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time. The request was made of all 25 member governments, and half had responded with a copy of the original resolution or by adopting the resolution. He said that he could not speak to the legal status of Eugene's membership, but noted that LCOG considered the City a member since 1947, when it helped found the predecessor organization to LCOG. Regarding the potential of a work session, Mr. Kloeppel indicated willingness to participate in such a work session and to provide information as requested. City Attorney Jerome Lidz said that staff would have to do more work to determine whether the resolution was a new document or was merely misplaced. He said that the City had participated as a member for over 30 years. Councilor Pap8 thought the language in Section 2 was clear regarding the need to adopt the resolution, and continued to suggest that the City was not a member. Councilor Nathanson said that the City benefitted from LCOG. She wanted to increase the assistance the City received from LCOG. She hoped to approve the resolution sooner than later. She called on the council to adopt the resolution. Councilor Kelly thanked Mr. Kloeppel for his response. He did not think approving the charter needed to be delayed, but wanted to have a work session scheduled. He recommended that Mr. Kloeppel solicit concerns from the councilors before that time. Councilor Farr said that one of the reasons the council was pressed for time was because of discussions like this. He said that the City benefitted from LCOG and had a good working relationship with LCOG. He saw no reason to delay action, and did not object to a work session, although he thought one-on-one conversations with LCOG staff more appropriate. Councilor Bettman wanted to be able to support the resolution but did not feel comfortable doing so now as "there were some questions out there." Councilor Bettman, seconded by Councilor Taylor, moved to postpone the item until a work session could be scheduled within 90 days. Councilor Pap8 suggested that the City would be acting illegally if it continued to contribute to the organization in the meantime. Mayor Torrey indicated he would vote to support the motion in the event of a tie. Councilor Pap8 reiterated his concern that the City was not a member. Mr. Lidz said that the City and LCOG were operating under the assumption that the City was a member; he suggested that it could be argued that assumption was undermined by the City's failure to adopt the resolution. Roll call vote; the vote on the motion was a 4:4 tie, councilors Kelly, Taylor, Bettman, and Rayor voting yes; councilors Nathanson, Farr, Meisner, and Pap8 voting no; Mayor Torrey cast a vote in support of the motion and the motion passed on a final vote of 5:4. 4.PUBLIC HEARING: An Ordinance Concerning Solid Fuel Space Heating Devices and Amending Sections 6.250 and 6.255 of the Eugene Code, 1971 MINUTES--Eugene City Council July 8, 2002 Page 5 Regular Meeting