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issued annually. He said that Oregon Revised Statutes provided for fines of up to $2,000 and six <br />months in jail, but if the City was to do more enforcement it would need more resources. <br /> <br />Regarding the temperature monitoring device mentioned by Ms. Nathanson, Chief Tallon reported <br />that the concept was dropped five years ago because those fees were no longer available for the <br />purpose, but he thought it a useful device that would help the department assess wind and fire <br />conditions. <br /> <br />Regarding fire-resistant materials and working toward better building codes, Chief Tallon <br />supported that direction and agreed the current code was currently not sufficient to address the <br />hazard that existed. He noted that the department was currently examining a residential <br />sprinklering proposal. <br /> <br />Mr. Pap~ arrived. <br /> <br />Chief Tallon emphasized the political will and financial commitment to increased police and fire <br />services required to discourage the use of illegal fireworks. <br /> <br />Mr. Fart said that Class A materials were advisable for use in the south hills. That rating was <br />easy for the consumer to ascertain. <br /> <br />Mr. Fart indicated he would leave the work session briefly to attend a meeting of the Bethel <br />School Board, which was considering a resolution urging the council to move forward with a <br />property tax levy in support of the school districts. <br /> <br />Mr. Farr requested information from City Manager Jim Carlson regarding the status of the <br />intersection at Royal Avenue and Terry Street. Mr. Carlson indicated a traffic signal would be <br />installed at the intersection during the summer months. Mr. Farr noted his interest in getting <br />speed signs installed between street intersections, such as along Terry Street, and asked the <br />manager for help in getting changes made in that area. He also requested information on how the <br />City's two speed readers were used and how residents could request them in their neighborhood. <br /> <br />Responding to a question from Mr. Farr, Mr. Carlson said that council action on an ordinance <br />regarding the use of air brakes in the city limits was scheduled September 9, following the public <br />hearing on August 12. <br /> <br />Mr. Farr noted he would be following up on information received by the City Council on the loss of <br />business because of the implementation of tobacco-related ordinances. <br /> <br />Mr. Rayor thanked Chief Tallon for the description of the Emergency Medical Service system <br />modifications. He said that it was the best encapsulation he had seen of the issue to this point. <br />He believed the department was being responsible in how it addressed the problem. <br /> <br />Mr. Rayor emphasized the continuing importance of the South Willamette Street traffic situation <br />and urged that work go forward to address the problems that existed. <br /> <br /> MINUTES--Eugene City Council July 8, 2002 Page 2 <br /> Work Session <br /> <br /> <br />