. She said that while the organization did not get exactly what it wanted, it was "a foot in the door" and the organization continued to want the flag to fly everyday to heighten government awareness of the need to "get our people back home." She asked that the organization be allowed to fly the flag for the first time on Armed Forces Day because people were largely unaware of the holiday. As it fell on a Saturday, more people might be able to attend a ceremony. She also thanked Mayor Torrey for his work on the effort. Nick Urhausen, 2858 Warren Street, urged the council to put a measure related to the citywide election of city councilors on the ballot. He said that while he was signature-gathering for a similar measure, he learned that people did not want to elect all councilors at-large. About half of the voters were undecided. People supported signing the measure once they learned it was to allow for a public vote. He thought the council, rather than a political action committee, should put the measure on the ballot. Laurence Hablen, 780 Club Way, Executive Director of Lane County Legal Aid, asked the council not to reduce its General Fund contribution to the HSC because of the dedication of drug forfeiture money to drug and alcohol treatment. He wanted the council to direct the funding toward drug treatment as supported by the voters, but hoped the council would treat the commission's budget very carefully. Chas Nebergall, 1357 West 8th Avenue, No. 20, employed by ShelterCare, asked the council to fund drug and alcohol treatment, noting the positive impact that such treatment had on those with mental illness who were served by his agency. He noted his agency did not benefit from his advocacy. Irene Alltucker, 1720 West 25th Avenue, speaking on behalf of the Relief Nursery, indicated her support for the comments of others in the Human Services Providers Network. She said that to further reduce the HSC budget at such a time would have a very detrimental effect on the community and the families served. Mayor Torrey called for council response to Public Forum comments. Councilor Kelly thanked those who spoke during the forum, and said the council would discuss the issue of the forfeiture funds later in the evening. Councilor Bettman also thanked those who spoke and acknowledged Ms. Dragovitch and Ms. Berrian for their fine work. MINUTES--Eugene City Council January 14, 2002 Page 3 Regular Meeting